Throughout his prolific career, James Newton Howard has scored films of all scales and genres, earning multiple award nominations for his work. Howard began studying music as a young child and went on to attend the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California and then majored in piano performance at the University of Southern California. After Howard left college, he toured with Elton John and Toto as a keyboardist during the late 1970s and early 1980s before moving into film music in the mid-1980s.
By the 1990s, Howard truly hit his career stride, scoring the surprise blockbuster romantic comedy Pretty Woman (1990) and receiving his first Academy Award nomination for his score for Barbra Streisand's drama The Prince of Tides (1991). Setting the musical mood for numerous films throughout the decade, Howard's skills encompassed a plethora of genres, including two more best original score Oscar nominations, the Harrison Ford actioner The Fugitive (1993) and the Julia Roberts romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding. In addition, Howard scored the Western epic Wyatt Earp (1994), the legal drama Primal Fear (1996), and the blockbuster M. Night Shyamalan suspense thrillers The Sixth Sense (1999), Unbreakable (2000), Signs (2002), and The Village (2004). His collaborations on tunes for One Fine Day (1996) and Junior (1994) garnered Best Song nods. Along with scoring such smaller, character-driven films as Five Corners (1988), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), and American Heart (1993), Howard proved equally skilled at composing for big-budget Hollywood spectacles, including Space Jam (1996), Dante's Peak (1997), Dinosaur (2000), and Collateral (2004). Although for Dante's Peak he only composed the main theme only, the score itself was composed by John Frizzell. Though he concentrated primarily on films, Howard has also contributed music for TV series, earning an Emmy nomination in 1995 for his theme to NBC's ratings smash ER.
Howard is now one of the most recognized composers for film. His work in 2004 on The Village, with violin solos by Hilary Hahn, earned him an Oscar nomination. Since, he has composed for several major motion pictures, notably the score for Batman Begins which he co-wrote with Hans Zimmer. On October 14, 2005, it was officially announced that Howard would replace Howard Shore as composer for King Kong, due to "differing creative aspirations for the score" between Shore and director Peter Jackson. The resultant score earned Howard his first Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score.
Since then he has been nominated for Best Original Score for the legal thriller Michael Clayton in 2008 and the war film Defiance in 2009. Since then he has composed music for blockbuster franchises and solo films including I Am Legend,The Dark Knight with Hans Zimmer, all of The Hunger Games films and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He was nominated for another Academy Award nomination in 2021 for his work on News of the World
Always Know Where You Are
James Newton Howard Lyrics
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And feel this place
This place I never thought would feel like home
Now I'm forever far away, and I
I always through I'd end up here alone
And somehow
The world has changedAnd I've come home
To give you back the things they took from you
And I feel you now
I'm not alone
I'll always know where you are
And when I see myself
I'll always know where you are
Where you are
And I've found something
That was always there
Sometimes it's gotta hurt before you feel
But now I'm strong
And I won't kneel
Except to thank who's watching over me
(except to thank who's watching over me)
And somehow
I feel so strong
And I've begun
To be the one I never thought I'd be
And I feel you now
I'm not alone
And when I see myself
I'll always know where you are
Where you are
Now
It's all so clear
And I believe
That everything's been opened up to me
And I feel you now
I'm not alone
I always know
I'll always know where you are
And when I see myself
I'll always know where you are
And when I feel the sun
I'll always know where you are
And when I see myself
I'll always know where you are
Where you are
The James Newton Howard song Always Know Where You Are is an expressive and emotional tribute to a significant other or loved one. The song begins with an uplifting statement, "It's good to see the sun and feel this place," indicating that the singer is grateful for the moment they are experiencing with their loved one. The lyrics describe how the singer is surprised to feel at home, despite never thinking they would feel this way. They express a sense of gratitude for finding love and companionship in a place where they least expected it.
The second verse reveals that the singer has been away from their loved one for some time, and they are determined to make up for lost time. They have found strength within themselves despite the hardship they have faced, and they are grateful to those who have watched over them. The singer declares that they will always know where their loved one is and will feel their presence, even when they are apart. The song's final verse indicates that the singer has newfound clarity and a sense of purpose, thanks to their loved one's presence in their life. The closing statement, "And when I see myself, I'll always know where you are," reinforces the idea that their loved one will always be their guiding light.
