Basil Poledouris
Composer and Musician
Paul Verhoeven...of his major Dutch films, and his American films (excluding Showgirls but including Flesh and Blood) have been scored exclusively by Basil Poledouris and Jerry Goldsmith. Alan Marshall has produced Paul's last four films. Jost Vacano, a good... In this article: Paul Verhoeven, Basic Instinct, RoboCop, Total Recall, Showgirls, Black Book, Rutger Hauer, and Turkish Delight |
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Wikipedia | October 19, 2009
Cherry 2000
...he abandons Cherry to return and rescue Edith. Cherry 2000 is probably most widely known for the original score composed by Basil Poledouris. The soundtrack album prepared for release at the time of the film was canceled due to the film...
In this article: Cherry 2000, David Andrews, Melanie Griffith, Prometheus Records, and Nevada
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Wikipedia | October 15, 2009
Hymn to Red October
...a theme song composed for the high budget film ''Hunt for Red October ''. It is a hymn in Russian style, by noted film composer Basil Poledouris, incidentally representing the Soviet submarine "Red October". It is sung by an extensive...
In this article: Michael Jackson and Soviet Union
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Wikipedia | September 26, 2009
Basil Poledouris
...for work on part four of the TV miniseries Lonesome Dove in 1989. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Basil Poledouris credited two influences with guiding him towards music: the first was composer Miklos Rozsa, the second was his Greek Orthodox...
In this article: University of Southern California, California, American music, Cancer, Emmy Award, Miklos Rozsa, Lonesome Dove, and John Milius
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Boston Herald | August 27, 2009
'Captain' has wings
...for Murad. Writer-director Amin Matalqa, who dedicates the film to his grandfather and the late composers Michael Kamen and Basil Poledouris, uses that captain's hat for the film's bittersweet conclusion. "Captain Abu Raed" is a rare...
In this article: Michael Kamen, Nadim Sawalha, and Jordan
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Wikipedia | August 15, 2009
Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule
...Citadel of the Obsidian Crown," a strong synthesizer melody begins at 4:17. This melody is a variation upon the melody heard in the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian during the scene inside Thulsa Doom's stronghold, composed by Basil Poledouris.
In this article: Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule, Thulsa Doom, Bal-Sagoth, Cacophonous Records, and Conan the Barbarian
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Wikipedia | August 13, 2009
Farewell to the King
...Lopez and Nick Nolte, and is based on the 1969 novel L'Adieu au Roi by Pierre Schoendoerffer. Longtime Milius collaborator Basil Poledouris composed the musical score. The film is marketed with the tagline "In the midst of war, one man...
In this article: Farewell to the King, World War II, Pierre Schoendoerffer, Nigel Havers, Frank McRae, Gerry Lopez, John Milius, and Nick Nolte
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Washington Times | August 02, 2009
VAULTS: Duvall shines in 'Dove'
...by Dean Semler. Production design by Cary White. Costume design by Van Broughton Ramsey. Film editing by Corky Ehlers. Music by Basil Poledouris. RUNNING TIME: Four episodes totaling 384 minutes Do you have another point of view, photos,...
In this article: Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove, Robert Duvall, Streets of Laredo, John Wayne, Woodrow Call, James Stewart, Texas, and Peter Bogdanovich
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Wired: Underwire | June 12, 2009
Horror Maestro Marcus Nispel Nabs Conan the Barbarian Film
...outshine the original, but I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised. One vital item for the new movie's success will be music. Basil Poledouris' bombastic score is as classic and iconic as anything done by Ennio Morricone or John Williams.
In this article: Marcus Nispel, Conan, Frank Frazetta, Conan the Barbarian, Shadows in Zamboula, Conan, Robert E. Howard, Islam, and Tower of the Elephant
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Chicago Tribune | June 10, 2009
On the '74 Pelham, composer David Shire--and your favorite movie themes
...Herrmann, Elmer Bernstein, Nino Rota, David Raksin, whatever. The first one to come to my mind is the score to Conan the Barbarian by Basil Poledouris. That movie is moved along as much by the music as the, ahem, script. The soundtrack is...
In this article: David Shire, Elmer Bernstein, A Zed & Two Noughts, Sweet Smell of Success, Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, World War II, Nino Rota, and Hollywood
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IGN Music | May 30, 2008
IGN: The Age Of Conan: Behind The Epic Score
...build," the slender composer jokes. Furthermore, the original soundtrack from Conan the Barbarian by Basil Poledouris has remained one of his favorites since he saw the movie in 1982. That - along with his love of numerous other film...
In this article: Conan, Funcom, Robert E. Howard, Hyborian Age, Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, Conan the Barbarian, Waste, Commodore 64, and Conan
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Description from Wikipedia:
Basilis "Basil" Konstantine Poledouris (August 21, 1945 - November 8, 2006) was a Greek American film composer.
- Name At Birth:
- Basilis Konstantine Poledouris
- Birth Date:
- August 21, 1945
- Death Date:
- November 08, 2006
- Occupation:
- Composer, conductor
- Instrument Played:
- Piano, Orchestra
- Years Active:
- 1970 - 2003
- Website:
- http://www.basil-poledouris.com/
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