Fred Myrow
Fredric Myrow (July 16, 1939 – January 14, 1999) was an American composer. He is known for composing the soundtracks for Phantasm, Soylent Green[1] and Scarecrow.
Early life
Myrow was the son of Josef Myrow[2] and grandson of Irving Mills.
Career
Myrow was a friend of Jim Morrison[3] and provided the music for Morrison's experimental film HWY: An American Pastoral.
Myrow co-wrote the score for the film Phantasm in 1979.[4] In 2015, the sound track was re-released on vinyl.[5][6]
Myrow was also a pianist, and performed live concerts of his compositions.[7]
Filmography
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References
- ↑ Dennis Fischer (17 June 2011). Science Fiction Film Directors, 1895-1998. McFarland. pp. 196–. ISBN 978-0-7864-8505-5.
- ↑ Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (29 April 1950). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 12–. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ↑ Stephen Davis (16 June 2005). Jim Morrison: LIfe, Death, Legend. Penguin Publishing Group. pp. 413–. ISBN 978-1-101-21827-3.
- ↑ "Halloween 2012: Top 5 Horror Movie Themes To Set A Scary Mood". IBT, By Tom Herrmann 10/18/2012
- ↑ "‘Phantasm’ Soundtrack Coming To Vinyl After 35 Years!". Bloody Disgusting, By JonathanBarkan on April 27, 2015
- ↑ "Death Waltz prep reissue of the score to horror classic Phantasm". Fact Magazine. May 26, 2015
- ↑ "Music Review : Myrow Opens Theatre Center Series : Music By Fred Myrow In Theatre Center Series". Los Angeles Times. June 26, 1986|JOHN VOLAND
- ↑ Jerry Osborne (November 2002). Movie/TV Soundtracks and Original Cast Recordings Price and Reference Guide. Jerry Osborne Enterprises. pp. 1982–. ISBN 978-0-932117-37-3.
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