Library Music Themes
General Sharing & Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mr on April 20, 2019, 11:23:22 PM
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I started googling, and it seems some more old library cats have left us recently;
I'm sorry to report that the great Caravelli (Claude Vasori) has left us, on April 1st. His work with Musique pour l'image should need no introduction, and his five April Orchestra LPs as "Caravelli" are also classics - but these are only part of a huge discography of wonderful film and instrumental music.
Read: Obituary (https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/alpes-maritimes/cannes/chef-orchestre-arrangeur-caravelli-inhume-cannes-ce-mardi-1648452.html) (French)
Songwriter Les Reed (1935-2019) also passed away recently, April 15th.
Though undoubtedly best known for his work elsewhere (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Reed_(songwriter)) ("It's Not Unusual", "Delilah", "The Last Waltz" and "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize" to name a few!), also had some occasional trips to the library, and is behind one of my favourite cues from Amphonic:
Read: Tribute by Engelbert Humperdinck (https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/engelbert-humperdincks-incredible-tribute-enormously-2773218)
Italian songwriter and composer Enrico Riccardi, passed away on March 17th in Agilentu, Sardegna.
Though I am mostly familiar with him from his two library LPs for Ricordi; the wonderful, laid-back "Musicorama n. 14" and eerie "The Keyboards 1", he also co-wrote the lovely tune "Sereno è..." with Luigi Albertelli, covered by many artists.
Read: Obituary (https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/musica/2019/03/17/news/morto_enrico_riccardi_autore_zingara-221831384/) (Italian)
Retired jazz pianist Jacques Loussier passed away earlier this year, March 5th.
A prolific film and TV composer, he did some (lovely!) library work for Conroy and Patchwork.
Read: Obituary (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/07/jacques-loussier-obituary)
French accordionist and composer Marcel Azzola, perhaps best known for his work with Jacques Brel, passed away January 21st.
He also worked with Daniel J. White and did some cues for MP 2000 and Patchwork, the melancholic "Les Vieux Faubourgs" from the latter being a personal favourite.
Read: Obituary (https://www.economist.com/obituary/2019/01/24/obituary-marcel-azzola-died-on-january-21st)
RIP
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Very sad news....Caravelli was one of my favorites in the commercial easy listening genre. Had forgot he did some library too. His music is still being played regularly on all easy listening satellite radio stations here in the US.
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I saw the Les Reed news on Facebook. :'(
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Italian conductor and notable peplum composer Carlo Franci, who led the Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma for an LP on Cenacolo, passed away March 22nd.
Read: Obituary (https://theviolinchannel.com/italian-conductor-composer-carlo-franci-has-died-obituary/)
Two notable Germans, the synth magician "Claude Larson", Klaus Netzle and Martin Böttcher both passed away on April 19th.
Read: Funeral notice (https://trauer.sueddeutsche.de/todesanzeige/klaus-netzle) (Netzle, German)
Read: Obituary (https://www.br-klassik.de/aktuell/news-kritik/martin-boettcher-gestorben-filmmusik-komponist-winnetou-nachruf-100.html) (Böttcher, German)
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saddest thread in here and i do not dare to enter it too often. :(
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Two notable Germans, the synth magician "Claude Larson", Klaus Netzle and Martin Böttcher both passed away on April 19th.
Read: Funeral notice (https://trauer.sueddeutsche.de/todesanzeige/klaus-netzle) (Netzle, German)
Read: Obituary (https://www.br-klassik.de/aktuell/news-kritik/martin-boettcher-gestorben-filmmusik-komponist-winnetou-nachruf-100.html) (Böttcher, German)
Sad news about Klaus Netzle. He has become a favorite of mine. I just ordered the two Carlos Futura albums in celebration of his life.
Incidentally, I own this LP, h++ps://www.discogs.com/Das-Orchester-Martin-Böttcher-Der-Alte-Aus-Der-ZDF-Krimi-Serie/release/2579568, which features both Netzle and Böttcher. Strange.
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I was just made aware that maestro A. Riccardo Luciani passed away recently, January 29th.
A massive character in the Italian library scene with a seemingly never-ending discography of works, this is a considerable loss. RIP.
Obituaries (Italian):
https://www.ilgazzettino.it/cultura/antonino_riccardo_luciani_almanacco_giorno_dopo_rai-5018174.html
https://www.caffeinamagazine.it/televisione/409740-antonino-riccardo-luciani-morto/
Pianist Wolfgang Dauner (January 10th, 2020) is quite well-known for his contributions to the German fusion and free jazz scene - but he had a few stints in library as well, both under his real name and as "Peter Hepburn".
