Lalo Shifrin: The Greatness of Film Musical Genius
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In Los Angeles, on June 26, celebrated his 93rd birthday, the legendary Argentine composer Lalo Shifrin, who was awarded four Grammys and an honorary Oscar. His music became the soundtrack to cult films such as “Coldblooded Luke”, “Journey of the Les Miserables”, “Detective Bullitt” and “Dirty Harry”, as well as to “Rush Hour”. Shifrin is known not only for his work in movies, but also for creating music for the popular spy series Mission: Impossible, which inspired the creation of a successful franchise with Tom Cruise. The composer received two Grammys for his music for Mission, as well as two other awards for Best Original Jazz Composition. Despite six unsuccessful attempts, he was awarded an honorary Oscar by Clint Eastwood, with whom he collaborated many times.