Mark Isham has always had a talent for finding the compelling melody and rhythmic pulse of a song. He is one of the premier film composers of our time. This personal passion for music has garnered Isham many awards including a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Clio, in addition to multiple Grammy, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for his material both as a composer and a recording artist. His latest score for Crash is no exception. With reviews of “here’s a direct order, go see Crash!” and “two thumbs way up!” Mark once again provides his brilliant sense of musical poetry to a triumphant and emotionally challenging film.

Isham’s memorable and evocative scores in such award-winning films as The Cooler, A River Runs Through It, Blade, Nell, Men of Honor, and Miracle have demonstrated this artistry. With his insistence on innovation, his distinctive and quirky sense of mood, and his unforgettable melodies, Mark has composed over 65 film scores.

As an accomplished trumpet player, Mark has added his unique sound – melodic, moody, sexy and cool – to a wide variety of genres. His solo recordings span from electric jazz and classic acoustic jazz to New Age and ethnic world music. He has collaborated with some of the top artists in the music business. His classic trumpet voice has graced the albums of such diverse artists as Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Marley, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones, Chris Isaak, and Van Morrison.

The musical versatility evident in Mark’s solo albums has received critical acclaim all over the world. In addition to a Grammy for the Virgin Records release, Mark Isham, and numerous nominations, he has garnered accolades, including The London Times “Best Jazz Album of 1999” for Miles Remembered. His earlier CD, Blue Sun, was referred to as, “One of the most emotive new albums of the year!” and was also chosen by Downbeat Magazine as one of the Top 100 Jazz Albums of the Decade.

Mark’s passion for writing music has awarded him some of the highest honors in music history. From his days as a pioneer of electronic music in the ‘80s to being a world-renowned film composer, Mark continues to be one of the most prolific and provocative artists on the scene. Crash is no exception to this. Combining his haunting sense of melody, his expertise with electronics, hard driving rhythms and quirky harmonies, Mark has reincarnated himself once again.

And with 2005 already in full swing, Mark is as busy as ever with films projects and an upcoming solo album.

Source: isham.com