Andy Gill (February 1st, 2020) is certainly better known as Gang of Four's guitarist - but did actually do some works of library music as well, including a 'solo' CD for Cavendish ("Genome", CAV CD 174).
A few more from yesteryear:
Dennis Farnon (May 21st, 2019): Obituary (https://www.theguardian.com/news/2005/apr/26/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries)
Duncan Lamont (June 2nd, 2019): Obituary (https://londonjazznews.com/2019/07/04/r-i-p-duncan-lamont-1931-2019/)
Giampiero Boneschi (May 12th, 2019): Obituary (https://www.uncla.it/ci-ha-lasciati-il-maestro-giampiero-boneschi/) (Italian)
Joël Vandroogenbroeck (, 2019): Obituary (https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/psychedelic-music-pioneer-joel-vandroogenbroeck-dies-in-guadalajara/)
Gershon Kingsley (December 10th, 2019): Obituary (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/15/obituaries/gershon-kingsley-dead.html)
Robin Jones (July 3rd, 2019): Notice about memorial concert (https://www.606club.co.uk/events/view/robin-jones-a-celebration-in-memory-of-robin/)
Fred Bongusto (April 6th, 2019): Obituary (https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2019/11/08/fred-bongusto-morto-addio-al-cantante-di-una-rotonda-sul-mare-aveva-84-anni/5553525/) (Italian)
Nancy Holloway (August 28th, 2019): Obituary (https://www.lesoleil.com/arts/musique/deces-de-la-chanteuse-americaine-nancy-holloway-ab88d98cfbbc5686b307a2430c48850b) (French)
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Heard yesterday from label boss Hans Kusters that Jacques Siroul died 4 or 5 years ago ... :(
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Sorry to hear that. Wasn't aware, but it seems you're correct (https://www.enaos.be/P1230.aspx?IdPer=318684&IdAN=Auto). RIP.
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saddest but most actual thread on this forum... :-\
not familiar with all these personalities but Giampiero Boneschi is a composer that means a lot to me when thinking of library music. that really put me in a sad mood and i played his Light Electronic Scene in remembrance of this great artist.
thanks for the information @Mr
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Yeah, sad thread..
But also useful, and respectful, in memoriam of "our" composers.
I'm with Milliondollars about Giampiero. He IS one of my favorites, having the ability to put me in a good mood at every single listen. RIP Giampiero.
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A few of my favorite composers:
- Philip Green (1911-1982)
- William Loose (1910–1991)
- Anthony Mawer (1930–1998)
- Roger-Roger (1911–1995)
- Len Stevens ( –1989)
- Ernest Tomlinson (1924–2015)
Since childhood, I have loved their music; I was a fan before I even knew their names.
With humble respect and admiration.
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I was very sad to learn Ivana Mattei, founder of Cometa Edizoni Musicali, aka Teimar, passed away in November last year. She was obviously loved by many, and brought so much great music to so many ears, my own most certainly.
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/941061_1072168412825406_1045414856952010444_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=85a577&_nc_ohc=Gv_DUsaXRSsAX-kgstC&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=47ed5294cb7c03ab9e0a0bdf8f84dbd2&oe=5EADC696)
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RIP Teimar :(
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Thanks for sharing the sad news, tezeta. RIP.
I was made aware that three great library groovers, Manu Dibango, Bill Martin and Dieter Reith have recently left us.
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Reviving this thread -
I recently learned that Richard Oesterreicher died a few days ago in his native Wien.
He was behind a few cues on Europhon and a single cue on Harmonic, "Chuzpa", as well as compositions for a number of Austrian labels (WM, Weltmusik, Earl, Allround Music, Cosmos, Lion Baby Rec., etc.) - but is likely more well-known in library circles for his work with the ORF-Big Band, both as guitarist, harmonica soloist, composer and conductor.
Read: Obituary (https://wien.orf.at/stories/3190963/) (German)
Read. Biography (https://www.andtheconductoris.eu/index.htm?https://www.eurovisionartists.nl/conductor/dir020.asp?ID=283)
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I just found out that Geoffrey Brand (Born 1926) passed away several months ago on February 6th of this year (In GMT Time). He had done some library work for Audio BMP, and was also most notably a prolific brass band arranger and conductor.
