All articles tagged with #film scores
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Lalo Schifrin, a renowned Argentine-American composer best known for the 'Mission: Impossible' theme and over 100 film and TV scores, has died at 93 due to pneumonia complications. His diverse career spanned genres from jazz to classical, and he collaborated with many notable artists and orchestras worldwide, earning multiple awards including an honorary Oscar.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Lalo Schifrin, renowned composer known for the jazzy 'Mission: Impossible' theme and innovative film scores, died at age 93 in Los Angeles.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Lalo Schifrin, renowned Argentine-American composer known for his jazz-infused themes for iconic TV shows like Mission: Impossible and Mannix, has died at 93. He was a six-time Oscar nominee and a versatile musician who blended jazz and classical music, scoring numerous films and TV series, and received an honorary Oscar in 2018.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Lalo Schifrin, renowned composer of the iconic Mission: Impossible theme and scores for over 100 films and TV shows, has died at age 93. He was a celebrated jazz pianist, conductor, and Grammy winner, with a career spanning classical and jazz music, and received an Honorary Oscar in 2019. His work has left a lasting impact on film and television music.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Lalo Schifrin, the renowned Argentine composer famous for the 'Mission: Impossible' theme and numerous film and TV scores, has died at age 93 due to pneumonia complications. He was celebrated for blending jazz, classical, and modern techniques, earning multiple awards including an honorary Oscar and five Grammys. His work significantly influenced film and television music, with iconic themes and innovative compositions throughout his career.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
Quincy Jones, who passed away at 91, was renowned for his Grammy-winning music and film scores, particularly his funky soundtracks for 1970s crime caper comedies like '
All articles tagged with #film scores
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Lalo Schifrin, a renowned Argentine-American composer best known for the 'Mission: Impossible' theme and over 100 film and TV scores, has died at 93 due to pneumonia complications. His diverse career spanned genres from jazz to classical, and he collaborated with many notable artists and orchestras worldwide, earning multiple awards including an honorary Oscar.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Lalo Schifrin, renowned composer known for the jazzy 'Mission: Impossible' theme and innovative film scores, died at age 93 in Los Angeles.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Lalo Schifrin, renowned Argentine-American composer known for his jazz-infused themes for iconic TV shows like Mission: Impossible and Mannix, has died at 93. He was a six-time Oscar nominee and a versatile musician who blended jazz and classical music, scoring numerous films and TV series, and received an honorary Oscar in 2018.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Lalo Schifrin, renowned composer of the iconic Mission: Impossible theme and scores for over 100 films and TV shows, has died at age 93. He was a celebrated jazz pianist, conductor, and Grammy winner, with a career spanning classical and jazz music, and received an Honorary Oscar in 2019. His work has left a lasting impact on film and television music.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Lalo Schifrin, the renowned Argentine composer famous for the 'Mission: Impossible' theme and numerous film and TV scores, has died at age 93 due to pneumonia complications. He was celebrated for blending jazz, classical, and modern techniques, earning multiple awards including an honorary Oscar and five Grammys. His work significantly influenced film and television music, with iconic themes and innovative compositions throughout his career.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
Quincy Jones, who passed away at 91, was renowned for his Grammy-winning music and film scores, particularly his funky soundtracks for 1970s crime caper comedies like '
#x27; and 'The Hot Rock.' These scores, featuring artists like Little Richard and Gerry Mulligan, have been widely sampled by hip-hop artists. Despite never winning an Oscar, Jones' work in these films remains celebrated for its vibrant and energetic compositions.Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Renowned composer Hans Zimmer is set to embark on his first North American tour in seven years, bringing his award-winning film scores to the live stage with a non-traditional, rock-and-roll approach. The "Hans Zimmer Live" tour will feature a diverse audience and an international orchestra, showcasing works from films like "The Lion King," "Gladiator," "The Dark Knight," and "Dune." Zimmer emphasizes the emotional commitment of his musicians and the unique journey behind each piece, with tickets available for purchase starting March 22.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Hildur Gudnadóttir, the acclaimed composer known for her work on films like Joker and Chernobyl, discusses her approach to scoring Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice, a supernatural thriller based on Agatha Christie's Hallowe'en Party. Gudnadóttir aimed to create an intimate and suspenseful score, focusing on Poirot's internal struggle rather than relying on big music. She also reflects on her collaboration with the late Jóhann Jóhannsson and the influence of his iconic Sicario cue, "The Beast," on other film scores. Gudnadóttir is currently working on the Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by American Songwriter
