若き日のマイケル・ケイメンが作曲したスコアは素晴らしく、彼のベストのひとつであり、将来の成功の先駆けであることは明らかだ。『恐るべき訪問者』では、後に有名になる『デッドゾーン』のテーマのバリエーションから、後に『CONCERTO FOR SAXOPHONE AND ORCHESTRA』（後に『ロビン・フッド』や『ダイ・ハード２』で使用されるパート）となるもののエコーまで、あらゆるものが聴ける。ケイメンは賢明にも模倣を避け、代わりに彼の独特の声を映画に刻み込んだ。低音の木管楽器、低音の弦楽器、ミュートされた金管楽器を使って、彼は雰囲気豊かで個性豊かなサウンドトラックを見事に作り上げた。『恐るべき訪問者』は、この作曲家のフィルモグラフィーの中で極めて重要なスコアであり、この作品にふさわしいだけでなく、この先の数年間で、ケイメンがハリウッドのA級作曲家の仲間入りを果たすことを予感させる。
Quartet Records, in collaboration with Aribage Limited and the Michael Kamen estate, is proud to present the premiere release of the early Michael Kamen (BRAZIL, LETHAL WEAPON, DIE HARD, LICENCE TO KILL) score for 1982 British thriller VENOM.
Directed by Piers Haggard and based on the novel by Alan Scholfield, starring Sterling Hayden, Klaus Kinski, Sarah Miles, Nicol Williamson, Susan George and Oliver Reed, VENOM tells the story of a group of international terrorists who attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple’s child. Their plan comes unstuck when a deadly Black Mamba escapes with the terrorists and several hostages trapped in the boy’s London home. A tense evening is had by all as the snake creeps around the house, picking off the characters one by one.
The young Michael Kamen composed a tremendous score, one of his best and an obvious precursor to some of his future successes. In VENOM, one can hear everything from a variation of his future and celebrated theme for THE DEAD ZONE to echoes of what would later be the CONCERTO FOR SAXOPHONE AND ORCHESTRA (as well as parts he later used in ROBIN HOOD and DIE HARD 2). Kamen wisely avoided mimicry, instead imprinting the film with his distinctive voice. Using low woodwinds, low strings and muted brass, he masterfully crafted an atmospheric and personality-rich soundtrack. VENOM is a pivotal score in the composer’s filmography, not only suitably serves the film, but also foreshadows Kamen’s rapid ascent to the ranks of Hollywood’s A-list composers in the years ahead.
Performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the composer (who also orchestrated the score in its entirety), this release utilizes three reels of two-track Abbey Road mixes by Eric Tomlison and provided by the Michael Kamen estate. Upon reviewing these masters, it became apparent that editorial adjustments had been made to Kamen’s original compositions for the film. Notably, the “End Titles” music, intended as an unsettling coda, was repurposed within the body of the film. In presenting this release, we restore Michael Kamen’s music to its intended sequencing, allowing the composer to present his story arc. Bonus tracks, including “snake” motifs and drones, conclude the listening program.
This album has been meticulously produced, restored and mastered by Chris Malone. The package includes a 20-page booklet with in-depth liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond. Limited edition: 1000 units
マイケル・ケイメン（『未来世紀ブラジル』、『リーサル・ウェポン』、『ダイ・ハード』、『007/消されたライセンス』）の初期の作品、1982年のイギリスのスリラー映画『恐るべき訪問者』のサウンドトラックがついに世界初リリース！
トラックリストピアーズ・ハガード監督、アラン・ショルフィールド原作、スターリング・ヘイデン、クラウス・キンスキー、サラ・マイルズ、ニコル・ウィリアムソン、スーザン・ジョージ、オリヴァー・リード出演の『恐るべき訪問者』（別題：ヴェノム／イートン街の殺人）は、裕福な夫婦の子供を誘拐しようとする国際テロリスト・グループの物語。彼らの計画は、凶暴なブラックマンバがテロリストと数人の人質をロンドンの少年の家に閉じ込めたまま逃走したことで失敗に終わる。ヘビが家の中を忍び回り、登場人物をひとりずつ殺していく中、緊迫した夜が訪れる。
若き日のマイケル・ケイメンが作曲したスコアは素晴らしく、彼のベストのひとつであり、将来の成功の先駆けであることは明らかだ。『恐るべき訪問者』では、後に有名になる『デッドゾーン』のテーマのバリエーションから、後に『CONCERTO FOR SAXOPHONE AND ORCHESTRA』（後に『ロビン・フッド』や『ダイ・ハード２』で使用されるパート）となるもののエコーまで、あらゆるものが聴ける。ケイメンは賢明にも模倣を避け、代わりに彼の独特の声を映画に刻み込んだ。低音の木管楽器、低音の弦楽器、ミュートされた金管楽器を使って、彼は雰囲気豊かで個性豊かなサウンドトラックを見事に作り上げた。『恐るべき訪問者』は、この作曲家のフィルモグラフィーの中で極めて重要なスコアであり、この作品にふさわしいだけでなく、この先の数年間で、ケイメンがハリウッドのA級作曲家の仲間入りを果たすことを予感させる。
