オーストラリア出身の作曲家ブルース・ローランドは、幼少の頃から音楽に魅了されていた。メルボルンの音楽一家に育った彼は、10代でピアノを学び、さまざまなポップバンドで演奏した。1960年代にはポップグループのザ・ストレンジャーズで活動し、ロイ・オービソンやビーチボーイズなど世界的なアーティストとツアーを行った。ブルースは、10代の人気テレビシリーズ「THE GO SHOW」で作曲家として初期のスキルを大きく伸ばし、オリビア・ニュートン=ジョンやビリー・ソープなどのゲストアーティストのキーボード演奏とアレンジメントの作成を担当した。その後、子供向けテレビ番組「MAGIC CIRCLE CLUB」「ADVENTURE ISLAND」の作曲家として5年間活躍した。彼のキャリアは、映画、ケーブル映画、ミニシリーズ、テレビシリーズ、アニメーション、特別なライブイベントなど、多岐にわたっている。映画では「スノーリバー/輝く大地の果てに」「遥かなるスノー・リバー」「アンドレ/海から来た天使」、テレビでは「ALL THE RIVERS RUN」「THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY」「PONDEROSA」「NOW AND FOREVER」などがある。
新たにリマスターされ、著者であるRandall D. Larsonによるライナーノーツが付き、Digital OutlandのJames Nelsonによるマスタリングが施され、市場に戻ってきました!
PHAR LAPは500枚限定盤です。
BSX Records presents PHAR LAP, featuring music composed by Bruce Rowland from the 1983 film written by David Williamson and directed by Simon Wincer (THE LIGHTHORSEMEN, LONESOME DOVE, QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER, FREE WILLY), starring Tom Burlinson, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh, Ron Leibman, Vincent Ball, John Stanton, Peter Whitford, Robert Grubb, Richard Morgan and Gia Carides.
Released in 1983, PHAR LAP tells the true story of a New Zealand racehorse that became a champion during the Great Depression. The film begins at the end of the story, then flashes back to the day that Phar Lap, despite his lack of pedigree, is purchased on impulse by trainer Harry Telford (Vaughan). Phar Lap loses his first races, but Telford's faith in the animal is unshakable then, suddenly the horse becomes a winner, thanks in part to the care of stableboy Tommy Woodcock (Burlinson). Promoter Dave Davis (Leibman) arranges for Phar Lap to be entered in several top races, where his long shot status results in heavy losses for the professional gamblers. After an attempt on Phar Lap’s life, Tommy takes the horse and goes into hiding but, shortly after winning an important race in Mexico, Phar Lap collapses and dies. Phar Lap is as well-known today for his mysterious death as for his fabulous accomplishments in life.
Australian composer Bruce Rowland’s fascination with music began as a child. He grew up in a musical household in Melbourne, and as a teenager studied piano and played with various pop bands. He worked with pop group The Strangers during the 1960s, and toured with international artists including Roy Orbison and The Beach Boys. Bruce developed much of his early skill as a composer on the popular teenage television series THE GO SHOW, where he was responsible for playing keyboard and writing arrangements for guest artists including Olivia Newton-John and Billy Thorpe. Later, he worked for five years as the composer for children’s television programs MAGIC CIRCLE CLUB and ADVENTURE ISLAND. His career spans a multitude of motion pictures, cable movies, mini-series, television series, animations and special live events. His filmography includes projects such as THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER, PHAR LAP, RETURN TO SNOWY RIVER, ANDRE and THE CUP and noted television projects such as ALL THE RIVERS RUN, THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY, PONDEROSA and NOW AND FOREVER.
Bruce is the proud recipient of multiple awards, including a 2006 APRA International Achievement Award for his services to film. In 2000, Bruce wrote and conducted the music for the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games, which included a special rendition of Bruce’s score for THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER.
BSX RECORDS presents PHAR LAP, with music composed, arranged and conducted by Bruce Rowland. Previously released on compact disc, PHAR LAP returns to the marketplace newly remastered, featuring liner notes written by author Randall D. Larson, mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland.
