About Clinton Shorter
Born 1971. Clinton Shorter is a Canadian composer and musician.
Clinton Shorter (born March 18, 1971) is a Canadian film and television composer. He is particularly known for his score for Neill Blomkamp's film District 9. He has also composed the music for over 300 television episodes.
Early life and education Shorter was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He initially studied jazz in college before switching to music composition.
Shorter was asked to create a score for Blomkamp's 2009 science fiction film District 9, "something 'raw and dark' but which maintained its [South] African roots". The resulting music has been described by reviewers as "rhythmic" and "magnificent", as "mournful ethnic-action strains", and as having "pseudo-exotic ambiance as a post-modern theme of loss". He subsequently composed music for the television series The Expanse and Colony.
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Who is Clinton Shorter?
Canadian composer and musician
When was Clinton Shorter born?
Clinton Shorter was born on 18 March 1971 in Vancouver.
What is Clinton Shorter's occupation?
Clinton Shorter is a composer and musician.
What nationality is Clinton Shorter?
Clinton Shorter is Canadian.
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