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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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needleofdeath wrote:
His Crash soundtrack is beyond brilliant! [3]
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H4N1CK4 wrote:
The "Warrior" soundtrack is just brilliant. And I love the movie!!
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analogonz wrote:
i just won a raffle in rio
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electric_hoax wrote:
Its ok , Tommy.. i love you..
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Slayerrrr_88 wrote:
Warrior = Awesome Movie, Awesome Score!
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AlxenPanikovski wrote:
ЖЫВТОНЕ ЧОЧО УПЯЧКА!!!!УПЯЧКА!!! ШЯЧЛО ПОПЯЧТСА!ПОПЯЧТСА!! !
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memmo999 wrote:
A Really Good Cloak
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eTripper wrote:
Check-out Isham's score for "The Mechanic" really some great downtempo movements.
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okcesar wrote:
Estupendo su trabajo con Crash.
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johnny_2007 wrote:
For me Vapor Drawings tops all of his work and was one of the (if not THE) first solo album of his. It has a special places in my mind and my heart as I played it continuously when I met my future wife in 1986 :))
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notheather wrote:
I adore his work on the Crash soundtrack!
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Annieworld wrote:
His Crash soundtrack is beyond brilliant! [2]
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DawnBearer wrote:
His Crash soundtrack is beyond brilliant!
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tajedyna wrote:
soundtrack z Crash jest genialny..film obejrzałam wczoraj i słucham teraz tej muzyczki bez końca :)
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nikifor2 wrote:
No a soundtrack z "Crash"?
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Epitymbidia wrote:
So what about "The Mechanic", hm?
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theblastone wrote:
So this is the man who created "The Steadfast Tin Soldier: Love Song To A Ballerina"? Good.
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pakomanIAM wrote:
The OST for Crossing Roads is one of his most brilliant creations
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DeeViant1 wrote:
The OST for the movie CRASH. 'Sense of Touch' is my favorite track ^^
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trekeyus wrote:
the October Sky score is very inspiring and absolutely brilliant!
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Get your free “Once Upon A Time” Music here!
23 Nov 2011 | from isham.com
At midnight tonight (Wednesday November 23rd), the ABC Music
Lounge will be giving away a free suite from Once Upon A Time! You
can get this suite of Mark’s music from the hit show by heading
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Mark at the Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference…
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“Warrior” Reviews…
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