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“One of the earliest memories I have of feeling the power of film music was watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. That was a really clear epiphany for me, when I realized that each film has its own music, and that there was someone out there who wrote this very specific music for just this one film.”

Quote by Geoff Zanelli

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Geoff Zanelli is a renowned film score composer, born on September 28, 1974. His works are known for their unique musical style and profound understanding of the emotional aspects of films. more

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