Anton karas was a viennese zither player, best known for his soundtrack to carol reeds the third man. Anton karas 7 july 1906 10 january 1985 was an austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to carol reeds the third man. Directed by carol reed starring joseph cotten, alida valli, and orson welles as harry lime screenplay by graham greene its first major restoration ever. Pulp novelist holly martins travels to shadowy, postwar vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, harry lime. Harry lime theme theme from the film the third man.
Karas was an unknown zither player performing in a vienna winegarden. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The film the third man did indeed make anton karas the first man of the zither, and this import collects 25 examples of that haunting, wistful sound played by the hands of the master, including the original the third man theme. Carol reed discovered anton karas performing on his zither in a viennese tavern and immediately envisaged this as the perfect music score for the third man the music of the street corner, sidewalk cafe and once proud boulevards. Jun 10, 2003 the third man soundtrack from 1949, composed by anton karas. The album anton karas rarities 1965 of anton karas is here. Anton karas 7 july 1906 10 january 1985 was a viennese zither player and. Anton karas the third man theme sheet music in c major.
His association with the film came about as a result of a. This was a brave decision by the director as karas had. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. See more ideas about the third man, film noir and carol reed. Third man theme instrumental mp3 karaoke anton karas. Harry lime theme sheet music piano, voice pdf download. Discover third man theme instrumental mp3 as made famous by anton karas. With orson welles, joseph cotten, alida valli, trevor howard. Released by silva america in 2003 silcd 1151 containing music from the third man 1949. The son of a car worker, anton karas began playing the zither at the age of 12. Set in postwar vienna, the film centres on american holly martins cotten, who arrives in the city to accept a job with his friend harry lime welles, only to learn that lime has died viewing his death as suspicious. Anton karas wrote and performed the score, which used only the zither. Our catalog contains country music, rocknroll, rhythmnblues, folk, beat, oldies, jazz, chansons, cabaret, and culture.
Tranposable music notes for sheet music by anton karas anton karas. Anton karas july 7, 1906 january 10, 1985 was a viennese zither player, best. The third man motion picture soundtrack by anton karas. The third man theme, holly encounters anna, trap to catch harry, the third man, film score. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. These bitesized sampler musicvideos are a great way to enjoy jons velvet piano music before buying real cds, dvds or downloading. The cafe mozart waltz, the later version, landler, third man. Austrian zither player and composer july 7, 1906 january 10, 1985, vienna, austria. What most people dont know and probably wont care about. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Set in postwar vienna, the film centres on american holly martins cotten, who arrives in the city to accept a job with his friend harry lime welles, only to learn that lime has died. A generouslength snippet of each track is provided enabling you to try out these unique instrumental tracks, share with others. He was playing in a vienna tavern when british director carol reed heard him and decided to have him score and play for the soundtrack of the film he was then shooting in vienna, the third man. Anton karas 7 july 1906 10 january 1985 was a viennese zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to carol reed s the third man, which came about as a result of a chance meeting.
The original verson in the movie was anton karas playing solo but this version with additional instruments was released as a single and was. The perfect blending of script, direction, acting and anton karass music goes some way to demonstrating why this remarkable film is still regarded as one of the greatest thrillers ever made. Theme from the third man anton karas, zither youtube. Print and download the third man the harry lime theme sheet music. There are many uploads of this awesome theme at youtube. The perfect blending of script, direction, acting and anton karass music goes some way to demonstrating why this remarkable film is still regarded as one of the greatest thrillers ever made the score. The third man the harry lime theme by anton karas anton. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Made famous by his soundtrack to the the third man, this composer specializes in viennese zither music. Anton karas the third man theme mp3 download and lyrics.
Director reed later moved karas to london, where the. The third man and other original recordings cd artnr cdjas123. Thanks anton for putting my hometown on the popular music map. The third man theme also known as the harry lime theme is an instrumental written and performed by anton karas for the soundtrack to the 1949 film the third man. Mar 20, 2015 the third man 1949 youtube has there ever been a film where the music more perfectly suited the action than in carol reeds the third man. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The third man 1949 youtube has there ever been a film where the music more perfectly suited the action than in carol reeds the third man. Download the best mp3 karaoke songs on karaoke version. When a zither starts to play youll remember yesterday in its haunting strain vienna lives again free and bright and gay. Director reed later moved karas to london, where the musician spent six weeks. He subsequently earned his living as an entertainer in a heurige viennese wine bar. Thanks to brilliant performances by joseph cotten, alida valli, and orson welles. Anton karas the third man theme film track 1950 london label pressing.
The third man is a 1949 british film noir directed by carol reed, written by graham greene, and starring joseph cotten, alida valli, orson welles, and trevor. Harry lime theme the third man free ringtone download. May 16, 2016 anton karas the third man theme film track 1950 london label pressing. This was a brave decision by the director as karas had absolutely no experience in composition or film scoring. Selznick and sir alexander korda production the third man. Watch the third man 1949 online full movie hd yfwne.
The third man motion picture soundtrack, an album by anton karas on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Anton karas second theme, trailer, holly is accused. Anton karas the third man theme sheet music notes and chords arranged for lead sheet fake book. Anton karas july 7, 1906 january 10, 1985 was a viennese zither player, best known for his soundtrack to carol reeds the third man. Jul 6, 2014 the third man is a 1949 british film noir, directed by carol reed and starring joseph cotten, alida valli, orson welles, and trevor howard. Print and download the third man theme sheet music by anton karas. The first man of the zither anton karas on allmusic 2002. The third man 1949 is a visuallystylish thriller a paranoid story of social, economic, and moral. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in c major transposable. When a zither starts to play youll remember yesterday in its haunting strain vienna lives again free and bright and gay in your mind a sudden gleam.
The score was performed on a zither by anton karas. Anton karas 7 july 1906 10 january 1985 was a viennese zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to carol reeds the third man, which came about. Karas, anton the first man of the zither plays the third. Born in vienna, one of five children of a factory worker, anton karas was. The third man is a 1949 british film noir directed by carol reed, written by graham greene, and starring joseph cotten, alida valli, orson welles, and trevor howard. The third man is a 1949 british film noir, directed by carol reed. Anton karas second theme, trailer, holly is accused of homicide, harry lime. Everybody knows this funky little zither tune from the 1949 third man movie starring orson welles and joseph cotten. One of the worlds most renowned, multiple awardwinning record companies.
Meeting of conspirators at the bridge holly and anna talk about harry anton karas anton karas july 7, 1906 january 10, 1985 was a viennese zither player, best known for his soundtrack to carol reeds the third man. The third man theme the third man by anton karas on classical music. Download harry lime theme the third man ringtone to your mobile phone or tablet for free. It is considered one of the greatest films of all time, celebrated for its atmospheric cinematography, performances, and musical score. Anton karas the third man theme sheet music pdf notes. Bear family records proud to be independent specialised in premium quality reissues. One night after a long day of filming the third man. The third man soundtrack from 1949, composed by anton karas.
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