Mark Isham is a pioneering icon in electronic music who has evolved into a world-renowned legendary film composer, consistently pushing the boundaries of his craft. He is celebrated for his gift of creating unforgettable melodies and his passion for innovative sonic palettes, having garnered numerous accolades, including a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Clio, as well as multiple Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe nominations.
Throughout his illustrious career, Isham has made a lasting impact on the film industry, crafting memorable scores for notable films such as Crash, which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2005, and Bobby, which received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture. His critically acclaimed jazz noir soundtrack for The Black Dahlia earned him the Best Score for a Drama Film award in 2007 and a nomination for Best Score of the Year by the International Film Music Critics Association.
Isham's extensive filmography includes scores for Eight Below, The Cooler, A River Runs Through It, Blade, Nell, Men of Honor, and The Secret Life of Bees, among many others. His list of collaborators in film is a veritable who's who of the entertainment industry, featuring renowned directors and actors such as Robert Redford, Tom Cruise, Brian De Palma, Chick Corea, Jodi Foster, Robert Altman, Sting, Wil.I.Am, Sydney Lumet, Mick Jagger, and many more.
As a performing artist, Isham has added his unique sound to a wide range of genres, from electronica and classic jazz to hip-hop and ethnic world music. He has collaborated with diverse artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Marley, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones, Chris Isaak, and Van Morrison, and has released solo albums that have received worldwide critical acclaim, including Grammy nominations for Castalia and Tibet, and a win for his Virgin Records release, Mark Isham.
Regardless of the genre, medium, or venue, Mark Isham consistently displays a boundless ability to electrify listeners with his talent for crafting evocative new musical worlds.
