Mark Mancina
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Mark Mancina is a three-time Grammy Award Winning American film composer and Tony Nominated music producer. Mancina has scored over sixty films and television series including Speed, Bad Boys, Twister, Training Day, Con Air, Criminal Minds, Blood+, Shooter, August Rush, and Planes [1]
Mark Mancina | |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Film score, television score, Musical Theater, rock, pop, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music producer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano, percussion |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Website | mark-mancina |
He has made several collaborations with Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), composing scores for Moana, Brother Bear, and Tarzan. He also produced the original songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice for the 1994 Blockbuster The Lion King.
For the Disney Theatrical Productions adaptation of The Lion King on Broadway, Mancina produced the score and composed additional music and lyrics. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score in a Musical [2] and was awarded Britain's Ivor Novello Award for the London production.
Music collaborators include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, Phil Collins, Lebo M, and Clint Eastwood.
Film and Television Scores
[edit]Mancina has worked as a composer for Hollywood Blockbuster action films, such as Speed, Bad Boys, Twister, Training Day, Con Air, Domestic Disturbance and Shooter.[1]
As an early veteran of Media Ventures, he has collaborated with composer Hans Zimmer on various projects, including films Days of Thunder, True Romance, and The Lion King.
Mancina's work as the song producer for the legendary 1994 film The Lion King, marked the beginning of his long-term collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios. He worked as a producer the original songs "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "I Just Can't Wait To Be King," and "Hakuna Matata". He is currently producing the original songs for the upcoming prequel to the The Lion King, Mufasa: The Lion King. [3]
He partnered with Phil Collins on two Disney animated feature films, Tarzan (for which soundtrack he and Collins received a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album) and Brother Bear. He composed the score for Disney's 2013 film Planes, as well as the 2014 sequel Planes: Fire and Rescue. He also composed the score for Disney's award-winning musical Moana, and co-wrote the songs with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i. He is currently working on producing the songs for the upcoming 2024 sequel Moana 2. [4]
His other notable compositions include scores for Return to Paradise, Moll Flanders, Imagine That, Hurricane Season, Money Train, The Haunted Mansion, and August Rush. He also wrote the score for Clint Eastwood's film Cry Macho and upcoming film Juror #2.
Notably in television, he composed the main theme for the award-winning show Criminal Minds and scored 88 episodes. He also wrote the themes for The Outer Limits, The Strip, and anime television series Blood+.
Mancina co-arranged and orchestrated "When You Wish Upon a Star" for the previous Walt Disney logo from 2006 to 2022. Furthermore, he composed the music of the Disneynature logo, as well as co-composing the music of the 2013 DisneyToon Studios logo with David Metzger.
Music Production and Songwriting
[edit]Mancina has also co-written many songs for film and Broadway, most notably for Moana and the Lion King Musical.
Mark Mancina has also made significant contributions as a producer to several renowned soundtracks. He composed the score and collaborated on several Phil Collins songs for the film Tarzan. The heartfelt ballad "You'll Be In My Heart," which Mancina arranged and co-produced, won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Their partnership extended to Brother Bear, where Mancina co-produced the songs and co-composed the score. He co-wrote songs for Disney's 2016 musical Moana with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i in addition to composing the film's original score. [5]
Progressive Rock and Pop
[edit]In addition to his work in film and television, Mark Mancina has worked as a music producer and songwriter for multiple iconic artists and bands. He toured with Trevor Rabin in support of Can't Look Away and went on to produce tracks on the Yes album Union in 1991. He worked with Emerson, Lake & Palmer in London as he co-produced their 1992 album, Black Moon, and wrote the song Burning Bridges on the record. Mancina also worked on several records with producer Trevor Horn, including the song "Crazy," performed by Grammy-winning artist Seal. He has also composed and arranged music with artist Kenny Loggins.[5]
The Lion King on Broadway
[edit]Following the triumph of The Lion King (1994) film, Mancina proceeded to compose and produce additional tracks for the Lion King-inspired album "Rhythm of the Pridelands," alongside South African artist Lebo M. Among Mancina's original compositions, "He Lives In You" emerged as a central theme for The Lion King's theatrical adaptation, debuting on Broadway in 1997 to widespread acclaim and subsequently captivating audiences across numerous global venues. [6] Mancina came up with the original idea for "He Lives In You" during the production of The Lion King film, later teaming up with Lebo M and Jay Rifkin for its adaptation to the stage. Notably, "He Lives In You" and "Circle of Life" stand as the only two songs featured in both acts of the Broadway rendition. Mancina contributed original music and lyrics for the song "Shadowland" in the musical.[6]
In his capacity as a music producer for the stage, Mancina collaborated with Lebo M and director Julie Taymor to craft the unique musical ambiance of the Tony Award-winning production. Mancina's endeavors earned him a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Original Score [2] in a Musical. Additionally, he earned his second Grammy for producing the Original Broadway Cast Album and was awarded Britain's Ivor Novello Award for his contributions to the London production.
