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19CDL59
Never before released, this 29-track cd features music composed by Fly-boys Paul Sawtell and Bert Shefter, with orchestrations by Alfronso D'Artega and edited by Norman Scwartz. A real find, though it would have been nice to hear some vocals from Vinnie. Available from the folks at Monsters in Motion.
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19CDW08
The Monster Music of Hans J Salter and Frank Skinner includes the scores for The Wolfman, Son of Frankenstein and The Invisible Man Returns (seven tracks), recorded with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. Available through Monsters in Motion.
Golden Age Classics
FSMCD Vol. 2, No. 7
Coupled with Alfred Newman's All About Eve is this dark and brooding score to Leave Her to Heaven. This release is the first time the original recordings have appeared on CD, complete with 20th Century Fox Studio Orchestra and Newman himself conducting. Includes a deluxe booklet, complete with film stills and liner notes by Doug Adams. Available through Film Score Monthly
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19CDC21
Came across this interesting item, Max Steiner's score to The Three Musketeers, played by the Brandenburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Potsdam. Also included is Miklos Rozsa'a The King's Thief, Victor Young's Scaramouche and Eric Wolfgang Korngold's Captain Blood. This can be purchased through the folks at Monsters in Motion.
Varese
VAR 6025
Also from Alfred Newman's back catalogue comes this soundtrack CD from Screen Archives, mastered from original music elements. The 2-disc set also features some interesting bonus tracks. http://www.screenarchives.com
The Abominable Dr Phibes & Dr Phibes Rises Again from Perseverance Records
Robin Esterhammer and Perseverance Records have put together two great soundtrack, eachs with over 40 minutes of original score and some great behind-the-scenes info in the fab liner notes. For more on how to order this: try the Perseverance Records website.
2002
Limited to 3000 copies, this double-disc CD includes all three Fly films with music by Paul Sawtell and Bert Shefter. What's more, it contains a fantastic booklet with fab behind-the-scenes info on the trilogy. A must-have and available through Screen Archives. http://www.screenarchives.com
Percepto Records
Screen Archives Entertainment
2002
At the hands of Alfred Newman, this 1940s gothic romance comes to life through the 28 tracks on this CD for the very first time. In addition, there is a glorious booklet detailing the making of the film and a track by track analysis of Newman's score. Another great gem from the guys at Screen Archives. Click on the picture for more info on this film and this score. http://www.screenarchives.com
Percepto Records
2002
The music to Darryl F. Zanuck's 1944 production of Wilson was composed by the legendary Alfred Newman and, in addition to the composer's original thematic material, includes several dozen songs from the pre-Great War period. The compact disc has been compiled from the original scoring sessions preserved in the Fox archive and features virtually every note of music that was recorded for the picture. Also available through http://www.screenarchives.com
1963/2000
This music score by Ronald Stein has been lovingly released on CD by producers Bruce Kimmel and Taylor White on a limited pressing of 3000 copies. Soundtrack buffs, this is a must-have. Especially as it includes a bonus track, the Main Title Organ Solo which is truly an 'amusing slice of musical ephemera'. Available through http://www.screenarchives.com
Tower Records 1965
DT5053
Original Motion Picture Score
Hear the score of American International's film sensation,
recorded here by six of the Nation's newest and greatest Pop acts
The Sloopys, Mad Doctors, Terry Stafford, Paul and the Pack, The Candles, Bobby Lile.
According to the late Sam Z Arkoff an album of Dr Goldfoot & the Bikini Machine also exits. Do you have it? If so, e-mail me now. I am sure many of us fans would love to hear it.
AIP Records 1971
A-1040
Soundtrack featuring vocals by Paul Frees
Frees does an excellent job impersonating Al Jolson, Chico Marx, Ben Bernie, Ronald Coleman, Humphrey Bogart, Dick Powell, Skinnay Ennis and WC Fields, but Vincent Price is nowhere to be heard.
