Here I have for sale 10 original film soundtrack CDs on the Harkit label from the UK. All are BRAND-NEW AND SEALED:
• Return from the River Kwai – Lalo Schifrin
• Pope Joan – Maurice Jarre (premiere original recording)
• The Trouble with Angels – Jerry Goldsmith
• The Film Music of Chico Hamilton – Repulsion & The Sweet Smell of Success
plus these extended remastered deluxe UK-only releases:
• Elizabeth Taylor in London / Sophia Loren in Rome – John Barry
• Godzilla – Original Soundtrack Score by Akira Ifukube
• The Man from Interpol – Tony Crombie
• Barbarella – Charles Fox, Bob Crewe, The Glitterhouse
• The Penthouse – John Hawksworth
• Dr No – 50th Anniversary Edition – John Barry / Monty Norman
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• The Man from Interpol – Tony Crombie
Extended remastered re-release.
There's no question, listening to this music, that the producers of The Man from Interpol series were trying for the same kind of appeal that Henry Mancini's music had generated for Peter Gunn on American television -- hence their choice of self-taught jazz drummer and pianist Tony Crombie (1925-2001) as composer, arranger, and leader in the recordings for the music from the series.
The music isn't bad programmatic jazz, a bit old-fashioned on the big-band side of things, and sometimes rather generic, but always exciting and diverting, if lacking the subtleties (and bluesier) moments of Mancini's work on the Blake Edwards-produced Peter Gunn.
Interestingly, the music here -- and one heartily wishes that there were credits for who is playing -- was effective enough so that when The Avengers went on the air in 1960, its producers opted for a similar jazz-inspired score and theme material, courtesy of Johnny Dankworth, with whom Crombie had worked in previous years.
The sound is excellent and some of the playing is superb -- this is not the kind of tired work that one heard in routine "trad jazz" sides of the period, and one does wish to know the name of the trumpet man blowing up a storm of "Motor Museum" here, or the vibraphonist on "Big Ben Bounce."
Rock fans in general and Who fans in particular may also want to note the third from the last track here, "Eastern Journey," which the Who cribbed note for note and tarted up as "Cobwebs and Strange," credited to Keith Moon, on the Happy Jack album -- this original explains a lot.
Track listing
1. Man From Interpol - Main Theme (01:11)
2. Interpol Chase - Swing Version (02:11)
3. Slow Boat (02:37)
4. My Fair Laine (01:58)
5. Fordaire (02:00)
6. Motor Museum (02:12)
7. Big Ben Bounce (02:53)
8. Blues Macabre (02:09)
9. Samba De Janeiro (03:15)
10. On The Beat (01:25)
11. Domus (02:53)
12. Interpol Cha Cha Cha (01:37)
13. Breezy Capers (01:01)
14. Panic Station (03:26)
15. Perpetual Lover (01:29)
16. Shapes (02:18)
17. Beguine Portent (02:26)
18. Bolero Reverie (01:45)
19. Slick Riff (02:41)
20. Sadie's Song (02:30)
21. The Toff (02:59)
22. Lakeland (03:26)
23. Cheeky Chappie (03:02)
24. Baron's Blues (04:01)
25. Mirage (02:38)
26. Interpol Cutie (02:50)
27. London Lament (02:54)
28. Night Prowl (03:21)
29. Autumn In Cuba (02:40)
30. Oriental Parade (00:47)
31. Escape To Hawaii (01:27)
32. Mood Italiano (01:03)
33. Eastern Journey (01:16)
34. Interpol Chase (02:41)
35. End Theme (00:26)
Total Duration: 01:19:28
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• Barbarella – Music Composed by Bob Crewe, Charles Fox and Michel Magne.
Played by Bob Crewe & The Glitterhouse.
SPECIAL DELUXE EDITION!
This was Harkit Records' first ever release, so it was time to revisit it ten years on! Jane Fonda was "Barbarella - Queen Of The Galaxy" in what is considered by many to be one of the most influential sci-fi movies of the 20th century!
