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Mark Isham (born September 7, 1951) is an American trumpeter, synthesist, and composer. He works in a variety of genres, including jazz, electronic, and film.
Isham was born in New York City. He studied classical music at an early age and played trumpet, piano and violin. The Isham family later moved to San Francisco, where Mark found work in several of the local orchestras. He also became actively involved in the Bay Area rock and roll scene of the 1960s, performing live with several of the local groups.
One of his early recordings “Group 87” was released as a demo LP to college radio stations. Few commercially available pressings of this first release are available > though several custom CD burns (CBS/Sony denies existence, but providing the label & issue number through their custom burn service known as can be had)!> I believe this is “THE DEFINITIVE ISHAM” against all others will be judged! One other Group 87 album followed titled “A Career in Dada Processing”, a reflection attesting to the learning curve associated with the emerging CD Format. It was released with very limited availability. Both albums in the “Group 87” moniker are a bit mechanical, utilizing heavy sampling, forceful sequencing, strong percussion and a progressive edginess as compared to the later Isham releases. Mark Isham next released his self-titled “Vapor Drawings”, softening the stylings of the group, but with a emphasis on his trumpeting skills, that as they matured developed into the sound that would be identified as his own unique sound. He has a MYSPACE page currently, where all available recordings can be ordered.
Isham was born in New York City. He studied classical music at an early age and played trumpet, piano and violin. The Isham family later moved to San Francisco, where Mark found work in several of the local orchestras. He also became actively involved in the Bay Area rock and roll scene of the 1960s, performing live with several of the local groups.
One of his early recordings “Group 87” was released as a demo LP to college radio stations. Few commercially available pressings of this first release are available > though several custom CD burns (CBS/Sony denies existence, but providing the label & issue number through their custom burn service known as can be had)!> I believe this is “THE DEFINITIVE ISHAM” against all others will be judged! One other Group 87 album followed titled “A Career in Dada Processing”, a reflection attesting to the learning curve associated with the emerging CD Format. It was released with very limited availability. Both albums in the “Group 87” moniker are a bit mechanical, utilizing heavy sampling, forceful sequencing, strong percussion and a progressive edginess as compared to the later Isham releases. Mark Isham next released his self-titled “Vapor Drawings”, softening the stylings of the group, but with a emphasis on his trumpeting skills, that as they matured developed into the sound that would be identified as his own unique sound. He has a MYSPACE page currently, where all available recordings can be ordered.
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On the Threshold of Liberty
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joshua4keaton wrote:
The Cooler.
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Thorpe wrote:
The Hitcher (1986) is damn awesome. Especially the Cars and Helicopters track. Steve Jablonsky did the remake score but it doesn't feel as great as the original score.
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sobi159 wrote:
Crossing Over soundtrack :*
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RoughCut wrote:
'The Host Of Seraphim (Dead Can Dance)' from 'The Mist ost is hauting but really awesome....
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ania444 wrote:
nagral soundtrack do swietnego filmu Reservation Road.. uwielbiam ten film.
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Out_in_the_rain wrote:
http://www.lastfm.es/group/Brian+De+Palma Join now!
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FallenJustice wrote:
Crash was excellent
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Clackers wrote:
I like The Mist ost. Bugs is an amazing track, so eerie, it fits the scene perfectly!
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Diaghiliev wrote:
Hi Mark! Try Dzogchen, instead! At least give it a try!
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Diaghiliev wrote:
Yes, yes, i do like!
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wjp4107 wrote:
Good day... Please check out the Movie Score Addicts... group. We would be very glad to have you as a member too. Thanks...
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9Nails wrote:
@NinaFF: Yes please!! :)
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9Nails wrote:
anyone know where I can download the romeo is bleeding soundtrack? can't find it anywhere... :( thanks! :)
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reimusho wrote:
very beautiful
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denibean wrote:
i've just watched the mist, and the soundtrack to that is beautiful...
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Serpul wrote:
Nie znam
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Glayfigi wrote:
the secrect life of bees + pride and glory,though different genre but both are great!
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Ben_Woods wrote:
Crash has one of the best scores i've heard in it's genre x
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NicoGuzzi wrote:
Hi guys, maybe you like some songs of my album "Instrumental love and disasters" http://www.lastfm.it/music/Nico+Guzzi/Instrumental+love+and+disasters If you like add in your library ;)
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betadron wrote:
Check out his score "The Beast Of War", late 80ies classic. And while you're at it, check out the movie, too: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094716/ Forgotten, impressive gem!
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