Daniel Blumberg

Daniel Blumberg is a composer known for his score on 'The Brutalist'. This British artist has gained recognition in film after a career in music. His scores often mix unique musical styles to build emotion in movies. Before film music he was in indie music and visual arts. This page explores Blumberg's path into film scoring. It notes his award winning work and his effect on film soundtracks.

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Oscar and BAFTA Award Winner Daniel Blumberg won an Oscar and BAFTA for his film score in 'The Brutalist'.
Musical Style in Scores His film scores mix piano jazz with brass and percussion to show deep emotion.
Previous Film Score Before 'The Brutalist' he scored Mona Fastvold's 'The World to Come'.
Music Background Blumberg was in bands Cajun Dance Party and Yuck before his film career.
Also a Visual Artist Besides music he is a visual artist who works in silverpoint.

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  • Question 1: What is Daniel Blumberg famous for?

    Answer 1: He is well known for his Oscar win for the score to 'The Brutalist' movie.

  • Question 2: What type of music does Blumberg compose?

    Answer 2: He often uses a mix of jazz piano with abrasive brass and percussion for strong feelings.

  • Question 3: What other movies has he made scores for?

    Answer 3: He also made the score for 'The World to Come' and a Peter Strickland short film.

  • Question 4: Was he always a film score composer?

    Answer 4: No he started in music bands like Cajun Dance Party and Yuck before film scores.

  • Question 5: Has Blumberg received other awards?

    Answer 5: Yes he also won a BAFTA award and an Ivor Novello award prior to the Oscar.

  • Question 6: What is the movie 'The Brutalist' about?

    Answer 6: It is about a Hungarian architect in America who is a Holocaust survivor in the 1940s.

  • Question 7: Who is Blumberg's music style similar to?

    Answer 7: His style is often compared to Mica Levi another young British composer.

  • Question 8: Was 'The Brutalist' his first film score?

    Answer 8: No it was his second score for a full length movie project.

  • Question 9: What is his link to Cafe Oto?

    Answer 9: He often works from Cafe Oto in London and thanked them in his Oscar speech.

  • Question 10: Is he just a composer or other things?

    Answer 10: He is also a visual artist and known for his silverpoint art work.