David Campbell (composer)


David Richard Campbell is a Canadian arranger, composer and conductor. He has worked on over 450 gold and platinum albums including 21, Futuresex/Lovesounds, The 2nd Law, Invincible, Spirit, Aaliyah, Fallen and The Open Door, Meteora, B'Day, Bangerz, The Astonishing, and various albums by his son Beck.

Early life and education

Campbell was born in Toronto, Ontario. His father, D. Warren Campbell, was from Winnipeg, Manitoba, but 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 when Campbell was 10. Campbell took up the violin at age 9. At age 12, he began venturing into orchestration, studying the works of Bartók, Schoenberg and Stravinsky.
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.

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".
Since then, he has gone on to arrange songs for such artists as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Paul McCartney, Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Radiohead, Leona Lewis, Juanes, Dixie Chicks, Adele, Ricky Martin, Neil Diamond and Sheryl Crow.
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, Foxcatcher, ', Rock of Ages, Dreamgirls, North Country and Brokeback Mountain. In 2010 he worked with Nigel Godrich on the score for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
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. In February 2009 Campbell arranged Radiohead's "15 Step" for the band's collaboration with the USC Marching Band at the 2009 Grammy Awards. 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. He arranged and orchestrated for the Seattle Symphony and Pickwick's Sonic Evolution show on June 6, 2014.
In 2003, he served as conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra during their one-night performance with Kiss, which was released on the album
'. 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.
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.
He created the song arrangements, dance arrangements, underscoring and orchestrations for the Broadway musical .

Personal life

Campbell has two sons and one daughter: musician Beck Hansen, artist Channing Hansen, and musician Alyssa Suede.
He is married to theatrical composer Pauline Frechette.
His father was a Presbyterian minister but Campbell himself has been a Scientologist for over 45 years.
In 2012, he donated to Ron Paul's campaign in the United States Presidential election.

Filmography

Partial list of films that David Campbell's work contributed to.
YearFilmRoleDirected byNotes / Accolades
2019CatsOrchestrator, additional ArrangerTom Hooper
2019The GoldfinchOrchestrator, ConductorJohn Crowley
2018Free SoloArranger, Orchestrator, Conductor, Jimmy ChinWrote arrangement for Gravity
2017The ShackArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorStuart HazeldineWrote arrangement for Keep Your Eyes On Me
2017Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorLili Fini Zanuck
2016In Search of FelliniComposerTaron Lexton
2015JoyComposer 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
2013'ArrangerJohn 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 Russell
2004Spider-Man 2Arranger, Orchestrator, ConductorSam Raimi
2004Home on the RangeArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorWill Finn, John Sanford
2003Brother BearArranger, ConductorAaron Blaise, Robert Walker
2003DaredevilArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMark Steven Johnson
2002Treasure PlanetArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRon Clements, John Musker
2002Men in Black IIArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBarry Sonnenfeld
2002The Sum of All FearsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPhil Alden Robinson
2002The Sweetest ThingArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRoger Kumble
