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Saturday, September 6, 2025

A Future To This Life - Robocop - The Series Soundtrack - various artists

 


RoboCop (The Series) is a 1994 cyberpunk television series based on the RoboCop franchise. It stars Richard Eden as the title character. Made to appeal primarily to children and young teenagers, it lacks the graphic violence of the original film RoboCop and its sequel RoboCop 2 and is more in line with the tone of RoboCop 3.


1 Joe Walsh & Lita Ford– A Future To This Life 3:30

2 Walsh*, Miller*, Hopkins*– Guilty Of The Crime 3:26

3 Joe Walsh– Fire & Brimstone 5:01

4 Dave Edmunds– Chutes & Ladders 4:05

5 E.J. Waters– Flannel Jacket 3:50

6 Todd Rundgren– We Gotta Get You A Woman 2:52

7 The Flamingos– I Only Have Eyes For You 3:15

8 The Band– Stuff Ya Gotta Watch 2:48

9 Iron Butterfly– In A Gadda Da Vida 2:50

10 KC & The Sunshine Band– Shake Your Booty 3:04

11 Delta City Orchestra– Robocop Overture 1:57


A Future To This Life - Robocop

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Four Rooms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) music by Combustible Edison and Esquivel

 


Four Rooms is a 1995 American anthology black comedy film co-written and co-directed by Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino, loosely based on the adult short fiction writings of Roald Dahl. The story is set in the fictional Hotel Mon Signor in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. Tim Roth plays Ted, the bellhop and main character in the frame story, whose first night on the job consists of four very different encounters with various hotel guests.

The soundtrack features a score composed and performed by contemporary lounge music band Combustible Edison, co-produced by Mark Mothersbaugh. Additional music is by Juan García Esquivel.

1 Combustible Edison– Vertigogo (Opening Theme) 2:35

2 Combustible Edison– Junglero 1:55

3 Combustible Edison– Four Rooms Swing 2:11

4 Combustible Edison– Bewitched 1:01

5 Combustible Edison– Tea And Eva In The Elevator 0:56

6 Combustible Edison– Invocation 1:26

7 Combustible Edison– Breakfast At Denny's 3:58

8 Combustible Edison– Strange Brew 0:29

9 Combustible Edison– Coven Of Witches 1:00

10 Combustible Edison– The Earthly Diana 0:37

11 Combustible Edison– Eva Seduces Ted 2:10

12 Combustible Edison– Hallway Ted 0:32

13 Combustible Edison– Headshake Rhumba 0:41

14 Combustible Edison– Skippen, Pukin, Sigfried 0:29

15 Combustible Edison– Angela 0:47

16 Combustible Edison– Punch Drunk 2:58

17 Combustible Edison– Male Bonding 3:07

18 Combustible Edison– Mariachi 0:29

19 Combustible Edison– Antes De Medianoche 2:46

20 Esquivel*– Sentimental Journey 2:40

21 Combustible Edison– Kids Watch T.V. 2:04

22 Combustible Edison– Champagne And Needles 2:06

23 Combustible Edison– Bullseye 1:02

24 Esquivel*– Harlem Nocturne 2:30

25 Combustible Edison– The Millionaire's Holiday 2:14

26 Combustible Edison– Ted-o-Vater 0:39

27 Combustible Edison– Vertigogo (Closing Credits) 5:34

28 Combustible Edison– 'D' In The Hallway 0:25

29 Combustible Edison– Torchy 0:15


Four Rooms

Friday, September 30, 2022

Mark Snow – The X-Files - Fight The Future (Original Motion Picture Score)

 


Mark Snow (born Martin Fulterman; August 26, 1946) is an American composer for film and television. Among his most famous compositions is the theme music for science fiction television series The X-Files. The theme reached no. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Snow also wrote the music for another Chris Carter series, Millennium, and the background music scores for both shows, a total of 12 seasons.

The X-Files: Original Motion Picture Score is the score by Mark Snow released in conjunction with the 1998 movie, The X-Files.

