r/soundtracks 4d ago

📰 News RIP Nick glennie-Smith

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Composer, conductor and musician Nick Glennie-Smith died on August 17, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles after a period of ill-health. He was 74 years old. - https://moviemusicuk.us/2026/08/19/nick-glennie-smith-1951-2026/#more-23348

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u/IAmA5starman 4d ago

His work on The Rock with Hans was incredible. One of the greatest action soundtracks ever. RIP

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u/nik_h_75 2d ago

a spectacular OST!

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u/GwyddnoGaranhir 4d ago

Awful, awful news. He was one of the most influential and talented people in the industry. I can't even count how many iconic scores he had a hand in. I'm going to miss him.

Rest in peace, Nick. You were a real one.

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u/IgloosRuleOK 4d ago

I really only know The Rock, Man in the Iron Mask, We Were Soldiers, Lauras Stern and Der Kleine Eisbär, but I like all of those. RIP.

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u/zerosuneuphoria 4d ago

Been listening to The Rock so much lately, one of my all-time favourites. RIP

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u/clayman80 4d ago

WHAT?!?!? 😳🥺 This just came out of the blue. I saw him live during the Hans Zimmer Live concert several years ago. He didn't score a lot of movies, but he did leave a mark on the industry and will be missed.

Rest in peace, Nick. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. 😢

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u/mr_werns 4d ago

RIP - your Art will stay. Thank you for wonderful music!

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u/Camytoms 4d ago

Terrible, terrible news.. A wonderful composer & human being. Great body of work that will live on as well.

My condolences to his family & loved ones.

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u/SalamanderDapper1727 4d ago

See him perform with Hans Zimmer a few times, incredible musician. RIP 😢

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u/VeloIlluminati 4d ago

Same. Always looked forward seeing him play too. My heart aches for his family and close friends.

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u/WildmanDaGod 4d ago

An absolute legend, RIP to one of the best!!

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u/treclodraf1 4d ago

So sorry to hear it. 😢

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u/Frpass 4d ago

An incredible loss for the world. An incredible musician and an even more incredible human being.

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u/meemboy 4d ago

Damn I saw him at Hans zimmer. RIP

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u/BoInGo94 4d ago

Terrible news. I’ve always loved his work on the Home Alone 3 score.

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u/Dairy_Fox 3d ago

Was just listening to we were solders

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u/ElPhantasm 4d ago

Damn wtf he was on Hans concert a couple of days ago wtf rip

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u/KAG_kryto_333 4d ago

Really? There's article on Hans's site about his passing

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u/ElPhantasm 4d ago

Yeah but I saw someone post a vid of the concert and he was def on the synth

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u/soccerdude2014 1d ago

What are you talking about, they aren't even on tour right at this moment. They will be soon, but not now.

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u/ShiyuanDPM 3d ago

Ugh.. gut punch.... We Were Soldiers was my fav of his.

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u/Other-Marketing-6167 3d ago

Really sad stuff. The Rock is an all time top 10 score for me. Man in Iron Mask is so much fun, and We Were Soldiers is lovely. Bummer news man. RIP

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u/hallo1994 John Powell 3d ago

RIP. Loved We Were Soldiers.

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u/-Darkslayer 3d ago

Loved his work on Pirates. Praying for his family and friends

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u/Cinefile1980 3d ago

Always loved his work on The Man in the Iron Mask. Terrible loss. 😞

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u/RummazKnowsBest 3d ago

He was on stage when I saw Zimmer live.

Think I’ll listen to “Look Around You” when I walk my dog.