Jonathan Elias
Biography
Jonathan Elias (born 1956) is an American composer, record producer, songwriter, and music arranger. Born in New York City, he began playing piano at the age of six and started composing music when he was twelve. He studied at the Eastman School of Music and Bennington College.
He began his career composing music for film trailers, including Alien, Blade Runner, Gandhi, and Back to the Future. He later became known for his film scores, beginning with Children of the Corn (1984). His other film compositions include Tuff Turf (1985), Vamp (1986), Parents (1989), Chaplin (1992), A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006), Pathfinder (2007), Fighting (2009) and The Son of No One (2011).
He co-founded Elias Associates in 1980, later renamed Elias Arts, and became a prominent composer in the advertising industry. He also produced music for artists such as Yes, Duran Duran, and Grace Jones. His album The Prayer Cycle (1999) brought together musicians from different musical backgrounds.
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