What genre of classical or orchestral music would you classify most scores for films to be?

Secret Silencer: What genre of classical or orchestral music would you classify most scores for films to be?
Most films have amazing orchestral soundtracks and scores. But it is unlike most classical music. I really like this kind of music but havent been able to find anything else to listen to. Is there a specific genre for this music, its difficult to accept it is just film score music. It is very dramatic music, anybody know? And does anybody know any good composers or good soundtracks out there?

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Answer by Blake Molinaro
It’s contemporary classical music, and it’s usually Post-Modern. Composers of movie scores are generally composers of contemporary classical music. Perhaps the most famous contemporary composer is Philip Glass, who often composes music that would be considered very “peaceful” or “serene.” His music was featured in Watchmen, Thin Blue Line, Notes on a Scandal, and more. A more “dramatic” (and equally famous) composer for film scores is Hans Zimmer, who had pieces featured in Inception, Sherlock Holmes, The Lion King, and the Dark Knight. He is an excellent composer, and has won 4 Grammys, 2 Golden Globes, and an Acadamy Award. These artists may make albums from which songs are taken for a film, or they may write pieces specifically for the film.

Perhaps the best way to find music like this is Pandora, which is a website/program you are likely familiar with. If not, it is a free service and internet radio station that uses algorithms and user feedback to find music you may like based on music you do like. You can find it at www.pandora.com , or you can download the app from the iTunes, Android, or Blackberry app stores. They added classical music a few years back, and it’s the best bet for a beginner to contemporary classical music. Give it a try, and happy listening