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
9798216299424
Publisert
2025
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Bloomsbury USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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