Clint Eastwood, known for his acting and directing career, has also made significant contributions to the music industry. Before pursuing acting full-time, Eastwood released an album of covers and studied various genres. He has composed film scores for several of his movies and released a concert album featuring jazz performances. Eastwood has written songs for artists such as Lennie Neuhaus, Diana Krall, and Jamie Cullum. His musical talents run in the family, as his son Kyle is also a jazz bassist and composer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by msnNOW
Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died last week, was a master of conjuring layered emotion in his film scores. His music explored the intersection of beauty and terror, and the way a soul can survive even as a body falters. Sakamoto's scores were interested in the liminal spaces where words falter but emotions thrum, and his music has continued to score those spaces in the lives of his listeners.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Japanese musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has passed away at the age of 71 after battling cancer. Sakamoto was known for his work composing film scores, including The Last Emperor, as well as his earlier pop career as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra. He continued to write music and perform despite his failing health. Sakamoto also contributed to several video game soundtracks throughout his career. He is survived by his four children, including Japanese pop star Miu Sakamoto.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Japanese composer and founder of Yellow Magic Orchestra, has died at the age of 71. He was known for his work in electronic music and composing scores for films such as "The Last Emperor" and "The Revenant." Sakamoto won an Oscar, a Grammy, and two Golden Globes for his music. He was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2021 and had previously battled throat cancer. Sakamoto was also an activist in Japan's antinuclear movement and was known for his attention to sound in his daily life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Renowned composer Hans Zimmer is set to embark on his first North American tour in seven years, bringing his award-winning film scores to the live stage with a non-traditional, rock-and-roll approach. The "Hans Zimmer Live" tour will feature a diverse audience and an international orchestra, showcasing works from films like "The Lion King," "Gladiator," "The Dark Knight," and "Dune." Zimmer emphasizes the emotional commitment of his musicians and the unique journey behind each piece, with tickets available for purchase starting March 22.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Hildur Gudnadóttir, the acclaimed composer known for her work on films like Joker and Chernobyl, discusses her approach to scoring Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice, a supernatural thriller based on Agatha Christie's Hallowe'en Party. Gudnadóttir aimed to create an intimate and suspenseful score, focusing on Poirot's internal struggle rather than relying on big music. She also reflects on her collaboration with the late Jóhann Jóhannsson and the influence of his iconic Sicario cue, "The Beast," on other film scores. Gudnadóttir is currently working on the Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by American Songwriter
Clint Eastwood, known for his acting and directing career, has also made significant contributions to the music industry. Before pursuing acting full-time, Eastwood released an album of covers and studied various genres. He has composed film scores for several of his movies and released a concert album featuring jazz performances. Eastwood has written songs for artists such as Lennie Neuhaus, Diana Krall, and Jamie Cullum. His musical talents run in the family, as his son Kyle is also a jazz bassist and composer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by msnNOW
Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died last week, was a master of conjuring layered emotion in his film scores. His music explored the intersection of beauty and terror, and the way a soul can survive even as a body falters. Sakamoto's scores were interested in the liminal spaces where words falter but emotions thrum, and his music has continued to score those spaces in the lives of his listeners.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Japanese musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has passed away at the age of 71 after battling cancer. Sakamoto was known for his work composing film scores, including The Last Emperor, as well as his earlier pop career as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra. He continued to write music and perform despite his failing health. Sakamoto also contributed to several video game soundtracks throughout his career. He is survived by his four children, including Japanese pop star Miu Sakamoto.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Japanese composer and founder of Yellow Magic Orchestra, has died at the age of 71. He was known for his work in electronic music and composing scores for films such as "The Last Emperor" and "The Revenant." Sakamoto won an Oscar, a Grammy, and two Golden Globes for his music. He was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2021 and had previously battled throat cancer. Sakamoto was also an activist in Japan's antinuclear movement and was known for his attention to sound in his daily life.