- published: 02 Mar 2012
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Michael Giacchino (Italian pronunciation: [dʒakˈkiːno]) is an American composer who has composed scores for films, television series and video games. Some of his most notable works include the scores to television series such as Lost, Alias and Fringe, games such as the Medal of Honor and Call of Duty series, and films such as Mission: Impossible III, The Incredibles, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Ratatouille, Up, Super 8, Cars 2, 50/50, John Carter, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Jurassic World, Inside Out, Zootopia and The Muppets' Wizard of Oz. Giacchino has received numerous awards for his work, including an Emmy, multiple Grammys, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award.
Giacchino was born in Riverside Township, New Jersey. His father's ancestors came from Sicily and his mother's ancestors immigrated from Abruzzo in Southern Italy; he holds dual American and Italian citizenship. Giacchino grew up in Edgewater Park Township, New Jersey and graduated in 1986 from Holy Cross High School in Delran Township, New Jersey.
Adventure is out there, it’s heading our way
So grab your scarf and goggles, let’s fly!
I’ve mapped out our journey, we’re up here to stay.
A sunset is our home.
A moonbeam we will own.
My Spirit of Adventure is you!
Adventure is out there, it’s my Holy Grail,
So cannibals and tigers beware!
I’ve made my life’s journey to blaze every trail.
I’ve got my aero fare.
The high-brows will be there.
My Spirit of Adventure is you!
Gargantuan monstrosities larger than a whale,
come with me and we will snatch that giant monkey's tail!
Bang, bang! Once the smoke has cleared, after all the clouds have cleared,
another risky venture, that sure would be the clincher,
My spirit of adventure is you!
Adventure is out there, let's crack some champagne.
I've hung a hundred heads on my wall!
To say that I've traveled is far too mundane