Hal Andrew Lindes is an American–

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and film score composer. In 1979, he played guitar with the new wave group

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. Signed to Charisma Records, they released the single "Do You Wanna" (written by Lindes) and published the album ''Put It Down To Experience'' the same year, before breaking up. Lindes is best known for his work as a full-time member of British rock band

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from 1980 until 1985.

Dire Straits (1980–1985)

Lindes became a full-time member of

at the end of 1980, shortly after the release of the group's third album, '' Making Movies''. He replaced original co-founding member and rhythm guitarist

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. Lindes toured with Dire Straits while they were promoting ''Making Movies'' and remained with the band while they recorded their fourth album, 1982's '' Love Over Gold''. Lindes was also with the band for the EP titled '' ExtendedancEPlay'' released in early 1983, which included the hit single “

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was involved with composing the music score for

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's film '' Local Hero'', in which Lindes also performed. It was at this point that he discovered a passion for composing film soundtracks. Lindes toured with Dire Straits for their 1982–1983 Love over Gold Tour. The band's double live album '' Alchemy: Dire Straits Live'' was a recording of excerpts from the final two concerts from that tour at London's Hammersmith Odeon in July 1983, featuring Lindes, and was released in March 1984. In early 1985, while Dire Straits were recording tracks for their '' Brothers In Arms'' album, Lindes left the band to compose film soundtracks and work as a session musician.

Film scores and other work (1984–present)

In 1984, Lindes played guitar on

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", from the album of the same name. Since his departure from Dire Straits, Lindes has composed music for films, and has won a Royal Television Society Award for the BAFTA award nominated film ''Reckless'' and a TRIC award for Best TV Theme Music. Lindes composed the soundtrack to '' The Boys Are Back'', a

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film directed by Scott Hicks and starring

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, in which his guitar score is paired with songs by

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and

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. In 1989, Lindes teamed up with rock singer

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to contribute guitar to his debut solo album following his departure from

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. '' Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors'' was released in January 1990, and Lindes co-wrote three songs on the album. He composed the theme music for the 1990s BBC TV series ''Between the Lines''.

Personal life

Lindes has three children and is the father of musician and model Staz Lindes.

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