The beginning of the end of the era of the big Hollywood studios, at the end of the years 50, coincided with the last years of activity of that first generation of soundtrack musicians, and a whole series of social changes, cultural and musical that also made it to the cinema. It is then that new musicians appear who will contribute innovations and who will be led by talents such as Henry Mancini. (breakfast at diamonds), Ernest Gold (Exodus), o Jerry Goldsmith (planet of the apes). But other very prominent names will also appear: Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone (Italia), John Barry y John Addison (England), o Frances Lai and Maurice Jarre (France). The pop music revolution that had started years before would also end up being incorporated into cinema throughout the years. 60 y 70, until, at the end of the decade, a name will change everything: John Williams.
Date
19 November 2025







