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 jazzthieve
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:16 am Post subject: R.I.P. Basil Poledouris (1945 - 2006) |
 
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Basil Poledouris, famous composer (and one of my favorites) of scores like Conan The Barbarian, Robocop, Starship Troopers sadly passed away yesterday in Los Angeles.
This is a very sad day, R.I.P. Basil.
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Irulan
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A great loss for music and for all who love it
R.I.P Basil
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wow, that is sad news. My thoughts will be with his family today.
RIP Basil...
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Luther_III
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:55 am Post subject: |
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He was only 61. A sad, sad day indeed. Our thoughts and prayers go with him and his family.
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Obi-son
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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Sad day for all We lost a true great composer. May our thoughts and prayers be with his family.
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 bpewien
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Basil Poledouris died of cancer, just like Jerry Goldsmith 2 years before.
I was always wondering why he wouldn't continue scoring or at least doing concert work,
He was a very well skilled artist, who is now no longer with us.
My sympathies for his family and may he rest in peace.
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Asriana
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the Poledouris family. RIP Basil, you brought such beautiful music into the world and we thank you.
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PeteC 
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What an empty feeling. I just
cannot get used to this. To lose
Jerry and then Elmer... I had
not gotten over that and now,
to lose Basil...
Basil Poledouris was a special
composer. He was one, who em-
braced the need for NOW, without
letting go of the rich past that
help made him. His themes were
always rich and I believe, very
compelling; always anchored in
tradition.
It's still hitting me how young
he actually was and how much
more he could have given us. I
am so sorrowful because I be-
lieve he was one of the last
of his kind and I know film-
scoring will never be the same
because of his leaving.
He was a hero, like his Conan
and Robocop. I admit that I did
not appreciate him as much as I
could have (the old story) and I
am ashamed but I know I will
never ever forget him.
Basil forever!!
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 Alchemist
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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This is so sad. Goodbye Basil.
I'm currently listening to his scores. His wonderful music is still alive!
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jazzthieve
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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Conan The Barbarian was the score that introduced me to filmmusic as a 14 year old. That was 13 years ago so to me it is a sad goodbye.
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bpewien
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What an empty feeling. I just
cannot get used to this. To lose
Jerry and then Elmer... I had
not gotten over that and now,
to lose Basil... |
Although I'm not religious, I just can say AMEN to that! |
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Nate
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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I shall make additions to this post later, but I wanted to quickly post a youtube video that is a great interview with Basil Poledouris about his score for Conan. Basil will definitely be missed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbJ4h9SIg4c
Another must watch youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9meRcliFMU
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PeteC
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Btw, thank you, Jeric, for the
musical and banner tributes, to-
day for Basil. They were really
touching. I so appreciate it.
And everyone who dedicated to
Basil, today, it really warmed
my heart to see you think of him.
Thank you, as well.
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