Jerry Goldsmith (Logan’s Run, Planet of the Apes, Poltergeist, Gremlins, Total Recall, The Mummy) was one of those guys who knew the art of subtlety as well as being catchy and rhythmic with his orchestral, synthesized blend. He almost always composed themes for a film that wouldn’t leave your head.
And then there’s John Carpenter, who is one of my greatest influences. He really impressed me from a young age with his scores to The Fog, Christine, Halloween III, etc. Often, the music was as much a character as anyone acting in the film. Brooding, suspenseful, synthesized chase music is just my cup of tea.