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Michael Arnold Kamen (April 15, 1948 – November 18, 2003) was an American composer (especially of film scores), orchestral arranger, orchestral conductor, song writer, and session musician.
Michael Arnold Kamen was born in New York City, the second of four sons. His father, Saul Kamen, was a dentist, and his mother, Helen, was a teacher.
While attending the The High School of Music & Art in New York City, Michael Kamen became friends with Martin Fulterman (later known as Mark Snow, who composed the theme music for The X-Files among other projects). While studying the oboe, he formed a rock-classical fusion band called New York Rock & Roll Ensemble, together with classmates Fulterman and Dorian Rudnytsky. The group performed in white tie (not tuxedos), as typically worn by classical musicians. In the middle of the concert, Fulterman and Kamen would play an oboe duet. The group backed up friend and classmate Janis Ian in a concert at Alice Tully Hall in late 1967.
Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore who, according to legend, was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Traditionally depicted as being dressed in Lincoln green, he is often portrayed as "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor" alongside his band of Merry Men. Robin Hood became a popular folk figure in the late-medieval period, and continues to be widely represented in literature, films and television.
The first clear reference to "rhymes of Robin Hood" is from c1377, the late-14th-century poem Piers Plowman, but the earliest surviving copies of the narrative ballads that tell his story date to the second half of 15th century (i.e. the 1400s), or the first decade of the 16th century (1500s). In these early accounts, Robin Hood's partisanship of the lower classes, his Marianism and associated special regard for women, his outstanding skill as an archer, his anti-clericalism, and his particular animosity towards the Sheriff of Nottingham are already clear.Little John, Much the Miller's Son and Will Scarlet (as Will "Scarlok" or "Scathelocke") all appear, although not yet Maid Marian or Friar Tuck. It is not certain what should be made of these latter two absences as it is known that Friar Tuck, for one, has been part of the legend since at least the later 15th century where he is mentioned in a Robin Hood play script.
Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945), is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.
In the mid-1960s, Clapton left the Yardbirds to play blues with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". Furthermore, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. For most of the 1970s, Clapton's output bore the influence of the mellow style of JJ Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which featured in his Unplugged album.
A tribute to the greatest movie composer who ever walked this earth--- Michael Kamen. Rest in peace, Sir.
Theme with Variations The songs for the Suite are ... 1.) "Highlander Theme" 2.) "Training Montage" 3.) "The Prize"
Morceau issu de la bande originale de "Robin des bois : prince des voleurs" , signé Michael Kamen.
℗ 2005 Digital Musicworks International Se a noite ficasse fria e as estrelas olhassem para baixo E voce se abraça num chao muito frio. Voce acorda de manha em um casaco estranho, Voce nao encontra ninguem. Voce se pergunta, quem esta me ajudando? Meu unico amigo, onde ele está? É dificil dizer, eu odeio dizer, mas provavelmente sou eu. Quando sua barriga esta vazia e a fome é tao real E voce é muito orgulhoso pra pedir e muito covarde pra roubar, Voce procura em toda cidade por seu unico amigo, Voce nao encontra ninguem. Voce se pergunta, quem esta me ajudando? Uma voz solitaria te explica e te liberta. É dificl dizer, eu odeio dizer, mas provavelmente sou eu. Voce nao é a pessoa mais facil que eu sempre quis conhecer E é duro pra nos dois deixar os nossos sentimentos transparecer. A...
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iTunes - http://bit.ly/YYFw8W CD - http://bit.ly/Y9BV53 Sheet Music - http://bit.ly/Wo3SsC Critical comment affirms that Michael Kamen's "Quintet" is valued as the most important new work for Brass Quintet in the last 40 years, having become a "standard" work for Brass worldwide. Classically trained Juilliard graduate Michael Kamen, of "Robin Hood" and "Mr. Holland's Opus" fame, composed this piece for Canadian Brass. Canadian Brass would like to thank FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings) for their assistance on this album.
2000 A.D. - Reaching for the Stars
Title: Symphonic Suite from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Composer: Michael Kamen Arranger: Paul Lavender Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Performed by the Koninklijk HarmonieOrkest Schelle.
Here's my favorite bits from Lethal Weapon by the late, great Michael Kamen. Enjoy.
Recorded and released in 1999 the album "S & M", which shows the biggest heavy metal band in the world, combined with nearly a hundred orchestral musicians in San Francisco conducted by Michael Kamen, one of the leading composers of film music. Musical experiment that has aroused extreme reactions, which did not prevent the letter reaching peak popularity, as well as coverage of the platinum several times, in both CD and DVD. Nagrany i wydany w 1999 roku album "S&M;", ukazujący największy heavy metalowy zespół świata w połączeniu z prawie setką muzyków orkiestry San Francisco dyrygowaną przez Michaela Kamena, jednego z czołowych kompozytorów muzyki filmowej. Eksperyment muzyczny, który budził skrajne reakcje, co nie przeszkodziło w osiągnięciu szczytów list popularności, a także kilkukrotn...
