Reply To: Film composers at 85+ still around?
Born 1940:
Giorgio Moroder — still active
What more is there to say? My 5th favourite composer, he has his own thread here.
Herbie Hancock — still active?
More infamous than famous in film music circles, due to his ROUND MIDNIGHT Oscar win, ahead of Morricone’s THE MISSION. But of course he’s a jazz great. Haven’t really heard many of his other film scores.
Vladimir Cosma — still active
Long-time favourite without ever having really dived DEEP into his rich work. “Consistently versatile” is a description that fits him well.
Paul Williams — retired?
Most famous as a singer, and his contribution to various film songs, but I believe he wrote some original scores too.
Frank Duval — retired?
I love his BITTE LASS DIE BLUMEN LEBEN, as well as his work on DERRICK (like the hit “Todesengel”). Need to check out more.
Charles Fox — retired?
Another versatile guy. His avantgarde score for BUG was just released, but my favourites are THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY II and OH GOD! BOOK 2.
Franco Godi — still active?
Not familiar with him at all.
Nando de Luca — retired?
Not familiar with him at all. I believe he’s most famous as a pianist.