François de Roubaix

François de Roubaix‏‎ (3 April 1939 – 22 November 1975) was a French composer of film scores, who achieved notoriety in the field of film music in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his unique style, which blended elements of jazz, pop music, and classical music.

Early Life

Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, de Roubaix showed an early interest in music. His father, Paul de Roubaix, was a filmmaker, which exposed François to the world of film from a young age.

Career

De Roubaix began his career as a composer in the early 1960s. His first major work was the score for the film Les Amants de Teruel in 1962. He went on to compose music for over 30 films, including Le Samouraï, Les Aventuriers, and Le Vieux Fusil.

His music was characterized by its eclectic style, blending elements of jazz, pop, and classical music. He was known for his innovative use of electronic instruments, and was one of the first composers to use the Moog synthesizer in a film score.

Death and Legacy

De Roubaix died in a scuba diving accident in the Canary Islands in 1975. Despite his relatively short career, he left a significant impact on the world of film music. His scores are still celebrated today for their originality and creativity.

See Also

• List of film score composers
• Music of France
• Cinema of France