Michel Colombier
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Michel Colombier (May 23, 1939 – November 14, 2004) was a French composer, arranger, and conductor.[1][2][3]
Michel Colombier | |
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| Born | May 23, 1939 Lyon, France |
| Died | November 14, 2004 (aged 65) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1962–2003 |
| Website | www |
He wrote the scores of several motion pictures and TV productions. He also wrote chamber music and ballets. With composer Pierre Henry he wrote music for Messe pour le temps présent, a piece created by choreographer Maurice Béjart in 1967. He released an album on A&M Records, "Wings", in 1972, which included a collaboration with Lani Hall on lead vocal, his song "We Could Be Flying, with lyrics by Paul Williams. Recorded in Paris, with Colombier on piano, it was also included on the album "Sun Down Lady", Lani Halls' first solo album after her years as lead singer for Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66, released in 1972 on A&M Records.
He was married to Dana Colombier, with whom he had two children. He is buried in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Selected film scoresEdit
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ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Michel Colombier, 65; Composer Was Known for His Versatility". Los Angeles Times. 2004-11-17. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
- ^ O'Connor, Patrick (2004-11-19). "Obituary: Michel Colombier". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
- ^ Reuters (2004-11-21). "Michel Colombier, French Composer, Dies at 65". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
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