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Nathan Barr

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Nathan Barr at an event for The Son (2017)
Nathan Barr is a unique breed of composer. In addition to writing his scores, he also performs all of the instruments heard in many of his compositions. Skilled in many styles and genres, ranging from orchestral to rock, Barr is known for his collection and inclusion of rare and unusual instruments from around the world, such as human bone trumpets from Tibet, dismantled pianos, a rare Glass Armonica and gourd cellos, among many others.

Nathan began studying music in Tokyo, Japan at the age of four. He grew up surrounded by eclectic music, ranging from Kabuki Theater to the sounds of his mother performing on the koto and piano, and his father playing the banjo, guitar and shakuhachi. His interest in the art form was further influenced by extensive travels around the world, where he experienced music, ranging from Bali's Kecak Orchestras to China's Beijing Opera. Barr went on to study at Skidmore College, and toured Italy and Switzerland with the Juilliard Cello Ensemble in the summer of 1993.

Barr, who wrote and performed the music for all four seasons of HBO's True Blood (2008) and has scored more than 25 feature films.

Barr is also a regular collaborator with director/producer Eli Roth and has scored Cabin Fever (2002), Hostel (2005), Hostel: Part II (2007) and The Last Exorcism (2010).
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy

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Known for

Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning in The Great (2020)
The Great
8.2
TV Series
  • Composer
Hollywood (2020)
Hollywood
7.5
TV Mini Series
  • Composer
Carnival Row (2019)
Carnival Row
7.8
TV Series
  • Composer
The Hunt (2020)
The Hunt
6.5
  • Composer
  • 2020

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Composer

  • Salem's Lot
    • Completed
  • Borderlands
    • Post-production
  • Carnival Row (2019)
    Carnival Row
  • Anna Paquin and Ray Winstone in A Bit of Light (2022)
    A Bit of Light
  • Prey for the Devil (2022)
    Prey for the Devil
  • Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson in The Patient (2022)
    The Patient
  • The Tiny Chef Show (2022)
    The Tiny Chef Show
  • Paul Bettany and Claire Foy in A Very British Scandal (2021)
    A Very British Scandal
  • Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning in The Great (2020)
    The Great
  • Woody Harrelson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Miku Patricia Martineau in Kate (2021)
    Kate
    • (music by)
  • Fin (2021)
    Fin
  • Ewan McGregor and Gian Franco Rodriguez in Halston (2021)
    Halston
  • Silent Films Live: Halloween Uncanceled (2020)
    Silent Films Live: Halloween Uncanceled
  • Hollywood (2020)
    Hollywood
  • The Hunt (2020)
    The Hunt
  • Paul Bettany, Peter Macdissi, and Sophia Lillis in Uncle Frank (2020)
    Uncle Frank
    • (music by)
  • Brooklynn Prince in The Turning (2020)
    The Turning

Music Department

  • Paul Bettany, Peter Macdissi, and Sophia Lillis in Uncle Frank (2020)
    Uncle Frank
  • Brooklynn Prince in The Turning (2020)
    The Turning
  • Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams in Fosse/Verdon (2019)
    Fosse/Verdon
  • Giovanni Ribisi in Sneaky Pete (2015)
    Sneaky Pete
  • Diego Luna in Casanova (2015)
    Casanova
  • James Cromwell, Laurence Fishburne, and Cole Hauser in Tortured (2007)
    Tortured
  • Mario's Story (2006)
    Mario's Story
  • Graeme Revell, Chris Kentis, Laura Lau, Steve Lemme, Blanchard Ryan, Saul Stein, Daniel Travis, Estelle Lau, John Charles, Michael E. Williamson, and Cristina Zenato in Open Water (2003)
    Open Water
  • Mary Stuart Masterson, Hector Elizondo, and Rhea Perlman in Kate Brasher (2001)
    Kate Brasher
  • Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon in Stepmom (1998)
    Stepmom

Additional Crew

  • The Prince of Egypt (1998)
    The Prince of Egypt
  • Jack Nicholson in As Good as It Gets (1997)
    As Good as It Gets
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    • Lisbeth ScottSeptember 13, 2003 - ? (divorced)
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    For both Cabin Fever (2002) and Briar Patch (2002), he performed the entire scores, playing more than 20 instruments and used no samplers or synthesizers.

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