This new version features the original title sequence as well as an alternate version of the main theme by Bob Crewe's Glitterhouse.
The lavishly illustrated accompanying booklet also features a brand new essay by noted American film music writer, Randall D. Larson.
A serious must for all serious film music collectors!
Track listing:
1. Barbarella - Extended Main Title (04:15)
2. Goodnight Alfie (01:27)
3. Spaceship Out Of Control (01:29)
4. Ski Ride (01:54)
5. The Hungry Dolls (01:47)
6. Love, Love, Love Brings Me Down (03:40)
7. Pygar Finds Barbarella (01:17)
8. I Love All The Love In You (03:49)
9. The Labyrinth (01:10)
10. Pygar's New Wings (01:56)
11. Fight In Flight (02:32)
12. Entrance Into Sogo (01:54)
13. Hello Pretty Pretty (01:03)
14. Pygar's Persecution (01:15)
15. The Black Queen's Beads (03:29)
16. Dead Duck (00:34)
17. The Pill (01:02)
18. Smoke (Viper Vapor) (02:15)
19. The Sex Machine (03:15)
20. The Chamber Of Dreams (02:22)
21. The Destruction Of Sogo (02:26)
22. An Angel Is Love (04:13)
23. Barbarella - Alternate Version (03:02)
24. Radio Spot #1 (00:59)
25. Radio Spot #2 (00:56)
26. Radio Spot #3 (00:56)
Total Duration: 00:54:57
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• Elizabeth Taylor in London / Sophia Loren in Rome – John Barry
The success of ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN LONDON prompted D’Antoni and Baer to develop a follow-up special to be broadcast the following year. 1964’s SOPHIA LOREN IN ROME would follow the same format, with the Italian star serving as tour guide to her own country’s capitol.
As with ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN LONDON, Barry composed a main theme for the star (“Sophia”), giving it an authentic Italian flavoring through the dominant use of mandolin and accordion; but the score’s primary theme remains “Secrets of Rome,” which holds in its captivating melody a sense of wonder and grandeur for the Italian city and its rich history.
Both of these soundtracks are now available for the first time ever together on one CD. A resounding “must” for all John Barry collectors AND fans of both Elizabeth and Sophia!
Track Listing
Elizabeth Taylor in London:
Orchestra conducted by Johnny Spence
1. ELIZABETH THEME
2. LONDON AT DAWN – Music and dialogue
3. THE LONDON THEME
4. LOVERS AND BROWNING – Music and dialogue
5. PITT’S SPEECH – Music and dialogue
6. JAZZ WALTZ
7. ELIZABETH WALTZ
8. QUEEN ELIZABETH AT TILBURY – Music and dialogue
9. ENGLISH GARDEN
10. QUEEN VICTORIA– Music and dialogue
11. THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
12. CHURCHILL SPEECH – Music and dialogue
SOPHIA LOREN IN ROME
Orchestra conducted by John Barry
13. SECRETS OF ROME
14. THE BALLET
15. SOPHIA – Small Orchestra
16. MARCELLO
17. SECRETS OF ROME– Small Orchestra
18. ARM IN ARM
19. SECRETS OF ROME– Vocal by Sophia Loren
20. SOPHIA
21. ARM IN ARM – Small Orchestra
22. THE AGRESSORS
23. MARCELLO – Small Orchestra
24. SECRETS OF ROME WALTZ
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• Godzilla – 60th Anniversary Original Soundtrack Score by Akira Ifukube
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ORIGINAL 1954 Japanese horror classic, we are reissuing a completely remastered version of Akira Ifukube's dramatic score with bonus tracks and a comprehensive, new accompanying essay. This coincides of course, with the new 2014 version release.
The suffix "Zilla" has become a byword in today's language to emphasize a gigantic beast of a thing.
