Sad to hear of John Barry's passing. He was responsible for some memorable film music, in particular the James Bond soundtracks from the golden era - Dr No to Man with the Golden Gun. His trademark sound, with muted brass and dramatic stab chords was immediately recognisable. The Goldfinger soundtrack is a particular favourite and one I keep in the car to play when I'm on a 'mission'. (Reality: driving to the supermarket or to the airport). The later Bond films are not the same without that sound he perfected. I need it. Maybe they should bring out some new Bond films set in the 60s and bring it back?
Spine-tingle Maker
Let's remember him with the opening credits to his first soundtrack for the film Beat Girl. I must mention also that there are plenty of great compilations out there for the unacquainted. I have one that introduces the theme tune to Zulu with Richard Burton's narration of a dispatch to the British government. Spine-tingling.
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