Threnody In X 3:14

B.C. Blood 2:27

Goop 4:18

Soda Pop 4:45

Already Dead 1:43

Cave Base 1:32

Remnants 2:11

Fossil Swings 0:58

Plague 3:23

Goodbye Bronschweig 2:40

A Call To Arms 0:57

Crossroads 2:17

Corn Hives 3:05

Corn Copters 2:35

Out Of Luck 1:01

Stung Kissing/Cargio Hold 4:12

Come And Gone 5:28

Trust No One 2:52

Ice Base 1:34

Mind Games 3:53

Nightmare 2:44

Pod Monster Suite 5:22

Facts 2:35

Crater Hug 2:06



see also previous post: The Truth and The Light: Mark Snow

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Fifty Shades of Grey The Classical Album...music selected by author E L James

 

 Tracklist:
–Paris Opéra-Comique Orchestra*     Lakmé: Flower Duet     3:29
–Les Violons Du Roy     Keyboard Concerto In D Minor BWV 974: Adagio     3:58
–The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra     Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: Aria (Cantileña) - Adagio     6:05
–Philharmonic Orchestra*     La Traviata: Prelude     3:51
–Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields*     Canon In D     4:56
–The Tallis Scholars     Spem In Alium     9:43
–Samson François     Prélude Op.28, No. 4 In E Minor     1:42
–City Of Birmingham Symphony*     Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Op.18: Adagio Sostenuto     4:30
–London Philharmonic Orchestra*     Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis: Opening     6:11
–English Chamber Orchestra     Chants D'Auvergne: Baïlèro     6:39
–Samson François     Nocturne No.1 In B Bémol Minor Op. 9     5:12
–King's College Choir, Cambridge* / English Chamber Orchestra     Requiem Op. 48: In Paradisum     3:26
–Maria Tipo     Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Aria     3:03
–Dame Moura Lympany     Préludes: La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin     2:35
–Alexis Weissenberg     Cantata No. 147 (Transcribed By Myra Hess) - Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring     3:30


 Fifty Shades

Monday, November 9, 2020

Frida...music from the motion picture...original music composed by Elliot Goldenthal

 

 "Frida," Julie Taymor's superb biopic which portrays the turbulent life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, is highlighted by Elliot Goldenthal's extraordinary soundtrack and score. Goldenthal, a student of both Aaron Copland and John Corigliani, and director Taymor's husband, states in the CD's linear notes that when scoring the music he took the approach of "melodic intimacy" - scoring with melodies or tunes as opposed to motific fragments. 

The film is highly successful in bringing to life not only Ms. Kahlo's story, but the vivid colors and richly textured culture of Mexico. In the same mode, Mr. Goldenthal emphasizes Mexico's musical tradition with his score - filled with the rich, evocative sound of song and music indigenous to the region. The composer has explored and displayed the area's folk music and incorporated it with his own minimalist style and some outstanding songwriting. He has stated, "... that it was a difficult task to capture the 'spirit of Mexican music' since it varies so much around different regions." However, his choice to stay true to the simplicity of the country's rhythms and themes is on target. 


FRIDA 


 

Friday, June 5, 2020

Fateless...original motion picture soundtrack...music by Ennio Morricone featuring Lisa Gerrard



 Ennio Morricone ‎– Fateless (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2005

In this movie, a young Hungarian Jew, 14-year-old György Köves (Marcelle Nagy) gets sent off to the camps during the Holocaust. His story is told in such a matter-of-fact way, yet the horrors of his experiences in the camp is credibly portrayed, and has the power to affect viewers. Young György's story is a coming-of-age tale, of a boy who becomes a man during one of the bleakest periods in history. The movie captures the beauty of life amidst horrors, and the power of human endurance.

The movie's soundtrack, composed by Ennio Morricone, is haunting and you can feel yourself being transported to some other plane of existence. The pain and suffering, the beauty, the horror, all of these emotions are felt deeply. Morricone uses the full orchestra - both Morricone and Kalman Strausz conduct the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the soloists used are Ludovico Fulci and Lisa Gerrard.

