Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Travelling Birds...original soundtrack...music by Bruno Coulais...rare release



This now rare soundtrack from the acclaimed 2001 documentary by Jacques Perrin "Travelling Birds" (also known as "Winged Migration" or "Le Peuple Migrateur") is a treat for soundtrack enthusiasts or music aficionados in general.

French composer Bruno Coulais has created beautiful, soul-stirring music that not only perfectly accompanies the images on the screen but stands alone as a musical creation that improves on repeated listens . Some of the tracks make you feel like you're one of the birds flying across the world and taking flight with them as they make their journey. Also includes tracks by Nick Cave, Robert Wyatt, A Filetta and Gabriel Yacoub.

1. To Be By Your Side - Nick Cave
2. Masters Of The Field - Robert Wyatt
3. Northern Bound
4. The Crossing
5. The Highest Gander - Robert Wyatt
6. Beating Drums
7. The Return Of The Cranes
8. The Blue Thread
9. The Red Forest - Robert Wyatt
10. Like A Breath Of Air - A Filetta
11. The Takeoff
12. Amidst The Factory Smoke
13. The Glider
14. After The Hunt
15. The Paper Parrot
16. The Swans Flight
17. Feathers And Stripes
18. The Wounded Dove - Gabriel Yacoub
19. Off Camera

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Friday, September 18, 2015

Eddie and The Cruisers...original soundtrack..music by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band



Eddie and the Cruisers was a movie about the disappearance of a (fictional) leader of a rock band, with an awesome soundtrack to boot. The soundtrack has now become a must have for any avid music collector and proves that 80's music was not all commercialized-synthesized shlock. Retro in sound to the 50's and 60's, with a contemporary edge, it has stood the test of time exceptionally well !

Many have compared the Eddie and The Cruisers/John Cafferty soundtrack to Springsteen's and the E Band's work (hopefully as a compliment and not as a rip off).Let's just say the Boss is the Boss and John Cafferty is John Cafferty. John Cafferty and his band were/are anything but a rip off. He has this very distinct knack for writing original and performing his material with plenty of hooks and upbeat melodies. His vocals are also easily recognized.They seem to have the tough rebellious rockin' edge to them when called for and yet that controllable warm vocal range that allows him to do a great ballad like Tender Years!. The Beaver Brown Band can do no wrong---the sheer artistry and musical synergy between JC & BBB is a great musical force unto itself.

1. On The Dark Side
2. Tender Years
3. Runaround Sue
4. Down On My Knees
5. Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes
6. Wild Summer Nights
7. Boardwalk Angel
8. Betty Lou's Got A New Pair Of Shoes
9. Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You)
10. Season In Hell (Fire Suite)

Eddie and The Cruisers