CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 08

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 08 : THE SOUND DEPARTMENT 2

I knew I should have made the first one a two-disc set!

Here is another collection of British TV themes from the 60's & 70's, this time with more of a sci-fi feel but most of the tracks still retain a "spy or crime" theme. I may have stretched the genre here and there (even ignore it once or twice) but the overall intention with this series is to provide a "definitive" look at the world of action/adventure/espionage etc, so I hope you agree.

This volume has a very strong influence from one of the greats of 60's action TV, Mr Barry Gray, as well as composing all the music for the Gerry Anderson "Supermarionation" series' he has ventured into film scores as well. His music is always infused with a sense of Big Action, adding so much to the puppet creations he scored for. Also adding a few tracks is one of my personal favourites, Geoff Love, again a man that added such a Massive sound to the Big-Band Orchestra sound of the time. It's a mixed bag of themes but hopefully you'll find it a good listen.

Tracklist:

01. Theme from UFO - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

02. Space 1999 Theme - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

03. Dr Who Theme - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

04. The Mysterons (from Captain Scarlet) - Barry Gray Orchestra

05. Somerset Maughan Theme - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

06. Theme from Strange Report - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

07. Theme from Department S (original version) - Edwin Astley

08. Theme from The Baron - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

09. Theme from Mr Rose - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

10. Theme from The Troubleshooters - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

11. Theme from Riviera Police - Laurie Johnson

12. Theme from The Sentimental Agent - Johnny Keating

13. Theme from Stingray (TV version) - Barry Gray Orchestra

14. Theme from Captain Scarlet - Barry Gray Orchestra

15. Theme from Stingray - Barry Gray Orchestra

16. Hi-Jacked (from Joe 90) - Barry Gray Orchestra

17. Aqua Marina (from Stingray) - Barry Gray Orchestra

18. The Joe 90 Theme - Barry Gray Orchestra

19. Thunderbirds Theme - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

20. The Saint - The Les Reed Brass

21. The Saint - Cyril Stapleton & The Eliminators

22. Danger Man Theme (High Wire) - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

23. Danger Man Theme (High Wire) - The Bob Leaper Orchestra

24. Dr Who Theme (original) - Ron Grainer

25. Theme from The Tomorrow People - Dudley Simpson

26. Theme from Tales of The Unexpected - Ron Grainer

27. Out of This World Theme - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

28. Theme from Man Alive - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

29. Theme from Who-Dun-It - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

30. Theme from General Hospital - Derek Scott Orchestra

ALBUM COMPILATION & ARTWORK BY THXJAY

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