Barry De Vorzon

The Profile

Barry De Vorzon is an American composer, songwriter and producer known for film and television music. He co-wrote Nadia’s Theme (The Young and the Restless), scored The Warriors (1979), and contributed themes and scores for works such as Simon & Simon, Dillinger, Looker, Night of the Creeps and The Exorcist III.

American composer and songwriter; scored The Warriors (1979); co-wrote “Nadia’s Theme (The Young and the Restless)” with Perry Botkin Jr.; co-wrote “In the City” with Joe Walsh; composed themes and scores for Simon & Simon, Dillinger, Looker, Night of the Creeps and The Exorcist III.

One review celebrates Barry De Vorzon’s eclectic soundtrack work for The Warriors (1979), praising his adrenalized main theme and varied cues. The piece notes collaborations (Joe Walsh’s In the City) and the soundtrack’s blend of rock, funk, soul and psychedelia. Overall sentiment is enthusiastic and appreciative of De Vorzon’s role as the score’s driving force.