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[[File:Akira_Ifukube.jpg|right|250px]]'''Akira Ifukube''' (伊福部昭{{Whijcs}}, ''Ifukube Akira'', 1914-2006) is a musician considered to be one of Japan's most revered classical composers. |
[[File:Akira_Ifukube.jpg|right|250px]]'''Akira Ifukube''' (伊福部昭{{Whijcs}}, ''Ifukube Akira'', 1914-2006) is a musician considered to be one of Japan's most revered classical composers. |
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| − | In the 1940's, during WWII, he was asked to compose nationalistic themes for the islands liberated by Japan. (One such theme was played by the band when Japan officially surrendered in 1945). Starting in 1947 with the film ''Snow Trail'', Ifukube became prominent in film composition. In 1954, he worked on |
+ | In the 1940's, during WWII, he was asked to compose nationalistic themes for the islands liberated by Japan. (One such theme was played by the band when Japan officially surrendered in 1945). Starting in 1947 with the film ''Snow Trail'', Ifukube became prominent in film composition. In 1954, he worked on ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]''. After that, he scored 11 more Godzilla films (and his themes were added to many others), as well as 13 other sci-fi/ fantasy films. In total, Ifukube scored 43 films in his entire career. |
| − | His final Godzilla film was [[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]], and although he never composed the scores of any of the subsequent movies, though his most famous theme, the Godzilla's Theme, was used in all of the movies, and many other pieces of music were remixed in [[Godzilla: Final Wars]] |
+ | His final Godzilla film was ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'', and although he never composed the scores of any of the subsequent movies, though his most famous theme, the Godzilla's Theme, was used in all of the movies, and many other pieces of music were remixed in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. |
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| + | He passed away February 8th, 2006, from multiple organ failure. However, he left behind a legacy that will always be remembered in the form of his music. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'> |
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| + | Deja_vu.jpg|Akira Ifkube with the [[MogeGoji]] |
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| + | </gallery> |
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Revision as of 00:16, 25 February 2014
Akira Ifukube (伊福部昭?, Ifukube Akira, 1914-2006) is a musician considered to be one of Japan's most revered classical composers.
In the 1940's, during WWII, he was asked to compose nationalistic themes for the islands liberated by Japan. (One such theme was played by the band when Japan officially surrendered in 1945). Starting in 1947 with the film Snow Trail, Ifukube became prominent in film composition. In 1954, he worked on Godzilla. After that, he scored 11 more Godzilla films (and his themes were added to many others), as well as 13 other sci-fi/ fantasy films. In total, Ifukube scored 43 films in his entire career.
His final Godzilla film was Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, and although he never composed the scores of any of the subsequent movies, though his most famous theme, the Godzilla's Theme, was used in all of the movies, and many other pieces of music were remixed in Godzilla: Final Wars.
He passed away February 8th, 2006, from multiple organ failure. However, he left behind a legacy that will always be remembered in the form of his music.
Gallery
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