Scottish composer Lorne Balfe's quick rise through Hollywood's ranks has been as turbo-charged as his compositions. Whether he's penning scores for video games set in the 18th century, documentaries about American literary giants, or sci-fi epics depicting a dystopian future, Balfe has a knack for writing powerful pieces of music that ably propel narrative action. That they are equally moving as standalone works only underscores his musical talent.