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Joseph Koo Kar-Fai,
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, GBS (born 3 February 1933), is a Hong Kong composer, who is considered one of the most respected composers in Hong Kong. He used the pen name Moran (莫然) for
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songs early in his career.


Early life

Koo has two siblings: an older sister, the famous Chinese singer/painter Koo Mei (顧媚) and a younger brother, Koo Kar-Tseung (顧嘉鏘)."." ''WenWeiPo.com'' 31 October 2006. 23 May 2012. Archived from th
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Koo began learning music at age 17 by taking piano lessons from a Filipino music teacher, who was already giving singing lessons to Koo's sister.


Career

Koo was to attend the
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in Boston in the early 60s. Upon graduation he returned to Hong Kong and worked for both the
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and Golden Harvest movie studios, scoring, among others, the
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films ''
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'' and ''
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'' in 1972. Koo joined
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as their director of music in 1973, where from the late 1970s until immigrating to Canada in the 1990s, he collaborated with the lyricist
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on many memorable TV theme songs. Koo has composed over 1,200 songs in his career, many of his songs are now considered as classic
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. He only has 2 notable works as a lyricist, but they are both very short in length and total number of words. One was a children's song about the ten numbers, the other was the ending 'Goodnight' jingle for
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. In 1961, he composed his first hit (
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) song 夢 (''meng'' means "dream"), which was sung by his sister Koo Mei and later another hit song 郊道. In 1974, he wrote the first
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TV theme song which was the actual first popular
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song. Koo received Member of
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(MBE) in 1982. In 1998, he received the
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from the
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. He also received other awards including Music Accomplishment Award (from Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd.), Highest Honour Award (from
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Ten Best Chinese Music Program), Best Music Award and Best Lyric Award (from Asia Film Festival),
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,
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's
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and many others. In 2012 from 30 November to 3 December, he held a concert titled "Joseph Koo Concert 2012" at the
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, which featured many singers including
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,
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, Teresa Cheung, and Anthony Wong. In more recent years he has spent much of his time in Vancouver, Canada where he had emigrated. In 2015, he announced his retirement as a conductor, and he would significantly reduce his musical works, and move into become an oil painter like his sister.


