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Lalo Schifrin (born Boris Claudio Schifrin on June 21, 1932) is an Argentine pianist and composer, most famous for composing the “burning-fuse” theme tune from the Mission:Impossible television series.

Lalo Schifrin was born in Buenos Aires of Jewish heritage. His father, Luis Schifrin, led the second violin section of the orchestra at the Colón Theater for three decades.

At the age of six Schifrin began a six-year course of study on piano with Enrique Barenboim, the father of the pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim. At age 16, Schifrin began studying piano with the Russian expatriate Andreas Karalis, former head of the Kiev Conservatory, and harmony with Argentine composer Juan-Carlos Paz. During this time, Schifrin also became interested in jazz.

Although Schifrin studied sociology and law at the University of Buenos Aires, it was music that captured his attention. At age 20, he successfully applied for a scholarship to the Paris Conservatoire. While there, he attended Olivier Messiaen’s classes and formally studied with Charles Koechlin, a disciple of Maurice Ravel. At night he played jazz in the Paris clubs. In 1955, Schifrin represented his country at the International Jazz Festival in Paris.

After returning home to Argentina, Schifrin formed a jazz orchestra, a 16-piece band that became part of a popular weekly variety show on Buenos Aires TV.

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islandmountain wrote:
12 days ago

His score to "The Amityville Horror" is amazing.

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shaantigraphics wrote:
July 2009

And the list is endless... I love this man's work a genius! : )

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OneWhiteDuck wrote:
June 2009

Kelly's Heroes <3

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FesLerdinand wrote:
June 2009

His score to Enter The Dragon is brilliant. The way he incorporates Chinese instruments and techniques into his signature sound is perfect for the film.

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jazzquisite wrote:
May 2009

If you are into suspense, CINEMATIC & SPY nu and old sound, You may also like this group: http://www.last.fm/group/Cinematic+SPY GROUP .. Lalo Schifrin is included

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messo wrote:
March 2009

I agree, the Dirty Harry's are wonderful. Actually reminds me a bit of David Axelrod's early albums.

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selcukalhan wrote:
February 2009

Türkiye'den bunu seven bi kişi yok mu yahu, onca mesaj bi tene Türk yok, seven varsa arkadaş olarak eklesin :)

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jazzquisite wrote:
February 2009

Cinematic teacher .. yeah Bullitt is the excellence, but check other ost too!

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AR-DZEJ wrote:
December 2008

Frank Bullitt! you are so cool!

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Marcolin wrote:
November 2008

Bullitt ranks among the greatest soundtracks ever composed [2]

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WayToSanMateo wrote:
November 2008

Bullitt ranks among the greatest soundtracks ever composed

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lpzinho wrote:
October 2008

bulitt is genial. what a soundtrack!

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Donnyson wrote:
September 2008

This is why God gave us ears.

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fredemercury wrote:
August 2008

One of the greatest composers of the 20th century

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hans-gustav wrote:
August 2008

Simply one of the greatest composers of the 20th Century. I've been listening to his stuff for more than 40 years. His "The Dissection and Reconstruction of Music From the Past" is one of the greatest Jazz albums of all time. Wish I could find a copy.

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radiotim7 wrote:
July 2008

BULITT!!!

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codziennie wrote:
July 2008

great artist, tango barbaro is one of the most beautiful tangos, melodies ...

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azgosu wrote:
June 2008

His not-soundtrack-music is totally awesome!

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lapicki51 wrote:
June 2008

Mission impossible!!!

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BooyakaA wrote:
April 2008

This guy is a genius

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