Michael Convertino

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Michael Convertino
Genres Film scores, soundtracks, rock
Occupation(s)Composer, musician
Instrument(s)Keyboards
Years active1982–present

Michael John Convertino (born 1952 in New York City) is an American musician and film score composer [1] best known for his collaborations with director Randa Haines on films like Children of a Lesser God, The Doctor, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway , and Dance with Me, [2] as well as The Hidden, Bull Durham , Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead , and the Tim Allen comedies The Santa Clause and Jungle 2 Jungle . [3] [4]

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References

  1. "THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL CONVERTINO PT. 1". Cinematic Sound Radio | The Home For Film, TV and Video Game Music Radio Since 1996. April 12, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  2. "CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD – Michael Convertino". MOVIE MUSIC UK. October 6, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  3. "Convertino: Straight into Darkness".
  4. "Michael Convertino - Soundtrack.Net". soundtrack.net. Retrieved July 28, 2018.