François de Roubaix
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François de Roubaix was a French film score
composer.
Roubaix did not receive any formal education in music, but began studying jazz on his own at age 15, forming a band and learning trombone
as an autodidact. His father, filmmaker Paul de Roubaix, made educational films, and offered to let François compose scores for them. His first film score was for a 1961 film by Robert Enrico
; through the late 1960s and early 1970s he scored films for Enrico, Jose Giovanni
, Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean-Pierre Mocky
, and Yves Boisset
. Notable in his style is his use of folk elements, as well as electronic musical instrument
s such as synthesizer
s and early drum machine
s. Roubaix had a home studio where he would overdub parts until he was satisfied with the result. He died in 1975 in a diving accident; in 1976, his score for Le Vieux Fusil was awarded a César Award
.
Film score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
composer.
Roubaix did not receive any formal education in music, but began studying jazz on his own at age 15, forming a band and learning trombone
Trombone
The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
as an autodidact. His father, filmmaker Paul de Roubaix, made educational films, and offered to let François compose scores for them. His first film score was for a 1961 film by Robert Enrico
Robert Enrico
Robert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
; through the late 1960s and early 1970s he scored films for Enrico, Jose Giovanni
José Giovanni
José Giovanni , was the pseudonym of Joseph Damiani, a French-Swiss writer and film-maker of Corsican origin....
, Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky is the pseudonym of Jean-Paul Adam Mokiejewski, a French film director, actor, screenwriter and producer...
, and Yves Boisset
Yves Boisset
Yves Boisset is a French film director and scriptwriter.French director Yves Boisset began his career as an assistant director. After working with such directors as Hossein, Cioampi and Clement, he began directing short films until the late 1960s when he made his feature film debut...
. Notable in his style is his use of folk elements, as well as electronic musical instrument
Electronic musical instrument
An electronic musical instrument is a musical instrument that produces its sounds using electronics. Such an instrument sounds by outputting an electrical audio signal that ultimately drives a loudspeaker....
s such as synthesizer
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s and early drum machine
Drum machine
A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of drums or other percussion instruments. They are used in a variety of musical genres, not just purely electronic music...
s. Roubaix had a home studio where he would overdub parts until he was satisfied with the result. He died in 1975 in a diving accident; in 1976, his score for Le Vieux Fusil was awarded a César Award
César Award
The César Award is the national film award of France, first given out in 1975. The nominations are selected by the members of the Académie des arts et techniques du cinéma....
.
Scores
- 1961 : Thaumeatopoea, la vie des chenilles processionnaires du pin et de leur extermination controlée by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1962 : Montagnes magiques by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1964 : Contre-point by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1964 : Strip-teaseuses ou ces femmes que l'on croit faciles by Jean-Claude Roy
- 1965 : Théâtre de la jeunesse : La redevance du fantôme (TV) by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1965 : Les Survivants (TV series) by Dominique Genée
- 1966 : Les Chats by Philippe Durand
- 1966 : EllesElles-Persons:*Bertram Walter Elles, British colonial civil servant*Diana Elles, Baroness Elles, British lawyer and peer*Sir Edmond Elles, British Army general*Gertrude Elles, British geologist*Sir Hugh Elles, British Army general, son of Sir Edmond Elles...
by Alain Magrou - 1966 : Les Combinards by Jean-Claude Roy
- 1966 : Les Grandes Gueules by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1967 : La loi du survivant by José GiovanniJosé GiovanniJosé Giovanni , was the pseudonym of Joseph Damiani, a French-Swiss writer and film-maker of Corsican origin....
- 1967 : Les Poneyttes by Joel Lemoigne
- 1967 : Contacts by Dolorès Grassian
- 1967 : Des terrils et des Turcs by Jean-Michel Barjol
- 1967 : Les aventuriers (1967 film)Les aventuriers (1967 film)Les Aventuriers is a drama film directed by Robert Enrico. It is based on a novel by José Giovanni.-Synopsis:Three very likeable losers fail while they pursue individual goals. Roland Darbont is an inventor who has designed his own engine. Manu Borelli on the other hand is a pilot who prepares a...
by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver... - 1967 : Rue barrée (TV series) by René Versini
- 1967 : La vie commence à minuit (TV series) by Yvan Jouannet
- 1967 : Les Chevaliers du cielLes Chevaliers du cielLes Chevaliers du ciel is a 2005 French film directed by Gérard Pirès about two air force pilots preventing a terrorist attack on the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris...
or Les Aventures de Michel Tanguy - Les aventures de Tanguy et Laverdure (TV series) by François VilliersFrançois VilliersThe filmmaker François Villiers , Chevalier of the Legion of Honor was a French film director. He was responsible for several films, from Hans le marin in 1949, to Manika, une vie plus tard, in 1989 which won the Prix du Public at Cannes.As a film director and television producer of quality dramas,... - 1967 : La Blonde de Pékin by Nicolas GessnerNicolas GessnerNicolas Gessner is a Hungarian-born film maker who mostly worked in France.His movies are often characterized by strange, quirky atmospheres and unusual cast mixing French and international actors...
