John Barry 1933 ~ 2011
Posted by: naim_nymph on 31 January 2011
John Barry Prendergast OBE was an English film score composer. He was best known for composing 11 James Bond soundtracks and was hugely influential on the 007 series' distinctive style. In a career spanning almost 50 years, Barry received a number of awards for his work, including five Academy Awards; two for Born Free, and one each for The Lion in Winter (also won a BAFTA), Out of Africa and Dances with Wolves (which also won a Grammy Award).
John Barry died suddenly from a heart attack on 30 January 2011
(from wikipedia)
Posted on: 31 January 2011 by MilesSmiles
Very sad news, a great composer.
RIP John.
Posted on: 31 January 2011 by Analogue Rules OK
I'm both shaken and stired - RIP
Chris N
Posted on: 31 January 2011 by Naijeru
I will never forget the haunting soundtrack of The Black Hole. RIP.
Posted on: 01 February 2011 by ewemon
A true cinematic musical genius. He will be sorely missed but his music will live on.
Posted on: 01 February 2011 by Pedro
A huge loss to the film industry and to lovers of music everywhere.
Posted on: 02 February 2011 by Musicmad
I've known and loved his music for 40 years ... or more if you include the time before I knew his name. I have almost all of his recorded work and I have spent a small fortune over the years buying each and every new album / CD, etc. (incl. many, more than once!)
His death, whilst sad, was not unexpected and I'm pleased that his career provided so much wonderful music to so many people. He was not only my favourite musician ... I believe he was the best at what he did.
I may be poorer financially but my life has been enriched by having fallen in love with the John Barry sound back in 1971/72.
