In film scores, he is best known for his work in the DC Extended Universe beginning with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with Hans Zimmer, contributing to the theme song for Wonder Woman, as well as the scores for Deadpool and Mad Max: Fury Road.
Holkenborg was born in Lichtenvoorde, Gelderland, Netherlands. Classically trained by his mother – herself an accredited music teacher – Holkenborg started playing piano when he was four years old, drums when he was eight, and guitar at 12. Influenced by the psychedelic-pop of Pink Floyd and King Crimson, he took up the bass by age 14. After taking a job at a local music store selling keyboards and other digital gear, he began to have an appreciation for the combination of electronic and organic sounds. It was shortly after he discovered synthesizers that he joined the Dutch New Wave ensemble Weekend at Waikiki as a multi-instrumentalist and producer, touring extensively with the band, including through parts of the former Soviet Union, from 1988 to 1991. He also contributed to their final album, Sputnik. In 1993, Holkenborg produced Almost a Dance by Dutch metal band The Gathering, and later that year went on to form the industrial rock band Nerve with Phil Mills. After signing with label Play It Again Sam in 1992 and releasing two LPs – Cancer of Choice (1993) and Blood & Gold (1994) – he continued as a producer, working with hardcore and metal bands like Sepultura, Fear Factory, and Dog Eat Dog, while simultaneously licensing some of his instrumental electronic tracks for racing video games like The Need For Speed and Test Drive 5. It was during this time that he also began scoring the Dutch feature film, Siberia, which would be released by Warner Brothers Netherlands.
In collaboration with Harry Gregson-Williams, he contributed additional music to the Tony Scott film Domino (2005), and served as the composer on the Dutch film Blind, which was nominated for Best Original Music Score at the Netherlands Film Festival in 2007 and received the Grand Prix award for Best Original Music Score at the 2008 Aubagne International Film Festival. Holkenborg continues to work in the film and television industry, collaborating with composer Hans Zimmer on Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. The film marks the fourth scoring collaboration between Holkenborg and Zimmer, including Megamind (2010), Inception (2010) and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012). Since moving into Zimmer's Remote Control Productions studio, the two have worked together on many other musical projects, including Man of Steel, the reboot of the Superman franchise, and a remix of that year's Academy Awards theme song. Holkenborg has provided music for the films Kingdom of Heaven, Domino, DOA: Dead or Alive, Shark Tale, The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury, The Animatrix, and Resident Evil, and has had his original music featured in a number of major motion pictures, including Blade ("Dealing with the Roster") and The Beach ("Synaesthesia"). In 2013, he composed the music for the Relativity Media film Paranoia. Shortly after, he was brought in by Zack Snyder, the producer of 300: Rise of an Empire, to create the score for the film. He is credited as the composer for the 2014 film Divergent, with Hans Zimmer credited as "Executive Producer" for the soundtrack. He is a member of the Magnificent Six, a collaborative group of five other musicians, consisting of Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr (from The Smiths), Michael Einziger (from Incubus), Andrew Kawczynski, and Steve Mazzaro. The "supergroup" of artists ranging from diverse backgrounds teamed up to compose the score for the Marvel comic reboot's second feature film of the original Spider-Man trilogy The Amazing Spider-Man 2. He was the primary composer for the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road and the 2016 film Deadpool, and was co-composer for the film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, along with Zimmer. Holkenborg's theme music for Wonder Woman was used in the film of the same name. Zimmer was replaced by Junkie XL to write and compose the music for Justice League releasing in 2017. Holkenborg was later replaced by Danny Elfman, brought up by Joss Whedon.[2] On 8 December 2017 Holkenborg was revealed to be composing the score for the 2018 film Alita: Battle Angel, based on the manga Battle Angel Alita by Yukito Kishiro.