Track listing:
1. GODZILLA
2. MAIN TITLE
3. SHIP MUSIC/SINKING OF EIKO-MARU
4. SINKING OF BINGOU-MARU
5. ANXIETIES ON OOTOJIMA ISLAND
6. OOTOJIMA TEMPLE FESTIVAL
7. STORMY OOTOJIMA ISLAND
8. THEME FOR OOTOJIMA ISLAND
9. JAPANESE ARMY MARCH -1
10. HORROR OF WATER TANK
11. GODZILLA COMES ASHORE
12. GODZILLA’S RAMPAGE
13. DESPERATE BROADCAST
14. GODZILLA COMES TO TOKYO BAY
15. INTERCEPT GODZILLA
16. TRAGIC SIGHT OF THE IMPERIAL CAPITAL
17. OXYGEN DESTROYER
18. PRAYER FOR PEACE
19. JAPANESE ARMY MARCH – 2
20. GODZILLA AT THE OCEAN FLOOR
21. ENDING
22. GODZILLA LEAVING
23. MAIN TITLE (FILM VERSION)*
24. FIRST LANDING (FILM VERSION)*
25. TOKYO IN FLAMES (FILM VERSION)*
26. LAST ASSAULT (FILM VERSION)*
* Bonus tracks
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• The Penthouse – John Hawksworth
Peter Collinson, who directed The Italian Job, and had his friend Noël Coward given a starring role as Mr. Bridger made this spooky chiller in 1967. The claustrophobic nature of the movie is amply captured in John Hawksworth's score. Also here are some dialogue sequences including the celebrated urban legend of the "Alligators of the New York Sewers!"
Track listing:
1. The Penthouse - main title theme (01:00)
2. Dance (02:52)
3. Plenty of provisions (01:28)
4. Riviera carnival (03:06)
5. Ways of love (02:25)
6. Where (01:22)
7. No one will ever know (00:50)
8. No tears (03:05)
9. The world is full of lovely men (03:15) – Lisa Shane
10. Think I'll close the curtains (01:40)
11. Four in the morning (02:00)
12. Listen to the music (05:02)
13. Miracle of love (02:38)
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• Dr No – 50th Anniversary Edition – John Barry / Monty Norman
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release of the first James Bond movie “Dr. No”, this unique release contains music from the original album release plus many of the cues that were not on that album.
Long a contentious issue about who actually scored the movie – Monty Norman won a celebrated court case in London – we will leave the listener to decide for him/herself.
With newly commissioned notes, this is definitely not a title to be missed!
Track listing:
1. Radio Frequency
2. Main Title – John Barry
3. James Returns Home – Burt Rhodes & Eric Rodgers
4. Three Blind Mice – Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
5. Shooting At Strangways – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
6. Jamaican Rock – Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
7. Jump Up! – Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
8. Audio Bongo – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
9. Under The Mango Tree – Diana Coupland
10. Twisting With James – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
11. Jamaican Jazz – Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
12. Under The Mango Tree – Instrumental
13. Jamaica Jump Up! – Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
14. Dr. No’s Fantasy – Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
15. Tarantula – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
16. Three Blind Mice – Diana Coupland
17. The Island Speaks – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
18. Under The Mango Tree – Monty Norman
19. The Boy’s Chase – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
20. Dr. No’s Theme – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
21. Theme For James Bond – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
22. Dr. No Visits James Bond’s Bedroom – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
23. Love At Last – Burt Rhodes & Eric Ridgers
24. James Bond Theme – John Barry
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• Return from the River Kwai – Lalo Schifrin
Worldwide exclusive from Harkit! Released for the very first time with a superb booklet including previously unseen production stills, it details the full background to this masterful score by Lalo Schifrin.
The story tells the tale of the brave men who made it back from the truly horrendous events during WWII. The score is supplemented by the full version of Kitaro’s ‘Japanese Theme’.
1. Main Title
2. Destroyed Bridge/ Meo Tribesmen
3. Firing Squad/ Time And Change
4. Headman / Crawford
5. Rule, Britannia
6. No Glory In Dying
7. Miller's Head / Final Mission
8. Cambodia
9.Brasil Maru
10. Rickshaw / Runaway
11. Crash Position/ Gangplank/ Japanese Theme
12. Stretcher
13. Dive / Like A Shark
14.The Take-over
15. Sit Tight / Anchor Chain
16. Escort Hit / Abandon Ship / Sinking
17. End Titles/ Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag..
18. Japanese Theme
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• The Film Music of Chico Hamilton – Repulsion & The Sweet Smell of Success
West-coast drummer meets East Coast hustlers!