 Tracklist
01     Fateless     3:08
02     Return To Life     5:57
03     The Field     3:30
04     Home Again     1:50
05     The Beginning Of The Tragedy     4:01
06     A Song     1:55
07     At The Table     2:44
08     Psychological Destruction     2:00
09     About Solitude     1:34
10     To Return And Remember     1:54
11     A Voice From The Inside     3:35
12     A Mirror     0:47
13     About Solitude II     2:41
14     Voiceless     1:54
15     Fateless II     4:35

Saturday, April 4, 2020

1492 Conquest of Paradise music from the original soundtrack..composed and performed by Vangelis

Vangelis ‎– 1492 – Conquest Of Paradise (Music From The Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Electronic, Classical, Stage & Screen
Style: Soundtrack, Score, Instrumental, Modern Classical, Ambient
Year: 1992

1492: Conquest of Paradise is the 1992 music score to the film of the same name by Greek electronic composer and artist Vangelis. The film, a recount of the voyage to America in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, was directed by Ridley Scott, for whom Vangelis had previously composed the music score for Blade Runner, in 1982. The album and the single "Conquest of Paradise" enjoyed a revival in 1995 for various reasons and broke many sales records. Due to the soundtrack's success, Vangelis won an Echo Award as "International Artist Of The Year", and RTL Golden Lion Award for the "Best Title Theme for a TV Film or a Series" in 1996. The album was nominated for "Best Original Score - Motion Picture" at the 50th Golden Globe Awards in 1993.

Vangelis plays together with a number of performers, including two Flamenco guitarists and vocalists, violin, mandolin and flutes. As on a number of previous albums by Vangelis, the English Chamber Choir, directed by Guy Protheroe, performs the choral parts.

The sound engineering was done by Philippe Colonna and coordination by French musician Frederick Rousseau (also known for his collaborations with Jean-Michel Jarre), who has been Vangelis's studio partner since the 1980s till the recording of the Alexander soundtrack. Vangelis plays all synthesizers, using mainly string patches but also several ethnic ones, to reflect the character of the film, and electric piano and harp patches. Some calmer, atmospheric pieces (tracks 3, 7, 11 and 12) are entirely performed by Vangelis, using pianos, strings and harp. For the ethnic music, Vangelis consulted with French specialist Xavier Belanger, who has advised other artists on similar issues, including Jean-Michel Jarre.

Tracklist:
Opening     1:21
Conquest Of Paradise     4:30
Monastery Of La Rabida     3:24
City Of Isabel     2:08
Light And Shadow     3:31
Deliverance     3:20
West Across The Ocean Sea     2:44
Eternity     1:53
Hispanola     4:39
Moxica And The Horse     6:42
Twenty Eighth Parallel     4:47
Pinta, Nina, Santa Maria (Into Eternity)     12:37



Friday, April 5, 2019

The Future Is Unwritten Joe Strummer.....original soundtrack album


A wild mix of Clash and solo cuts as well as some of Joe's favourite tunes he played on his BBC radio show. Fun to hear Joe Strummer as a DJ. A very good romp through the musical influences that Joe absorbed through his life. Joe's narration explains many of the songs' relevance and you get a good idea of all that went in to influencing the Clash and the Mescalero's music.

This music has roots in Americana, rock and Caribbean music and moves along nicely for an excellent listen any time. Joe acts as the DJ, speaking little introductions to various songs by other artists ranging all over the map. Some of the intros are outtakes, like when he first met Mick Jones he thought he looked like Woody Woodpecker. Others are more like actual introductions.

It is great to listen to this album from start to end on a road trip or at work or something, because it moves through distinct moods, stays interesting all the time, like a great radio station of some forgotten era when there was such a thing.







Thursday, March 31, 2016

Fearless...music from the original soundtrack...music by Maurice Jarre



The soundtrack to the Peter Weir movie, Fearless, has every piece of music on it that made the movie so good. Even better, these are the full versions, not the edited versions used in the film. The music fits perfectly and is a credit to the composer and editors. The way they kept only the music and no dialogue during the unbelievable plane sequences at the end made more of an impact than if we had heard the actual sounds in the plane. Most notable is the 3rd Symphony, which just makes your heart cry.

It's also a very relaxing soundtrack to listen to on its own with Maurice Jarre at his very absolute best. So, if you liked the movie, and thought the music helped the atmosphere, then this is worth adding to your collection.




