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Richard Strauss (I) (1864–1949)
Richard Strauss was a German composer best known for symphonic poem 'Also sprach Zarathustra' (Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1896) used as the music score in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by director Stanley Kubrik. He was born Richard Georg Strauss on June 11, 1864, in Munich, Bavaria (now Germany). His father, named Franz Strauss, was the principal horn ...
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Died:(age 85) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany |
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Soundtrack (224 credits)
Soundtrack (224 credits)
2017
I'm a Celebrity... Extra Camp
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.9
(2017)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2017
Guardians of the Galaxy
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Right Place, Wrong Time
(2017)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2017
Legends of Tomorrow
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Moonshot
(2017)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (1 episode, 2015) (writer - 12 episodes, 1991 - 2017)
- Fatzcarraldo
(2017)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- The Kids Are All Fight
(2015)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- The Man Who Came to Be Dinner
(2015)
... ("Also sprach Zarathustra", uncredited)
- Treehouse of Horror XXV
(2014)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
(2007)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2016
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Live Results Show 5
(2016)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2008-2016
The Big Bang Theory
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Veracity Elasticity
(2016)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization
(2008)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2016
Bones
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Head in the Abutment
(2016)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra), Op. 30, 1. Einleitung, oder Sonnenaufgang (Introduction, or Sunrise)")
2016
Britain's Got More Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #10.1
(2016)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2016
MythBusters
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Mythbusters Grand Finale
(2016)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2015
Limitless
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Headquarters!
(2015)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2015
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2015: Live Semi-Final 4
(2015)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- U2
(2015)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2014
Mike and Mike in the Morning
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 9 July 2014
(2014)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
- Episode dated 8 January 2014
(2014)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2013
Brows Held High
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Cloud Atlas: Part 1
(2013)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2013
Atop the Fourth Wall
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey #1
(2013)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra")
2013
Bi no tsubo
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Watashi no Fujisan
(2013)
... (writer: "Als Splash Zarathastra")
2011-2013
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 12 episodes)
- Episode #21.147
(2013)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- Eva Longoria/Terry Crews/Cavalia's Odysseo
(2013)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- Episode #21.59
(2012)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- Episode #21.24
(2012)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- Episode #21.20
(2012)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2013
Pastor Mike Online
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.142
(2013)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2013
Caddicarus
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Simpsons: Tony Hoax Skateboarding
(2013)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathrustra")
2013
QI: na vse máme odpoved
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.4
(2013)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2012
Elisabeth Heller: Die Jahrhundertfrau
(TV Movie documentary) (music: "Die Zeit ist ein sonderbar' Ding")
2012
Arròs covat
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Arròs per a tres
(2012)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra")
2009-2012
Rude Tube
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Utter Fails
(2012)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- All Things Weird & Wonderful
(2009)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2012
BBC Proms
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Prom 5: Strauss, Saariaho & Sibelius
(2012)
... (music: "Also sprach Zarathustra", "Four Last Songs")
2011-2012
Phineas and Ferb
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Mom Attractor/Cranius Maximus
(2012)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - as Straus)
- Mommy Can You Hear Me?/Road Trip
(2011)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
Robot Chicken
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 2011) (music - 1 episode, 2011)
- The Godfather of the Bride 2
(2011)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
- Casablankman 2
(2011)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2011
Some Jerk with a Camera
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Captain EO Part One
(2011)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2011
Mad
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- HOPS/Naru210
(2011)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- So You Think You Can Train Your Dragon How to Dance/Yo Gagga Gagga!
