Martin Böttcher died age 91

Skybird · 04-22-19, 05:05 AM

Maybe a name not that much known outside Middle Europe and Germany, he nevertheless was a giant in what he did, he was composer and arranger of musical scores and soundtracks for film and TV, and it is not exaggerated to say that his relevance and fame over here compares to that of Henry Mancini in America. He also ran his own band at times. His style and sound I would settle in the range of James Last, John Barry and Henry Mancini, sometimes even with a little flavour from Ennio Morricone. In Germany, he is especially famous for his many soundtracks for the Karl May movies, which are beautiful for sure and even poetic, but these in no way are all that is to know about this man. Chances are that even people form abroad who never heard of his name and never have seen a German Karl May Wester, nevertheless have listened to one or some tunes by him. He was honory member of the Max Steiner Society, beside big names like Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra. He won many prizes and awards and was even rewarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz for his life's work. He wrote the soundtracks for over 50 cinema movies and over 300 TV productions and series.

Thanks for the many oh so good memories! His tunes echo on in the soul of those of us us who grew up with them since our childhood.

Salute with what without doubt must be his most famous: Old Shatterhand's Theme

04-22-19, 05:05 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,737 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Martin Böttcher died age 91 Maybe a name not that much known outside Middle Europe and Germany, he nevertheless was a giant in what he did, he was composer and arranger of musical scores and soundtracks for film and TV, and it is not exaggerated to say that his relevance and fame over here compares to that of Henry Mancini in America. He also ran his own band at times. His style and sound I would settle in the range of James Last, John Barry and Henry Mancini, sometimes even with a little flavour from Ennio Morricone. In Germany, he is especially famous for his many soundtracks for the Karl May movies, which are beautiful for sure and even poetic, but these in no way are all that is to know about this man. Chances are that even people form abroad who never heard of his name and never have seen a German Karl May Wester, nevertheless have listened to one or some tunes by him. He was honory member of the Max Steiner Society, beside big names like Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra. He won many prizes and awards and was even rewarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz for his life's work. He wrote the soundtracks for over 50 cinema movies and over 300 TV productions and series. Thanks for the many oh so good memories! His tunes echo on in the soul of those of us us who grew up with them since our childhood. Salute with what without doubt must be his most famous: Old Shatterhand's Theme __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 04-22-19 at 05:35 AM.