He is heavily influenced by classical music and classical composers, such as Bach and Beethoven.

He was deeply influenced in his use of jazz by 20th-century classical composers and American cinematography.

His musical style was strongly influenced by Viennese composers of the period, such as Mozart and Haydn.

As the composer later described, "I was not influenced by composers as much as by natural objects and physical phenomena."

His works are strongly influenced by both French and Italian composers:

He is influenced by Merzbow's work, the writings of Howard Bloom, and numerous classical composers.

Initially influenced by classical composers, she switched to jazz music after listening to Miles Davis.

Others were influenced by composers from Venice.

Gershwin was influenced by French composers of the early twentieth century.

He is also influenced by classical composers such as Igor Stravinsky.