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SONGWRITER

La Mer poem became an international hit after years of searching for a melody

France,
USA
, Jazz, Popular Song, Soundtrack, 1940s, 1950s, 1990s
PIANO

To study academic theory, superb pianist Wynton Kelly took up bass

Jamaica,
USA
, Blues, Jazz, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s

SONGWRITER

German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany,
USA
, Opera, Popular Song, 1920s, 1960s, 1970s
FILM

Five tones of Spielberg's alien language

USA
, Film Score, 1970s
FILM

The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

United Kingdom,
USA
, Popular Song, Rock, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
Trombone

Moonlight Serenade got its name to contrast the sun

USA
, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s

FILM

Instrumental simplicity of the quiet piano drama Breathe In

USA
, Film Score, Soundtrack, 2010s
ORCHESTRA

'Mysterious Mountain' creator was not thrilled with its popularity

USA
, Symphony, 20st Century Classical
Contemporary Composer

North Indian classics introduced into Californian underground thanks to Terry Riley

India,
USA
, Ambient, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
SONGWRITER

I Put a Spell on You: the wild roots of the song's blackout drunk recording

USA
, Popular Song, 1950s, 1960s
Violin

Belated appreciation for the history-making Florence Price

USA
, Violin Сoncerto, 20st Century Classical
SAXOPHONE

Chu Berry: finest tenor sax voice of the '30s silenced by fatal car crash

USA
, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET

Bebop meets baroque in memorable Collaboration

Brazil,
USA
, Jazz, 1950s, 1960s
ORCHESTRA

The most performed contemporary composer grew up with Bob Marley music

USA
, Symphonic poem, 20st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

There were no bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover

United Kingdom,
USA
, Popular Song, 1940s 3 comments
FILM

Easy Living owes Billie Holiday for giving it voice

USA
, Film Score, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
FILM

Sicario's desert pulsates in Jóhannsson's score

USA
, Film Score, 2010s
FILM

Vintage synthesizers alleviate the Blade Runner sequel

USA
, Film Score, Soundtrack, 2010s
MEDITATION

Brian Eno's Airport Music for orchestra

England,
USA
, Ambient, 1970s 1 comment
VIBRAPHONE

Cal Tjader: the inception of Latin jazz in the Bay Area

USA
, Jazz, Latin, 1940s
SONGWRITER

The Birth of 'Venus': from Stephen Foster, to The Big Three, and Shocking Blue

England, Netherlands,
USA
, Popular Song, Classical, 1960s, 1970s
SONGWRITER

Peggy Lee's sensual version of Fever replaced the original

USA
, Jazz, 1950s
FILM

Star Wars meets Baroque classics

USA
, Film Score, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Big band

The Stride Piano founder left nightclubs in favor of symphonic music

USA
, Jazz, 1940s
SAXOPHONE

Nelson's time in the Marines inspired his future composer career

USA
, Jazz, 1950s, 1960s
SONGWRITER

Seven Nation Army riff conquers sport and classical music

USA
, Rock, 2000s
FILM

[H]ouse playlist is a remedy for everyone

USA
, Film Score, Soundtrack, 2000s, 2010s
TECHNOLOGIES

Pi for Piano in A minor

USA
, 21st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

The swan song of Abbey Lincoln, the voice of human rights

USA
, Jazz, Popular Song, 1990s
FILM

The Blues Brothers' greatest gamble becoming one of their most enduring hits

USA
, Soundtrack, 1970s, 1980s

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