John Barry (composer)
John Barry (born 1933) is a highly successful composer, chiefly known for his film scores.
He was born in York, England and named John Barry Prendergast. His family was in the cinema business, but it was during his National Service that he began performing as a musician. After taking a correspondence course and arranging for some of the bands of the day, he formed the "John Barry Seven". Barry then met Adam Faith and composed songs and film scores on the singer's behalf.
In his long career, spanning almost half a century, Barry has won five Academy Awards and four Grammys.
James Bond Franchise
It was almost a fluke that Barry was selected to assist in writing the theme for the first James Bond film, Dr. No. The James Bond theme is, however, credited to Monty Norman. Barry would go on to compose the soundtrack for 12 James Bond movies. He does not associate himself with the modern James Bond movies.
- Dr. No (1962)
- From Russia With Love (1963)
- Goldfinger (1964)
- Thunderball (1965)
- You Only Live Twice (1967)
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
- Diamonds are Forever (1971)
- The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
- Moonraker (1979)
- Octopussy (1983)
- A View To A Kill (1985)
- The Living Daylights (1987)
John Barry's Film Scores
- Beat Girl
- Born Free (Two Academy Awards - Best Music, Original Song & Original Music Score)
- A Moment in Time
- The Ipcress File
- The Lion in Winter (Academy Award - Best Music, Original Score for a Motion Picture)
- Robin and Marian
- Somewhere in Time
- Jagged Edge
- Out of Africa (Academy Award - Best Music, Original Score)
- Dances with Wolves (Academy Award - Best Music, Original Score)
- Indecent Proposal
Television Themes
- Vendetta
- The Persuaders
Other Works
- The Beyondness of Things
External Links
- Biography of John Barry (http://www.mfiles.co.uk/Composers/John-Barry.htm)
- Filmtracks' Tribute to John Barry (http://www.filmtracks.com/composers/barry.shtml)
- John Barry: A Life in Music (http://www.johnbarry.org.uk/)
- The John Barry Resource (http://www.geocities.com/jaoll/barry/jbarry.htm)
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