Dragon's Domain Recordsは、ローリー・ジョンソン作曲の音楽をフィーチャーした『THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN』をコンパクト・ディスクで初リリース。音楽はDigital Outlandのジェームス・ネルソンによってマスタリングされ、ライナーノーツはG.B.ケムナーとスコット・デイヴィスが執筆した。 500枚限定盤。 ---レーベルより
Dragon's Domain Records presents the original soundtrack to the 1988 romantic adventure film THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN, directed by John Hough (TWINS OF EVIL, THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE, THE AVENGERS) written by Barbara Cartland and Terence Feely, starring Emma Samms, Hugh Grant, Michael York, Oliver Reed, Claire Bloom, Robert Morley and Lysette Anthony. The soundtrack features music composed and conducted by Laurie Johnson (THE AVENGERS, DR. STRANGELOVE, FIRST MEN IN THE MOON) .
Produced for television b and based on Barbara Cartland’s 1952 romance novel, CUPID RIDES PILLION, the film is also known as DANGEROUS LOVE. The story is set in England during the Restoration of King Charles II to the throne. THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN provided composer Laurie Johnson with the perfect canvas to showcase his talents, allowing him to draw from a rich tapestry of inspiration, channeling the styles of celebrated composers from Hollywood’s Golden Age, including Sir William Walton, Franz Waxman, Max Steiner, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and his esteemed friend, Bernard Herrmann. The score includes a principal heroic theme for Hugh Grant’s enigmatic highwayman, Lucius Vyne, and a delicate, recurring love theme that captures the essence of the principal characters' various romantic encounters, forming the emotional backbone of this captivating narrative. The score is brought to life through a traditional symphony orchestra, recorded in England with a talented ensemble of musicians, many of whom Johnston had collaborated with over the years.
Born in Hampstead, London, in 1927, Laurie Johnson undertook his musical studies at the Royal College of Music, where he would later return as a professor. He embarked on a professional musical career at the age of 21, composing and arranging for a variety of big bands, a love which continues to this day with his jazz ensemble, The London Big Band. Johnson began scoring films and television in 1956, and soon proved to have an affinity for quirky and fantastic films with his scores for Stanley Kubrick’s DR. STRANGELOVE (1963) and FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (1964). In addition, Johnson scored episodes of THRILLER and THE AVENGERS for television, including the latter’s popular title theme. Johnson also became associated with the legendary Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann towards the end of Herrmann’s career.
Dragon’s Domain Records presents THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN, featuring music composed by Laurie Johnson, appearing for the very first time on compact disc. The music has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland and the liner notes have been written by G.B. Kemner and Scott Davis.
THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN is a limited edition release of 500 units.
1988年のロマンティック・アドベンチャー映画「ヒュー・グラントの 浪漫騎士」のオリジナル・サウンドトラックが世界初リリース！音楽は『おしゃれ(秘)探偵』、『Ｈ.Ｇ.ウェルズのＳ.Ｆ.月世界探険』、『博士の異常な愛情』などのローリー・ジョンソン。
トラックリスト「ヒュー・グラントの 浪漫騎士」はバーバラ・カートランドとテレンス・フィーリー脚本、ジョン・ハフ監督（「ドラキュラ血のしたたり」、「ヘルハウス」、「ブラス・ターゲット」）、エマ・サムズ、ヒュー・グラント、マイケル・ヨーク、オリヴァー・リード、クレア・ブルーム、ロバート・モーリー、リゼット・アンソニーが出演。
バーバラ・カートランドが1952年に発表したロマンス小説『CUPID RIDES PILLION』を原作に、テレビドラマ用に製作。物語の舞台は、チャールズ2世が王位に返り咲いた時代のイギリスである。ウィリアム・ウォルトン卿、フランツ・ワックスマン、マックス・スタイナー、エリック・ウォルフガング・コーンゴールド、そして尊敬する友人のバーナード・ハーマンなど、ハリウッド黄金時代の著名な作曲家たちのスタイルを取り入れながら、豊かなインスピレーションのタペストリーを描くことができた。このスコアには、ヒュー・グラント演じる謎めいたハイウェイマン、ルシウス・ヴァインのための主要な英雄的テーマと、主要登場人物のさまざまなロマンチックな出会いの本質をとらえ、この魅惑的な物語の感情的なバックボーンを形成する、繊細で繰り返される愛のテーマが含まれている。このスコアは、ジョンストンが長年にわたってコラボレートしてきた才能ある音楽家たちとともにイギリスで録音された伝統的な交響楽団によって命を吹き込まれた。