To go along with his numerous artist albums and EPs, Holkenborg has been creating original music for video games since the mid-90s. In addition to composing the soundtrack for Xbox racing games Forza Motorsport and Quantum Redshift, Holkenborg is responsible for the SSX Blur soundtrack. He has also licensed a number of his album tracks for video game use. "Future in Computer Hell (Part 2)", "Synasthesia", and "Dance USA"—all taken from his album Big Sounds of the Drags—were licensed to the racing video game TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed (2002). The title track for Today is featured on the soundtrack for the video games Burnout Legends and Burnout Revenge, while "More"—taken from his fifth album, Booming Back at You—is featured on the soundtrack to EA Games' Need for Speed: ProStreet, which also includes a full score from Holkenborg. His cover of Siouxsie and the Banshees' "Cities in Dust" is featured on Electronic Arts' Burnout Paradise. He has written additional music for and licensed music to The Matrix: Path of Neo, Destroy All Humans!, The Sims 2: Nightlife, The Sims 3, Need for Speed: Underground, Need for Speed: Carbon, FIFA 08, and FIFA Street 3, among others. He composed the soundtrack for EA's Darkspore.
Holkenborg is an associate professor at the ArtEZ Conservatorium, one of the major art institutes in the Netherlands, where he teaches producing, remixing, and music composition. He resides in Venice, Los Angeles, California. He uses the name JXL in cases where the term "Junkie" might cause offense. Holkenborg says of his name: "I called myself Junkie XL from the point of view that once you're completely overworked, you never want to go there again. The 'XL' stands for expanding limits; broadening up your vision."
12. Action Radius
Junkie XL Lyrics
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As a teen in my bedroom scene
Playin' the poser
For posers to fanatic like L.A. locusts
My quest, tempestuous, euphonious
Plannin' bombing scripts, turnin' the chips
Flex statuesque
Takin' over like the hover
Uncanny abilities rocking your wig piece
Days of playing air guitar
Now your staring so far at crowds
Open and scoping to a superstar
Built me up to destroy again
You healed me once from the void again
Beyond limits is my action radius
Need your love to feel the poise and stand
Built me up to destroy again
You healed me once from the void again
Beyond limits is my action radius
Need your love to feel the poise and stand
Between Scylia and Charybdis
Boredom versus debris
Daily routines make moods vary like parking meters
Feeling hollow like empty bottles
In pieces like jigsaw puzzles
Lack of purpose
Like winos in disillusionment guzzle
When problems operate like vortex on brain cortex
Music could be more sex than porno flicks
With chicks can pack discontinuity
Audience see is attraction
Like a magnet to mic and amp it constantly
Built me up to destroy again
You healed me once from the void again
Beyond limits is my action radius
Need your love to feel the poise and stand
Built me up to destroy again
You healed me once from the void again
Beyond limits is my action radius
Need your love to feel the poise and stand
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Last city with the baddest ditties got the crowds giddy
This kitty got with me
Swivvy and drippy at the after party
In any land I'm getting more grace than Presley
From legions bigger than hooligans from Chelsea
My voice is considered golden like my Dame Shirley Bassey
My doses attack like tuberculosis from here to Tallahassee
Adrenaline got me spinning in bed reminiscin' at the Marriot
Never end the night period
Built me up to destroy again
You healed me once from the void again
Beyond limits is my action radius
Need your love to feel the poise and stand
Built me up to destroy again
You healed me once from the void again
Beyond limits is my action radius
Need your love to feel the poise and stand
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
Hey hello
You all stop [Incomprehensible] and use your head
The lyrics of Junkie XL's "12. Action Radius" depict the experiences and mindset of a musician who has risen to fame and fortune, but is constantly seeking validation and purpose in their life. The opening lines reference the musician's youth, when they would "crystal up" their dreams and play to impress others. However, the tone quickly turns to one of introspection and a desire for more meaningful connections, with the repeated refrain "Built me up to destroy again / You healed me once from the void again / Beyond limits is my action radius / Need your love to feel the poise and stand".