(2011)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2011
SGU Stargate Universe
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Hope
(2011)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2011
Women in Love
(TV Mini-Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(2011)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2011
Orange Juice in Bishop's Garden
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Something to Put in Your Hat
(2011)
... ("Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2010
Misfits
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.4
(2010)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathrustra" - uncredited)
2010
Jeopardy!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #26.156
(2010)
... (writer: "Ein Heldenleben")
2010
Midsomer Murders
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Sword of Guillaume
(2010)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2009
The Answer to the Lost Riddle
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Prophets of the New Order
(2009)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2008
Wir sind Kaiser
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.8
(2008)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2008
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming
(2008)
... (music: "Capriccio, Final Scene")
2008
The Angry Video Game Nerd
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Double Vision: Part 2
(2008)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2007
Goshûshô sama Ninomiya kun
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Nigenaideyo
(2007)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2007
Dispatches
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Mark Thomas on Coca-Cola
(2007)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2007
Top Gear
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #10.5
(2007)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2007
The Nostalgia Critic
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Launch
(2007)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2005
WWE Monday Night RAW
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show
(2005)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30" - uncredited)
2005
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
(Video documentary) (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2004
Great Performances
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2004
(2004)
... (music: "Don Quixote")
2004
The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Phantom Victory
(2004)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
2000-2003
Futurama
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- The Sting
(2003)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
- Godfellas
(2002)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
- A Bicyclops Built for Two
(2000)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
2000
One Foot in the Grave
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Dawn of Man
(2000)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra")
2000
What Happened on the Moon? - An Investigation Into Apollo
(Video documentary) (writer: "ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA")
1997
3rd Rock from the Sun
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- A Nightmare on Dick Street: Part 1
(1997)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
1997
Cartoon Sushi
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.4
(1997)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathsura" - uncredited)
1996
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- $20.01
(1996)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
1992-1995
The Ren & Stimpy Show
(TV Series) (music - 3 episodes)
- Double Header/The Scotsman in Space
(1995)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- Ren's Pecs/An Abe Divided
(1993)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
- Out West/Rubber Nipple Salesmen
(1992)
... (music: "Aus Italien (aka Funiculì, Funiculà)" - uncredited)
1989-1993
Mystery Science Theater 3000
(TV Series) (music - 2 episodes)
- The Painted Hills
(1993)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
- Mighty Jack
(1989)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
1993
Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould
(writer: "Adagio cantabile from Sonata in B minor", Op. 5)
1991-1992
Designing Women
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- I Enjoy Being a Girl
(1992)
... ("Also Sprach Zarathustra")
- The Big Desk: Part 1
(1991)
... ("Also Sprach Zarathustra")
1990
Growing Pains
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Jason Flirts, Maggie Hurts
(1990)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
1990
The Wonder Years
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ninth Grade Man
(1990)
... (writer: "Also sprach Zarathustra", Op. 30)
1987
Full House
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Joey's Place
(1987)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra")
1986
Screenplay
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Daylight Robbery
(1986)
... (writer: "Beim Schlafengehen")
1979
Ripping Yarns
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Golden Gordon
(1979)
... (music: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
1978
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Robert Klein/Bonnie Raitt
(1978)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
1978
Eugene Ormandy Conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra
(TV Movie) (music: "Suite from 'Der Rosenkavalier'")
1977
MTV: n juhlakonsertti
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "Vier letzte Lieder: Frühling", "Vier letzte Lieder: Im Abendrot")
1975
Evening at Symphony
(TV Series documentary) (music - 1 episode)
- Central Park in the Dark/A Hero's Life
(1975)
... (music: "Ein Heidenleben (A Hero's Life)")
1975
Survival
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Safari by Balloon
(1975)
... (writer: "Sunrise")
1970
Monty Python's Flying Circus
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Spam
(1970)
... (writer: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" - uncredited)
1969
Civilisation
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Fallacies of Hope
(1969)
... (writer: "Solemn Prelude", "Till Eulenspiegel" - uncredited)
1958-1968
New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts
(TV Series) (music - 2 episodes)
- Fantastic Variations (Don Quixote)
(1968)
... (music: "Don Quixote", Op. 35 (excerpts))
- What Does Music Mean?
(1958)
... (music: "Don Quixote" (excerpt))
1965
The Epic That Never Was
(TV Movie documentary) (music: "Also sprach Zarathustra" (opening fanfare))
1959
The Infinite Variety of Music
(TV Movie) (music: "Death and Transfiguration" (finale), final trio from "Der Rosenkavalier")
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