Chico Hamilton is still beating the skins, and we present here two memorable collaborations which celebrate his special - and in our view - underrated talent for film music. First up is for Roman Polanski's first English-language movie, the dark thriller "Repulsion" which starred Catherine Deneuve. The full length version of 'Carole's Walk' is here along with the other cues.
THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS was directed by Alexander Mackendrick, although American-born became most famous for his so-called 'Ealing Comedies. This tale of the Big Apple's under-belly that starred Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis featured Chico Hamilton and we present here, additional cues that were co-composed with cellist Fred Katz. An important release!
Roman Polanski's "REPULSION":
1. Carole's Walk**
2. Sophisticate Thrilling**
3. Seduction In The Dark**
4. Languid Morbosity**
5. Repulsion Nocturne**
"The SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS":
Orchestral Music
6. Hot Dogs And Juice
7. Hunsecker Operates
8. Goodby Baby Blues
9. Love Scene - Susan - The Sage
The Chico Hamilton Quintet*
10. Goodbye Baby Blues
11. Sidney's Theme
12. Cheek To Chico
13. Love Scene - Susan - The Sage
* Chico Hamilton, drums; Fred Katz, cello; Carson Smith, bass; John Pisano, guitar; Paul Horn, alto-saxophone, flute and clarinet.
** John Anderson, trumpet; Lou Blackburn, trombone; Harold land, tenor saxophone; Henry Sigismonti, French horn, Bill Green, flute and piccolo; Gabor Szabo, guitar; Albert Stinson, bass.
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• Pope Joan – Maurice Jarre (premiere original recording)
The legend persists that in the 9th Century a woman sat on Throne of Rome.
The legend has been told many times, and this dramatization from director Michael Anderson vividly conveys the superstitions that prevailed at that time.
Bringing the film to life is Maurice Jarre’s magisterial score released here for the first time in a superbly produced booklet that traces the history of this remarkable tale. It is released by us exclusively for the very first time.With a fine essay by noted film music journalist Randall D. Larson, and an appreciation of his friend, Maurice Jarre by James Fitzpatrick, this is a fitting tribute to the late composer.
Packed with magnificent photographs from on and off the set, this Collectors’ Edition is one to own.
Track listing
1. Main Titles
2. Young Joan
3. Young Joan Given a Crucifix
4. Prelude to Rape
5. Joan’s Rape / Joan as a Nun
6. Cecilia’s Song
7. Joan and Brother Adrian
8. The Nunnery
9. Joan’s Masturbation
10.Saxon Menace
11. Saxon Raid on the Nunnery
12. Joan as a Monk
13. Army Camp / Athens Monastery
14. Journey to Rome
15. Pope Leo III
16. Pope Joan
17. Finale – Joan’s Death
18. Pope Joan (The Devil’s Impostor) – Original Main Title Music
19. Rock Music (Slow)
20. Rock Music (Fast)
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• The Trouble with Angels – Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith must have really enjoyed himself on this assignment! Centering on a girls’ convent school, and starring Rosalind Russell, it featured Hayley Mills (she was the Emma Watson of her day!).
The movie is still a hugely entertaining watch today, made even more pleasurable by Mr. Goldsmith’s fascinating and immensely creative score.
Darren Allison has written some perceptive and helpful notes which also include some rare on (and off) the set stills in the 12 page booklet which also has a full Japanese translation.
1. Main Title
2. Welcome To St. Francis
3. First Warning
4. The Pot Of Tea
5. Dancing Lesson
6. Lifeguard
7. The Trouble With Angels (Vocal)
8. The Sewing Circle
9. Future Plans
10. Marching Band
11. Rachel Says Goodbye
12. End Title
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