Premiere of full Michael Kamen score for wild space vampire tale! Tobe Hooper directs bizarre space vampire tale, Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Patrick Stewart, Mathilda May star, Dan O’Bannon co-writes with Don Jakoby from Colin Wilson novel, Cannon Films (now an MGM property) releases in 1985. Henry Mancini originally tackled scoring duties. However, due a number of post-production editorial changes to film prior to release, Mancini was unable to come back in to rescore affected segments - notably the entire opening - and equally esteemed composer Michael Kamen stepped in to handle additional scoring duties. Ultimately, Kamen recorded over 75 minutes of music, including powerful orchestral cues for the entire opening sequence and complex electronic music for much of the film thereafter. This current CD is all Michael Kamen, produced in cooperation with the Michael Kamen Estate. Separate 2-CD set of Henry Mancini’s score is also available from Intrada! Joint U.S. and British team working in space encounter immense spaceship hidden within Hailey’s Comet. Inside vessel are bats and humanoids. Brought back to earth, the female alien (Mathilda May) emerges a “space vampire”, draining energy from her prey. Particular focus is on Col. Tom Carlsen (Steve Railsback). His encounters with the female vampire (who memorably plays much of her part nude) ultimately lead to spectacular, and bizarre, climax in London cathedral. For the initial spaceship encounter sequence, Kamen scores for full orchestra with aggressive blocks of fortissimo brass leading the massive resources of the National Philharmonic Orchestra. Kamen also rescored the Carlsen nightmare sequence with his orchestra. For the electronic cues, Kamen worked with multiple layers of sound, melding both his signature rhythmic devices and piano motifs within larger ideas both thick and intense, transparent and cerebral. In addition to the underscore, Kamen recorded two lengthy sequences which he entitled, “Alien Spacecraft Atmospheres”. These appear as extras after the 65-minute score proper, with the second one bringing the entire album to a peaceful, serene cascading of electronic chimes that fade, twinkling away into the night. Tim Greiving offers informative booklet notes, Kay Marshall designs the exciting package. Eric Tomlinson records and mixes at EMI Abbey Road Studios in London and Mayfair Studios during April and May 1985, Michael Kamen composes, conducts the National Philharmonic Orchestra. Intrada CD available while quantities and interest remain!
Intrada Special Collection. トビー・フーパー監督がスティーヴ・レイルズバック主演で描くSFホラー。音楽はヘンリー・マンシーニとマイケル・ケイメンで、マンシーニ版とケイメン版の2種類のサウンドトラックを同時発売。こちらはマイケル・ケイメンのサウンドトラック完全盤、世界初リリース！ 公開前のポストプロダクションでの編集上の変更により、特にオープニングなど、影響を受ける部分の書き直しができず、同じく尊敬する作曲家マイケル・ケイメンが追加の採譜を担当した。最終的に、オープニング全体のパワフルなオーケストラのキューや、その後の映画の大部分における複雑な電子音楽など、75分以上の音楽を録音した。今回のCDは、マイケル・ケイメン・エステートの協力のもと、すべてマイケル・ケイメンによるものである。なお、ヘンリー・マンシーニのフルスコア（+アルバムVer.）は別アルバムで聴くことができます。最初の宇宙船との遭遇シーンでは、ケイメンはフルオーケストラのために、重厚な部分をフォルテッシモ・ブラスでリードする攻撃的なブロックをナショナル・フィルハーモニック・オーケストラで演奏するように作曲をした。また、カールセンの悪夢のシークエンスも彼のオーケストラで再演された。エレクトロニック・キューでは、彼の特徴であるリズム装置とピアノのモチーフを、太く激しく、透明で知的、熱情的なアイデアに融合させ、何層ものサウンドを作り上げた。アンダースコアに加え、彼は「Alien Spacecraft Atmospheres」と題した2つの長いシーケンスを録音した。これらは65分の本編の後にエキストラとして収録されており、2つ目はアルバム全体を平和で穏やかな電子チャイムのカスケードへと導き、夜の闇へと消えていくものです。演奏はナショナル・フィルハーモニック・オーケストラ。全18曲、79分40秒収録。限定盤。
トラックリストハレー彗星と共に地球に接近してきた謎の宇宙船。そこには３体の人間が安置されていた。だが研究のため地球に持ち帰った、人間と思われていたその生物は人々の精気を吸い取る宇宙の吸血鬼だった。
監督：トビー・フーパー 、出演：スティーヴ・レイルズバック、マチルダ・メイ。1985年米。
