Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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June 13, 1946 in London, England

Death

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November 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

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Film

 

Paul Buckmaster was a renowned British cellist, arranger, and composer who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on June 13, 1946, in London, England, Buckmaster showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of four. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Buckmaster's musical education began at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned cellist William Pleeth. He later attended the Trinity College of Music, where he honed his skills as a composer and arranger. Buckmaster's talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly established himself as one of the most promising young musicians of his generation. In the early 1960s, Buckmaster began working as a session musician, playing cello on recordings by a variety of artists, including the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Elton John. He quickly gained a reputation as a versatile and talented musician, and his services were in high demand. Buckmaster's breakthrough came in 1969 when he was asked to arrange the strings for Elton John's hit single "Your Song." The arrangement was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Buckmaster as one of the most sought-after arrangers in the music industry. Over the next few years, Buckmaster worked on a series of high-profile projects, including David Bowie's "Space Oddity" and "The Man Who Sold the World," as well as albums by Carly Simon, Harry Nilsson, and the Bee Gees. He also collaborated with a number of film composers, including John Williams and Hans Zimmer, and contributed to the soundtracks of several major motion pictures, including "The Graduate" and "Midnight Cowboy." In 1974, Buckmaster released his first solo album, "Cellophane," which showcased his skills as a composer and arranger. The album was well-received by critics and helped to establish Buckmaster as a solo artist in his own right. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Buckmaster continued to work on a variety of high-profile projects, including albums by the Grateful Dead, Leonard Cohen, and Miles Davis. He also composed the score for the film "The Long Goodbye" and contributed to the soundtracks of several other movies, including "The Muppet Movie" and "The Last Waltz." In 1992, Buckmaster won a Grammy Award for his work on Elton John's album "The One." The album featured Buckmaster's arrangements on several tracks, including the hit single "The One," and helped to cement his reputation as one of the most talented and respected arrangers in the music industry. In the years that followed, Buckmaster continued to work on a variety of projects, including albums by Guns N' Roses, Train, and Taylor Swift. He also composed the score for the film "12 Monkeys" and contributed to the soundtracks of several other movies, including "The Insider" and "The Town." Buckmaster's contributions to the world of classical music were significant and far-reaching. His arrangements and compositions helped to shape the sound of popular music in the 20th century, and his influence can still be heard in the work of contemporary artists today. Sadly, Buckmaster passed away on November 7, 2017, at the age of 71. His legacy as a musician, composer, and arranger lives on, and his contributions to the world of classical music will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

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