Composer

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Lalo Schifrin

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1971

Dirty Harry is a 1971 American action thriller film directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood as the titular character, Harry Callahan. The film was released on December 23, 1971, and was a commercial success, grossing over $35 million at the box office. The film's soundtrack was composed by Lalo Schifrin, who had previously worked with Siegel on the film Coogan's Bluff. The Dirty Harry soundtrack is notable for its use of jazz and funk elements, which were popular in the early 1970s. The main theme, "Dirty Harry's Creed," is a driving, percussive piece that features a prominent bass line and brass section. The theme is used throughout the film, often during action sequences or when Harry is on the hunt for the film's villain, Scorpio. The soundtrack also features several other notable pieces, including "Scorpio's Theme," which is a haunting, atmospheric piece that is used to represent the film's villain. The piece features a prominent use of the electric guitar, which gives it a distinct, edgy sound. In addition to the main theme and Scorpio's theme, the soundtrack features several other pieces that are used to underscore various scenes in the film. These pieces range from tense, suspenseful tracks to more upbeat, jazzy pieces that are used during scenes of Harry's personal life. Overall, the Dirty Harry soundtrack is a memorable and effective piece of film music that perfectly captures the gritty, urban feel of the film. Its use of jazz and funk elements gives it a distinct sound that sets it apart from other film scores of the era. The soundtrack remains a popular and influential piece of film music to this day.

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