『CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON』（1953年）は、『パラダイス・アーミー』や『ゴーストバスターズ』などの人気映画の音楽を手がけた伝説的作曲家エルマー・バーンスタインの初期の作品である。1953年9月3日に公開されたこの映画は、そのわずか5ヶ月前に公開された映画『凸凹火星探検』とプロットが似ている。これは今やSF映画ではおなじみの、使い古された手法となっている。
『CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON』は、『月世界征服』（1950）から再利用した衣装とチェスリー・ボネステルの月面の背景画で限られた予算を拡大し、さらに宇宙船内部のセットは『PROJECT MOONBASE』（わずか1日後に劇場公開）から借用した。
Dragon’s Domain is proud to present the third volume in their Golden Age series with three more classic original scores by musical masters of the genre.
CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON (1953) was an early work by legendary composer Elmer Bernstein, who went on to score such popular movies as STRIPES and GHOSTBUSTERS. Released September 3, 1953, this film shares a plot similar to a movie released just five months earlier, ABBOTT AND COSTELLO GO TO MARS? wherein an alien society is led by beautiful women who seduce visiting Earth astronauts. This has now become a familiar and overused trope in science-fiction films.
CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON stretched its limited budget with costumes and Chesley Bonestell lunar background paintings recycled from DESTINATION MOON (1950), plus the space ship interior set was borrowed from PROJECT MOONBASE (released to theaters just one day later).
ROBOT MONSTER, released 2 months after the original INVADERS FROM MARS, shares a similar theme of an alien invasion as seen through a young boy’s dream. Filmed for a fraction of INVADER’S $290,000 budget at an estimated cost of $16,000 (with a quarter of that funding its 3D process), ROBOT MONSTER made a sizable profit, grossing $1 million.
Bernstein’s score used only an 8-piece ensemble, yet his theme for the character of Ro-Man is very effective and memorable, thanks in part to the unusual inclusion of chimes, which have become synonymous with the film.
DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS comes from “across the pond,” produced in England by American brothers Edward and Harry Danzinger. Their prolific output during the 1950s and 60s was due to a belief that nothing should be wasted, especially pre-booked studio space. They would frequently commission a script to take advantage of standing sets when a production managed wrap up early. Such was the case with 1954’s DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS when CALLING SCOTLAND YARD, a series of theatrical featurettes (compiled into the 1956 NBC-TV series ADVENTURE THEATER) left the brothers with studio space reserved and paid for in advance.
Only his third film credit, the score was composed by Edwin Astley (1922-1998). Strongly influenced by jazz, he played both the clarinet and saxophone, frequently performing in various ensembles during and after World War II. In 1953, he began film scoring for the Danzinger Brothers before becoming known worldwide for his memorable work in the British made ITC TV series DANGER MAN (aka SECRET AGENT, 1960), THE SAINT (1962), and THE CHAMPIONS (1968).
This third volume in this Dragon’s Domain Records series has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch explores these classic films from sci-fi craze of the 1950s. This CD set is a limited run of 500 units.
SPECIAL NOTE: These recordings were originally taken from analog masters and music & effects tracks and therefore certain limitations from the source tapes may be evident. We have tried to preserve as closely as possible, the quality of the original recordings.
2024/4/8の週発売
トラックリスト
CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON (1953 - Elmer Bernstein) 01. Main Title (1:09) 02. Kip Saves The Ship (2:40) 03. Moonwalk To The Caves (3:48) 04. Spider Attack / The Lost City (3:02) 05. Welcoming Dance Of Seduction (4:01) 06. Escape / End Title (1:38) 07. Cat-Women Of The Moon (1953) Theatrical Trailer (1:41) ROBOT MONSTER (1953 - Elmer Bernstein) 08. Introduction and Main Title (2:51) 09. Playtime After The Apocalypse (4:53) 10. Ro-Man Chases The Hu-Mans (3:47)? 11. Wedding / Abduction / Finale (4:43) 12. Robot Monster (1953) Theatrical Trailer (1:29) DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954 - Edwin Astley) 13. Main Title (1:18) 14. Arrival At The Inn (1:27) 15. Weird Craft Lands (1:18) 16. Strong Emotions (2:42) 17. Robot At Full Power (3:33) 18. Inside The Saucer (3:34) 19. A Last Bargain (1:57) 20. Free Will / End Titles (2:42) 21. Devil Girl From Mars (1964) Theatrical Trailer (1:38) Total Time 56:52
黄金時代のSF作品集第3弾として、このジャンルの巨匠たちによる3作のクラシック・オリジナル・スコアをお届けします。
トラックリスト『CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON』（1953年）は、『パラダイス・アーミー』や『ゴーストバスターズ』などの人気映画の音楽を手がけた伝説的作曲家エルマー・バーンスタインの初期の作品である。1953年9月3日に公開されたこの映画は、そのわずか5ヶ月前に公開された映画『凸凹火星探検』とプロットが似ている。これは今やSF映画ではおなじみの、使い古された手法となっている。
『CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON』は、『月世界征服』（1950）から再利用した衣装とチェスリー・ボネステルの月面の背景画で限られた予算を拡大し、さらに宇宙船内部のセットは『PROJECT MOONBASE』（わずか1日後に劇場公開）から借用した。
