Composer

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John Barry

Genre

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Film

Style

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Television Score

Compose Date

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1971

"The Persuaders!" is a British television series that aired from 1971 to 1972. The show starred Roger Moore and Tony Curtis as two wealthy playboys who are brought together to solve crimes. The show was created by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman and was produced by ITC Entertainment. The show's theme song was composed by John Barry, who was a well-known composer of film scores at the time. The theme song, which is titled "The Persuaders!", is a jazzy, upbeat tune that features a prominent brass section. The song has become one of Barry's most famous compositions and is still recognized today as an iconic piece of music. The soundtrack for the show was released in 1972 and features music composed by Barry for various episodes of the series. The soundtrack includes a mix of jazz, funk, and orchestral music, with each track reflecting the mood and tone of the episode it was written for. The soundtrack is divided into two movements, with the first movement featuring music from the first half of the series and the second movement featuring music from the second half. The first movement includes tracks such as "The Old-Fashioned Way", which features a jazzy piano melody, and "A Death in the Family", which is a haunting orchestral piece. The second movement includes tracks such as "The Morning After", which features a funky bassline and a catchy horn riff, and "The Time and the Place", which is a dramatic orchestral piece. Overall, the soundtrack for "The Persuaders!" is a diverse and engaging collection of music that showcases John Barry's talent as a composer. The music perfectly captures the spirit of the show and adds an extra layer of excitement and drama to each episode.

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