Fred Myrow

Fredric Myrow (July 16, 1939 - January 14, 1999) was an American composer,[1] He is known for composing the soundtracks for Phantasm, Soylent Green[2][3] and Scarecrow.

Early life

Myrow was the son of Josef Myrow[4] and grandson of Irving Mills.

Career

Myrow was a friend of Jim Morrison[5] and provided the music for Morrison's experimental film HWY: An American Pastoral. [6]

Myrow co-wrote the score for the film Phantasm in 1979.[7] In 2015, the sound track was re-released on vinyl.[8][9]

Myrow was also a pianist, and performed live concerts of his compositions.[10]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Anthony Linick (2008). The Lives of Ingolf Dahl. AuthorHouse. pp. 330–. ISBN 978-1-4389-1401-5.
  2. ↑ Dennis Fischer (17 June 2011). Science Fiction Film Directors, 1895-1998. McFarland. pp. 196–. ISBN 978-0-7864-8505-5.
  3. ↑ Emily Smith (24 October 2012). The Julie Christie Handbook - Everything you need to know about Julie Christie. Emereo Publishing. pp. 63–. ISBN 978-1-74344-747-5.
  4. ↑ Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (29 April 1950). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 12–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  5. ↑ Stephen Davis (16 June 2005). Jim Morrison: LIfe, Death, Legend. Penguin Publishing Group. pp. 413–. ISBN 978-1-101-21827-3.
  6. ↑ Emily Smith (28 February 2013). The Oliver Stone Handbook - Everything you need to know about Oliver Stone. Emereo Publishing. pp. 176–. ISBN 978-1-4864-7587-2.
  7. ↑ "Halloween 2012: Top 5 Horror Movie Themes To Set A Scary Mood". IBT, By Tom Herrmann 10/18/2012
  8. ↑ "‘Phantasm’ Soundtrack Coming To Vinyl After 35 Years!". Bloody Disgusting, By JonathanBarkan on April 27, 2015
  9. ↑ "Death Waltz prep reissue of the score to horror classic Phantasm". Fact Magazine. May 26, 2015
  10. ↑ "Music Review : Myrow Opens Theatre Center Series : Music By Fred Myrow In Theatre Center Series". Los Angeles Times. June 26, 1986|JOHN VOLAND
  11. ↑ Jerry Osborne (November 2002). Movie/TV Soundtracks and Original Cast Recordings Price and Reference Guide. Jerry Osborne Enterprises. pp. 1982–. ISBN 978-0-932117-37-3.
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