Premiere of full Michael Kamen score for wild space vampire tale! Tobe Hooper directs bizarre space vampire tale, Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Patrick Stewart, Mathilda May star, Dan O’Bannon co-writes with Don Jakoby from Colin Wilson novel, Cannon Films (now an MGM property) releases in 1985. Henry Mancini originally tackled scoring duties. However, due a number of post-production editorial changes to film prior to release, Mancini was unable to come back in to rescore affected segments - notably the entire opening - and equally esteemed composer Michael Kamen stepped in to handle additional scoring duties. Ultimately, Kamen recorded over 75 minutes of music, including powerful orchestral cues for the entire opening sequence and complex electronic music for much of the film thereafter. This current CD is all Michael Kamen, produced in cooperation with the Michael Kamen Estate. Separate 2-CD set of Henry Mancini’s score is also available from Intrada! Joint U.S. and British team working in space encounter immense spaceship hidden within Hailey’s Comet. Inside vessel are bats and humanoids. Brought back to earth, the female alien (Mathilda May) emerges a “space vampire”, draining energy from her prey. Particular focus is on Col. Tom Carlsen (Steve Railsback). His encounters with the female vampire (who memorably plays much of her part nude) ultimately lead to spectacular, and bizarre, climax in London cathedral. For the initial spaceship encounter sequence, Kamen scores for full orchestra with aggressive blocks of fortissimo brass leading the massive resources of the National Philharmonic Orchestra. Kamen also rescored the Carlsen nightmare sequence with his orchestra. For the electronic cues, Kamen worked with multiple layers of sound, melding both his signature rhythmic devices and piano motifs within larger ideas both thick and intense, transparent and cerebral. In addition to the underscore, Kamen recorded two lengthy sequences which he entitled, “Alien Spacecraft Atmospheres”. These appear as extras after the 65-minute score proper, with the second one bringing the entire album to a peaceful, serene cascading of electronic chimes that fade, twinkling away into the night. Tim Greiving offers informative booklet notes, Kay Marshall designs the exciting package. Eric Tomlinson records and mixes at EMI Abbey Road Studios in London and Mayfair Studios during April and May 1985, Michael Kamen composes, conducts the National Philharmonic Orchestra. Intrada CD available while quantities and interest remain!
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ORCHESTRAL CUES
01. Main Title/Approaching The Comet (1:42)
02. We Have To Look Now (1:40)
03. Entering The Alien Spacecraft/The Gate Opens (4:24)
04. The Discovery (2:52)
05. Nightmare/Carlsen Wakes Up (2:26)
Orchestral Cues Time: 14:09
ELECTRONIC CUES06. Entering The Alien Spacecraft (1:18)
07. Passage Of Time/Rescue Mission/Girl Awakens (10:49)
08. Caine’s Entry/Waking Male Vampires (4:07)
09. Autopsy On Guard/End Of Autopsy Scene (4:13)
10. Girl In Park (1:01)
11. Leaving The Nurse/To Sykes’ Cell/
Injecting Dr. Armstrong/Interrogating Armstrong (8:50)
12. London Street Chaos (0:33)
13. Helicopter Interior And Blood Clot Scene (2:58)
14. Carlsen’s Flashback (2:36)
15. Prime Minister/Helicopter Escape/
Army Base/Lifeforce To Aliens (6:01)
16. Arrival At The Cathedral/Carlsen Enters The Crypt (8:28)
Electronic Cues Time: 51:18
THE EXTRAS
17. Alien Spacecraft Atmospheres - Reel 1 (5:26)
18. Alien Spacecraft Atmospheres - Reel 2 [Chimes] (5:34)
The Extras Time: 11:04
CD Total Time: 76:40