David Campbell
Campbell in 2009
Background information
Birth nameDavid Richard Campbell
Born (1948-02-07) 7 February 1948
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresRock, pop, country, alternative, indie rock, hip hop, R&B, blues, jazz, punk, rock en español, metal, classical
Occupation(s)Arranger, composer, conductor
Instrument(s)Viola, violin, piano
Years active1971–present
Websitedavidmusic.com

David Richard Campbell (born 7 February 1948) is a Canadian-American arranger, composer, and conductor. He has composed and arranged music for many films, including North Country (2005), Brokeback Mountain (2005), August: Osage County (2013), Annie (2014), Foxcatcher (2014), Rock of Ages (2012), Dreamgirls (2007), and Joy (2015). He has also worked on over 450 gold and platinum albums by artists of a wide range of genres, including The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Radiohead, Evanescence, Rush, Beyoncé, Muse, Michael Jackson, Aaliyah, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Aerosmith, Garth Brooks, and various albums by his son Beck.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Campbell was born in Toronto, Ontario. His father, D. Warren Campbell, was from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was attending seminary in Toronto in order to become a Presbyterian minister. Campbell subsequently was assigned to a church in Pittsburgh, taking his family with him, before settling in Seattle.[4] Campbell took up the violin at age 9. At age 12, he began venturing into orchestration, studying the works of Bartók, Schoenberg and Stravinsky.[3][5]

In the late 1960s, after studying at Manhattan School of Music, Campbell moved from New York to Los Angeles and began studying pop music. He studied the music of The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, and The Rolling Stones, and he played bluegrass music for crowds in line for movies in Westwood Village.[3][5]

Career

At age 23, Campbell played on his first major album, Tapestry, by Carole King. This led to his first arranger role, for King's Rhymes and Reasons album. Campbell also played viola on recording sessions such as Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and Bill Withers' "Lean on Me".[3][5][6] Since then, he has gone on to arrange songs for such artists as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, Metallica, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Jessie J, Juanes, Tim McGraw, Adele, Ricky Martin, Barbra Streisand, and Miley Cyrus.[1][3][5][7]

As a composer, David has written music for many films including Joy, Paper Tigers and Colombia: magia salvaje. He has also arranged and orchestrated music for over 80 films including Annie (2014), Foxcatcher (2014), August: Osage County (2013), Rock of Ages (2012), Dreamgirls (2007), North Country (2005), and Brokeback Mountain (2005).[8] In 2010 he worked with Nigel Godrich on the score for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.[3][9] In 2016, he co-composed the 40-minute ballet Rules of the Game with Pharrell Williams.[10]

David has guest-conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl for Faith Hill, Death Cab for Cutie, Ray LaMontagne, Beck, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and The xx. He collaborated with Muse for the performance of "Survival", the official song of the London Olympics. He also collaborated with Beck for the Lincoln Motor Company ad campaign, "Hello, Again", which featured a live performance of Beck's "Sound and Vision" cover and included 167 live musicians playing simultaneously.[3][7][11][12] In February 2009 Campbell arranged Radiohead's "15 Step" for the band's collaboration with the USC Marching Band at the 2009 Grammy Awards.[13] He conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic, as well as arranged and orchestrated the music for Beck's Song Reader concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, which featured many performers, including Childish Gambino, Juanes, Anne Hathaway, John C. Reilly, Jack Black, and Jarvis Cocker.[14][15][16][17] He arranged and orchestrated for the Seattle Symphony and Pickwick's Sonic Evolution show on 6 June 2014.[18][19]

In 2003, he served as conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra during their one-night performance with Kiss, which was released on the album Kiss Symphony: Alive IV. During the concert, Campbell and the members of the orchestra wore the iconic Kiss makeup along with the members of the band.

In 2018, for the LA Phil's 100th anniversary celebrations, David wrote arrangements for Chris Martin's and Corinne Bailey Rae's performances at Disney Hall, as well as Katy Perry's and Kali Uchis' performances at the Hollywood Bowl, all of which were conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.[20][21]

In 2019, he wrote arrangements for and conducted the LA Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Orchestra for Iron & Wine's 15th anniversary of Our Endless Numbered Days.[22]

He created the song arrangements, dance arrangements, underscoring and orchestrations for the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.[7][23]

List of album arrangements and singles

sources:[1][24][25][26][27]

2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1989
1987
1986
1983
1981
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972

Filmography

Partial list of films that David Campbell's work contributed to.[8]

