Malcolm Arnold, who died a week ago, wrote nine symphonies, and a whole host of film music, including the Oscar-winning "Bridge over the river Kwai". His style is controversial, and often ironic. But not a squeak from anyone as yet on this site. Your serious comments will be appreciated.
2006-10-01 09:50:13 · 7 answers · asked by ? 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Both Radio 4 and Radio 3 have done things look at their websites
2006-10-02 05:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There was a poem dedicated to him by E J Thribb in Private Eye the other day. Not terribly informative, but it did at least note the occasion.
I don't know the film or any of his other stuff, not at least by name. But I do find that modern music often makes 100% sense when attached to visuals, and no sense at all when standing alone. To me, that is. Just a thought. Don't diss it, it's the only one I've got. Sorry...
2006-10-01 09:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I've heard of his was the music from BOTWK, which I've seen several times, most recently on the big screen. I did enjoy the music in that film (which I think he wrote in 10 days), so if it's typical of his work then I would probably like to hear more.
RIP.
2006-10-01 12:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radio 4 had a long section of their Obit program about him - you could try looking at their website...
2006-10-02 02:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by tara e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard enough of his music to have a strong opinion, but now that I know that he's dead I'll be sure to listen to more of it.
2006-10-01 09:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of his music
2006-10-02 03:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
too late for comments now - he's busy de-composing !
2006-10-01 09:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by sirlearie 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