Rest in piece... =(
Source: prsmembersfund.com/2023/02/10/geoffrey-brand-1926-2023/
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What got lost in the great purge...
Alan Hawkshaw passed away in October 2021.
Francis Monkman passed away on May 11, 2023.
2 significant library music composers especially from KPM and Bruton.
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I'm stopping by to pay respects to Steve Gray. He died on September 20, 2008.
RIP Steve
1944-2008
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I was saddened to learn that Herbie Flowers died a few days ago:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/sep/08/herbie-flowers-bassist-lou-reed-walk-on-the-wild-side-dies-aged-86
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjw41pp7vmo
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I was saddened to learn that Herbie Flowers died a few days ago:
Interesting that they don't mention his career in the library industry, besides just saying "session work" -- Production music is still the hidden dimension, the music most people don't talk about.
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RIP.
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Teddy Lasry, the French composer and arranger for the library, passed away last May. A huge loss, he was one of the composers who introduced me to the world of the library. Rest in Peace, Lasry.
Teddy Lasry (1947-2024)
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Teddy Lasry, the French composer and arranger for the library, passed away last May. A huge loss, he was one of the composers who introduced me to the world of the library. Rest in Peace, Lasry.
Teddy Lasry (1947-2024)
oh so sad
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Bon voyage Teddy
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Selamat jalan, Teddy Lasry! 😭😭😭
(Good bye, Teddy Lasry! 😭😭😭)
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I just found out composer Dwight Mikkelsen (also known as Jeremy Stills and Nikki Bernard in Capitol/OGM) passed away in August this year.
https://everloved.com/life-of/dwight-mikkelsen/?flow=201
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I just found out composer Dwight Mikkelsen (also known as Jeremy Stills and Nikki Bernard in Capitol/OGM) passed away in August this year.
https://everloved.com/life-of/dwight-mikkelsen/?flow=201
Oh my, that's sad to hear. :'(
Also, not to mention, he is also a composer of Network Music, FirstCom, Emil Ascher, and Parry Music, known as Dwight Mikkelson.
Thanks, Mr. Mikkelsen, for the wonderful music tracks you've made for me. You will be missed always! 😭😭😭
Selamat jalan, Tn. Mikkelsen! Kami selalu merindukan-Mu! 😭😭😭
(Good bye, Mr. Mikkelsen! You'll be missed always! 😭😭😭)
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I heard that legendary music producer Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91. He contributed to Extreme Music’s Q-Series. Outside of this small venture, he was well-known in the industry and he will be dearly missed.
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Ryszard Poznakowski died on yesterday night. Even though the number of library music tracks he composed is minuscule (one song each on Coloursound and Selected Sound repertoire), it's still a loss:
https://www.rmf24.pl/kultura/news-nie-zyje-muzyk-i-kompozytor-ryszard-poznakowski,nId,7867125#crp_state=1
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Ryszard Poznakowski died on yesterday night. Even though the number of library music tracks he composed is minuscule (one song each on Coloursound and Selected Sound repertoire), it's still a loss:
https://www.rmf24.pl/kultura/news-nie-zyje-muzyk-i-kompozytor-ryszard-poznakowski,nId,7867125#crp_state=1
He wrote a lovely piece, Koniec Sezonu, recorded by Orkiestra Polskiego Radia I Telewizji W Łodzi, which under the title 'Summer Symphony' was used on the BBC test card in the 80s - sorry to hear he's died.
No mention of Vic Flick so far, so I'll mention him - composer of a fair few library tracks, and guitarist on many more (he was one of Syd Dale's regular rhythm players for Amphonic). Oh, and he played the James Bond guitar as well...he died a couple of weeks back.
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No mention of Vic Flick so far, so I'll mention him - composer of a fair few library tracks, and guitarist on many more (he was one of Syd Dale's regular rhythm players for Amphonic). Oh, and he played the James Bond guitar as well...he died a couple of weeks back.
Vic Flick... :(
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Slim Pezin and Marc Chantereau, two great legends from the Tele Music label, pasted away in 2024.
https://web.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=778768160948741&id=100064466929129&set=a.465067972318763&_rdc=1&_rdr#
https://blogs.mediapart.fr/frederick-casadesus/blog/271224/marc-chantereau-1947-2024
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Laurie Holloway, jazz pianist and musical director for a number of UK TV shows has died aged 86 - he also wrote for Cavendish and Standard Music
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Thanks for this LT. Laurie was an enormously talented musician whose work behind the scenes contributed to the success of so many entertainers. A great loss.