YearFilmRoleDirected byNotes / Accolades
2022Promised LandArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMatt Lopez
2021FinchArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMiguel Sapochnik
2021Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los AngelesArranger, OrchestratorRobert Rodriguez, Patrick OsborneNominated: Grammy Award Best Music Film & MTV Video Music Awards VMA Best Longform Video
2021CinderellaArranger, OrchestratorKay Cannon
2020The Life AheadArranger, OrchestratorEdoardo PontiWrote orchestral arrangement for "Seen" by Laura Pausini
2020Mulan (2020)Arranger, OrchestratorNiki CaroWrote orchestra & choir arrangement for "Reflection"
2020The One and Only IvanArranger, OrchestratorThea SharrockWrote string arrangement for "Free" by Charlie Puth
2019CatsOrchestrator, additional ArrangerTom HooperWrote string arrangement for "Beautiful Ghosts"
2019The GoldfinchOrchestrator, ConductorJohn Crowley
2018RomaArrangerAlfonso CuarónWrote arrangement for "Tarantula" by Beck
2018Free SoloArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorElizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi|, Jimmy ChinWrote arrangement for "Gravity" by Tim McGraw
2017ThoroughbredsSongwriterCory FinleyCo-wrote "Chameleon" by Rome Will Burn
2017The ShackArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorStuart HazeldineWrote arrangement for "Keep Your Eyes On Me" by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
2017Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorLili Fini Zanuck
2016In Search of FelliniComposerTaron Lexton
2015DemolitionArrangerJean-Marc ValléeWrote arrangement for "La Boheme"
2015JoyComposer (with West Thordson)David O. RussellNominated: Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
2015Colombia, magia salvajeComposerMike Slee
2015Paper TigersComposer: additional musicJames Redford
2014AnnieOrchestratorWill Gluck
2014SerenaOrchestratorSusanne Bier
2014Effie GrayArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRichard Laxton
2014FoxcatcherOrchestratorBennett Miller
2013August: Osage CountyArrangerJohn Wells
2013World War ZOrchestrator, ConductorMarc Forster
2012Rock of AgesArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAdam Shankman
2010Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorEdgar Wright
2008W.ArrangerOliver Stone
2008The Yellow HandkerchiefArranger: StringsUdayan Prasad
2007This ChristmasArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPreston A. Whitmore II
2007Things We Lost in the FireConductorSusanne Bier
2007The Brothers WarnerComposerCass Warner
2006Rocky BalboaArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorSylvester Stallone
2006DreamgirlsArranger: StringsBill Condon
2006FlickaArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMichael Mayer
2005RentConductor: Strings and HornsChris Columbus
2005North CountryConductorNiki Caro
2005Trust the ManOrchestratorBart Freundlich
2005Brokeback MountainArranger: StringsAng LeeWon Oscar for Best Original Score
2004Friday Night LightsOrchestratorPeter Berg
2004Raise Your VoiceArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorSean McNamara
2004Ladder 49Arranger, Orchestrator, ConductorJay RussellWrote string arrangement for "Shine Your Light" by Robbie Robertson
2004Spider-Man 2Arranger, Orchestrator, ConductorSam RaimiWrote string arrangement for "Ordinary" by Train
2004Home on the RangeArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorWill Finn, John Sanford
2003Brother BearArranger, ConductorAaron Blaise, Robert WalkerWrote string arrangement for "Look Through My Eyes" by Phil Collins
2003DaredevilArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMark Steven JohnsonWrote string arrangements for "For You" by The Calling and Evanescence songs
2002Treasure PlanetArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRon Clements, John MuskerWrote string arrangement for "I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)" by John Rzeznik
2002Men in Black IIArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBarry SonnenfeldWrote string arrangement for "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" by Will Smith
2002The Sum of All FearsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPhil Alden RobinsonWrote string arrangement for "If We Could Remember" by Yolanda Adams
2002The Sweetest ThingArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRoger Kumble
2002The Hunchback of Notre Dame IIArranger, ConductorBradley Raymond
2001America's SweetheartsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorJoe RothWrote string arrangement for "Some Hearts" by Kelly Levesque
2001Pearl HarborArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMichael BayWrote string arrangement for "There You'll Be" by Faith Hill
2000Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole ChristmasArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRon HowardWrote string arrangement for "Where Are You Christmas?" by Faith Hill
2000How to Kill Your Neighbor's DogOrchestrator, ConductorMichael Kalesniko
2000DuetsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBruce PaltrowWrote string arrangement for "Cruisin'" by Huey Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow
2000The Prime GigOrchestrator, ConductorGregory Mosher
2000Autumn in New YorkArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorJoan ChenWrote string arrangement for "Beautiful" by Jennifer Paige
2000Coyote UglyConductor: StringsDavid McNallyWrote string arrangements for songs by LeAnn Rimes
2000Gone in 60 SecondsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorDominic SenaWrote string arrangement for "Painted on My Heart" by The Cult
2000Amores perrosArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAlejandro González IñárrituWrote string arrangements for Café Tacuba songs
2000The Tigger MovieArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorJun FalkensteinWrote string arrangement for "Your Heart Will Lead You Home" by Kenny Loggins