Line by Line Meaning
It's good to see the sun
I am glad to see the sun shining, it gives me a sense of warmth and comfort.
And feel this place
I can physically sense the environment around me, which makes me feel grounded and connected to this place.
This place I never thought would feel like home
I didn't expect to feel at home in this place, but now it feels familiar and comforting to me.
Now I'm forever far away, and I
Even though I may physically be far away from this place, it still holds a special place in my heart and memories.
I always through I'd end up here alone
I had a fear of being alone here, but now I realize that I am not really alone because of the memories and connections I have made.
And somehow
In some way or another, something has changed to bring me to this realization.
The world has changed
The environment and circumstances around me have shifted in a way that has affected my perception of things.
And I've come home
I have returned to this place that I now consider home.
To give you back the things they took from you
I am here to restore the things that were taken away from you by others.
And I feel you now
I can feel your presence and influence around me.
I'm not alone
I don't feel lonely because of the connection I have with you (the person or place).
I'll always know where you are
I will always have a sense of where you are, both physically and emotionally.
And when I see myself
When I reflect on myself and my life, I will always be reminded of you.
I've found something
I have discovered something that was previously unknown to me.
That was always there
It was always present, but I was not aware of it until now.
Sometimes it's gotta hurt before you feel
Sometimes you have to experience pain before you can truly understand and appreciate something.
But now I'm strong
Through this experience, I have become stronger and more resilient.
And I won't kneel
I refuse to give up or give in, even in the face of adversity.
Except to thank who's watching over me
The only time I will kneel is to express gratitude to those who are looking out for me.
I feel so strong
I am filled with a sense of inner strength and power.
And I've begun
I have started to take action and make changes in my life.
To be the one I never thought I'd be
I am becoming the person I never thought I could be, due to the experiences and growth I have undergone.
Now it's all so clear
Everything has become clear to me and I can see things in a different light.
And I believe
I have faith and trust in myself and my abilities.
That everything's been opened up to me
I feel like opportunities and possibilities have opened up to me in new ways.
And when I feel the sun
When I experience the warmth of the sun, I am reminded of you (the person or place).
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN T RZEZNIK
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@ystconnection
Obelusixel not really underrated but just did terribly at box office. It’s a great movie but Disney fucked up with releasing and promoting this movie. They released it when it had to deal with Harry Potter: the Sorcerers Stone and the sequel to Winter (I think)...
Because of Disney just ruining TP’s release due to leadership changes causing mismanagement and just some awful choices for TP’s promotion and scheduling it for the winter instead of summer coupled with the movie’s high budget(worth it) and competition, it is honestly not much of a wonder it flopped and cost Disney over $70 million dollars in losses in overall.
And because of that... Disney will most likely never produce the sequel, which was already screenplayed by the creators of Treasure Planet AND was going to have Willem Dafoe star as the sequel’s main antagonist.
It’s a shame too, since based on the movie itself, Treasure Planet’s prospects were bright. Factor in the money Disney lost and those prospects pull a 180.
Life sure can suck sometimes...
@uschi9741
Favorite Lyrics from this Song<3:
And I found something
That was always there
Sometimes it's got to hurt before you feel
But now I'm strong and
I won't kneel
Except to thank who's watching over me
...
Now, it's all so clear and I believe
That everything's been opened up to me
And I feel you now
I'm not alone
I always know
I always know where you are
<3 Words so deep in meaning...
@1ProtonProductions1
Absolute favorite disney movie.
@silvat1998
***** Dude I know exactly what you mean this movie taught me a couple of things I forgot long ago never will I forget again
@TheWiseguyt
silvat1998 Mike Conwell Amen fellas! :-D
@angel_yamazaki_
+Mike Conwell OMG SAME HEREEE!
@Arne177
+Mike Conwell SAME HERE! :D
@RoyalCrustle
+Mike Conwell Treasure Planet, Atlantis The Lost Empire, and Wreck-It Ralph are my favorite Disney movies. Gotta watch these again when I get home from work. :D
@Poiznjaw
Its bittersweet to see Silvers face in the clouds at the end
@jonkeats2274
+Poiznjaw I LOVE your profile picture
@laurenboyd1331
Yes it is.
@skyzthelimitstudioz9009
Dean from the iron giant