Important works in melody

* The Legend of the Book and Sword (書劍恩仇錄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1976) * Hotel (狂潮), theme song from TV series
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(1976) * The Legend of the Heroic Knights (近代豪俠傳) (1976) * Luk Siu Fung (陸小鳳), theme song from TV series Luk Siu Fung (1976) * The Great Vendetta (大報復), theme song from TV series The Great Vendetta (1977) * A House Is Not a Home (家變), theme song from TV series A House Is Not a Home (1977) * Decisive Battle Eve (決戰前夕), theme song from TV series Luk Siu Fung II (1977) * Vanity Fair (大亨), theme song from TV series Vanity Fair (1978) * The Romantic Swordsman (小李飛刀), theme song from TV series The Romantic Swordsman (1978) * Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (倚天屠龍記), theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978) * The Flaming Ceremonial Fire (熊熊聖火), sub theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978) * The Giants (強人), theme song from TV series The Giants (1978) * The Oath Must Enter the Mountain of Sword (誓要入刀山), theme song from TV series Luk Siu Fung III (1978) * Not Sentiments (情未了) (1978) * Conflict (奮鬥), theme song from TV series
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(1978) * Game of Death (死亡遊戲), theme song from the movie
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(1978) *
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(獅子山下) (1979) * Over the Rainbow (天虹), theme song from TV series Over the Rainbow (1979) * The Passenger (抉擇), theme song from TV series The Passenger (1979) * Chor Lau Heung (楚留香), theme song from TV series Chor Lau Heung (1979) * The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (網中人), theme song from TV series
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(1979) * The Heroes of Man and Sea (人海奇譚) (1979) * 春雨彎刀, theme song from TV series God of Sabre (刀神) (1979) * Wind and Clouds (風雲), theme song from TV series This Land is Mine (1980) * Leaves Depart From the Tear Hard to Endure (難忍別離淚), theme song from TV series
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(1980) * The Bund of Shanghai (上海灘), theme song from TV series
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(1980) * The Brothers (親情), theme song from TV series The Brothers (1980) * The Discovery Bay (發現灣), theme song from TV series The Discovery Bay (1980) * The Invincible Medic (仁者無敵), theme song from TV series The Invincible Medic (1980) * Five Easy Pieces (輪流傳), theme song from TV series
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(1980) * All Kind Sentiments (萬般情), theme song from TV series
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(1980) * Eunuch (龍仇鳳血), theme song from TV series
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(1980) * The Adventurer's (衝擊), theme song from TV series The Adventurer's (1980) * The Sentimental Debts (情債), sub theme song from TV series The Adventurer's (1980) * Shanghai Beach of the Dragon Tiger Battle (上海灘龍虎鬥), theme song from TV series
The Bund III ''The Bund III'' is a Hong Kong period drama television series broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series is a direct sequel to ''The Bund'' and '' The Bund II'', which were both released earlier in the same year. Plot The story continues from the en ...
(1980) * Famous Sword (名劍) (1980) * Using Love to Steal a Heart (用愛将心偷), theme song from TV series The Shell Game (1980) * Personhood Loves Freedom (做人愛自由), theme song from TV series The Misadventure of Zoo (1981) * Cheers (飲勝), sub theme song from TV series The Misadventure of Zoo (1981) * In Love and War (烽火飛花), theme song from TV series In Love and War (1981) * Both are forgotten in the mist (兩忘煙水裡), theme song from TV series Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils I (天龍八部之六脈神劍) (1982) * Breath and Depths of Mountains and Waters (萬水千山縱橫), theme song from TV series Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils II (天龍八部之虛竹傳奇) (1982) * Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment (忘盡心中情), theme song from TV series
The Legend of Master So ''The Legend of Master So'' (蘇乞兒) is a TVB television series, premiered on 27 September 1982. Theme song "Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment" (忘盡心中情) composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by ...
(1982) * Heart Debt (心債), theme song from TV series Soldier of Fortune (1982) * Being at a High Game (胸懷大志), theme song from TV series The Emissary (1982) * Approaches the Upstream Silently (默默向上游) (1982) * When Will We Meet Again (何日再相見), theme song from TV series
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(1983) * Keeping Today's Romance (留住今日情), insert theme from TV series The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983) * The Strong Bond of the Two Hearts (情義兩心堅), insert theme from TV series The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983) * You're the One Who Decides to Love (愛定你一個), theme song from TV series
The Radio Tycoon ''The Radio Tycoon'' (播音人) is a 1983 Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB and starring Chow Yun-fat, Angie Chiu and Michael Miu Music The theme song, entitled ''Only Love You'' (愛定你一個) was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo ...
(1983) * Heroine (巾幗英雄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Unknowns (1983) * Hands Over My Heart (交出我的心), theme song from TV series
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(1983) * The Emperor Descendants (皇帝子孫), theme song from the movie
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain ''Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain'' ( zh, t=新蜀山劍俠) is a 1983 Hong Kong supernatural ''wuxia'' fantasy film directed by Tsui Hark and based on the xianxia novel ''Legend of the Swordsmen of the Mountains of Shu'' by Huanzhulouzhu. ...
(1983) * Brave and Fearless (勇者無懼), theme song from TV series
The Return of Wong Fei Hung ''The Return of Wong Fei Hung'' is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts television series produced by TVB and starring Andy Lau. Despite Wong Fei-hung being part of the English title, Wong is only a supporting character in the series while the protag ...
(1984) * A Ray of Love (一縷情), insert theme from TV series The Return of Wong Fei Hung (1984) * The Demon Region Paradise (魔域桃源), theme song from TV series
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(1984) * In Dream Several Sorrow (夢裏幾番哀), theme song from TV series The Foundation (1984) * I Cannot See My Tears Flow (不見我淚流), sub theme song from TV series The Foundation (1984) * It Will Be Throughout Lucky (始終會行運), theme song from TV series The Duke of Mount Deer (1984) * Sentimental Cold Lust (情冷情熱), theme song from TV series
Sword Stained with Royal Blood ''Sword Stained with Royal Blood'' is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It was first serialised in the Hong Kong newspaper '' Hong Kong Commercial Daily'' between 1 January 1956 and 31 December 1956.The date conforms to the data published ...
(1985) * Brave and Invincible (勇者無敵), theme song from TV series
The Yang's Saga ''The Yang's Saga'' () is a 1985 Hong Kong historical fantasy action miniseries based on a series of novels and plays titled '' The Generals of the Yang Family'' produced by TVB. It aired from 23 to 28 September 1985 on TVB Jade, during the st ...
(1985) * Me and You, He and Me (我與你 他與我), theme song from TV series