HMKG spiller konsert i Maihaugen, Lillehammer.
This is the symphonic version of Queen's Who Wants to Live Forever as arranged by Michael Kamen for the Highlander film score. I could not find it posted on YouTube, so I've decided to share this. I do not own this recording and have only shared this because I love this arrangement and feel that others will enjoy it, as well. If you enjoyed this, I encourage you to buy a copy of the full album.
Credit to Queen / Michael Kamen. No copyright infringement intended.
iTunes - http://bit.ly/YYFw8W CD - http://bit.ly/Y9BV53 Sheet Music - http://bit.ly/Wo3SsC Amazing Brass in Concert 2003 This concert showcases the Canadian Brass as they continue to elevate the brass quintet medium to new heights.
Michael Kamen Highlander The Final Dimension Who Wants to Live Forever
1. Mr. Holland Begins (02:56) 2. Iris And Glen (02:28) 3. Practice, Practice And Practice (03:51) 4. New Baby / Coltrane / Children Should Listen To Mozart (03:20) 5. Rush To Hospital (While Parents Listen To Beethoven) (03:17) 6. Beethoven - 7th Symphony (Allegretto) (11:06) 7. Cole's Tune (04:18) 8. Vietnam (We Know Too Many Of These Kids) (04:30) 9. Rowena (06:11) 10. J.S. Bach - Concerto For Three Harpshichords In C 1st Movement (07:50) 11. Thank You Mr. Holland (05:08) 12. An American Symphony (Mr. Holland's Opus) (08:27) 13. Cole's Song (03:49) performed by Julian Lennon
Event Horizon es una película de terror y ciencia ficción estrenada en 1997, con guion de Philip Eisner y dirigida por Paul W. S. Anderson. Los protagonistas son Laurence Fishburne como actor principal y Sam Neill como primer actor secundario. la Música esta compuesta por Michael Kamen & Orbital, en el año 1997. 1.The Forward Decks (0:00) (Lewis & Clark/Neptune/Claire/First Contact/Core/Metal/Second Containment/Airlock) 2.The Main Access Corridor (14:02) (Singularity/Ducts/Turbulence/Medical/Gravity Drive) 3.Engineering (26:06) (Tomb/Blood/Countdown/Outer Door/Bio Scan) 4.The Event Horizon (39:31) (Weir/Event Horizon) Duracion : 44m:28s Slogan: INFINITE SPACE. INFINITE TERROR.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Original Motion Picture Soundtrack A film by Terry Gilliam (1989) Music composed & conducted by Michael Kamen The Torturer's Apprentice lyrics (and one of the tunes) by Eric Idle This soundtrack is out of print. Recorded from a record that was not flat. It was warped. I did my best. Tracks The Town The Sultan The War Begins Wednesday The Balloon On The Moon Vulcan And Venus In The Belly Of The Whale The Final Battle The Baron Dies And Lives Again Victory
I never listen to this in order: I listen to my favorite parts first; I skip the parts that make me impatient; I rewind and replay the part I think is prettiest. For those reasons, here it is re-edited for my own listening. 00:00 3rd Movement, complete (a part I re-play at 03:22) 05:56 1st Movement, beginning 12:44 (short repeat of favorite part) 13:44 1st Movement, ending 18:19 2nd Movement, complete (favorite part at 24:15)
My favourite fantasy movie ever has a soundtrack to match. And I don't just mean the Queen songs. Michael Kamen's work on Highlander is every bit as awesome but far less famous. This is a great injustice. I now present that same beautiful theme at 10% speed. Because it's cool. Like this? See this playlist for more slowed-down tunes from games, movies and more. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvJFN1nrxfpuvhQ8_aI6YagMZ9-MTiOOg
First public performance of the Concerto for Electric Guitar by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen at a charity gig for Parents for Safe Food in 1989 at the Royal Albert Hall
02. Main Title (3:18) 03. Strange Lights In The Sky (1:18) 04. October 10, 1999 (1:34) 05. Memories (1:19) 06. On The Air (1:08) 07. Talking Thirty Years Apart (5:53) 08. The Buxton Fire (8:28) 09. I'm Still Here, Chief (3:20) 10. Catching Up (4:07) 11. Repercussions (1:56) 12. Who Are You (1:25) 13. Something Happened (1:15) 14. Hunting The Nightingale (1:53) 15. Talking To The Family (1:31) 16. The Next Victim (0:58) 17. Suspect And Victim (3:19) 18. Evidence (1:19) 19. Visiting Mr. Shepard (1:00) 20. Skeletons In The Closet (1:06) 21. Under Suspicion (1:26) 22. Detained (0:43) 23. Frank In Trouble (7:04) 24. Last Flight Of The Nightingale / Safe At Home (6:20) 25. Return Of The Nightingale (4:54) 26. When You Come Back to Me Again / End Credits (6:20)
Michael Kamen is scoring "Iron Giant"
Throughout a celebrated career spanning 30 years, Michael Kamen has distinguished himself as a composer who bridges musical genres, working with artists such as Pavorotti, Pink Floyd, and Aerosmith...scoring acclaimed films including Brazil, Lethal Weapon and What Dreams May Come... as well as orchestrating ballets for The Harkness and La Scala. Produced by Pioneer Artists, this concerto in three movements features world-renowned saxophonist David Sunburn and includes special appearances by George Harrison, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Ray Cooper, andThe National Philharmonic Orchestra. Blending abstract and descriptive visuals with the live performance, this special edition presentation includes an artist documentary with insightful interviews about Michael Kamen's work and the inspirat...
