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English musician and film score composer, known for his atmospheric and often haunting soundtracks. Born in Coventry, England, Mansell initially gained prominence as the frontman of the alternative rock band Pop Will Eat Itself. Following the band's dissolution in 1996, he transitioned to film scoring, forging a highly successful collaboration with director Darren Aronofsky. His minimalist and emotionally resonant scores for films like 'Pi', 'Requiem for a Dream', 'The Fountain', and 'Black Swan' have garnered critical acclaim and widespread recognition. Mansell has also scored numerous other films and television series, becoming one of contemporary cinema's most distinctive compositional voices.

• Mansell moved to London in his late teens, initially working as a nightclub bouncer before pursuing music.
• The band Pop Will Eat Itself (PWEI) achieved significant success in the UK and Europe with their blend of rock, electronic, and hip-hop elements before disbanding in 1996.
• His transition to film composing began serendipitously after meeting director Darren Aronofsky at a party; this led to his iconic score for Aronofsky's debut feature 'Pi'.
• The 'Lux Aeterna' piece from his 'Requiem for a Dream' soundtrack became a global phenomenon, widely used in trailers and popular culture, though Mansell has expressed mixed feelings about its decontextualized use.
• The 'Lux Aeterna' theme was reportedly banned in some Romanian churches after being mistaken for a genuine liturgical piece (source: anecdotal reports, not widely verified).
• Despite his association with intense, often dark films, Mansell has scored diverse projects, including comedies like 'Smokin' Aces' and animated features like 'Loving Vincent'.