Silvestri grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey and attended Teaneck High School. He went to Berklee College of Music for 2 years and is of Italian descent.
Silvestri started his film/television composing career in 1972 at age 21, composing the score for the low-budget action film The Doberman Gang.
From 1977 to 1983, Silvestri served as the main composer for the TV show CHiPs, writing music for 109 of the show's 139 episodes.
Silvestri met director Robert Zemeckis when the two worked together on Zemeckis's 1984 film Romancing the Stone. Since then, Silvestri has composed the music for all of Zemeckis's movies, including the Back to the Future trilogy (1985, 1989, 1990), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Death Becomes Her (1992), Forrest Gump (1994), Contact (1997), Cast Away (2000), The Polar Express (2004), Beowulf (2007), A Christmas Carol (2009), and Flight (2012).
Silvestri is also known for his work on Predator (1987) and Predator 2 (1990), both of which are considered preeminent examples of action/science fiction film scores. Since 2001, Silvestri has also collaborated regularly with director Stephen Sommers, scoring the films The Mummy Returns in 2001, Van Helsing in 2004, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra in 2009. His most recent work includes Captain America: The First Avenger in 2011, The Avengers in 2012 and The Croods in 2013.
Silvestri has also composed music for television shows, including T.J. Hooker (one episode), Starsky & Hutch (three episodes), Tales From The Crypt (seven episodes) and Manimal (five episodes).
In 2013, the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps used portions of the theme from The Abyss as the ballad in their 2013 Drum Corps International World Championship-winning show "E=MC2".
On 31 January 2014, it was announced that a stage musical adaptation of Back to the Future was in production. The show, which is being co-written by original writers Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, is expected to be performed in 2015, on the 30th anniversary year of the film. Silvestri will team up with Glen Ballard to compose a new score, with the addition of original songs from the film, including "The Power of Love", "Johnny B. Goode", "Earth Angel" and "Mr. Sandman".
Silvestri owns a vineyard, Silvestri Vineyards, located in Carmel Valley, California.
Silvestri has received two Academy Award nominations, one for Best Original Score for Forrest Gump (1994) and one for Best Original Song for "Believe" on The Polar Express soundtrack. He also received two Golden Globe nominations: Best Score for Forrest Gump and Best Song for The Polar Express.
He has also received four Grammy Award nominations, winning two awards – Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, for "Believe" from The Polar Express in 2004 and Best Instrumental Composition, for "Cast Away End Credits" from Cast Away in 2002. His other nomination was for Best Soundtrack Album, for Back to the Future. During the 2005 Grammys, Josh Groban performed "Believe."
He has won the Saturn Award for Best Music three times, for his scores for Predator (1987), Back to the Future Part III (1989/90) and Van Helsing (2004).
On September 23, 2011, he was awarded with the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award by the City of Vienna at the yearly film music gala concert Hollywood in Vienna.
earth angel
Alan Silvestri Lyrics
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Will you be mine
My darling dear
Love me all the time
I'm just a fool
(just a fool)
A fool in love, with you
Earth angel, earth angel
Lovely for ever and ever more
(I'm just a fool)
I'm just a fool
(oh what a fool)
A fool in love with you
Yes in love with you
I fell for you
And I knew
The vision of my love's loveliness
I hope and I pray
That some day
I'll be the vision
(vision)
The vision of your happiness
Angel my darling
Last night I fell in love with a little piece of heaven on Earth
It was you
The way you walk, the way you talk
The way you bat your eye lids as I pull up in my open-top Chevy
I don't know what I'd do without you
Earth Angel I will never let you go
Angel of angels
Earth angel oh
Earth angel, earth angel
Will you be mine
My darling dear
Love me all the time
(I'm just a fool)
I'm just a fool
(Oh what a fool)
A fool in love with you
Oh my love
I'm just a fool
(Just a fool)
A fool in love
With
You
Fool in love with you
The lyrics of Alan Silvestri's song "Earth Angel" convey a heartfelt declaration of love and admiration towards a significant other, referred to as the "earth angel" throughout the song. The singer addresses their beloved with endearing terms like "darling dear" and expresses a deep desire for their love to be reciprocated. The repeated mention of being a "fool in love" suggests a vulnerability and willingness to be completely devoted to this person, despite any perceived foolishness.
The lyrics paint a picture of a profound emotional connection and a strong sense of infatuation towards the earth angel. The singer is captivated by the beauty and essence of their love interest, emphasizing their admiration and adoration. The imagery of being "just a fool in love" underscores the all-encompassing nature of their feelings and the willingness to embrace vulnerability in the pursuit of love.
The singer expresses a sense of hope and longing for a future where they can bring happiness to their beloved. They envision themselves as a source of joy and fulfillment for the earth angel, demonstrating a deep desire to be a positive influence in their life. The repeated references to being a fool in love and the vision of their partner's happiness underscore the singer's commitment to their relationship and their dedication to making their loved one happy.
The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the singer's love and devotion towards the earth angel. The declaration of never letting them go and the acknowledgment of being a fool in love with them encapsulates the depth of their emotions and the steadfastness of their commitment. The lyrics convey a sense of genuine affection and a willingness to embrace vulnerability in the pursuit of a meaningful and enduring connection with the earth angel.
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