Sound
Sylvester Levay
EN, KO, DE, JA cinema · 49 credits
Born
16 May 1945 (age 81)
Birthplace
Subotica, Serbia
Also known as Sylvester Levai · Sylvestor Levay
Sylvester Levay (originally Lévay Szilveszter, Serbian: Силвестер Леваи, Silvester Levai) is a Hungarian recording artist and composer, born in Yugoslavia. He began his musical studies at the age of eight. Levay developed a taste for American music while growing up in Yugoslavia, eventually becoming a music arranger and lyricist. Upon his arrival in Munich in 1972, he met his writing partner, Michael Kunze, with whom he has created many successful theatrical works. From 1980 to 2000, he lived in Hollywood and concentrated on composing film music. He composed songs for notable artists like Elton John and Penny McLean. He was awarded a Grammy for his 1975 song "Fly Robin Fly".
Known for
Filmography
Rebecca
Music
Donato and Daughter
Original Music Composer
In the Deep Woods
Original Music Composer
Hot Shots!
Original Music Composer
The Heroes of Desert Storm
Original Music Composer
The Owl
Original Music Composer
Courage Mountain
Original Music Composer
Navy Seals
Original Music Composer
Snow Kill
Original Music Composer
Mannequin
Original Music Composer
Top Kids
Music
The Abduction of Kari Swenson
Original Music Composer
Burglar
Original Music Composer
Cobra
Original Music Composer
Annihilator
Original Music Composer
Choke Canyon
Original Music Composer
My Man Adam
Original Music Composer
Creator
Music
Sins of the Father
Original Music Composer
Body Rock
Original Music Composer
A Touch of Scandal
Original Music Composer
Where the Boys Are
Original Music Composer, Conductor
Airwolf: The Movie
Original Music Composer
Invitation to Hell
Original Music Composer
Flashdance
Conductor
Cat People
Orchestrator