ABOUT


In the Golden Age of the '90s and early ‘00s cinema, a soundtrack wasn't just underscore. It was a character. A melody you left the theater humming. A soundtrack album that can still evoke overwhelming nostalgia. Zachary Horner grew up on that era and carries its torch on today.

Basically, he wants to make people cry. In a good way.

Zachary is an Artist, Composer, Orchestrator, and Producer known for crafting memorable, emotionally rich music grounded in the late-Romantics and Impressionists but molded by 90’s cinema. His music weaves nostalgic melodies into romantic orchestrations and immersive soundscapes, breathing life into dystopian worlds, gritty narratives, fantastical quests, and interstellar missions.

RECENT CREDITS

Some of his recent credits include Florida Wild (coming soon), The Thorn, Disciples in the Moonlight, and Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom. Zachary has also occasionally served as a mixing engineer with one notable recent project being The Wingfeather Saga’s Season Two soundtrack.

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TESTIMONIALS

For Florida Wild, we sought something new and exciting, while also honoring some of the great traditions of past Hollywood westerns. Zachary never let us down.

Michael Sajbel, Director

Zachary is an exceptional musician, bringing new ideas to our project while at the same time maintaining the cohesive sound of the overall show.

John Bolin, Producer

 

Zachary sees the hidden emotions in each scene and finds a way to bring them to life through sound... He is a once-in-a-generation type of talent.

Brett Varvel, Director

Zachary Horner was a joy to work with. His knowledge of and formal training in music theory and composition helped greatly in his sensitivity to our period film orchestrations.

Rick Eldridge, Producer

 
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WHY WORK WITH ZACHARY

Directors describe him as easy in the room: proficient under pressure, easy going with revision needs, and fluent in translating emotional language to musical ideas. He listens for what is said - and not said - and develops the vision of the filmmaker into a force that becomes the invisible character — unseen, sometimes unnoticed, yet always felt.

Zachary starts every score the same way — by listening. He listens for what the Filmmaker can’t quite say and builds from there. From that point on, the process is built for a production's reality, not around the an ego. When working with Zachary, one can expect excellence not only from his writing, but also in his operations:

  • Clear communication through spotting sessions and revisions

  • Delivery on schedule and on budget — no surprises, no excuses

  • Clean cue sheets and straightforward PRO/legal handling, so nothing slows down delivery

  • A standing team of orchestrators, copyists, and engineers ready to scale when a project does

He has recorded his scores in some of the world’s most iconic studios—including Ocean Way in Nashville, Abbey Road in London, and Smecky Studios in Prague — ensuring every note reflects the highest level of craftsmanship and artistry. While Zachary is himself a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, being Nashville-based also affords him quick access to some of the best musicians and vocalists in the world, along with a global network of contacts for additional resources.

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Currently booking for 2027. Reach out here.