The Rough Ride ''The Rough Ride'' (挑戰) is a TVB television series, premiered in 1985. Theme song "Me and You, He and Me" (我與你 他與我) composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui. Cast * Tony Leung as Chow Ki ...
(1985) * The Song of Chu (楚歌), theme song from TV series The Battlefield (1985) * The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (雪山飛狐), theme song from TV series The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (1985) * Weave Beautiful Dreams (編織美夢), theme song from TV series Heir to the Throne Is... (1986) * In the Sentimental Past (當年情), theme song from the movie
A Better Tomorrow ''A Better Tomorrow'' () is a 1986 Hong Kong crime action film directed and co-written by John Woo, and starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat. The film had a profound influence on Hong Kong action cinema, and has been recognised a ...
(1986) * Leaves Behind My Fond Dream (留下我美夢), theme song from TV series
The Return of Luk Siu Fung ''The Return of Luk Siu-fung'' is a 1986 Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's '' Lu Xiaofeng'' novel series. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong in 1986. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese roman ...
(1986) * Holds Up the Head to Sing to the Day (昂首向天唱) (1986) * The Illumination of a Thousand World (光照萬世), theme song from TV series
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin ''The Legend of Wong Tai Sin'' (黃大仙) is a TVB television series premiered in 1986 based on the story of Wong Tai Sin. Music Theme song "The Illumination of a Thousand World" (光照萬世) and sub theme song "Passing With the Wind" (隨風 ...
(1986) * Passing With the Wind (隨風而逝), sub theme song from TV series
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin ''The Legend of Wong Tai Sin'' (黃大仙) is a TVB television series premiered in 1986 based on the story of Wong Tai Sin. Music Theme song "The Illumination of a Thousand World" (光照萬世) and sub theme song "Passing With the Wind" (隨風 ...
(1986) * Will Rush Toward Future Day (奔向未來的日子), theme song from the movie
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(1987) * The Infinite Journey (無限旅程), theme song from TV series
The Price of Growing Up ''The Price of Growing Up'' (生命之旅) is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" (無限旅程) composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "S ...
(1987) * Still the Heart Was Thinking You (仍然心在想你), sub theme song from TV series
The Price of Growing Up ''The Price of Growing Up'' (生命之旅) is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" (無限旅程) composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "S ...
(1987) * The Humanity's Mistake (人類的錯), theme song from TV series
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(1987) * Youth Heart (少年心), sub theme song from TV series
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(1987) * Hu Han Dream (胡漢夢), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1987) * The Chrysanthemum Tears (菊花淚), theme song from TV series
Deadly Secret ''Deadly Secret'', also known as ''Lin Sing Kuet'' is a Hong Kong ''wuxia'' television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''A Deadly Secret''. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1989. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' ...
(1989) * Small Boat Lover (扁舟情侶) (1989) * Wild Rose (野玫瑰) (1989) * The Special Express (特別快車) (1989) * Heart of Fire (焚心以火) (1990) * Young Heartless (年少無情), opening theme song from TV series The God's of Demons of Zu Mountain (1990) * Does Not Hope Again Tangled Up (不願再纏綿), sub theme song from TV series The God's of Demons of Zu Mountain (1990) * Long Flow, Not Rest (長流不息) (1992) * The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back (如來神掌), opening theme song from TV series
The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back ''The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back'' is a Hong Kong ''wuxia'' comedy television series based on Wong Yuk-long's manhua series ''Buddha's Palm''. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1993. Plot The legendary Buddha's Palm is ...
(1993) * Detains the Fall Scenery (留住秋色), sub theme song from TV series
The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back ''The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back'' is a Hong Kong ''wuxia'' comedy television series based on Wong Yuk-long's manhua series ''Buddha's Palm''. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1993. Plot The legendary Buddha's Palm is ...
(1993) * The Life Isn't to Drunk Awakenings (一生不醉醒), opening theme song from TV series The Condor Heroes Returns (1993) * To Die, To A Unique Skill (絕世絕招), theme song from TV series
The Legend of the Condor Heroes ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' is a wuxia novel by Chinese writer Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the first part of the '' Condor Trilogy'' and is followed by '' The Return of the Condor Heroes'' and '' The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber''. I ...
(1994) * Difficult Even Agreement (意難平), theme song from TV series
Against the Blade of Honour ''Against the Blade of Honour'' is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel ''the moon scimitar'' book. The series was released overseas in June 1996 before airing on TVB Jade in July 1997 in Hong Kong. Cast : ''Note: Some of th ...
(1994) * You Come to My Next Full Moon (圓月下你來依我), sub theme song from TV series
Against the Blade of Honour ''Against the Blade of Honour'' is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel ''the moon scimitar'' book. The series was released overseas in June 1996 before airing on TVB Jade in July 1997 in Hong Kong. Cast : ''Note: Some of th ...
(1994) * Splendid Story (精彩故事), theme song from TV series Corner the Con Man (1997) * Has You Rarely (難得有你), theme song from TV series Corner the Con Man (1997) * Top of the Head, One Piece of the Day (頭頂一片天) (1998) * The Cool Breeze Does Not Dye (清風不染), theme song from TV series
Justice Sung II ''Justice Sung II'' (狀王宋世傑(貳)) is a Hong Kong television series. It was first run on TVB in 1999. Plot Episodes 1–3 The story picks up from what was left off in the first installment. Sung Sai Kit (宋世傑) along with his wife ...
(1999) * The Wine of Mellow Shade (醇酒醉影), theme song from TV series
Country Spirit Country Spirit () ''Plain Love III'' was a television drama series produced by TVB. The series takes place in a winery in China in around 1900–1930. Winemaking, as well as the trials and tribulations of a love story between a widow, who is part ...
(2001) * The Immortal of the Water Center (水中仙), theme song from TV series
Where the Legend Begins ''Where the Legend Begins'' is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is based on the life story of Zhen Fu (Cantonese: Yan Fuk), a noble lady who lived during the Three Kingdoms period. It contains embellishments from fol ...
(2002) * Beautiful Fate (美麗緣份), theme song from TV series Better-halves (2003) * The Sky is Blue (天這樣藍), theme song from TV series
Drive of Life ''The Drive of Life'' () is a 2007 grand production drama by TVB and CCTV as a joint production. It was specially filmed to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong back to China from Britain during the period of 1997-2007. Th ...
(2007) * Glory Mark (光輝的印記) (2008)


Television Commercials

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