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Colin William Towns (born 13 May 1948) is an English composer and keyboardist. He was noted for playing in bands formed by ex- Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, and later worked extensively in composing soundtracks for film, television and commercials.
Colin Towns is not only one of Europe’s most prolific film, television and theatre composers, but also a pianist, songwriter, arranger, producer and collaborator. His name has graced the credits of many prestigious and popular features.
British composer Colin Towns is "one of the country's most prolific score writers for big and small screen" (quote: Financial Times). He not only writes for television drama and feature film but also for animation, documentary, adverts, idents and theatre.
A deeply private man, ex‑Gillan keyboard player turned film music composer Colin Towns recently made a rare appearance to promote his latest project, Colin Towns' Mask Orchestra. Sam Molineaux discovers the true story behind his varied musical career.
Keyboard player and composer Colin Towns is on the way back after his record company Provocateur skirted with disaster in the wake of the collapse of its distributors.
Quotes | Colin Towns. “If the music breathes life into the filmed images, at times giving them their reason for being, then Colin has given wings to Mon Ange, letting it fly away to a place higher than I ever dreamed”. SERGE FRYDMAN (Mon Ange/My Angel)
Colin Towns. U.K. jazz performer with a distinguished history in pop and rock, known for his extensive soundtrack work. Read Full Biography.