作曲者の指揮の下、ナショナル・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団が演奏し（彼はスコア全体のオーケストレーションも担当）、このリリースでは、マイケル・ケイメンの遺族から提供された、エリック・トムリソンによる2トラック・アビーロード・ミックス3リールを使用している。これらのマスターを見直すと、この映画のためにケイメンのオリジナル作曲に編集上の調整が加えられていることが明らかになった。特に、不穏なコーダとして意図された "End Titles"の音楽は、映画本編の中で再利用された。このリリースでは、マイケル・ケイメンの音楽を意図したシーケンスに戻し、作曲家のストーリー・ラインを表現できるようにした。"snake"のモチーフやドローンを含むボーナストラックで、プログラムを締めくくる。
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限定1000枚。
Quartet Records, in collaboration with Aribage Limited and the Michael Kamen estate, is proud to present the premiere release of the early Michael Kamen (BRAZIL, LETHAL WEAPON, DIE HARD, LICENCE TO KILL) score for 1982 British thriller VENOM.
Directed by Piers Haggard and based on the novel by Alan Scholfield, starring Sterling Hayden, Klaus Kinski, Sarah Miles, Nicol Williamson, Susan George and Oliver Reed, VENOM tells the story of a group of international terrorists who attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple’s child. Their plan comes unstuck when a deadly Black Mamba escapes with the terrorists and several hostages trapped in the boy’s London home. A tense evening is had by all as the snake creeps around the house, picking off the characters one by one.
The young Michael Kamen composed a tremendous score, one of his best and an obvious precursor to some of his future successes. In VENOM, one can hear everything from a variation of his future and celebrated theme for THE DEAD ZONE to echoes of what would later be the CONCERTO FOR SAXOPHONE AND ORCHESTRA (as well as parts he later used in ROBIN HOOD and DIE HARD 2). Kamen wisely avoided mimicry, instead imprinting the film with his distinctive voice. Using low woodwinds, low strings and muted brass, he masterfully crafted an atmospheric and personality-rich soundtrack. VENOM is a pivotal score in the composer’s filmography, not only suitably serves the film, but also foreshadows Kamen’s rapid ascent to the ranks of Hollywood’s A-list composers in the years ahead.
Performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the composer (who also orchestrated the score in its entirety), this release utilizes three reels of two-track Abbey Road mixes by Eric Tomlison and provided by the Michael Kamen estate. Upon reviewing these masters, it became apparent that editorial adjustments had been made to Kamen’s original compositions for the film. Notably, the “End Titles” music, intended as an unsettling coda, was repurposed within the body of the film. In presenting this release, we restore Michael Kamen’s music to its intended sequencing, allowing the composer to present his story arc. Bonus tracks, including “snake” motifs and drones, conclude the listening program.
This album has been meticulously produced, restored and mastered by Chris Malone. The package includes a 20-page booklet with in-depth liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond.
Limited edition: 1000 units
1. Main Titles 2:52
2. Seduction 1:05
3. Mugambo 1:44
4. Picking Up Jacmel / Drive To Jacmel House 3:08
5. Boy In Car / First Kill 6:06
6. One Dead Maid 2:49
7. Preparate / Waiting 0:57
8. One Dead Rabbit 0:49
9. Grandfather Hunt 3:25
10. That’s It 1:35
11. Duct 1:43
12. On The Steps / Snake 2:09
13. Drinks? / Dave’s Leg 2:57
14. Final Death 3:44
15. End Titles 2:36
Bonus Tracks
16. Main Titles (Film Version) 2:49
17. Mugambo (Orchestral Only) 1:43
18. Snake 1 1:09
19. Snake 2 1:14
20. Snake 3 1:09
21. Snake 4 1:03
22. A Drone 0:39
23. C Drone 0:58
24. End Titles (Alternate) 2:29
Total Disc Time: 51:06