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My Take
I have a soft spot for composers who shape how a film feels without ever stepping into frame, and Jonathan Elias fits that mold. Coming out of Bennington and building a career in New York scoring, he chose the quieter, harder path of serving the picture rather than chasing a personal spotlight. What intrigues me most is his pivot into audio branding, designing the sonic identity of companies. That tells me he reads where culture is heading and adapts his craft accordingly. I respect that kind of restless, behind-the-scenes professionalism far more than louder reputations, and I suspect his fingerprints are on more soundscapes than we realize.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonathan Elias
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョナサン・エリアス
- Reading
- じょなさん・えりあす
- Born
- January 1, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- composer / record producer / film score composer / musician
2. Background
- University
- Bennington College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonathan Elias born?
Born January 1, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Jonathan Elias from?
Jonathan Elias is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Jonathan Elias do?
Jonathan Elias works as composer, record producer, film score composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.