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    Film Composers Keep Their Composure

    This week, the few, the proud, the film composers.

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    By Claude Brodesser-Akner • Aug 27, 2006 • 30m Listen

    This week, the few, the proud, the film composers.

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      Film Composers Keep Their Composure

      This week, the few, the proud, the film composers. Danny Elfman talks about fighting with directors, composing on planes, and delivering the goods. Also, New York Times reporter David Halbfinger gives the scoop on Tom Cruise.

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      Claude Brodesser-Akner

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      Film Composers Keep Their Composure

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