1. Max - Maurice Jarre
2. Mai Nozipo - Dumisani Maraire/Kronos Quartet
3. Polymorphia - National Philharmonic Orchestra/Leonard Slatkin
4. Sin Ella - The Gypsy Kings
5. Fearless - Maurice Jarre
6. Symphony No.3: 1. Lento-Sostenuto Tranquillo Ma Cantabile - Dawn          Upshaw/London Sonfonietta/David Zinman




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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Fahrenheit 9/11 Original Soundtrack...music by Jeff Gibbs and Various Artists


Michael Moore's indictment of the Bush administration's post-9/11 fear-mongering and rush to war in Iraq was the most unlikely blockbuster of its crucial election year, a human-scaled, deeply patriotic American reflection that became the most successful documentary in history within days of its release. Its soundtrack is arguably the most understated, if shrewdly effective, component of Moore's potent agitprop. 

Composer Jeff Gibbs' brooding synth washes give the score an appropriate center of gravitas, lending an even more ironic tone to the almost obscenely bright pop and rock chestnuts (The Go Go's "Vacation," Joey Scarbury's "Theme From Greatest American Hero," REM's "Shiny Happy People," Elmer Bernstein's timeless theme from The Magnificent Seven) Moore uses to skewer his targets. Perhaps most notable is the chilling use of Arvo Part's Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten to underscore the film's stark, restrained evocation of the horrors of 9/11. Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" closes matters out with a blast of bracing, if ever cynical, hope. --Jerry McCulley (Amazon)




1. The Un-President -- Jeff Gibbs
2. Vacation -- The Go-Gos
3. Bush Waits...And Waits- -- Jeff Gibbs
4. Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten, for String Orchestra and Bell -- Paavo Jarvi/Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
5. We Gotta Get Out of this Place -- Eric Burdon
6. Weapons of Deceit -- Jeff Gibbs
7. Deserter -- Jeff Gibbs
8. Cocaine -- J.J. Cale
9. Shiny Happy People -- R.E.M.
10. Magnificent Sevent Theme -- Elmer Bernstein
11. Afghan Victory Dance -- Jeff Gibbs
12. Fire Water Burn -- Bloodhound Gang
13. Theme from "Greatest American Hero" -- Joey Scarbury
14. Aqualung -- Jetthro Tull
15. All They Ask -- Jeff Gibbs
16. Rockin' In the Free World -- Neil Young








           

Friday, August 22, 2014

The Fisher King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack..music by George Fenton



This is my tribute to the late Robin Williams. One of his more eccentric and maybe underrated roles and a soundtrack to match.

"Well, maybe Pinocchio's not a true story", like Jeff Bridges/Jack Lucas says in one of the scenes, but this is the fine soundtrack album for one of the finest movies of the 90s. It has it all: the original score by maestro George Fenton, the pop numbers from the era, some standards from the past and even some bits from the original dialogues! Also you can enjoy actors Williams and Jeters performing two tracks. If you loved the movie, you'll love the album and if you're a fan of Terry Gilliam's,..well, say no more!

1. Intro: The Jack Lucas Radio Show - Jeff Bridges
2. Chill Out Jack - Trip
3. Pet Peeves - Jeff Bridges/Caroline Cromelin
4. I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee
5. Sunrise Confession - Jeff Bridges/Christian Clemenson
6. The Power/Sign Off - Chill Rob G/Jeff Bridges
7. I Wish I Knew - John Coltrane
8. How About You - Harry Nilsson
9. The Grand Central Waltz - George Fenton
10. The Story Of The Fisher King - George Fenton
11. Jack Meets Perry - George Fenton
12. Everything's Coming Up Videos ('Some People/Rose's Turn') - Michael Jeter
13. An Evening Out (Includes 'Lydia The Tatooed Lady') - George Fenton/Robin Williams
14. Quest For The Grail - George Fenton
15. The Red Knight Suite - George Fenton
16. How About You (Swing Version) - George Fenton



Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Fried Green Tomatoes At the Whistle Stop Cafe: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack


The score by Thomas Newman to this film is almost superior to the film itself. It truly captures the sweet melancholy of the Fall. Try listening to it with headphones and you'll hear a highly dimensional sound, delicate and subtle. Reflective and spiritual. The tracks " Visiting Ruth" and "Ghost Train" really make you think about the meaning of the film and what it says.

