Charles Fox has composed more than 100 motion picture and television
scores, among them the themes of many iconic series, including Happy
Days, Laverne & Shirley, Love, American Style, and Love Boat. Twice
nominated for the Academy Award and a two-time Emmy winner, Fox has
also written music for the concert hall and the ballet. Among the
hundreds of songs he has written is the Grammy Award-winning "Killing
Me Softly with His Song," a number one record in just about every
country in the world, by two different artists: Roberta Flack in 1973
and the Fugees, 20 years later. In this memoir, Fox recounts his
development as a musician, beginning with his formal music education
in Paris. From letters he wrote home between 1959 and 1961, Fox
recounts his studies under the tutelage of the most renowned music
composition teacher of the 20th century, Nadia Boulanger, whose
influence Fox carried throughout his entire professional career.
Following his return to the states, Fox describes the cornerstone
events of his musical and personal life. He reflects on the highlights
of his career, working with some of the greatest names in
entertainment, film, television, and records, including Jim Croce,
Barry Manilow, Lena Horne, and Fred Astaire. Inducted into the
Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004 and a recipient of the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Society of Composers & Lyricists, Fox's
memoir is a compelling story of a musician and composer whose work
continues to entertain and inspire listeners around the world.
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My Life in Music
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780810869929
Publisert
2012
Utgiver
Vendor
Scarecrow Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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