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York, United Kingdom (1933 – 2011)
John Barry, OBE (3 November 1933 - 30 January 2011), born John Barry Prendergast in York, UK is considered one of the “Big Four” of late 20th century film composers (the others being John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, and Henry Mancini).
His family was in the cinema business, but it was during his National Service that he began performing as a musician. After taking a correspondence course and arranging for some of the bands of the day, he formed the “John Barry Seven.” Barry then met Adam Faith, and composed songs and film scores on the singer’s behalf.
It was this notoriety that caught the attention of the producers of Dr. No, who were dissatisfied with the score given to them by Monty Norman. Barry and the JB7 were hired and the result would arguably be the most famous signature tune in film history, the James Bond Theme. (Credit goes to Monty Norman, see below.)
This would be the turning point for Barry, as he would go on to become one of the most celebrated film composers of modern times, winning five Academy Awards and four Grammys, with such memorable scores as The Lion in Winter, Midnight Cowboy, Out of Africa, and Dances with Wolves.
Barry is often cited as having a distinct style which concentrates on lush strings and extensive use of brass. However he is also an innovator, being one of the first to employ synthesizers in a film score (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service), and to make wide use of pop artists and songs in Midnight Cowboy (Note that while The Graduate came a few years before, those songs had all been previously released).
His family was in the cinema business, but it was during his National Service that he began performing as a musician. After taking a correspondence course and arranging for some of the bands of the day, he formed the “John Barry Seven.” Barry then met Adam Faith, and composed songs and film scores on the singer’s behalf.
It was this notoriety that caught the attention of the producers of Dr. No, who were dissatisfied with the score given to them by Monty Norman. Barry and the JB7 were hired and the result would arguably be the most famous signature tune in film history, the James Bond Theme. (Credit goes to Monty Norman, see below.)
This would be the turning point for Barry, as he would go on to become one of the most celebrated film composers of modern times, winning five Academy Awards and four Grammys, with such memorable scores as The Lion in Winter, Midnight Cowboy, Out of Africa, and Dances with Wolves.
Barry is often cited as having a distinct style which concentrates on lush strings and extensive use of brass. However he is also an innovator, being one of the first to employ synthesizers in a film score (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service), and to make wide use of pop artists and songs in Midnight Cowboy (Note that while The Graduate came a few years before, those songs had all been previously released).
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Zoltanrah wrote:
BODY HEAT is awesome [2] i agree
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AzureMeimu wrote:
The Bond series wouldn't have been the same without him.
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Biscuit1978 wrote:
Come along and join the group Orchestral Composer of the Week. Nominate your 5 favourite composers each week and see who gets into the Hall of Fame.
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frigidaire747 wrote:
BODY HEAT is awesome
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Kamil0607 wrote:
The are no words to describe how much i felt in love with Indecent Proposal Theme
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TheBluesBrother wrote:
I agree, that release is worth every cent...
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MiloDC wrote:
Buy the newly released Black Hole remaster (with a bunch of previously unreleased music) and be amazed. Soooooooo good. Excellent sound quality and a few of the "new" tracks are superb. ("Hot and Heavy" and "Hotter and Heavier" in particular.)
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Mwakabage wrote:
I lv your music Barry
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Itose wrote:
RIP! Great composer.
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Beat_C wrote:
i've FINALLY found a copy of the 4-CD-box "themependium"! i'm a happy man now.
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Sass2 wrote:
R.I.P John.
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KangarooBoxer wrote:
Just ordered A View To A Kill soundtrack, one of my favourite Bond films and the track He's Dangerous is one of my earliest film music loved tracks :-)
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Annieworld wrote:
RIP
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B179B wrote:
~ ~ ~R.I.P~ ~ ~
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Biscuit1978 wrote:
Come and join the group Score Composer of the week. Nominate your favourites each week for entry to the Hall of Fame.
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HerrTwiggs wrote:
Goodbye.
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Wonaldo wrote:
I decided to dedicate him with a song. I just made this a few days track after he died.
Salute to John Barry
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doctorKozi wrote:
All my gratitude for your magnificent art.
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Alfaddur wrote:
:((
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ShadowolfIncubi wrote:
RIP =[ <3
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