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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_Barry_(composer)John Barry (composer) - Wikipedia

    John Barry Prendergast OBE (3 November 1933 – 30 January 2011) [1] [2] was an English composer and conductor of film music. Born in York , Barry spent his early years working in cinemas owned by his father.

  2. www.bfi.org.uk › lists › john-barry-10-essentialJohn Barry: 10 essential soundtracks - BFI

    • Zulu (1964) Barry used the bold rhythms of real Zulu war chants to bring a majestic, forbidding quality to his sparing score for this suspenseful true story of courage on both sides of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift.
    • Goldfinger (1964) Reputedly Barry’s favourite of his own soundtracks, his second full 007 score gleams with brassy panache and features some of his most striking background music, like the vivacious ‘Into Miami’, as well as the Shirley Bassey hit that remains for many the archetypal Bond theme song.
    • The Ipcress File (1965) For espionage more gloomy than glamorous, Barry concocted a modern, sardonic sound inspired by the famous Anton Karas score for The Third Man (1949), which was ideal for the bleak world of Len Deighton’s spy Harry Palmer.
    • Born Free (1966) Winner of two Oscars (for original score and song), this is a prime example of Barry’s ability to capture the grandeur of spectacular locations (here, the African veldt) alongside the playful intimacy of the story’s domestication of some orphaned lion cubs.

  3. www.classicfm.com › composers › barryJohn Barry: 15 facts about the great composer - Classic FM

    • A Yorkshire lad. John Barry was one of the all-time great masters of movie music. His career spanned some 50 years - from Midnight Cowboy and Born Free to Dances with Wolves and Out of Africa - taking in 11 James Bond films along the way.
    • A trumpeter in the army. The movies and music were in John Barry's blood. He spent his early years working in cinemas in the north of England, owned by his father.
    • The John Barry Seven. After leaving the army, Barry took a jazz composing course and went on to work as an arranger for the Jack Parnell and Ted Heath Orchestras.
    • Meeting Adam Faith. Barry was employed by EMI from 1959 - 1962 arranging for its singers including Adam Faith. He also composed songs and scores for movies starring Faith.

  4. www.allmusic.com › artist › john-barry-mn0000327765John Barry Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ... | AllMusic

    Renowned as one of the leading composers in movie-music history, particularly for his James Bond soundtracks and its famous theme. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s.

  5. www.goodreads.com › en › bookJohn Barry: A Sixties Theme: From James Bond to Midnight ...

    Nov 1, 2001 · Written with the cooperation of John Barry, and including insights from friends, John A Sixties Theme is a re-creation of a period when London was the international focus for music and film. Show more. 261 pages, Paperback. First published November 1, 2001. Book details & editions.

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  6. 007museum.com › John_BarryJohn Barry Composer of 11 James Bond films - 007 Museum

    John Barry, OBE (Order of the British Empire) (born John Barry Prendergast on 3 November 1933 in York, England) is an English film score composer. He is best known for composing 11 James Bond soundtracks and was hugely influential on the 007 series' distinctive style.

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  8. www.classicfm.com › composers › barryA Yorkshire lad - John Barry: 15 facts about the great ...

    John Barry was one of the all-time great masters of movie music. His career spanned some 50 years - from Midnight Cowboy and Born Free to Dances with Wolves and Out of Africa - taking in 11 James Bond films along the way. The five-times Oscar winner was born in York on 3 November 1933.