Lorne Balfe facts for kids
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Lorne Balfe
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| Also known as | Oswin Mackintosh |
| Born | 23 February 1976 Inverness, Scotland |
| Genres | Film score, video game score, jazz, electronic, new-age, ambient, rock, alternative rock, electronic rock, synthwave, EDM |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music producer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards, synthesizer, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Lorne Balfe (born 23 February 1976) is a Scottish composer who creates exciting music for movies, television shows, and video games. If you've ever felt thrilled during an action movie or emotional during a dramatic scene, you've probably heard his work.
He has worked with the famous composer Hans Zimmer at his company, Remote Control Productions. Balfe has written the music for many popular films. These include animated hits like Megamind, Penguins of Madagascar, and The Lego Batman Movie.
He also composed the scores for big action movies like Terminator Genisys, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Black Widow, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. His music is also featured in popular video games like the Assassin's Creed and Skylanders series.
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Early Life
Lorne Balfe was born in Inverness, Scotland. He attended Fettes College in Edinburgh, where he received a scholarship for his musical talent. This early start helped him begin his journey to becoming a world-famous composer.
Career in Music
Creating Music for Movies
Lorne Balfe is known for creating powerful and memorable music for a wide variety of films. He often works with famous directors like Michael Bay and Christopher McQuarrie.
One of his first major solo projects for an animated film was Penguins of Madagascar. He also created the fun and energetic score for The Lego Batman Movie. For the Mission: Impossible series, he composed the music for Fallout and Dead Reckoning, adding his own style to the famous theme music.
Balfe has also worked on superhero movies. He wrote the score for Marvel's Black Widow and DC's Black Adam. His other movie credits include:
- 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
- Bad Boys for Life and its sequel Bad Boys: Ride or Die
- Gran Turismo
- Ambulance
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Music for Video Games and TV
Besides movies, Balfe is a major composer in the world of video games. He created the music for several games in the Assassin's Creed series, including Revelations and Assassin's Creed III. His work on these games helped make the historical adventures feel even more epic. He also composed for the popular Skylanders series.
For television, Balfe has written music for many well-known shows. He worked on the historical drama The Crown and the series His Dark Materials. He also earned an Emmy Award nomination for his work on the show Genius.
Working with Hans Zimmer
Early in his career, Lorne Balfe worked closely with Hans Zimmer, one of the most famous film composers in the world. As part of Zimmer's team, Balfe contributed to the music of many blockbuster films.
Some of the movies he provided additional music for include:
This experience allowed him to learn from the best and develop his own unique style as a composer. Today, he is a highly respected and successful composer in his own right.
See also
In Spanish: Lorne Balfe para niños
