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François de Roubaix (April 3, 1939 - November 21, 1975) was a French multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his work on commercials, TV series, and approximately 30 feature-length films. He tragically died at the age of 36 in a diving accident near Tenerife in the Canary Islands. De Roubaix discovered jazz music in 1954 and began playing the trombone in Parisian bars, where he formed a friendship with actor Pierre Richard. His talent for melody and sound, as well as his ability to blend instruments, soon became apparent. He scored his first film in 1965, marking the beginning of his journey into soundtracks. In 1972, he became one of the pioneers of home studio recording, using it extensively for both experimentation and final tracks, often collaborating with an engineer on his 8-track recordings. De Roubaix was known for his innovative combination of classical music, early synthesizers, and rhythm boxes. Among his most recognized works are the themes for the TV series "Commissaire Moulin" and "Chapi Chapo," as well as the films "La Scoumoune," "Les Aventuriers," and the frequently sampled "Dernier Domicile Connu." Following his death, de Roubaix gained renewed recognition as his music became a source for sampling by a new generation of artists, including Carl Craig and producers for Robbie Williams. He also created two soundtracks for erotic films under a pseud

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