Clint Mansell is tagged as: soundtrack, instrumental, ambient, electronic, classical Clint Mansell (born Clinton Darryl Mansell, 7 January 1963, in Coventry, England) is a musician and composer. Mansell was the lead singer and guitarist of the British band, Pop Will Eat Itself, from 1986 till the band disbanded. Mansell also broke into the world of film scoring when his friend, director, Darren Aronofsky, gave him the opportunity to score his debut film, “π”. Despite some acclaim, Mansell’s score went widely unnoticed by both fans and critics. However, the soundtrack release, placing Mansell’s work alongside tracks from Autechre, Aphex Twin, Orbital and Roni Size, did win many fans from the idm and electronica communities. Mansell’s score for ”π” was followed up by his score for the next Darren Aronofsky film, “Requiem for a Dream”. The score became a cult hit, as it was appreciated by scores of composers. The music is notable for its use of sharp, often staccato ‘un-vibrato-ed’ string instruments to create a cold and discomforting sound from instruments frequently used for their warmth and softness (an effect pioneered in film soundtracks by Bernard Herrmann). Reportedly Kronos Quartet asked for a very reasonable fee which, according to Aronofsky, suited him well; Aronofsky also stated t... Read More About Clint Mansell Biography...  Send Clint Mansell ringtones to your cell
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