As the 84th Academy Awards move closer, weâre starting to get a better sense of how things will pan out. We recently shared the 39 songs that will contend for the Best Original Song category, and now the Academy has announced the 97 original scores eligible for the Best Original Score award. AMPAS is notoriously picky when it comes to eligibility in this category, and as we feared the scores for both Drive and Attack the Block have been deemed ineligible. Also disappointing is the ineligibility of Alexandre Desplatâs mesmerizing score for The Tree of Life.While itâs upsetting to see some of the yearâs best work side-lined, thereâs plenty to be happy about. I was a huge fan of Howard Shoreâs work in Hugo and Trent Reznor and Atticus Rossâs score for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, as well as The Chemical Brothersâ brilliant work in the criminally underseen Hanna. Hit the jump for the full list, as well as who I think will make the cut.I think Shoreâs Hugo and Reznor and Rossâ Dragon Tattoo scores both have good shots at nominations. Alexandre Desplatâs beautiful work in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â Part 2 is also a contender, as is John Williams for War Horse and The Adventures of Tintin. While Iâve yet to see the film, many are expecting Ludovic Bource to be recognized for The Artist. As outside shots, Iâd be over the moon to see Hanna recognized, as well as Cliff Martinezâs excellent score for Contagion and Jonsiâs work on We Bought a Zoo. What about you? Which scores were your favorites of the year?
âThe Adjustment Bureau,â Thomas Newman, composer
âThe Adventures of Tintin,â John Williams, composer
âAfrican Cats,â Nicholas Hooper, composer
âAlbert Nobbs,â Brian Byrne, composer
âAlvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,â Mark Mothersbaugh, composer
âAnonymous,â Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser, composers
âAnother Earth,â Phil Mossman and Will Bates, composers
âAnswers to Nothing,â Craig Richey, composer
âArthur Christmas,â Harry Gregson-Williams, composer
âThe Artist,â Ludovic Bource, composer
â@urFRENZ,â Lisbeth Scott, composer
âAtlas Shrugged Part 1,â Elia Cmiral, composer
âBattle: Los Angeles,â Brian Tyler, composer
âBeastly,â Marcelo Zarvos, composer
âThe Big Year,â Theodore Shapiro, composer
âCaptain America: The First Avenger,â Alan Silvestri, composer
âCars 2,â Michael Giacchino, composer
âCedar Rapids,â Christophe Beck, composer
âConan the Barbarian,â Tyler Bates, composer
âThe Conspirator,â Mark Isham, composer
âContagion,â Cliff Martinez, composer
âCoriolanus,â Ilan Eshkeri, composer
âDAM999,â Ousepachan, composer
âThe Darkest Hour,â Tyler Bates, composer
âThe Debt,â Thomas Newman, composer
âDolphin Tale,â Mark Isham, composer
âDonât Be Afraid of the Dark,â Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders, composers
âDream House,â John Debney, composer
âThe Eagle,â Atli Orvarsson, composer
âExtremely Loud & Incredibly Close,â Alexandre Desplat, composer
âFast Five,â Brian Tyler, composer
âThe First Grader,â Alex Heffes, composer
âThe Flowers of War,â Qigang Chen, composer
âThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,â Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers
âThe Greatest Miracle,â Mark McKenzie, composer
âGreen Lantern,â James Newton Howard, composer
âHanna,â Tom Rowlands, composer
âHappy Feet Two,â John Powell, composer
âHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2,â Alexandre Desplat, composer
âThe Help,â Thomas Newman, composer
âHop,â Christopher Lennertz, composer
âHugo,â Howard Shore, composer
âI Donât Know How She Does It,â Aaron Zigman, composer
âThe Ides of March,â Alexandre Desplat, composer
âImmortals,â Trevor Morris, composer
âIn Search of God,â Rupam Sarmah, composer
âIn the Land of Blood and Honey,â Gabriel Yared, composer
âIn Time,â Craig Armstrong, composer
âInsidious,â Joseph Bishara, composer
âThe Iron Lady,â Thomas Newman, composer
âJ. Edgar,â Clint Eastwood, composer
âJane Eyre,â Dario Marianelli, composer
âThe Lady,â Eric Serra, composer
âLike Crazy,â Dustin OâHalloran, composer
âMargaret,â Nico Muhly, composer
âMission: Impossible â Ghost Protocol,â Michael Giacchino, composer
âMr. Popperâs Penguins,â Rolfe Kent, composer
âMoneyball,â Mychael Danna, composer
âMonte Carlo,â Michael Giacchino, composer
âNew Yearâs Eve,â John Debney, composer
âNorman,â Andrew Bird, composer
âOne Day,â Rachel Portman, composer
âPuss in Boots,â Henry Jackman, composer
âRampart,â Dickon Hinchliffe, composer
âReal Steel,â Danny Elfman, composer
âRebirth,â Philip Glass, composer
âRed Riding Hood,â Alex Heffes and Brian Reitzell, composers
âRestless,â Danny Elfman, composer
âRio,â John Powell, composer
âRise of the Planet of the Apes,â Patrick Doyle, composer
âThe Rite,â Alex Heffes, composer
âThe Rum Diary,â Christopher Young, composer
âSanctum,â David Hirschfelder, composer
âSarahâs Key,â Max Richter, composer
âSenna,â Antonio Pinto, composer
âShame,â Harry Escott, composer
âThe Skin I Live In,â Alberto Iglesias, composer
âThe Smurfs,â Heitor Pereira, composer
âSnow Flower and the Secret Fan,â Rachel Portman, composer
âSuper 8,â Michael Giacchino, composer
âTake Shelter,â David Wingo, composer
âThe Thing,â Marco Beltrami, composer
âThor,â Patrick Doyle, composer
âTinker Tailor Soldier Spy,â Alberto Iglesias, composer
âTower Heist,â Christophe Beck, composer
âW.E.,â Abel Korzeniowski, composer
âWar Horse,â John Williams, composer
âWarrior,â Mark Isham, composer
âWater for Elephants,â James Newton Howard, composer
âThe Way,â Tyler Bates, composer
âWe Bought a Zoo,â Jon Thor Birgisson, composer
âWe Need to Talk about Kevin,â Jonny Greenwood, composer
âWin Win,â Lyle Workman, composer
âWinnie the Pooh,â Henry Jackman, composer
âX-Men: First Class,â Henry Jackman, composer
âYoung Adult,â Rolfe Kent, composer
âYour Highness,â Steve Jablonsky, composer