John Carpenter’s “Halloween” music? A “Star Wars” compendium? It’s no shock to see these show up on a list of soundtrack label Varèse Sarabande’s historical 10 biggest selling albums. More surprising? Non-genre soundtracks like “Rudy” and “The Man from Snowy River,” which film music fans snatched up in numbers matching some of the more obvious fare. Here are the imprint’s 10 most popular releases from their first 40 years:
1. “Ghost”
Maurice Jarre, 1990
Varèse’s sole platinum album to date, selling an estimated 1.5 million units. Its inclusion of the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” accounted for many of these sales.
2. “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”
Brad Fiedel, 1991
Fiedel’s electronic score proved enduringly popular.
3. “The Star Wars Trilogy”
Varujan Kojian conducting Utah Symphony, 1983
One of several classic film-score recordings produced for Varèse by George Korngold with London orchestras.
4. “The Last of the Mohicans”
Joel McNeely conducting Royal Scottish National Orchestra, 2000
New recording...
1. “Ghost”
Maurice Jarre, 1990
Varèse’s sole platinum album to date, selling an estimated 1.5 million units. Its inclusion of the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” accounted for many of these sales.
2. “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”
Brad Fiedel, 1991
Fiedel’s electronic score proved enduringly popular.
3. “The Star Wars Trilogy”
Varujan Kojian conducting Utah Symphony, 1983
One of several classic film-score recordings produced for Varèse by George Korngold with London orchestras.
4. “The Last of the Mohicans”
Joel McNeely conducting Royal Scottish National Orchestra, 2000
New recording...
- 12/8/2018
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
You guys have been digging the short films we've been posting lately so here's another one for you to check out. Desdemona 6 is a 12-minute short film that channels feelings of Christine and even a bit of Halloween. It brings new meaning to the term "muscle car."
This is the second short film from Last Call Pictures, and this one has a real '70s grindhouse feel to it. Desdemona 6 features Katie Bearden, Jason Mac and Bruce Rowland and was directed by Johnny Priest, who also handled the writing duties with Mac Allen. Music was done by Rich Douglas and stunt driving by Rowland and David Allen. Be sure to stick around after the credits for an additional scene.
For more visit the official Desdemona 6 website, "like" Desdemona 6 on Facebook, and follow Last Call Pictures (@lastcallpics) on Twitter.
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On a hot summer night...
This is the second short film from Last Call Pictures, and this one has a real '70s grindhouse feel to it. Desdemona 6 features Katie Bearden, Jason Mac and Bruce Rowland and was directed by Johnny Priest, who also handled the writing duties with Mac Allen. Music was done by Rich Douglas and stunt driving by Rowland and David Allen. Be sure to stick around after the credits for an additional scene.
For more visit the official Desdemona 6 website, "like" Desdemona 6 on Facebook, and follow Last Call Pictures (@lastcallpics) on Twitter.
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On a hot summer night...
- 2/22/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Rubber Records has released a soundtrack album for the Australian drama The Cup. The album includes the original score from the movie by composer Bruce Rowland (The Man from Snowy River, Lightning Jack). The soundtrack is available as a digital release on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out after the jump. The Cup is directed by Simon Wincer (Quigley Down Under, Free Willy) and stars Brendan Gleeson, Stephen Curry, Daniel MacPherson and Tom Berlinson. The movie about the running of the 2002 Melbourne Cup opened last week in Australia and is currently awaiting a domestic release. To learn more about the film, visit the official movie website.
Amazon.com WidgetsHere’s the album track list:
1. Opening Titles
2. A Day In Damien’s Life
3. Dermot Weld
4. Indecision
5. What’s Wrong With You?
6. Godolphin Stables
7. A Package From Perth
8. I Know What You Mean
9. Anything Could Happen
10. Damien’s Dilemma
11. He’s...
Amazon.com WidgetsHere’s the album track list:
1. Opening Titles
2. A Day In Damien’s Life
3. Dermot Weld
4. Indecision
5. What’s Wrong With You?
6. Godolphin Stables
7. A Package From Perth
8. I Know What You Mean
9. Anything Could Happen
10. Damien’s Dilemma
11. He’s...
- 10/17/2011
- by filmmusicreporter
- Film Music Reporter
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