Caldera Records is proud to present David Shire’s score for the TV movie “Small Vices.”
Robert B. Parker’s novels, which featured the Boston detective Spenser, not only achieved long-lasting success in the US but also sparked a resurgence in the hardboiled detective genre. “Small Vices” was the first of three adaptations for television from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
David Shire’s score is an elaborate gem for he was able to showcase his jazz expertise again. The score’s recurring theme for the titular character accurately conveys Spenser’s world-weariness and toughness while also paying tribute to his grace and refined tastes. The use of a jazz combo in the music for “Small Vices” is reminiscent of the classic genre conventions of the 1970s. However, the composer does not rely on nostalgia. His music occupies a unique space between two worlds. It evokes the music of days gone by while incorporating modern and vibrant orchestral music. The aggressive ostinatos employed in the orchestration are similar to those found in bigger-budgeted thrillers of that era. Shire masterfully blends the old and new, creating a cohesive and seamless sound.
This is most noticeable in cues that subtly incorporate synthesizers and a drum kit, which were commonly used in television at that time. Unfortunately, David Shire’s score for “Thin Air,” the follow-up to “Small Vices,” is missing. Therefore, we were unable to add it to the album. As a replacement, we opted to combine “Small Vices” with pieces that share the same essence. Thus, we created an homage to his jazz-oriented scores from the 1990s, which includes “Jake’s Women,” “Broadway Bound” and “Texan.”
The 56th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Richard Moore and produced by Stephan Eicke and John Elborg.
Jake’s Women 13. Meeting Maggie (2:02) 14. Jake and Julie (1:45) 15. Jake and Maggie (1:52) 16. Theme (1:04)
Broadway Bound 17. Main Title (2:53) 18. Night Montage (2:25) 19. Radio Source (3:13)* 20. Comedy Show Theme (0:37) 21. Finale (1:42) 22. End Credits (0:59) *arranged by Steve Bramson
Texan 23. Bar Source (2:36) 24. Homage (4:47) 25. Drive (1:36) 26. Reveal and Finale (4:12)<
Music Composed and Conducted by David Shire Album Produced by Stephan Eicke, David Shire Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke Album Art Direction and Design by Luis Miguel Rojas
デイヴィッド・シャイアが手がけたTV映画「Small Vices」のオリジナル・サウンドトラックが初リリース！
トラックリストボストンの名探偵スペンサーを主人公にしたロバート・B・パーカーの小説は、アメリカで長きにわたる成功を収めただけでなく、ハードボイルド探偵というジャンルに再び火をつけました。「Small Vices」は、1990年代後半から2000年代前半にかけてテレビで放映された3作品のうちの最初の作品である。
デヴィッド・シャイアのスコアは、ジャズの専門知識を再び披露できたという点で、手の込んだ逸品。主人公のために繰り返し使われるスコアのテーマは、スペンサーの世を忍ぶタフさを的確に伝えると同時に、彼の気品と洗練された嗜好にも敬意を表しています。「Small Vices」の音楽にジャズ・コンボが使われているのは、1970年代の古典的なジャンルの慣習を彷彿とさせる。しかし、この作曲家はノスタルジーに頼ってはいない。彼の音楽は、2つの世界の間のユニークな空間を占めています。モダンで活気に満ちたオーケストラ音楽を取り入れながら、過ぎ去った日々の音楽を想起させる。オーケストレーションに採用された攻撃的なオスティナートは、当時の大予算のスリラー映画に見られるものと似ている。シャイアは新旧を見事に融合させ、まとまりのあるシームレスなサウンドを作り出しています。
これは、当時テレビでよく使われていたシンセサイザーやドラムキットをさりげなく取り入れたキューで顕著だ。残念ながら、デヴィッド・シャイアの『Small Vices』に続く『Thin Air』のスコアが紛失している。そのため、アルバムに加えることができませんでした。その代わりとして、私たちは「Small Vices」と同じエッセンスを持つ作品を組み合わせることにしました。こうして、「Jake's Women」、「Broadway Bound」、「Texan 」を含む、1990年代の彼のジャズ志向のスコアへのオマージュが出来上がりました！
Caldera Records is proud to present David Shire’s score for the TV movie “Small Vices.”
Robert B. Parker’s novels, which featured the Boston detective Spenser, not only achieved long-lasting success in the US but also sparked a resurgence in the hardboiled detective genre. “Small Vices” was the first of three adaptations for television from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
David Shire’s score is an elaborate gem for he was able to showcase his jazz expertise again. The score’s recurring theme for the titular character accurately conveys Spenser’s world-weariness and toughness while also paying tribute to his grace and refined tastes. The use of a jazz combo in the music for “Small Vices” is reminiscent of the classic genre conventions of the 1970s. However, the composer does not rely on nostalgia. His music occupies a unique space between two worlds. It evokes the music of days gone by while incorporating modern and vibrant orchestral music. The aggressive ostinatos employed in the orchestration are similar to those found in bigger-budgeted thrillers of that era. Shire masterfully blends the old and new, creating a cohesive and seamless sound.
This is most noticeable in cues that subtly incorporate synthesizers and a drum kit, which were commonly used in television at that time. Unfortunately, David Shire’s score for “Thin Air,” the follow-up to “Small Vices,” is missing. Therefore, we were unable to add it to the album. As a replacement, we opted to combine “Small Vices” with pieces that share the same essence. Thus, we created an homage to his jazz-oriented scores from the 1990s, which includes “Jake’s Women,” “Broadway Bound” and “Texan.”
The 56th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Richard Moore and produced by Stephan Eicke and John Elborg.
Small Vices
1. Main Title (2:28)
2. Spenser and Susan I (1:52)
3. Spenser and Susan II (1:58)
4. Park Chase (1:42)
5. Fireside Pizza (1:27)
6. Spenser’s Funeral (2:27)
7. Travel Montage (1:13)
8. Rehab (1:04)
9. Strictures at an Exhibition (2:54)
10. Reunion (2:47)
11. Innocent (1:19)
12. End Title (1:51)
Jake’s Women
13. Meeting Maggie (2:02)
14. Jake and Julie (1:45)
15. Jake and Maggie (1:52)
16. Theme (1:04)
Broadway Bound
17. Main Title (2:53)
18. Night Montage (2:25)
19. Radio Source (3:13)*
20. Comedy Show Theme (0:37)
21. Finale (1:42)
22. End Credits (0:59)
*arranged by Steve Bramson
Texan
23. Bar Source (2:36)
24. Homage (4:47)
25. Drive (1:36)
26. Reveal and Finale (4:12)<
Music Composed and Conducted by David Shire
Album Produced by Stephan Eicke, David Shire
Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke
Album Art Direction and Design by Luis Miguel Rojas