- 1967 : Le SamouraïLe SamouraïLe Samouraï is a 1967 French crime film directed by French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Melville, starring Alain Delon.- Plot :The story follows a perfectionist free-agent hitman, Jef Costello , who religiously adheres to a strict code of duty...
by Jean-Pierre Melville - 1967 : Diaboliquement vôtre by Julien DuvivierJulien DuvivierJulien Duvivier was a French film director. He was prominent in French cinema in the years 1930-1960...
- 1968 : Le Paradis terrestre (TV series)
- 1968 : Tante Zita by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1968 : Le Rapace by José GiovanniJosé GiovanniJosé Giovanni , was the pseudonym of Joseph Damiani, a French-Swiss writer and film-maker of Corsican origin....
- 1968 : Les Teenagers by Pierre Roustang
- 1968 : Les Secrets de la Mer Rouge (TV series) by Pierre Lary
- 1968 : Adieu l'amiAdieu l'amiAdieu l’ami is a 1968 French-Italian film directed by Jean Herman; producer Serge Silberman, screenplay by Sebastien Japrisot.-Plot summary:...
by Jean Herman - 1968 : Ho ! by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1968 : La Grande Lessive by Jean-Pierre MockyJean-Pierre MockyJean-Pierre Mocky is the pseudonym of Jean-Paul Adam Mokiejewski, a French film director, actor, screenwriter and producer...
- 1968 : Le Témoin
- 1969 : Pépin la bulle (TV series) by Italo Bettiol, Stefano Lonati
- 1969 : Les Oiseaux sauvages (TV series)
- 1969 : Jeff by Jean Herman
- 1969 : 48 heures d'amour by Cécil Saint-Laurent
- 1969 : Que ferait donc Faber ? (TV series) by Dolorès Grassian
- 1969 : Les Étrangers by Jean-Pierre Desagnat
- 1970 : Les Amis by Gérard BlainGérard BlainGérard Blain was a French actor and film director. He appeared in 60 films between 1944 and 2000. He also directed nine films between 1971 and 2000.-Selected filmography:* Les Mistons...
- 1970 : Une infinie tendresse by Pierre Jallaud
- 1970 : L'Étalon by Jean-Pierre MockyJean-Pierre MockyJean-Pierre Mocky is the pseudonym of Jean-Paul Adam Mokiejewski, a French film director, actor, screenwriter and producer...
- 1970 : Dernier domicile connu by José GiovanniJosé GiovanniJosé Giovanni , was the pseudonym of Joseph Damiani, a French-Swiss writer and film-maker of Corsican origin....
- 1970 : Pour un sourire by François Dupont-Midy
- 1970 : La Peau de Torpedo by Jean DelannoyJean DelannoyJean Delannoy was a French actor, film editor, screenwriter and film director.Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family is from Haute-Normandie in the north of France...
- 1970 : Teva : Opération Gauguin (TV series) by Adolphe SylvainAdolphe SylvainAdolphe Sylvain was a French-Tahitian photographer, best known for his black-and-white photographs of Tahiti and Tahitian models....
- 1970 : L'homme orchestreL'homme orchestreL'homme orchestre is a comedy film from 1969 directed by Serge Korber, written by Jean Halain, and starring by Louis de Funès.- Cast :* Louis de Funès : Mr Edouard* Noëlle Adam : Françoise* Olivier de Funès : Philippe Evans...
by Serge KorberSerge KorberSerge Korber is a French film director and screenwriter. He directed 45 films between 1962 and 2007.-Selected filmography:* L'homme orchestre * Perched on a Tree * Hearth Fires -External links:... - 1970 : Les Novices by Guy Casaril
- 1971 : Où est donc passé Tom ? by José GiovanniJosé GiovanniJosé Giovanni , was the pseudonym of Joseph Damiani, a French-Swiss writer and film-maker of Corsican origin....
- 1971 : Un peu, beaucoup, passionnément by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...
- 1972 : La Scoumoune by José GiovanniJosé GiovanniJosé Giovanni , was the pseudonym of Joseph Damiani, a French-Swiss writer and film-maker of Corsican origin....
- 1974 : Chapi ChapoChapi ChapoChapi Chapo is a French short stop-motion series. Created by Italo Bettiol and Stephano Lonati, with music by François de Roubaix, it premiered in 1974 on RF Telvision and ran for 60 5-minute episodes....
(TV series) - 1975 : Le Vieux FusilLe vieux fusilLe vieux fusil is a 1975 French film directed by Robert Enrico, and starring Philippe Noiret, Romy Schneider and Jean Bouise. It won the 1976 César Award for Best Film, Best Actor and Best Music, and was nominated for best director, supporting actor, writing, cinematography, editing and sound...
by Robert EnricoRobert EnricoRobert Georgio Enrico was a French film director and scriptwriter.He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France.-Filmography as director:* Fait d'hiver...