1999Anywhere but HereArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorWayne WangWrote string arrangement for "Leaving's Not Leaving" by LeAnn Rimes
1999Music of the HeartArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorWes CravenWrote string arrangement for "Turn the Page" by Aaliyah
1999Detroit Rock CityArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAdam RifkinWrote string arrangement for "Nothing Can Keep Me from You" by Kiss
1999Runaway BrideArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorGarry MarshallWrote string arrangements for "Blue Eyes Blue" by Eric Clapton, "And That's What Hurts" by Hall & Oates, and "You Can't Hurry Love" by Dixie Chicks
1999Big DaddyArranger, ConductorDennis DuganWrote string arrangement for "What Is Life" by Shawn Mullins
1999TarzanArranger: StringsChris Buck, Kevin LimaWon Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Original Song "You'll Be in My Heart"
1999Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeArrangerJay RoachWrote orchestra arrangements for "Espionage" by Green Day
1999Cradle Will RockArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTim RobbinsWrote string arrangements for Marc Blitzstein songs
1999The Other SisterArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorGarry MarshallWrote string arrangement for "Loving You Is All I Know" by The Pretenders
1999Message in a BottleArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorLuis MandokiWrote string arrangement for "Only Lonely" by Hootie & the Blowfish
1998Playing by HeartArrangerWillard CarrollWrote string arrangement for "Walk Into This Room" by Ed Kowalczyk and Neneh Cherry
1998Patch AdamsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTom ShadyacWrote string arrangement for "Faith of the Heart" by Rod Stewart
1998Everything That RisesOrchestrator, ConductorDennis Quaid
1998ArmageddonArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMichael BayWrote string arrangement for "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by Chantal Kreviazuk
1998Hope FloatsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorForest WhitakerWrote string arrangements for
"Chances Are" by Bob Seger and Martina McBride
"What Makes You Stay" by Deana Carter
"To Get Me to You" by Lila McCann
"Smile" by Lyle Lovett
1998SaviorArranger, OrchestratorPredrag Antonijević
1998City of AngelsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBrad SilberlingWrote string arrangements for "Uninvited" by Alanis Morissette and "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls
1997Boogie NightsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPaul Thomas AndersonWrote string arrangement for "Lonely Boy" by Andrew Gold
1997GattacaArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAndrew NiccolWrote string arrangement for source music by Django Reinhardt
1996Grace of My HeartArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAllison AndersWrote string arrangements for "Between Two Worlds" by Shawn Colvin, "Truth Is You Lied" by Jill Sobule, and songs by Kristen Vigard
1996Unhook the StarsArrangerNick Cassavetes
1996PhenomenonConductor, Arranger, OrchestratorJon TurteltaubWrote string arrangements for "Crazy Love" by Aaron Neville and "Have a Little Faith in Me" by Jewel
1996Movies Money MurderComposerStephen Eckelberry, Arthur Webb
1995Dead Man WalkingOrchestrator, ConductorTim Robbins
1995Boys on the SideArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorHerbert RossWrote strings arrangements for "You Got It" by Bonnie Raitt and "Somebody Stand by Me" by Stevie Nicks
1995MirageComposerPaul Williams
1994Color of NightArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRichard RushWrote string arrangement for "The Color of the Night" by Lauren Christy
1994Jimmy HollywoodArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBarry LevinsonWrote string arrangement for "Let the Good Times Roll" by Robbie Robertson and Cassandra Wilson
19948 SecondsArranger, ConductorJohn G. AvildsenWrote string arrangement for "You Hung the Moon" by Patty Smyth
1994BackbeatComposer: additional musicIain Softley
1993Calendar GirlConductor, Arranger, OrchestratorJohn WhitesellWrote string arrangement for "Out of My Dreams" by Aaron Neville
1993Twenty BucksOrchestrator, ConductorKeva Rosenfeld
1992Bob RobertsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTim Robbins
1992Wayne's WorldArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPenelope SpheerisWrote string arrangement for "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper
1991An American Tail: Fievel Goes WestArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPhil Nibbelink, Simon WellsWrote string arrangement for "Dreams to Dream" by Linda Ronstadt
1990MermaidsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRichard BenjaminWrote string arrangements for Cher songs
1990Days of ThunderArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTony ScottWrote string arrangement for "Show Me Heaven" by Maria McKee
1989Chances AreArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorEmile ArdolinoWrote string arrangement for "After All" by Cher and Peter Cetera
1989Mind GamesComposerBob Yari
1988The Land Before TimeArrangerDon BluthWrote string arrangement for "If We Hold on Together" by Diana Ross
1986Poltergeist II: The Other SideArranger, Conductor, OrchestratorBrian Gibson
1985Murphy's RomanceConductor, OrchestratorMartin Ritt
1985Stand AloneComposerAlan Beattie
1984Breakin' ThroughComposerPeter Medak
1984Night of the CometComposerThom Eberhardt
1983All the Right MovesComposerMichael Chapman
1982The Plague DogsOrchestratorMartin Rosen, Tony Guy
1982Puff and the Incredible Mr. NobodyComposerFred Wolf
1980Thanksgiving in the Land of OzComposer: additional musicCharles Swenson, Fred Wolf
1979Puff the Magic Dragon in the Land of the Living LiesComposerCharles Swenson, Fred Wolf
1979The RoseConductor, Arranger, OrchestratorMark Rydell
1978Puff the Magic DragonComposerCharles Swenson, Fred WolfNomination: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement – Animation Program (music)

