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Anton Karas was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his soundtrack to The Third Man. Learn about his life, career, and the chance encounter with the film director that changed his fate.
Dec 7, 2016 · Listen to the zither version of the famous theme song from The Third Man, composed and performed by Anton Karas. This video features a 1950s recording with additional instruments and a transcript of the music.
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- Frank Brus
Anton Karas, Original Sound Track.
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- Pianola & Jazzy Stuff
Jun 13, 2019 · Listen to the original #1 version of the iconic zither solo from the 1949 film "The Third Man" by Anton Karas. Learn about the history and popularity of this hit song and its variations by other artists.
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Anton Karas was a zither player who became famous for his theme music in "The Third Man" (1949). Learn about his life, career, trivia, and filmography on IMDb.
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- Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
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- Vienna, Austria
Anton Karas was a zither player who wrote and performed the instrumental theme for the 1949 film The Third Man. The theme became a hit single and influenced the release strategy of later film soundtracks.
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Anton Karas was a zither player who became famous for his music in the film "The Third Man" (1949). He faced legal troubles and ostracism in his native Austria, but played for celebrities and royalty in Kitzbuhel.
