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« on: January 05, 2010, 08:53:23 AM »
We've done robots, aliens, actors and actresses and monsters. Now, what about composers? They've helped create the fun and atmosphere in many b-movies, so in my opinion, they deserve a top 100.

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1) Richard Band
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2010, 11:15:04 AM »
2) Queen (solely because of their Flash Gordon soundtrack)
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2010, 11:39:53 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2010, 11:48:06 AM »
4. ENNIO MORRICONE, an obvious choice.

Here's a different version of his most famous tune, conducted by the man himself:

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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2010, 03:53:55 PM »
5. Harry Manfredini of the Friday the 13th films.

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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2010, 07:59:53 PM »
6.  Basil Poledouris, a man who left us WAY too soon.  His work in films like Robocop and Starship Troopers will live on for quite some time. 

His masterwork, though, was Conan The Barbarian.

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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2010, 08:57:40 PM »
7.Franz Waxman
Mr.Waxman composed the music for LOTS of films-but of interest to most of us-(well to me) are his scores for-
.the BRIDE OF FRANKENSTIEN [1935]
.the DEVIL DOLL [1936]
.the INVISABLE RAY [1937]
.DR.JEKYLL AND MR.HYDE [1941]
and lotsa stock from his pics were used for the serials...
.the PHANTOM CREEPS [1939] (my favorite Bela serial!)
.BUCK ROGERS [1939]
.FLASH GORDON [1938]
Heres a nice selection from the classic BRIDE of FRANKENSTEIN...

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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2010, 09:19:32 PM »
There's one really obvious one I'm shocked no one has mentioned.  But I'll hold off in favor of a much more obscure one I like a lot.

8. Lowell Lo

Who seems to have retired?

He composed the soundtrack for The Killer and numerous other Hong Kong films.  His most energetic piece is the fantastic title theme from God of Gamblers.

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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2010, 09:42:18 AM »
9) How about John Carpenter? We are talking about B-movie composers, right? His scoring of Escape from New York was remarkable. I still hear the opening music in my head when I think of that movie.
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« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2010, 02:34:31 PM »
John Carpenter is a great choice.  Can ANYONE think of Halloween now without hearing the theme in their head?

10) John Williams

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When you've done Jaws, Stars Wars, ET, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Superman, and Harry Potter, what else is there to say?  Don't forget FORTY FIVE Oscar nominations and five wins.  Oh yeah, and seven times he was nominated twice in the same slot in the same year - which can easily cost you the Oscar.

He has done a share of films that apply to this board.  Like the Poseidon Adventure (in my opinion), The Towering Inferno, and Heartbeeps (ugh, believe it or not).
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2010, 09:09:15 AM »
11) Christopher Young
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« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2010, 09:35:31 PM »
12. Mike Oldfield

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« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2010, 04:18:36 AM »
13) Akira Ifukube

Responsible for many Toho scores, including Godzilla. 

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God, I love the trademark theme.

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