Showing category "Composer" (Show all posts)

Who Was Edwin Astley?

Posted by Gary Craig on Friday, April 13, 2012, In : Composer 


Well, he was the master craftsman of the action-adventure television soundtrack.

Throughout the 1960’s and 70’s if you switched on the Box the likelihood is that you would hear a composition from this man. He was the musician of choice for the producers of the most popular action-adventure series of that era. He just had the knack; he could take the programme concept and come...


Continue reading ...
 

Ronnie Hazelhurst: The Master of the TV theme

Posted by Gary Craig on Monday, September 5, 2011, In : Composer 


profile image of ronnie hazelhurst

Ronnie Hazlehurst started  to make a living as a trumpet player, and after some session work for the BBC in London, in 1961 he joined the corporation, later he was made the  BBC’s Light entertainment music director.

Responsible for themes for sitcoms such as, 'Some Mothers Do Have ’Em', ‘Are you being Served’,
‘Sorry’, ‘To the Manor Born’, ‘Yes Minister’, ‘Last of the summer wine’, and ‘The Two Ronnies’.
He also penned the music to Game  shows , 'Odd One Out', 'Blanke...

Continue reading ...
 

Standby for Barry Gray

Posted by Gary Craig on Monday, September 5, 2011, In : Composer 
standby for action cd front cover

Famous for composing the unforgettable themes for Supercar, Thunderbirds , Captain Scarlett and the like, Barry Gray also penned dozens of jingles, themes and mood music, for radio, television and cinema from the late 1950’s through to the end of the 1960’s. Some of this work has now been released on the album, ‘Standby for Adverts’. It is unashamedly, Kitsch, Camp and extremely British, but completely undiluted nostalgia.  From the catchy jingle to Quaker’s Banana Mellows and the f...
Continue reading ...
 

The Man responsible for the Themes to Captain Pugwash and Top of the Pops has Died

Posted by Gary Craig on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, In : Composer 
Johnny Pearson  1925- 2011




He began his musical career on BBC radio as a pianist
working on ‘The Goon show’. His move into television
came in 1957 were  he is credited for the catchy
hornepipe  ditty used on the BBC Children’s cartoon ‘
Captain pugwash’. But is for  thirty  years as a
composer, arranger and pianist who working  on the
popoular BBC show ‘Top of the Pops, he may best be
remembered.
Amongst his many musical credits are the themes to theTV
Series, ‘All...

Continue reading ...
 
« Back to posts
 

About Me


Gary Hello I’m Gary, the guy behind ‘Sounds Familiar’. Every since I can remember I’ve always loved TV and Film soundtracks, particularly those from my formative years that being the 1960’s and 1970’s. I really enjoying tapping into the much under rated genre known as Library music, if you dig deep enough you can unearth some real gems. That’s what ‘Sounds Familiar’ is all about. Thanks for visiting and please come back soon. If you'd like to comment please click on the Blog Name and a comments dialogue box will open.
  
  
Get a free Giffgaff Sim
  
on air now
What's Playing Now

Click on the Player of your choice to start Sounds Familiar (The Stream takes about 20 seconds to begin)

 Windows

listen with real player

 Real

 Quicktime