PHAR LAP is a limited edition release of 500 units
トム・バーリンソン主演、競走馬のファーラップの実話を描いた1983年の映画。
トラックリスト「スノーリバー/輝く大地の果てに」、「ゼウス&ロクサーヌ/イルカにのった犬」などのブルース・ローランドが音楽を担当し、「砂漠の勇者」、「ブラッディ・ガン」、「フリー・ウィリー」などのサイモン・ウインカーが監督した1983年の映画たPhar Lappmのオリジナル・サウンドトラック。
1983年に公開されたPHAR LAPは、世界恐慌の時代にチャンピオンとなったニュージーランドの競走馬の実話を描いています。映画は物語の終盤から始まり、血統がないにもかかわらず、ファーラップが調教師のハリー・テルフォード(マーティン・ヴォーン)に衝動買いされた日にフラッシュバックする。しかし、テルフォードの信頼は揺るがず、厩務員トミー・ウッドコック(バーリンソン)の世話もあり、突然、馬は勝ち馬となる。プロモーターのデイヴ・デイヴィス(ライプマン)の計らいで、ファー・ラップはいくつかのトップレースに出走することになるが、彼の長丁場はプロのギャンブラーにとって大損害となる。ファー・ラップが命を狙われた後、トミーは馬を奪って身を隠すが、メキシコでの重要なレースに勝った直後、ファー・ラップは倒れ、死んでしまう。ファー・ラップは、その謎めいた死と、生前の素晴らしい業績で、今日もよく知られています。
オーストラリア出身の作曲家ブルース・ローランドは、幼少の頃から音楽に魅了されていた。メルボルンの音楽一家に育った彼は、10代でピアノを学び、さまざまなポップバンドで演奏した。1960年代にはポップグループのザ・ストレンジャーズで活動し、ロイ・オービソンやビーチボーイズなど世界的なアーティストとツアーを行った。ブルースは、10代の人気テレビシリーズ「THE GO SHOW」で作曲家として初期のスキルを大きく伸ばし、オリビア・ニュートン=ジョンやビリー・ソープなどのゲストアーティストのキーボード演奏とアレンジメントの作成を担当した。その後、子供向けテレビ番組「MAGIC CIRCLE CLUB」「ADVENTURE ISLAND」の作曲家として5年間活躍した。彼のキャリアは、映画、ケーブル映画、ミニシリーズ、テレビシリーズ、アニメーション、特別なライブイベントなど、多岐にわたっている。映画では「スノーリバー/輝く大地の果てに」「遥かなるスノー・リバー」「アンドレ/海から来た天使」、テレビでは「ALL THE RIVERS RUN」「THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY」「PONDEROSA」「NOW AND FOREVER」などがある。
ブルースは、映画への貢献が認められ、2006年APRA国際功労賞を含む複数の賞を受賞しています。2000年には、シドニー・オリンピックの開会式で、ブルースが作曲・指揮を担当し、『スノーリバー/輝く大地の果てに』の音楽が特別演奏された。
新たにリマスターされ、著者であるRandall D. Larsonによるライナーノーツが付き、Digital OutlandのJames Nelsonによるマスタリングが施され、市場に戻ってきました!
PHAR LAPは500枚限定盤です。
BSX Records presents PHAR LAP, featuring music composed by Bruce Rowland from the 1983 film written by David Williamson and directed by Simon Wincer (THE LIGHTHORSEMEN, LONESOME DOVE, QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER, FREE WILLY), starring Tom Burlinson, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh, Ron Leibman, Vincent Ball, John Stanton, Peter Whitford, Robert Grubb, Richard Morgan and Gia Carides.
Released in 1983, PHAR LAP tells the true story of a New Zealand racehorse that became a champion during the Great Depression. The film begins at the end of the story, then flashes back to the day that Phar Lap, despite his lack of pedigree, is purchased on impulse by trainer Harry Telford (Vaughan). Phar Lap loses his first races, but Telford's faith in the animal is unshakable then, suddenly the horse becomes a winner, thanks in part to the care of stableboy Tommy Woodcock (Burlinson). Promoter Dave Davis (Leibman) arranges for Phar Lap to be entered in several top races, where his long shot status results in heavy losses for the professional gamblers. After an attempt on Phar Lap’s life, Tommy takes the horse and goes into hiding but, shortly after winning an important race in Mexico, Phar Lap collapses and dies. Phar Lap is as well-known today for his mysterious death as for his fabulous accomplishments in life.
Australian composer Bruce Rowland’s fascination with music began as a child. He grew up in a musical household in Melbourne, and as a teenager studied piano and played with various pop bands. He worked with pop group The Strangers during the 1960s, and toured with international artists including Roy Orbison and The Beach Boys. Bruce developed much of his early skill as a composer on the popular teenage television series THE GO SHOW, where he was responsible for playing keyboard and writing arrangements for guest artists including Olivia Newton-John and Billy Thorpe. Later, he worked for five years as the composer for children’s television programs MAGIC CIRCLE CLUB and ADVENTURE ISLAND. His career spans a multitude of motion pictures, cable movies, mini-series, television series, animations and special live events. His filmography includes projects such as THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER, PHAR LAP, RETURN TO SNOWY RIVER, ANDRE and THE CUP and noted television projects such as ALL THE RIVERS RUN, THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY, PONDEROSA and NOW AND FOREVER.
Bruce is the proud recipient of multiple awards, including a 2006 APRA International Achievement Award for his services to film. In 2000, Bruce wrote and conducted the music for the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games, which included a special rendition of Bruce’s score for THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER.
BSX RECORDS presents PHAR LAP, with music composed, arranged and conducted by Bruce Rowland. Previously released on compact disc, PHAR LAP returns to the marketplace newly remastered, featuring liner notes written by author Randall D. Larson, mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland.
PHAR LAP is a limited edition release of 500 units
1. Phar Lap - California 1932 (1:34)
2. Phar Lap Main Theme (2:23)
3. The Sandhills (2:33)
4. Pike Weighs In (2:29)
5. Telford's Theme (1:56)
6. After the Race (1:18)
7. Phar Lap Wins the Melbourne Cup (2:18)
8. The Shooting (2:44)
9. The Chips are Down (1:11)
10. Hero to a Nation (2:22)
11. First to Pass the Post (1:11)
12. 1931 Melbourne Cup (2:06)
13. Tommy Proposes / Farewell Australia (2:26)
14. Agua Caliente (1:50)
15. Training in the Desert (1:13)
16. Davis is Warned (1:04)
17. The Richest Race in History (2:21)
18. The Legend (3:44)
Total Duration: 36:51