Michael Abels

An American composer who has written works for concert orchestra, film, and theater, among other varied media, Michael Abels is most widely known for his suspenseful, often jarring horror scores for director Jordan Peele. Recognized in classical circles for merging elements of popular music into orchestral classical pieces such as Global Warming (1991) and Delights & Dances (2007), he made his big-screen debut with Peele's 2017 film Get Out. Their third hit collaboration, Nope, saw release in 2022.