However, the Dr Phibes and Vulnavia themes are included here (courtesy of Dr Phibes Clockwork Wizards). Thankfully, the full score is now available through Perserverance Records.
Promotional CD 1973
Composed, Orchestrated and Conducted by Michael J Lewis
This is the original score from the Douglas Hickox film and is only available, on limited release (it has been suggested that the composer put them out himself) in the United Kingdom.
Without a doubt a fine score from beginning to end, the haunting main theme is carried throughout and it is very difficult to stop yourself from reciting chunks of the film's dialogue.
Citadel Records 1998
STC77114
North by North
Journey into Fear (1975)
From the Legendary Hollywood Series comes North by North, 12 motion picture scores from Alex North. This is followed by the complete, original soundtrack of the 1975 film Journey Into Fear. Although the movie is a dire, convention Canadian remake of Orson Wells' superb noir thriller, the music shows North at his most original, subtle and distinct. Available through http://www.screenarchives.com
Varese Sarabande 1978
VC81070
Les Baxter's Original Soundtrack
Having set sales records with April in Portugal and Blue Tango, Les Baxter's talent for original sumphonic composition now comes to the fore in this score which the Hollywood Reporter has called "The loveliest since Around the World in 80 Days".
And for anybody into exotica, check out the double CD from those fab people at Capitol Records The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter. Apart the glorious music, the sleeve notes contain some wonderful thank you's to Vincent courtesy of the late composer's daughter, Leslie.
Citadel Records 1980
CTV7013
Les Baxter's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack; The Edgar Allan Poe Suite
One of the most exciting soundtracks ever produced, throughout Banshee Baxter's music pulsates, punctuates and sizzles, underlining the weird, frightening and occasionally romantic visuals. The score is, in fact, a textbook example of this particular kind - the kind in which the music is a greatly important factor in manipulating the sensibilities of the viewer. The concert suite derived from the Banshee score enables the listener to appreciate the range of Baxter's skill in this regard, and his considerable talent as an inventor of original musical concepts. His penchant for sound colors finds enormous opportunity in Banshee and his other classic horror scores.
Also included on this album is the fascinating Edgar Allan Poe suite (for the television programme An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe) in which Baxter comes up with an unusual composition of chamber proporations, using a small group of string players and percussionists, with a few electronic touches.
Please note: A CD version is also available through Citadel (STC 77107). As an added bonus, the CD also features the chillingly-brilliant film score composed by the John Cacavas for the 1973 horror film Horror Express starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Telly Savalas.
Chips Records 1981
CHILP2
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The much derided film suffers terribly from the musical score.
The Viewers song Monsters Rule OK is the only redeeming feature. As for BA Robertson, UB40, Night and The Pretty Things, their music sucks. And what was John Williams thinking of when he agreed to appear on this travesty? Where's Trent Reznor when you really need him?
Varese Sarabande 1987
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Just lovely is how to describe this tender album which was composed by Alan Price
and conducted and arranged by Derek Wadsworth.
Varese Sarabande, 1988
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Music by Ernest Troost
This action-thriller with comedy horror overtones is a weird little number.
And I cant help feel very sorry for Vincent who is reduced to a mere cameo.
I cannot believe he could not of got better roles and better films.
As for the music. It's generic background ambience. Sorry Ernest!
MCA Records 1990
MCLD19303
Music Composed and Produced by Danny Elfman
Elfman may have made a career out of his cartoon-like compositions, but listening to this score will always make me remember Vincent's final scene... an emotional moment for all fans.
Varese Sarabande 1992
VSD-5359
Music Composed and Conducted by Henry Mancini
Featuring Vincent Price as Rattigan singing
The World's Greatest Criminal Mind and Goodbye So Soon. Superb! Check out the webpage, The Great Mouse Detective
1995
Original Soundtrack
This score to Thief and the Cobbler has songs (never intended for the original 1973 concept) and was done well after the deaths of the original cast - including Vincent. As such, it is of very little value as a VP collectable.
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