The second verse continues this theme, with the contrast between "boredom versus debris / Daily routines make moods vary like parking meters". The musician feels hollow and purposeless, but finds solace in creating music that is more profound than the superficiality of mainstream culture. The closing lines offer a glimpse of the musician's hedonistic lifestyle, but also a sense of longing for connection with fans and more authentic experiences.
Overall, "12. Action Radius" can be seen as a portrayal of the highs and lows of fame, and the struggle for artists to find meaning and purpose beyond commercial success.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to crystal up my dreams
In my younger days, I would vividly imagine and create my aspirations
As a teen in my bedroom scene
During my teenage years, I would often spend time in my room
Playin' the poser
I would act like someone I wasn't
For posers to fanatic like L.A. locusts
I did this to gain popularity and admiration from people who were obsessed with the same thing I was
My quest, tempestuous, euphonious
My pursuit was tumultuous and harmonious at the same time
Plannin' bombing scripts, turnin' the chips
I was devising excellent plans and executing them to perfection
Flex statuesque
I would do this while being confident and motionless
Make record sales spread around like acne
My music sales would rapidly grow and spread like a disease
Takin' over like the hover
I would rapidly and confidently take over anything I set my sights on
Uncanny abilities rocking your wig piece
I possessed unbelievable talents and skills that would impress anyone
Days of playing air guitar
When I was younger, I used to pretend I was playing a guitar without actually knowing how to play it
Now your staring so far at crowds
I now have the attention of large crowds who are all focused on me
Open and scoping to a superstar
Everyone sees me as a superstar
Built me up to destroy again
People have helped me improve and gain fame, but I am ready to start again from scratch and achieve even greater success
You healed me once from the void again
Someone has helped me overcome a difficult time and I am ready to face more challenges
Beyond limits is my action radius
I am capable of reaching new heights and levels of achievement
Need your love to feel the poise and stand
I require the support and love of my fans to keep me motivated and steady
Between Scylia and Charybdis
I am stuck between two difficult choices
Boredom versus debris
I am finding it hard to choose between being bored with everything or dealing with clutter and chaos
Daily routines make moods vary like parking meters
Daily routines can greatly affect my mood, like how parking meters can vary in time and price
Feeling hollow like empty bottles
I feel empty and devoid of emotion, much like an empty bottle
In pieces like jigsaw puzzles
I feel like I have been broken into several pieces, much like a jigsaw puzzle
Lack of purpose
I feel like I am lacking in motivation and direction in life
Like winos in disillusionment guzzle
I feel like an alcoholic who is drinking alcohol to forget about their problems
When problems operate like vortex on brain cortex
When I have problems, it feels like it's consuming my brain and making it difficult to focus
Music could be more sex than porno flicks
Music can be just as exciting and erotic as a pornographic movie
With chicks can pack discontinuity
Music can bring people from all walks of life together, even if they don't belong there
Audience see is attraction
The audience is drawn to my performance and my talent
Like a magnet to mic and amp it constantly
I have an irresistible appeal that keeps the audience engaged and excited
Last city with the baddest ditties got the crowds giddy
My music is currently popular in a city known for being wild and exciting, and my fans are loving it
This kitty got with me
I am with a cat, which could be a metaphor for a woman
Swivvy and drippy at the after party
I am having a lot of fun and dancing at an after-party
In any land I'm getting more grace than Presley
I am receiving more love and admiration from people than Elvis Presley was ever able to achieve
From legions bigger than hooligans from Chelsea
My fans are intense and passionate, much like hooligans from Chelsea football club
My voice is considered golden like my Dame Shirley Bassey
My voice is amazing and I am celebrated for it, much like the legendary Shirley Bassey
My doses attack like tuberculosis from here to Tallahassee
My music has an infectious quality that can reach people as far away as Tallahassee, Florida
Adrenaline got me spinning in bed reminiscin' at the Marriot
My excitement and energy are making me restless in bed, and I am remembering all the fun I've had at hotel chain Marriott
Never end the night period
I want the night to go on forever and never stop
You all stop [Incomprehensible] and use your head
Stop everything you are doing and think about what I am saying
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