GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN

Dragon’s Domain Records presents GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN, featuring the world premiere release of the score composed by Gil Melle (NIGHT GALLERY, THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, THE DELIBERATE STRANGER) .

Released in 1979, starring Bo Svenson, Donald Pleasance, Richard Romanus and Bob Minor, written by Stanley Ralph Ross under the whimsical pseudonym Sue Donem and helmed by the prolific “B” movie maestro Mark Lester, GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN delivers a wild and sun-drenched escapade that transports viewers on an extraordinary odyssey. The narrative revolves around two intrepid explorers who brave the treacherous jungles of South America in pursuit of hidden treasure, only to stumble upon an astonishing twist ? a long-lost tribe of captivating Amazon women, led by the enchanting Anita Ekberg, who reigns as their mesmerizing queen.

GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN, occupies a distinctive yet often overlooked niche within the oeuvre of composer Gil Melle. The film granted Melle a rare and exhilarating chance to tap into his childhood nostalgia for the swashbuckling adventure films and serials that mesmerized him as a youth in 1940s New York City. While many composers might have turned their noses up at a project of this nature, Melle fully embraced the creative challenge, crafting a vibrant and dynamic score that encapsulated his long-held aspiration to create music for the adventure genre.

For nearly five decades, composer Gil Melle innovated in mixing electronic and orchestral music when he wasn’t playing the nuances of modern jazz or enjoying his collection of unique microscopes at home. Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding baritone saxophonist and composer who was also noted as a painter. In film and television, his music has been extraordinarily notable, if not well preserved, on records and CDs. His TV-movie music in the early ’70s included a trio of high-profile films for television: MY SWEET CHARLIE, THAT CERTAIN SUMMER, and FRANKENSTEIN: THE TRUE STORY. His most well-known film score was THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, but as an innovator in the use of electronic music in movies of the 1970s and ’80s, Melle contributed to a many science fiction, fantasy, and horror television and feature film scores, including NIGHT GALLERY (theme and episodes), THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN (original TV-movie), A COLD NIGHT’S DEATH, THE QUESTOR TAPES, KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER, STARSHIP INVASIONS, WORLD WAR III, and many others. Melle’s efforts preceded almost everyone else’s experiments in electronic film music and resulted in the first true electronic film score.

Dragon’s Domain Records presents GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN, featuring the world premiere release of music composed by Gil Melle for this project. The music has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland and the liner notes have been written by noted author David Hirsch.

GOLD OF THE AMAZON WOMEN is a limited edition release of 500 units.
Release: The week of January 27, 2025.

DR. TERROR’S
HOUSE OF HORRORS (1965)
01. Main Title / Strangers On A Train (2:19)
02. The Werewolf (5:52)
03. The Creeping Vine (1:37)
04. Voodoo (0:31)
05. The Disembodied Hand (1:57)
06. The Vampire (5:30)
07. End Of The Line (1:26)
08. Dr. Terror’s House Of Horrors (1965) Theatrical Trailer (1:16)
THE SKULL (1965)
09. Main Title (1:44)
10. Auction Purchase (3:58)
11. The Book of The Marquis De Sade (3:08)
12. The Dealer’s Nightmare (4:26)
13. Theft (3:20)
14. A Violent Death (7:04)
15. The Marquis' Curse (2:54)
16. Bizarre Assault (7:06)
17. Panic Attack and End Titles (7:04)
18. The Skull (1965) Theatrical Trailer (2:07)
PARANOIAC (1967)
19. Main Title (1:47)
20. Suspicion (2:02)
21. The Inheritance of Violence (2:10)
22. Discovery of Horror (2:45)
23. Fiery Finale (1:39)
24. Paranoiac (1963) Theatrical Trailer (2:33)
Total Time 75:31