Personal life

Campbell has two sons and one daughter with Bibbe Hansen: musician Beck Hansen, artist Channing Hansen, and Alyssa Suede.

He is married to theatrical composer Pauline Frechette (aka Raven Kane).[29][30]

Campbell is a long-time practicing Scientologist.[31][32]

In 2012, he donated to Ron Paul's campaign in the United States Presidential election.[3][33]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "www.discogs.com". www.discogs.com. 7 February 1948. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  2. Lewis, Randy (10 July 2009). "Lewis, Randy, "David Campbell and Beck: father yields to the son*"". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fusilli, Jim (20 May 2014). "David Campbell, Arranger-Conductor to the Stars". e.wsj.com. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  4. "Meet Beck's dad, David Campbell, who has helped sell nearly 1 billion records". Toronto Star. 14 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Weiss, Neil (16 January 1999). "Weiss, Niel, "His Strings Really Zing"". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  6. Fusilli, Jim (20 May 2014). "David Campbell, Arranger-Conductor to the Stars". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  7. 1 2 3 Hollywood Bowl (26 May 2011). "Philpedia – About the conductor David Campbell". www.hollywoodbowl.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2009. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  8. 1 2 David Campbell at IMDb
  9. "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World | Original Score ~ Digital Release 10 August 2010". Edgar Wright Here. 10 August 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
  10. "Rules of the Game Daniel Arsham x Jonah BokaerOriginal Score by Pharrell Williams Arranged Co Composed by David Campbell".
  11. Hollywood Bowl. "Death Cab for Cutie Los Angeles Philharmonic". www.hollywoodbowl.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  12. Lincoln Motor Company. "Hello Again". www.hello-again.com. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  13. "USC Trojan Marching Band + Radiohead @ 2009. Grammys". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  14. Randall Roberts (25 November 2013). "Review: Beck and friends celebrate 'Song Reader' at Disney Hall". articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  15. Gavin Edwards (25 November 2013). "Beck Performs 'Song Reader' in L.A. With All-Star Guests". rollingstone.com. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  16. Kory Grow (1 November 2013). "Beck Announces L.A. 'Song Reader' Concert, Teams With Warby Parker". rollingstone.com. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  17. Laura Ferreiro (22 November 2013). "Conductor David Campbell Discusses His Son Beck's Upcoming 'Song Reader' Concert". music.yahoo.com. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  18. Brangien Davis (June 2014). "Sir Mix-A-Lot, Pickwick to Perform at Seattle Symphony's Sonic Evolution". www.seattlemag.com. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  19. seattlesymphony.org. "Pickwick /arr. David Campbell Composer". seattlesymphony.org. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  20. Swed, Mark (28 September 2018). "Review: L.A. Phil's 100th anniversary gala spreads good vibrations — and visuals — with Coldplay's Chris Martin and artist Refik Anadol". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  21. Ginell, Richard S. (5 October 2018). "Street Scenes: LA Phil Embraces City In 'Celebrate LA'". classicalvoiceamerica.org. Classical Voice North America. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  22. Baker, Brian. "Iron & Wine's Sam Beam Talks Recreating and Reinventing His 'Our Endless Numbered Days' with David Campbell and Members of the CSO". citybeat.com. citybeat. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  23. "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  24. "albumcredits.com". albumcredits.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  25. AllMusic
  26. "Rules of the Game". star-telegram.com. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  27. "Hear Beck's Moody 'Tarantula,' Recorded for 'Roma' Soundtrack". rollingstone.com. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  28. O'Brien, Jon. "Vengo Venenoso – Antonio Carmona : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  29. Kane, Raven. "Raven Kane Biography". Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  30. Davis, John T. "SXSW review: Alyssa Suede". www.johntonline.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  31. Helman, Peter (22 November 2019). "Beck Says He's Not a Scientologist". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  32. "David Campbell". Scientology Network. Church of Scientology International. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  33. "Presidential Candidates: Contributions from celebrities, 2012 Cycle | OpenSecrets". www.opensecrets.org.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.