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Composer

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United States of America

 

Alan Lorber was an American composer and arranger who was born on October 18, 1940, in New York City. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. Lorber began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He attended the High School of Music and Art in New York City and later studied at the Manhattan School of Music. Lorber began his career as a composer and arranger in the early 1960s, working for various record labels and music publishers. He quickly gained a reputation for his innovative arrangements and his ability to blend different musical styles. In 1963, he formed his own orchestra, the Alan Lorber Orchestra, which became known for its unique sound and its use of electronic instruments. One of Lorber's early successes was his arrangement of the song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel. Lorber's arrangement featured a haunting, otherworldly sound that perfectly captured the mood of the song. The arrangement became a hit and helped to establish Lorber as a rising star in the music industry. Lorber continued to work as a composer and arranger throughout the 1960s, working with a wide range of artists and genres. He worked with the Beach Boys on their album "Pet Sounds," contributing arrangements to several of the album's tracks. He also worked with the Doors, arranging the strings on their hit song "Touch Me." In the late 1960s, Lorber began to focus more on his own compositions. He released several albums under his own name, including "The Lotus Palace" and "Electric Symphony." These albums showcased Lorber's unique blend of classical and electronic music, and helped to establish him as a pioneer in the field of electronic music. One of Lorber's most famous compositions is his "Concerto for Jazz Rock Orchestra," which was first performed in 1973. The concerto features a fusion of jazz, rock, and classical music, and is considered to be one of Lorber's most ambitious works. The concerto was well-received by critics and helped to cement Lorber's reputation as a composer of innovative and boundary-pushing music. Lorber continued to work as a composer and arranger throughout the 1970s and 1980s, working on a wide range of projects. He composed music for films and television shows, including the popular series "The Love Boat." He also continued to release albums under his own name, including "The Prophet" and "The Lotus Palace II." In the 1990s, Lorber began to focus more on his work as a music educator. He taught at several universities and music schools, including the University of Miami and the Berklee College of Music. He also continued to compose and arrange music, working on projects for a variety of artists and ensembles. Alan Lorber passed away on July 22, 2017, at the age of 76. He left behind a legacy of innovative and boundary-pushing music, and is remembered as one of the pioneers of electronic music. His unique blend of classical and electronic music continues to inspire and influence musicians today.

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