Composer Maurice Jarre is dead

[hawaiian local]

Film composer Maurice Jarre, best known for his magnificent Oscar-winning score from "Lawrence of Arabia" has died in Los Angeles at the age of 84.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7971223.stm

 

[Austin F]

Yeah, he penned some great scores.

 

[Clarence St-Rose]

Only just seeing this news. Very sad. His soundtrack for Jesus Of Nazareth is a thing of beauty.

 

[Veronica G]

Great musician. Rest in peace.

He wrote many great film scores other then Laurence of Arabia as well.
Very prolific writer.
Here's a list...
http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/maurice_jarre