Dragon's Domain Records proudly presents the ninth volume in our ongoing series of music from classic science-fiction films, this time focusing on the world premiere release of Milton DeLugg's music for the 1964 holiday adventure comedy SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS, directed by Nicholas Webster, written by Glenville Mareth and Paul L. Jacobson, starring John Call, Leonard Hicks, Vincent Beck, Bill McCutcheon, Victor Stiles, Donna Conforti, Chris Month, Leila Martin, Charles Renn, James Cahill, Ned Wertimer, Doris Rich and Pia Zadora.
Released in 1964, SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS begins with the season of Christmas fast approaching and children are anxiously awaiting that night when Santa Claus will bring presents to all the good little girls and boys. Unfortunately, that's not the case on the planet Mars, where a crisis has erupted among their children, educated from birth by machines and treated as adults. Captivated by television signals from Earth, these young Martians have become listless insomniacs. Concerned for the welfare of not only his children, but all of those on Mars, the supreme leader Lord Kimar (Hicks) seeks council from their ancient sage, Chochem (Don). The elderly Martian laments that their youngsters are made to suffer the burden of early adulthood. They crave the freedom to have fun and simply be kids. Chochem proclaims that what Mars desperately needs is a Santa Claus of its own, so Lord Kimar and his compatriots blast off for Earth with the intent to abduct Santa himself (Call) ...
The bouncy score and its ear worm title theme came from the musical pen of Milton DeLugg. Simultaneously while working on this film, he was also engaged by the NBC television network as musical director for their annual telecast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Delugg would hold that position for the next half-century, finally stepping down in 2013. He also spent a year and a half as leader of Johnny Carson's THE TONIGHT SHOW orchestra.
This ninth volume in Dragon's Domain Records series has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland, featuring exclusive liner notes by Starlog Magazine's David Hirsch and Sam Scali.
THE GOLDEN AGE OF SCIENCE FICTION VOL. 9 is a limited edition release.
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. 2025/11/24の週発売
黄金時代の名作SF映画作品集第9弾。今回は、世界初リリースとなる1964年のホリデーアドベンチャーコメディ『宇宙大戦争 サンタvs.火星人』のオリジナル・サウンドトラックを収録。音楽はミルトン・デラッグ。監督はニコラス・ウェブスター、脚本はグレンビル・マレスとポール・L・ジェイコブソン、主演はジョン・コール、レナード・ヒックス、 ヴィンセント・ベック、ビル・マカッチョン、ビクター・スタイルズらが出演。
トラックリスト1964年に公開された『宇宙大戦争 サンタvs.火星人』は、クリスマスシーズンが間近に迫り、子供たちがサンタクロースが善良な子供たち全員にプレゼントを届けるその夜を心待ちにしている場面から始まる。しかし、火星ではそうはいきません。火星の子供たちは、生まれてから機械によって教育され、大人と同じように扱われており、危機的状況に陥っていました。地球からのテレビ信号に魅了された火星の子供たちは、無気力で不眠症になってしまっていたのです。子供たちだけでなく、火星のすべての住民の福祉を心配した最高指導者、キマー卿（ヒックス）は、古代の賢者、チョケム（ドン）に助言を求めます。老賢者は、若者が早すぎる大人としての重荷を背負わされていると嘆く。彼らは自由に遊び、ただ子供でいたいと切望している。チョケムは火星に今まさに必要なのは独自のサンタクロースだと宣言し、キマー卿と仲間たちはサンタ本人（コール）を誘拐する目的で地球へ飛び立つ…
軽快なスコアとその耳に残るタイトルテーマは、ミルトン・デラッグの音楽的才能から生まれた。この映画の制作と並行して、彼はNBCテレビネットワークからメイシーズ感謝祭パレードの年次テレビ中継における音楽監督として起用されていた。デラグはこの役職をその後半世紀にわたり務め、2013年にようやく退任した。またジョニー・カーソンの『ザ・トゥナイト・ショー』オーケストラのリーダーを1年半務めた経歴もある。
デジタル・アウトランドにてジェームズ・ネルソンがマスタリングを担当。スターログ誌のデイヴィッド・ハーシュとサム・スカリによる独占ライナーノーツを収録。
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・テープからの制約が見られる場合があります。可能な限り原音に近いクオリティを保つよう努めました。 --- レーベルより。（機械翻訳・一部修正）
Dragon's Domain Records proudly presents the ninth volume in our ongoing series of music from classic science-fiction films, this time focusing on the world premiere release of Milton DeLugg's music for the 1964 holiday adventure comedy SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS, directed by Nicholas Webster, written by Glenville Mareth and Paul L. Jacobson, starring John Call, Leonard Hicks, Vincent Beck, Bill McCutcheon, Victor Stiles, Donna Conforti, Chris Month, Leila Martin, Charles Renn, James Cahill, Ned Wertimer, Doris Rich and Pia Zadora.
Released in 1964, SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS begins with the season of Christmas fast approaching and children are anxiously awaiting that night when Santa Claus will bring presents to all the good little girls and boys. Unfortunately, that's not the case on the planet Mars, where a crisis has erupted among their children, educated from birth by machines and treated as adults. Captivated by television signals from Earth, these young Martians have become listless insomniacs. Concerned for the welfare of not only his children, but all of those on Mars, the supreme leader Lord Kimar (Hicks) seeks council from their ancient sage, Chochem (Don). The elderly Martian laments that their youngsters are made to suffer the burden of early adulthood. They crave the freedom to have fun and simply be kids. Chochem proclaims that what Mars desperately needs is a Santa Claus of its own, so Lord Kimar and his compatriots blast off for Earth with the intent to abduct Santa himself (Call) ...
The bouncy score and its ear worm title theme came from the musical pen of Milton DeLugg. Simultaneously while working on this film, he was also engaged by the NBC television network as musical director for their annual telecast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Delugg would hold that position for the next half-century, finally stepping down in 2013. He also spent a year and a half as leader of Johnny Carson's THE TONIGHT SHOW orchestra.
This ninth volume in Dragon's Domain Records series has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland, featuring exclusive liner notes by Starlog Magazine's David Hirsch and Sam Scali.
THE GOLDEN AGE OF SCIENCE FICTION VOL. 9 is a limited edition release.
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.
2025/11/24の週発売
01. Main Title: Hooray For Santa Claus (2:02)
Milton DeLugg & The Little Eskimos
02. Santa's Workshop / Mars Needs Santa (3:24)
03. Martians vs Air Force / Kidnap Earth Kids (4:09)
04. lnvasion of the North Pole (2:55)
05. Kidnap Santa (1:27)
06. Return to Mars / Martian Children Laugh (2:42)
07. Sabotage and Subterfuge (2:16)
08. Plots and Counterplots (1:55)
09. Martian Mayhem (2:26)
10. End Titles (2:02)
11. Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964) Theatrical Trailer (2:26)
12. Hooray For Santa Claus (Extended Version) (2:46)
Milton DeLugg & The Little Eskimos
13. Read-A-Long Book Part 1* (8:12)
14. Read-A-Long Book Part 2* (8:52)
15. Read-A-Long Book Part 3* (8:25)
16. Read-A-Long Book Part 4* (8:14)
* (Narrator: Dan Ocko / Voices: Ann DeLugg & Ralph Bell)
Total Time: 64:29