Randy Edelman

Randy Edelman (born June 10, 1947) is an American musician, music producer, composer and conductor for film and television.

 Life and career 
Edelman was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Jewish family.

 Musical score 
One of his film scores was for the 1973 film Executive Action.

 Scores reused themes 
While some of the films scored by Edelman were not commercial successes, the music was often reused elsewhere. Themes he wrote for Kindergarten Cop (particularly Rain Man), Dragonheart, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (particularly the film's love for Bruce and Linda), Gettysburg and other films have been used in television advertisement, film trailers, Disney movies including Mulan, and during the Academy Awards. Themes from his score Come See the Paradise have been used in film trailers more than cues from any other film soundtrack.

 NBC Sports 
His music from The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. is featured during the NBC's Olympic Games coverage when announcing upcoming events.

 Personal life 
Edelman married Jackie DeShannon and have a son Noah Edelman.

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Category:1947 births
Category:American movie score composers
Category:Living people
Category:Musicians from New Jersey
Category:People from Paterson, New Jersey
Category:Singers from New Jersey