2002The Hunchback of Notre Dame IIArranger, ConductorBradley Raymond
2001America's SweetheartsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorJoe Roth
2001Pearl HarborArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMichael Bay
2000Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole ChristmasArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRon Howard
2000How to Kill Your Neighbor's DogOrchestrator, ConductorMichael Kalesniko
2000DuetsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBruce Paltrow
2000The Prime GigOrchestrator, ConductorGregory Mosher
2000Autumn in New YorkArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorJoan Chen
2000Coyote UglyConductor: StringsDavid McNally
2000Gone in 60 SecondsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorDominic Sena
2000Amores perrosArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAlejandro González Iñárritu
2000The Tigger MovieArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorJun Falkenstein
1999Anywhere but HereArranger. Orchestrator. ConductorWayne Wang
1999Music of the HeartArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorWes Craven
1999Detroit Rock CityArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAdam Rifkin
1999Runaway BrideArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorGarry Marshall
1999Big DaddyArranger, ConductorDennis Dugan
1999TarzanArranger: StringsChris Buck, Kevin LimaWon Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Original Song "You'll Be in My Heart"
1999Cradle Will RockArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTim Robbins
1999The Other SisterArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorGarry Marshall
1999Message in a BottleArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorLuis Mandoki
1998Patch AdamsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTom Shadyac
1998Everything That RisesOrchestrator, ConductorDennis Quaid
1998ArmageddonArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorMichael Bay
1998Hope FloatsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorForest Whitaker
1998SaviorArranger, OrchestratorPredrag Antonijević
1998City of AngelsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBrad Silberling
1997Boogie NightsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPaul Thomas Anderson
1997GattacaArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAndrew Niccol
1996Grace of My HeartArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorAllison Anders
1996Unhook the StarsArrangerNick Cassavetes
1996PhenomenonConductor, Arranger, OrchestratorJon Turteltaub
1996Movies Money MurderComposerStephen Eckelberry, Arthur Webb
1995Dead Man WalkingOrchestrator, ConductorTim Robbins
1995Boys on the SideArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorHerbert Ross
1995MirageComposerPaul Williams
1994Color of NightArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRichard Rush
1994Jimmy HollywoodArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorBarry Levinson
19948 SecondsArranger, ConductorJohn G. Avildsen
1994BackbeatComposer: additional musicIain Softley
1993Calendar GirlConductor, Arranger, OrchestratorJohn Whitesell
1993Twenty BucksOrchestrator, ConductorKeva Rosenfeld
1992Bob RobertsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTim Robbins
1992Wayne's WorldArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPenelope Spheeris
1991'Arranger, Orchestrator, ConductorPhil Nibbelink, Simon Wells
1990MermaidsArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorRichard Benjamin
1990Days of ThunderArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorTony Scott
1989Chances AreArranger, Orchestrator, ConductorEmile Ardolino
1989Mind GamesComposerBob Yari
1988The Land Before TimeArrangerDon Bluth
1986Arranger, 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