The real gem here is Grayson Hugh's cover and re-arrangement of Bob Dylan's, "I'll Remember You". Truly one of pop music's great voices. So soulful, so bluesy and rich in harmony.Every song on this soundtrack has so much character, especially the instrumentals by Thomas Newman!

 1. I'll Remember You - Grayson Hugh  
 2. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Paul Young  
 3. Cherish (Hip Hop Version) - Jodeci  
 4. Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead - Taylor Dayne  
 5. Rooster Blues - Peter Wolf  
 6. Barbeque Bess - Patti LaBelle
 7. If I Can Help Somebody - Aaron Hall  
 8. Cool Down Yonder - Marion Williams  
 9. Cherish (Movie Version) - Jodeci  
10. Ghost Train (Main Title) - Thomas Newman  
11. Visiting Ruth - Thomas Newman
12. A Charge To Keep I Have - Thomas Newman





Saturday, November 16, 2013

Frida...music from the motion picture...composed by Elliot Goldenthal



When I first watched this movie I was not only taken aback with the story, screenplay and acting, but the soundtrack just blew me away! The music is so refreshing and diverse and gives one an insight into Mexican and Latin American music. It fits in perfectly with the movie and is a joy to listen to on its own. If you like world music then this will delight (if not, you can start liking right here).

Amazon.com review
She was famous as both artist and model, infamous as political revolutionary and social libertine, and Frida Kahlo's controversial life couldn't help but seem the stuff of great musical theater. Her story is brought to the screen by director Julie Taymor, whose musical compatriot here is also her husband; Elliot Goldenthal, student of both Copland and Corigliani, shrewdly sublimates his modernism in service of the rich, evocative music and songs of Mexico and Central America. Utilizing performers that range from the contemporary (Lila Downs) to the folk-classic (Costa Rican legend Chavela Vargas; Brazilian star Caetano Veloso) and traditional (Los Cojolites, El Poder Del Norte, Trio Huasteca, Caimanes de Tanquin, and others), Goldenthal generously displays the true breadth of Mexican folk music, while seamlessly infusing it with the minimalist corners of his own underscore and some winning songwriting of his own. The result is one of 2002's most compelling soundtracks. The enhanced CD features include musical film excerpts, as well as a video conversation between Goldenthal and star Salma Hayek and text interviews with the composer and director Taymor. --Jerry McCulley







Monday, June 17, 2013

Finding Forrester ...music from the motion picture featuring Miles Davis


Topnotch Miles Davis music complements Gus Van Sant's film about an urban youth (Rob Brown), torn between basketball and writing, who meets a reclusive novelist (Sean Connery). The unlikely tale is supported by a generous sampling of Davis's early 1970's work nodding to Ornette Coleman and guitarist Bill Frisell. With the help of Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Tony Williams, Davis molded his second "classic" quintet into a groundbreaking mix of funk and rock that created something far beyond the reaches of fusion. Both "Recollections" and "Lonely Fire" hail from Davis's landmark Bitches Brew sessions (finally seeing release as The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions in October 1998) and offer a calming, nearly ambient effect. This combined with Davis's polyrhythmic funk--"Black Satin" from On the Corner and Ornette Coleman's own independent approach toward improvisation make for a solid sampler of jazz in a transitional age. --Rob O'Connor (Amazon review)

The "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" medley is by the late, great, Hawaiian singer, Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo`ole. There are web sites dedicated to him, and other music is available, with the Makaha Sons and solo. He was born May 20, 1959 and passed away at age 38. It is always something special to hear his voice floating in the air around us.

1. Recollections - Miles Davis
2. Little Church - Miles Davis
3. Black Satin - Miles Davis
4. Under A Golden Sky - Bill Frisell
5. Happy House - Ornette Coleman
6. Over The Rainbow (Photo Book) - Bill Frisell
7. Lonely Fire (Excerpt) - Miles Davis
8. Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World - Israel "Iz" Kamakwiwo'ole
9. Vonetta - Miles Davis
10. Coffaro's Theme - Bill Frisell/Ron Miles/Curtis Fowlkes/Eyvind Kang
11. Foreigner In A Free Land - Ornette Coleman
12. Beautiful - Bill Frisell/Hank Roberts/Kermit Driscoll/Joey Baron
13. In A Silent Way (DJ Cam Remix) - Miles Davis