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John Harle
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| Background information | |
| Born | 20 September 1956 |
| Origin | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Genres | Hybrid, Pop, Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Universal, EMI Classics, Decca, Argo, Unicorn-Kanchana, Hannibal, Sospiro |
John Harle, born on September 20, 1956, is a famous English musician. He plays the saxophone, writes music, teaches, and produces records. He has won important awards like the Ivor Novello Award and two Royal Television Society awards.
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John Harle's Musical Journey
John Harle was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He studied music at the Royal College of Music in London. He also learned music in Paris, France, as a special scholar. Early in his career, he played in composer Michael Nyman's band. He also helped write music for movies and TV shows. In the 1990s, he became well-known as a saxophonist and composer.
Harle wrote the main song and other music for the BBC TV show Silent Witness. In 1998, he was a guest on the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs. The BBC called him "the most-recorded saxophonist in the world."
Working with Famous Artists
John Harle has worked with many famous musicians. He was a music advisor for Paul McCartney for six years. He has also worked with Elvis Costello, Herbie Hancock, and Elmer Bernstein.
Harle has made many of his own recordings. He has also helped create popular songs and albums for other artists. For example, a short tune he wrote for Nissan in 1993 became a hit pop song. His album Terror and Magnificence (1996) featured Elvis Costello and other artists. He also helped with Paul McCartney's album Standing Stone (1997).
Harle as a Teacher
John Harle has also spent time teaching music. In the late 1980s, he was a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He taught saxophone and chamber music there. Today, he is still a Professor of Saxophone at the Guildhall School.
Awards and Recognition
In 2012, the Royal Television Society gave Harle an award for his music. This was for his work on the BBC 2 program Lucian Freud: Painted Life. They said his music was "excellent" and "original." It perfectly matched the powerful art in the show. This music also won an Ivor Novello Award in 2013 for "Best Television Soundtrack."
In 2013, Harle talked about his album Art Music on BBC Radio 3. He said the songs on this album were inspired by his favorite paintings.
Recent Projects
In 2014, Harle appeared on BBC Radio 4's Front Row with Marc Almond. They talked about their project The Tyburn Tree (Dark London), which was about Gothic London. Later that year, Harle was a guest on the same show. He discussed the saxophone's importance for its 200th birthday.
In May 2017, John Harle published a book called The Saxophone: The Art and Science of Playing and Performing. This book is a guide for playing the saxophone.
Harle's Family Life
John Harle has two sons. One is Matthew Harle, a writer and curator. His other son is Danny L Harle, a composer and producer for Mad Decent.
