Maurice Jarre (1925-2009)

Maurice Jarre, the great composer, has passed away.

This may be his most famous composition.



David Lean's LAWRENCE OF ARABIA.

And there was also:



DOCTOR ZHIVAGO.

He worked regularly with Lean, as well as Peter Weir, with his memorable scores for WITNESS and DEAD POET'S SOCIETY as well as THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY.



Love this selection from DEAD POET'S SOCIETY. I only saw the film once, but listening to this, I want to see it again right away.

There was also FATAL ATTRACTION, GHOST, heck even MANDINGO, FIREFOX and YOUNG DOCTORS IN LOVE. He did it all.

But that score for LAWRENCE was the perfect companion to Lean's images. One of the greatest films of all time, and one of the greatest scores.

Maurice Jarre will be missed. His music will never be forgotten.