yep he was a music great
Adrian Cowdry wrote:
Sad news that the father of modern film soundtracks and scores has
died. John Barry is perhaps the most influential of film composers
since his early 1960's compositions and his rise in fame with the
James Bond series. Barry was drafted on to Dr.No to jazz up the score
that Monty Norman had composed, Barry was responsible for the staccato
beat of the famous James Bond Theme while Norman was always credited
for the composition it was Barry's arrangement that gave it notice.
Barry went on to have a secure relationship with the Bond films
producing the score for From Russia with Love while Lionel Bart
composed the themes song. It was Goldfinger that secured Barry's place
in film music fame with his big sassy title song and the employ of the
big voiced Shirley Bassey. After Goldfinger Barry was greatly in
demand and was responsible for some of the most innovative film music
of the time with soundtracks to The Ipcress File, The Knack, Midnight
Cowboy for which he won an Oscar and many more. It was the soundtrack
for On Her Majesty's Secret Service that perhaps his best writing was
evident.
Barry went on to create music to many films some fading into obscurity
and yet the music was always recognizable as having Barry's stamp.
Since his retirement from mainstream music Barry's banner has been
carried high with the likes of Michael Giacchino emulating him as well
as other composers having influence from John Barry - Danny Elfman,
James Horner, Hans Zimmer to name but a few.
Together with Jerry Goldsmith and John Wiliams John Barry defined an
era of film music. He was responsible for some of the most recognised
themes including The Persuaders and possibly the greatest love theme
ever We Have all the Time in the World sung by Louis Armstrong.
Goodnight, goodnight John.
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