オリジナルの『惑星アドベンチャー／スペース・モンスター襲来！』の2ヵ月後に公開された『ロボット・モンスター』も、少年の夢を通して見るエイリアンの侵略という同じようなテーマを持っている。29万ドルの予算のほんのわずか、推定1万6千ドル（その4分の1が3D制作の資金）で撮影された『ロボット・モンスター』は、100万ドルの興行収入を上げ、かなりの利益を上げた。
バーンスタインのスコアは8人編成のアンサンブルしか使わなかったが、彼のローマンというキャラクターのテーマは、この映画の代名詞となったチャイムの珍しい挿入のおかげもあって、非常に効果的で記憶に残るものとなっている。
『火星から来たデビルガール』は "池の向こう "からやってきた作品で、アメリカのエドワードとハリーのダンジンガー兄弟がイギリスで制作した。1950年代から60年代にかけての彼らの多作は、無駄なものは何一つあってはならないという信念によるもので、特にスタジオのスペースは事前に予約していた。彼らは、プロダクションが早期に終了した場合、スタンディング・セットを利用するために脚本を依頼することがよくあった。1954年の『火星から来たデビルガール』がそうであったように、『SCOTLAND YARD』（1956年のNBC-TV『ADVENTURE THEATER』シリーズにまとめられた一連の劇場用長編映画）では、兄弟はスタジオ・スペースを予約し、前払いした。
エドウィン・アストリー（1922-1998）が作曲した。ジャズの影響を強く受けた彼は、クラリネットとサックスの両方を演奏し、第二次世界大戦中から戦後にかけて、さまざまなアンサンブルで頻繁に演奏した。1953年、ダンジンガー・ブラザーズのために映画音楽の作曲を始め、その後、英国製ITCテレビシリーズ『秘密諜報員ジョン・ドレイク』1960年）、『セイント／天国野郎』（1962年）、『電撃スパイ作戦』（1968年）の印象的な作品で世界的に知られるようになった。
著者のデイヴィッド・ハーシュによる独占ライナーノーツは、1950年代のSFブームの名作映画を探求している。
500枚限定盤。
特記事項：これらの録音は元々アナログ・マスターと音楽＆エフェクト・トラックから取られたものであるため、ソース・テープの制約が見られる場合があります。可能な限りオリジナルに近い音質で収録。
Dragon’s Domain is proud to present the third volume in their Golden Age series with three more classic original scores by musical masters of the genre.
CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON (1953) was an early work by legendary composer Elmer Bernstein, who went on to score such popular movies as STRIPES and GHOSTBUSTERS. Released September 3, 1953, this film shares a plot similar to a movie released just five months earlier, ABBOTT AND COSTELLO GO TO MARS? wherein an alien society is led by beautiful women who seduce visiting Earth astronauts. This has now become a familiar and overused trope in science-fiction films.
CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON stretched its limited budget with costumes and Chesley Bonestell lunar background paintings recycled from DESTINATION MOON (1950), plus the space ship interior set was borrowed from PROJECT MOONBASE (released to theaters just one day later).
ROBOT MONSTER, released 2 months after the original INVADERS FROM MARS, shares a similar theme of an alien invasion as seen through a young boy’s dream. Filmed for a fraction of INVADER’S $290,000 budget at an estimated cost of $16,000 (with a quarter of that funding its 3D process), ROBOT MONSTER made a sizable profit, grossing $1 million.
Bernstein’s score used only an 8-piece ensemble, yet his theme for the character of Ro-Man is very effective and memorable, thanks in part to the unusual inclusion of chimes, which have become synonymous with the film.
DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS comes from “across the pond,” produced in England by American brothers Edward and Harry Danzinger. Their prolific output during the 1950s and 60s was due to a belief that nothing should be wasted, especially pre-booked studio space. They would frequently commission a script to take advantage of standing sets when a production managed wrap up early. Such was the case with 1954’s DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS when CALLING SCOTLAND YARD, a series of theatrical featurettes (compiled into the 1956 NBC-TV series ADVENTURE THEATER) left the brothers with studio space reserved and paid for in advance.
Only his third film credit, the score was composed by Edwin Astley (1922-1998). Strongly influenced by jazz, he played both the clarinet and saxophone, frequently performing in various ensembles during and after World War II. In 1953, he began film scoring for the Danzinger Brothers before becoming known worldwide for his memorable work in the British made ITC TV series DANGER MAN (aka SECRET AGENT, 1960), THE SAINT (1962), and THE CHAMPIONS (1968).
This third volume in this Dragon’s Domain Records series has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch explores these classic films from sci-fi craze of the 1950s. This CD set is a limited run of 500 units.
SPECIAL NOTE: These recordings were originally taken from analog masters and music & effects tracks and therefore certain limitations from the source tapes may be evident. We have tried to preserve as closely as possible, the quality of the original recordings.
2024/4/8の週発売
CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON
(1953 - Elmer Bernstein)
01. Main Title (1:09)
02. Kip Saves The Ship (2:40)
03. Moonwalk To The Caves (3:48)
04. Spider Attack / The Lost City (3:02)
05. Welcoming Dance Of Seduction (4:01)
06. Escape / End Title (1:38)
07. Cat-Women Of The Moon (1953) Theatrical Trailer (1:41)
ROBOT MONSTER
(1953 - Elmer Bernstein)
08. Introduction and Main Title (2:51)
09. Playtime After The Apocalypse (4:53)
10. Ro-Man Chases The Hu-Mans (3:47)?
11. Wedding / Abduction / Finale (4:43)
12. Robot Monster (1953) Theatrical Trailer (1:29)
DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS
(1954 - Edwin Astley)
13. Main Title (1:18)
14. Arrival At The Inn (1:27)
15. Weird Craft Lands (1:18)
16. Strong Emotions (2:42)
17. Robot At Full Power (3:33)
18. Inside The Saucer (3:34)
19. A Last Bargain (1:57)
20. Free Will / End Titles (2:42)
21. Devil Girl From Mars (1964) Theatrical Trailer (1:38)
Total Time 56:52