Personal life
[edit]Born in Santa Monica, California, Mancina spent his childhood in Culver City and Huntington Beach, California. Starting his musical journey at a young age, he has been active throughout his life as a singer, guitarist, and pianist. In his film and television compositions, Mancina often incorporates his own performances on piano, guitar, bass, percussion, and drums.
He resides in Carmel, California, with his wife and daughter. Trained as a classical guitarist and pianist, he is an avid instrument connoisseur.[5]
Discography
[edit]Film
[edit]1980s
[edit]| Year | Title | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 1987 | Mankillers | David A. Prior | Action International Pictures Sony Pictures Entertainment |
Composed with Tim James and Steven McClintock |
| Code Name Vengeance | David Winters | Action International Pictures | ||
| 1988 | Death Chase | David A. Prior | ||
| Night Wars | ||||
| Space Mutiny | David Winters Neal Sundstrom | |||
| 1989 | Hell on the Battleground | David A. Prior | ||
| Future Force | Composed with Steven McClintock |
1990s
[edit]2000s
[edit]2010s
[edit]| Year | Title | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 2013 | Penthouse North | Joseph Ruben | Dimension Films (United States) Lionsgate (International) Demarest Films TAJJ Media Bunk 11 Pictures Kilburn Media |
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| Planes | Klay Hall | Walt Disney Pictures Disneytoon Studios |
Nominated- International Film Music Critics Award for Best Original Score in an Animated Film | |
| 2014 | Planes: Fire & Rescue | Bobs Gannaway | ||
| 2016 | Moana | Ron Clements John Musker |
Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Score composed by Mark Mancina
Songs produced with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i of the group Te Vaka
Nominated- Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media |
2020s
[edit]| Year | Title | Director(s) | Studio(s) | Notes |
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| 2020 | Bad Boys for Life |
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Columbia Pictures 2.0 Entertainment Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films Overbrook Entertainment |
Credited as composer of original Bad Boys theme |
| 2021 | Cry Macho | Clint Eastwood | Malpaso Productions Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| 2022 | The Sea Beast | Chris Williams | Netflix Netflix Animation |
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| 2024 | Moana 2 | David G. Derrick Jr. | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Score composed by Mark Mancina
Songs produced with Opetaia Foa'i |
| 2024 | Juror No. 2 | Clint Eastwood | Malpaso Productions | |
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King | Barry Jenkins | Walt Disney Animation Studios | Songs produced by Mark Mancina |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1992 | Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World | Documentary series; 11 episodes |
| 1993 | Taking Liberty | Television film |
| Lifepod | ||
| 1993–94 | Space Rangers | 6 episodes |
| 1995–2000 | The Outer Limits | 18 episodes & theme music
Nominated- CableACE Award for Best Score in a Series |
| 1997 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Episode: "The Choice" |
| 1997–98 | Soldier of Fortune, Inc. | 20 episodes & theme music |
| 1998 | From the Earth to the Moon | Miniseries; 1 episode |
| Houdini | Television film | |
| 1999 | The Strip | 10 episodes & theme music |
| 2005–06 | Blood+ | Anime; 50 episodes |
| 2005–09 | Criminal Minds | Main Theme Composer
Additional music for 88 episodes |
| 2006 | A House Divided | Television film |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1997–present | The Lion King | Additional Music and Lyrics
Composed with Hans Zimmer, Tim Rice, Elton John, Lebo M, Jay Rifkin & Julie Taymor Score Produced by Mark Mancina Nominated- Tony Award for Best Original Score |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2009 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Composed with Lorne Balfe & Hans Zimmer Additional music Nominated- BAFTA Games Awards for Best Original Score Nominated- BAFTA Games Awards for Best Audio Nominated- International Film Music Critics Award for Best Original Score for Interactive Media |
| 2012 | Sorcery | Original Score |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mark Mancina | Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ a b "The Tony Award Nominations". www.tonyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "FSM Board: Hans Zimmer & more - MUFASA: THE LION KING (2024)". www.filmscoremonthly.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ Moana 2. Retrieved 2024-05-31 – via movies.disney.com.
- ^ a b c "Mark Mancina - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ a b "Mark Mancina". Disney THE LION KING. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
External links
[edit]- The Music of Mark Mancina (official website)
- Mark Mancina at IMDb
- BroadwayWorld.com interview with Mark Mancina, November 26, 2007
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- American film score composers
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- American music arrangers
- American people of Italian descent
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- Grammy Award winners
- La-La Land Records artists
- Living people
- Musicians from Santa Monica, California
- Netflix people
- Record producers from California
- Varèse Sarabande Records artists
- Walt Disney Animation Studios people