1927年、ロンドンのハムステッドに生まれたローリー・ジョンソンは、ロイヤル・カレッジ・オブ・ミュージックで音楽を学び、後に同校の教授となる。21歳でプロの音楽家としてのキャリアをスタートさせ、さまざまなビッグバンドのために作曲や編曲を手がけた。ジョンソンは1956年に映画とテレビの音楽を手がけ始め、すぐにスタンリー・キューブリック監督の『DR.MARS』（1963年）の音楽で、風変わりでファンタジックな映画との親和性の高さを証明した。『博士の異常な愛情』（1963年）、『Ｈ.Ｇ.ウェルズのＳ.Ｆ.月世界探険』（1964年）。さらにジョンソンは『スリラー』や『おしゃれ(秘)探偵』のエピソードをテレビ用に作曲し、後者の人気タイトルテーマもそのひとつだ。ジョンソンはまた、伝説的なハリウッドの作曲家、バーナード・ハーマンのキャリア終盤に関わるようになった。
Dragon's Domain Recordsは、ローリー・ジョンソン作曲の音楽をフィーチャーした『THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN』をコンパクト・ディスクで初リリース。音楽はDigital Outlandのジェームス・ネルソンによってマスタリングされ、ライナーノーツはG.B.ケムナーとスコット・デイヴィスが執筆した。
500枚限定盤。
---レーベルより
Dragon's Domain Records presents the original soundtrack to the 1988 romantic adventure film THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN, directed by John Hough (TWINS OF EVIL, THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE, THE AVENGERS) written by Barbara Cartland and Terence Feely, starring Emma Samms, Hugh Grant, Michael York, Oliver Reed, Claire Bloom, Robert Morley and Lysette Anthony. The soundtrack features music composed and conducted by Laurie Johnson (THE AVENGERS, DR. STRANGELOVE, FIRST MEN IN THE MOON) .
Produced for television b and based on Barbara Cartland’s 1952 romance novel, CUPID RIDES PILLION, the film is also known as DANGEROUS LOVE. The story is set in England during the Restoration of King Charles II to the throne. THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN provided composer Laurie Johnson with the perfect canvas to showcase his talents, allowing him to draw from a rich tapestry of inspiration, channeling the styles of celebrated composers from Hollywood’s Golden Age, including Sir William Walton, Franz Waxman, Max Steiner, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and his esteemed friend, Bernard Herrmann. The score includes a principal heroic theme for Hugh Grant’s enigmatic highwayman, Lucius Vyne, and a delicate, recurring love theme that captures the essence of the principal characters' various romantic encounters, forming the emotional backbone of this captivating narrative. The score is brought to life through a traditional symphony orchestra, recorded in England with a talented ensemble of musicians, many of whom Johnston had collaborated with over the years.
Born in Hampstead, London, in 1927, Laurie Johnson undertook his musical studies at the Royal College of Music, where he would later return as a professor. He embarked on a professional musical career at the age of 21, composing and arranging for a variety of big bands, a love which continues to this day with his jazz ensemble, The London Big Band. Johnson began scoring films and television in 1956, and soon proved to have an affinity for quirky and fantastic films with his scores for Stanley Kubrick’s DR. STRANGELOVE (1963) and FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (1964). In addition, Johnson scored episodes of THRILLER and THE AVENGERS for television, including the latter’s popular title theme. Johnson also became associated with the legendary Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann towards the end of Herrmann’s career.
Dragon’s Domain Records presents THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN, featuring music composed by Laurie Johnson, appearing for the very first time on compact disc. The music has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland and the liner notes have been written by G.B. Kemner and Scott Davis.
THE LADY AND THE HIGHWAYMAN is a limited edition release of 500 units.
2025/2/24の週発売
01. Opening Credits (1:31)
02. Opening Narration (0:49)
03. Chasing Lucius (4:35)
04. Lady Panthea Vyne (1:53)
05. Silver Blade Appears And The Duel (5:57)
06. Panthea And Emma (0:30)
07. Fanfares For The King (1:58)
08. Court Intrigue (1:49)
09. Silver Blade At Work (1:58)
10. Where Is He Hiding (4:00)
11. Panthea And Lucius (3:19)
12. This Is My Home (2:06)
13. The Truth About Lady Panthea Vyne (2:24)
14. The Verdict And Attempted Escape (1:58)
15. Awaiting Execution (2:58)
16. Battle At The Gallows And The Wedding (Finale) (7:18)
17. Closing Credits (0:53)
18. Bumpers (0:18)
Total Time: 47:00