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Brian Reitzell is a renowned American composer, musician, and producer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on December 24, 1962, in Red Bank, New Jersey, Reitzell grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz drummer, and his mother was a singer, which exposed him to music at an early age. Reitzell started playing the drums when he was just five years old and later learned to play the guitar and bass. He attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied percussion and composition. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. In the early 1990s, Reitzell became the drummer for the alternative rock band Redd Kross. He also played with other bands, including Air, The French Kicks, and The Primitives. However, his true passion was composing music for film and television. Reitzell's first major film score was for the 1998 movie "The Virgin Suicides," directed by Sofia Coppola. The score, which featured dreamy, atmospheric music, received critical acclaim and helped establish Reitzell as a composer to watch. In 2003, Reitzell composed the score for the film "Lost in Translation," also directed by Coppola. The score, which featured contributions from Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine, was a critical and commercial success and earned Reitzell a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Film Music. Reitzell continued to work on film and television projects, including the TV series "Hannibal," for which he composed the score. The show's dark, haunting music was praised by critics and helped create the show's eerie atmosphere. In addition to his work as a composer, Reitzell has also produced albums for a variety of artists, including Air, Redd Kross, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. He has also collaborated with artists such as Roger Waters, Trent Reznor, and Karen O. Reitzell's music is known for its atmospheric, dreamy quality, often featuring electronic and ambient elements. He is also known for his use of unconventional instruments, such as the waterphone, a percussion instrument that creates eerie, otherworldly sounds. In recent years, Reitzell has continued to work on film and television projects, including the TV series "American Gods" and the film "The Little Hours." He has also released several solo albums, including "Auto Music" and "Music for Film." Overall, Brian Reitzell's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. His atmospheric, dreamy music has helped create memorable moments in film and television, and his use of unconventional instruments has helped push the boundaries of what is possible in classical music.

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