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Post by Vienna on Jun 19, 2016 18:05:09 GMT
James Bernard composed the music for many of Hammers' horror films during the 1950s and '60s. Here a couple of classic soundtracks:
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Jun 20, 2016 18:27:02 GMT
Here are 3 favourites that all feature composers that can be heard in various episodes of The Sweeney.
John Cameron- Psychomania Theme
John Cacavas- Horror Express End Title Theme
Vladimir Cosma- Maldonne Theme
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Apr 29, 2021 22:23:53 GMT
Recently got the blu ray of 'I Start Counting', a film which I don't think was ever released in the UK on video or dvd & I've never seen it on tv. Basil Kirchin was a composer of avant garde jazz, he composed scores for a few films including 'The Abominable Dr Phibes' & there are several library LPs of his music. I was interested to see that he was born near me in Blackpool.
The title theme is sung by Lindsey Moore, she is the daughter of Barbara Moore who was a jazz vocalist known for singing the theme to Roger Moore's 'The Saint', including the famous 'doo doo doo doo'. You can also hear her during the stripper scene in The Sweeney episode 'Supersnout'. According to a short feature on Kirchin on the blu ray, he wanted Cilla Black to sing the title song. I'm glad she didn't as I think Lindsey Moore sings it beautifully, such a simple & pure voice.
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Post by Dirty Epic on Apr 30, 2021 11:05:52 GMT
Recently got the blu ray of 'I Start Counting', a film which I don't think was ever released in the UK on video or dvd & I've never seen it on tv. Basil Kirchin was a composer of avant garde jazz, he composed scores for a few films including 'The Abominable Dr Phibes' & there are several library LPs of his music. I was interested to see that he was born near me in Blackpool. The title theme is sung by Lindsey Moore, she is the daughter of Barbara Moore who was a jazz vocalist known for singing the theme to Roger Moore's 'The Saint', including the famous 'doo doo doo doo'. You can also hear her during the stripper scene in The Sweeney episode 'Supersnout'. According to a short feature on Kirchin on the blu ray, he wanted Cilla Black to sing the title song. I'm glad she didn't as I think Lindsey Moore sings it beautifully, such a simple & pure voice. I wonder if that's were alternative electronic band 'I Start Counting' got their name from Art?
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Apr 30, 2021 12:47:32 GMT
I'm sure they must've done Dirty, it's also the title of the novel on which the film is based but it seems more likely that they got the unusual name from this cult film. Bit of trivia- the director of the film David Greene was married seven times
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Dec 23, 2021 19:47:33 GMT
Watched the film 'Follow Me' from 1972 last night, this is based on a one act stage play by Peter Shaffer called 'The Public Eye', which was shown with another play 'The Private Ear'. In the original British stage production Kenneth Williams & Maggie Smith starred, in the film their parts are taken by Topol & Mia Farrow. Critically panned on its release & practically unseen until it was released by Network it's obvious why the film was apparently buried when you watch it, it's terrible. However it has a memorable theme by John Barry. The film was titled 'Follow Me' to avoid confusion with 'Public Eye' which was on tv at the time.
I read that the theme was released as a B side on a 7" of Barry's theme for the tv series 'The Adventurer'.
Another not very good British film from 1971 with a great theme by Riz Ortolani is 'Say Hello To Yesterday'. Apparently the theme was added at the last minute & not the director's choice, ironically it's the best thing about the film.
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Apr 4, 2022 15:31:30 GMT
'The Devil's Men' was on talkingpicturestv a few days ago, an obscure horror film from 1976 set in Greece starring Donald Pleasence & Peter Cushing. It's not a good film at all but notable for featuring a soundtrack by Brian Eno. Over the end titles of the film I was surprised to hear this song sung by Paul Williams, not a well known name, he sang with various British artists including Zoot Money, John Mayall, drummer Aynsley Dunbar & guitarist John Holdsworth. Anyhow the original song is called 'Lady Of Lies' & is the only record credited to a band called Bambi, a real foot stomper with some amazing drum work it's included on a compilation LP of rare songs, 'Electric Asylum Vol. 6 Rare British Freakrock 1971-76'.
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