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A gracious curving staircase fits into the Old World style of the home, which has large rooms and an open flow. A gracious curving staircase fits into the Old World style of the home, which has large rooms and an open flow. The Silver Screen's Alan Silvestri C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 1 7 157 T he list of successful film composers is short indeed. The discipline is rarified and exceedingly specialized; the very few at the top of the game are highly sought-after artists. One member of this exclusive club is Carmel resident Alan Silvestri. This composer's credits comprise some of the most famous and beloved films of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. A (very) par tial list: "The Abyss," "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?," "Back to the Future" (II, II and III), "Cast Away," "Forrest Gump" (for which he received an Oscar nomination), "Polar Express" (another Oscar nod), "The Avengers" and the current release, "Allied." In his early Hollywood days, Silvestri even scored music for hit TV 1970s shows "CHiPs," "T.J. Hooker" and "Starsky and Hutch." He shows no sign of slowing down. His IMDB page lists three more films in various stages of production. Fellow film composer, Carmelite and Hollywood refugee Mark Mancina marvels at his friend's work ethic. "He's always working on something," he reflects. "He's good about keeping busy." Carmel Composer Creates Iconic Movie Music and Fine Wine B Y M I C H A E L C H AT F I E L D