List of album arrangements & singles

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  • Avenged Sevenfold – Hail to the King
  • Biffy Clyro – Opposites
  • Bon Jovi – What About Now
  • Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
  • David Bisbal − Tú y Yo
  • Dido – Girl Who Got Away
  • Ghost – Infestissumam
  • Jake Bugg – Jake Bugg
  • Jessie J – Alive
  • Josh Groban – All That Echoes
  • Miley Cyrus – Bangerz
  • Pink – The Truth About Love
  • Tim McGraw – Two Lanes of Freedom
  • Tommy Torres – 12 Historias
;2012
  • Alanis Morissette – Havoc and Bright Lights
  • Dwight Yoakam – 3 Pears
  • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals – The Lion the Beast the Beat
  • Jason Mraz – Love Is a Four Letter Word
  • King Charles – Loveblood
  • Marina and the Diamonds – Electra Heart
  • Muse – The 2nd Law
  • Rush – Clockwork Angels
  • Shinedown – Amaryllis
  • Taylor Swift – Red
  • The Fray – Scars & Stories
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  • Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment
  • Adam Lambert – Time for Miracles
  • Alejandro Sanz – Paraiso Express
  • Debi Nova – Luna Nueva
  • Due Voci – Due Voci
  • Jimmy Eat World – Invented
  • Meat Loaf – Hang Cool Teddy Bear
  • Michael Jackson – Michael
  • Miranda Cosgrove – Sparks Fly
  • No Machine – Toast the Toaster
  • The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main St.
  • Takako Matsu – Time for Music
  • We Are the Fallen – Tear the World Down
;2009
  • Ashley Monroe – Satisfied
  • Biffy Clyro – Only Revolutions
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg – IRM
  • Crash Kings – Crash Kings
  • Daniel Merriweather – Love & War
  • Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King
  • David Cook – David Cook
  • Dido – Safe Trip Home
  • Five for Fighting – Slice
  • The Fray – The Fray
  • Hoobastank – Fornever
  • Laura Izibor – Let The Truth Be Told
  • M. Ward – Hold Time
  • Maroon 5 – His Way, Our Way
  • Martina McBride – Shine
  • Oksana Grigorieva – Beautiful Heartache
  • Paolo Spoladore – Shiloh
  • Paper Route – Absence
  • PT Walkley – Mr. Macy Wakes Alone
  • Rascal Flatts – Unstoppable
  • Rascal Flatts – Unwrapped
  • Small Time Sleeper – Conversations
  • Tim McGraw – Southern Voice
  • Uncle Kracker – Happy Hour
;2008
  • Adam Green – Sixes and Sevens
  • A Fine Frenzy – One Cell in the Sea
  • Augustana – Can't Love, Can't Hurt
  • Ayumi Hamasaki – Guilty
  • Beck – Modern Guilt
  • Carly Simon – This Kind of Love
  • Faith Hill – Joy To The World
  • Ferras – Aliens & Rainbows
  • Hana Pestle – This Way
  • I Nine – Heavy Weighs the King
  • Lee Seung-Hwan – Tattoo
  • Lenka – Lenka
  • Leona Lewis – Spirit
  • Louis XIV – Slick Dogs and Ponies
  • Metallica – Death Magnetic
  • My Morning Jacket – Evil Urges
  • Neil Diamond – Home Before Dark
  • Rhydian – Rhydian
  • Shinedown – The Sound of Madness
  • Simple Plan – Simple Plan
  • Tommy Torres – Tarde O Temprano
  • Trisha Yearwood – Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love
  • Was – Boo!
;2007
;2006
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;2004
  • Alter Bridge – One Day Remains
  • Ashlee Simpson – Autobiography
  • Avril Lavigne – Under My Skin
  • Charlotte Martin – On Your Shore
  • Diana DeGarmo – Blue Skies
  • Everlast – White Trash Beautiful
  • Fantasia – Free Yourself
  • Five for Fighting – The Battle for Everything
  • Good Charlotte – The Chronicles of Life and Death
  • Graham Colton Band – Drive
  • Jimmy Eat World – Futures
  • Kelly Clarkson – Breakaway
  • Lindsay Lohan – Speak
  • Lit – Lit
  • Lostprophets – Start Something
  • New Found Glory – Catalyst
  • Spymob – Sitting Around Keeping Score
  • Tamyra Gray – The Dreamer
  • Tim McGraw – Live Like You Were Dying
  • Train – Alive at Last
  • Van Hunt – Van Hunt
  • Wilson Phillips – California
;2003
;2002
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  • Amanda Marshall – Tuesday's Child
  • Beck – Midnite Vultures
  • Counting Crows – This Desert Life
  • Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly PartonTrio II
  • Enrique Iglesias – Enrique
  • Los Fabulosos Cadillacs – Aguila
  • Macy Gray – On How Life Is
  • Phil Collins – Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
  • Reef – Rides
  • Ricky Martin – Ricky Martin
  • Stone Temple Pilots – No. 4
  • Styx - Brave New World
  • 21st Century Girls – 21st Century Girls
;1998
  • Alanis Morissette – Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
  • Beck – Mutations
  • The Black Crowes – By Your Side
  • Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up the Girl
  • Hole – Celebrity Skin
  • Jude – No One Is Really Beautiful
  • Hootie & the Blowfish – Musical Chairs
  • Richie Sambora – Undiscovered Soul
;1997
  • Aerosmith – Nine Lives
  • Beck – Odelay
  • Billy Joel – Greatest Hits Volume III
  • Green Day – Nimrod
  • Lee Seung-Hwan – Cycle
  • Leonard Cohen – More Best of
  • Kara's Flowers – The Fourth World
  • Stanley Clarke – The Bass-ic Collection
;1996
  • Journey – Trial by Fire
  • Cracker – The Golden Age
  • Dead Man Walking – Dead Man Walking: The Score
  • France Gall – France
  • Joe Cocker – Organic
  • John Berry – Faces
  • Manowar – Louder Than Hell
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