Ollie 859 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 It's been reported from Japan that Akira Ifukube has passed away at the age of 91.http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060208/kyodo/d8fl2p601.htmlI know there are a few here who enjoy the music of Ifukube. He was responsible for the music of Godzilla, Rodan and many of Japan's Kaiju films. He was the one who created Godzilla's roar.His worked stretched beyond monsters with many concert and filmworks to his resume.He was held to the highest respect in Japan as we have for John Williams here.Rest in peace Mr. Ifukube and thanks for the joy you have provided me with your music. in honor of Akira Ifukube: Gotama The Buddha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 All I can do is repeat what I said over at MM.com: I can't say I know a lot by him, only a few assorted bits on some CDs. I like those though, and I've read great things about him on these boards, obviously.Marian - who previously played Ifukube's Ballata Sinfonica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana_Fett 0 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Isn't John Williams to Japan to what John Williams is to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Coscina 3 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 This is sad but inevitable news. I've been listening to Ifukube's Majin trilogy lately and have wondered about somehow re-constructing some of the themes into a concert suite to be performed by a live orchestra.Ifukube was a master composer and showed how simplicity and clarity could be as powerful and direct as the most complex music. May he rest in peace.-David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,765 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Sad news, a terrific composer who lived a full life. I've always been a huge fan of his Kaiju scores. His military and monster marches are among the most robust and entertaining I've come across. He had a wide range from threatening (King Ghidorah theme) to gentle and delicate (Mothra theme, Baby Godzilla theme and "Requiem" from Godzilla vs. Destroyah).Tracking down his soundtracks is an almost impossible task, so I haven't really heard anything he did outside of Kaiju. Even though he hadn't scored a film since 1995, the genre won't be the same without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,638 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Oh, how dearly I love his Godzilla scores ... Godzilla vs. King Gidorah is my personal favourite, although I adore them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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