Northwest Sinfonia Explained

The Northwest Sinfonia is a session symphonic orchestra based in Seattle, mostly renowned for recording soundtracks to motion pictures and computer games. It was founded in 1995 and is credited with over 100 recordings.

It draws its members mostly from the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, and Pacific Northwest Ballet orchestras. An additional chorus is added if required. (as the Northwest Sinfonia and Chorale). David Sabee is the organization's music director and executive director.

Recordings (selections)

Film Scores

The Lovers (2017)
(2016)
Rage (2016)
The Revenant (2015)
Child 44 (2015)
Selma (2014)
Warm Bodies (2013)
(2012)
Mirror Mirror (2012)
Step Up Revolution (2012)
There Be Dragons (2011, international cut only) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvwjIpTdnL4
Beastly (2011)
Let Me In (2010)
Red (2010)
The Back-up Plan (2010)
Alpha & Omega (2010)
The Blind Side (2009)
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
The Last House on the Left (2009)
I Love You Beth Cooper (2009)
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
While She Was Out (2008)
Traitor (2008)
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The Great Buck Howard (2008)
Rambo (2008)
Valkyrie (2008)
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
Ghost Rider (2007)
The Grudge 2 (2006)
(2006)
When a Stranger Calls (2006)
Lord of War (2005)
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Wedding Crashers (2005)
The Wedding Date (2005)
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
(2004)
The Grudge (2004)
Paparazzi (2004)
Godsend (2004)
Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
Runaway Jury (2003)
They (2002)
(2002)
(2002)
Thirteen Ghosts (2001)
Novocaine (2001)
The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
Scary Movie (2000)
The Gift (2000)
The Book of Stars (1999)
The Newton Boys (1998)
Smoke Signals (1998)
Barney's Great Adventure (1998)
Everest (1998)
The Soong Sisters (1997)
Bad Moon (1996)
Thinner (1996)
(1996)
The Arrival (1996)
Lord of Illusions (1995)

Television

Community (2010-2014)
Stargate The Ark Of Truth (2008)
Stargate Continuum (2008)
Stargate Atlantis (2006)
Frontier House (2002)

Video games

Golem (2019)
(2019)
(2018)
Destiny 2 (2017)
(2015)
Destiny (2014)
(2014)
Planetary Annihilation (2014)
(2014)
Dota 2 (2013)
PlanetSide 2 (2012)
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Gears of War 3 (2011)
(2011)
(2010)
(2010)
(2009)
(2009)
(2008)
Crysis (2007)
Halo 1-3 (2001–2007)
Gears of War (2006)
(2006)
Age of Empires III (2005)
(2005)
(2005)
(2004)
(2003)
The Hobbit (2003)
Secret Weapons Over Normandy (2003)
(2002)
Age of Mythology (2002)
(2001)
(2000)
Medal of Honor (1999)
Total Annihilation (1997)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

Collaborations

References

Notes and References

Web site: CS:GO - Making the Short. Valve. 23 August 2012. 13 May 2024. Symphony: Northwest Sinfonia recorded at St. Thomas Chapel, Bastyr University.