Classic Albums: Metallica - Metallica 'The Black Album' (Part 4 of 4) Album: Metallica - 'The Black Album' Artist: Metallica Released: 1991 Genre: Heavy Metal The story of the making of this remarkable album is told here via exclusive interviews, archive footage and performance, with contributions from producer Bob Rock, band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Jason Newsted. We revisit the original multi-tracks of the album, as well as listen to previously unheard demo recordings. Featuring the five singles from the album, Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Wherever I May Roam and Nothing Else Matters, this is the compelling story of one of the biggest selling albums of all time, a true Classic Album.
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Mark Mancina is one of the most iconic composers working today and it was a great honor to speak to him about his newest score to Disney's Planes. Mark shares a lot in this fantastic and informative interview. We chat about him taking over on Speed when Michael Kamen was supposed to score to why he is very selective with his film projects. We talk about 90's action scoring and how his genre defining music along with his friends Hans Zimmer and Trevor Rabin defined the decade. He doesn't hold back when discussing why he dropped out of Bad Boys 2 yet still took Speed 2 on with Jan de Bont. For Planes we discuss his approach, his discussions with John Lasseter and how his demo for the score led to a trailer that was 100% music; something that is never done. A true pleasure to chat with one of...
It's no exaggeration to call the music of MICHAEL KAMEN some of the most recognizable in the history of cinema. With a list of credits including THE DEAD ZONE, BRAZIL, HIGHLANDER, the LETHAL WEAPON and DIE HARD series, LICENCE TO KILL, THE KRAYS, ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES, THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN, THE LAST BOY SCOUT, DON JUAN DEMARCO, MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS, WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, EVENT HORIZON, THE IRON GIANT, X-MEN and OPEN RANGE he left a lasting (and still much imitated) influence on the sound, "vibe" and art of modern film composition. Many are unaware however that before film, Kamen was a much sought arranger / conductor for artists as varied as David Bowie, Aerosmith, Sting, Kate Bush, Jim Croce, Metallica, and most notably Pink Floyd on their classic concept lp THE WAL...
Entrevista que le hicimos a Bryan Adams con motivo del homenaje que se le hará a Michael Kamen en MOSMA, Movie Score Malaga.
Subtitles : French (Français) & English This video is Dedicated to Robin Williams and Michael Kamen. I've enjoyed Mr Robin Williams all of my lifeI, not only as an actor but as a human being as well. To Michael Kamen too, who has been a (VERY) strong musical influence to me as a composer, pianist and Arranger. Thank you Robin and Michael ! What Dreams May Come (Medley) Composed by Michael Kamen Arranged by Didier Martini Piano & Video Editing: Didier Martini Sound Cleaning : Marc Papeghin http://www.marcpapeghin.com P.S: yes i know there is a visual error about what i play at 2:18 but this recording was improvised and played live with first take.I hope you'll forgive any mistakes in the video editing or the recording. Thanks !
Metallica with Michael Kamen Conducting The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra - Nothing Else Matters [1999]
Смертельно оружие или Оружие/Michael Kamen,Eric Clapton или С.Приказчиков/1987 или 2001/США или Уфа Если б я не обладала музыкальным слухом, то не смогла бы узнать мелодию в фильме...тк мы потом спрашивали у друзей...и они совсем не помнили ни песню ни группу...ни медолию...но когда им включали фильм и песню, то понимали о чем разговор))) Музыка о которой я говорю используется во всех частях фильма Смертельное оружие. Случайность...))
Original version appears on the Soundtrack of Terry Gilliam's movie "Brazil" , on Milan Records!
Brazil...
Where hearts were entertaining June
We stood beneath an amber moon
And softly murmured someday soon...
We kissed...
And clung together
Then...
Tomorrow was another day
The morning found me miles away*
With still a million things to say
Now...
When twilight dims the skies above**
Recalling thrills of our love
There's one thing I'm certain of
Return...
I will...
to old...