PRISONER COMPOSER DIES
It
is with deep regret that we inform readers of this website that Composer and
Arranger Robert Farnon, whose music (which he composed and arranged for the
Chappell music archive) appears throughout the early episodes of "The
Prisoner", sadly died at a hospice near his home in Guernsey on Friday
22nd April at the age of 87. During a long and distinguished career, he won
4 Ivor Novello awards and a Grammy, and as well as pieces used in "The
Prisoner" and other series', Robert composed music for over 40 films
and was an accomplished jazz trumpeter. He was also the first person approached
by McGoohan to compose "The Prisoner" theme tune, before settling
for the Ron Grainer version.
Without the musical genius of Farnon and others, it is doubtful "The Prisoner" would have been quite as unique and atmospheric as it was, and we offer our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and many fans. To visit the website of the Robert Farnon Society, click HERE.
News Announced 25/4/2005, Archived 13/8/2005