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Asian/Asian American Composers in Film
There is a lot between the notes, and even more behind the scenes.
Tan Dun is a Chinese-American composer. He’s most known for his scores to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Hero”—the former even earning him an Academy Award. As a composer, he’s adventurous in his creations. With each new piece, he manages to conjure up ways to make freshly bold and innovative strides across the world of contemporary classical music. Because of this, Tan Dun is one of the most successful composers, of Asian descent or otherwise, in the realm of film, and is constantly sought after by many producers and directors.
To learn more about Tan Dun, go here:
To read his amazing story, go here:
http://www.tandunonline.com/about
Tan Dun
