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very appreciated.
It is amazing how much the 1972 gunbarrel sounds like OP, and also how some chords of it anticipate the LALD score, of all things.
Superb.
Wagon Christ - 'Shadows'
This is another beauty with the sample, at the peak of 90's 'trip hop':
Grantby - 'Timber'
Grantby was obviously a Barry aficionado. Note the bassline to '007' that creeps in halfway through.
Unbelievably, John Barry doesn't receive any credit on the Jakatta album for this track. The strings are newly recorded with a very minor tweak to the harmony, but I'm surprised the lawyers didn't come calling!
Wow, sir, you've certainly done a lot of digging here. I'm happy with this find. I love the music. And yes, how come this didn't result in lawsuits?
As someone who's reflecting on life, (while being prune to depression), this track always puts me into reflection. Not happy, not sad. It's simple, and great to listen to when studying. I wish it was talked about more. One of my Barry favorites.
I can take a look in a bit.
Chasing Horizons
This piece was generated by me, a person that has no musical training whatsoever, in 15 seconds, using a sophisticated Music-AI called Udio, simply by typing a number of prompts: brassy, john barry, melodic, uplifting, sunny, energized, james bond, film score, soundtrack for a spy movie, bombastic, John Barry
As much as I am fascinated by this, I think it will have enormous repercussions for the music industry. Are we about to witness the era of AI-composed and AI-arranged soundtracks for movies? This is so much cheaper than hiring a musician.
And it does not have to stop there. Music streaming services may start to feed us with in-house AI-generated content, diluting the original hand-made music, so that the royalties paid out to human artists decrease even more and faster (and a rising share of listening time stays with the company).
I have a sudden urge to go and listen to a live band, just for detoxification...
(if you want to hear the opinion of a professional musician about where this is heading, check out Rick Beato's YT channel).
I also have to say that whilst this piece might follow the general structure and orchestration of a John Barry track - much like the Depeche Mode demo I heard - it feels utterly soulless when compared to the genuine article - sure it might be 70-75% of the way there - but so much important nuance is missing - the devil is in the details.
This said - knock yourself out and create as many faux imitations as you want whilst you still can. I see all of this being heavily regulated in the near future.
Quartet Records, in collaboration with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, celebrates the 60th anniversary of the iconic score composed by John Barry for the classic Richard Lester film THE KNACK… AND HOW TO GET IT, winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1965—a symbol of its generation, a true witness of its time.
The “Swinging Sixties” marked a period of significant social, cultural and innovative change in the UK. John Barry played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural revolution of the era, swiftly becoming one of England’s most influential and sophisticated film composers. His GOLDFINGER soundtrack even surpassed The Beatles, reaching number 1 on the Billboard charts in March 1965. Barry’s music for THE KNACK is vibrant, funny, powerfully melodic and well-remembered as an icon of the “Swinging London” movement.
The recording took place at CTS Studios in Bayswater with engineer Eric Tomlinson, the composer’s favorite combination of the era. It seems John Barry elected to make separate takes for the film and album as no two appear identical. Given the consistency in orchestra size, overall performance and acoustic, it seems that these were recorded concurrently rather than days or weeks apart.
The soundtrack album of THE KNACK was released on LP by United Artists Records at the time of the film’s release. It was reissued on CD by Ryko in 1998 and by us in 2011 but has been out-of-print for the last 14 years. Both releases were mastered from 2-track stereo tapes, but the recent discovery of the original 3-track, 15 ips, first- generation master tapes has given us the opportunity to transfer it in high resolution and offer a more precise and detailed stereo mix.
Whatever the reason for the difference, we are now able to proudly premiere almost all the film-specific recordings, amounting to 21 minutes, derived from the film’s monophonic music and effects (M&E) track. Even though the most critical listeners will hear some anomalies, we have employed every available technique to remove sound effects and ensure the music is as clear and enjoyable as possible. The result is convincing, and it’s the only way to listen to the long-lost, historical original film recording. We kindly invite you to listen to our samples and make your own decision about the sound quality before you buy.
We have also included organist Alan Haven’s 45-RPM single version, arranged and conducted by John Barry for Fontana Records. And we conclude with lead actor Michael Crawford’s performance of the Leslie Bricusse lyrics with accompaniment conducted by David Whitaker. This was also the first-ever recording by the brilliant future star of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and BILLY.
The entire collection has been painstakingly produced, remixed, restored, assembled and mastered by Chris Malone. The package includes a 20-page booklet with an in-depth essasy by film music journalist and writer (and major Barry connoiseur) Jon Burlingame.
Now, celebrating the film’s 60th anniversary, enjoy John Barry’s THE KNACK, music that is as fresh, vibrant and inventive as ever.
The Soundtrack Album
1. The Knack – Main Theme 3:15
2. Here Comes Nancy Now! 2:59
3. Photo Strip 2:42
4. Three On A Bed 5:33
5. Blues And Out 2:54
6. And How To Get It 3:10
7. Something’s Up! 2:18
8. Doors And Bikes And Things 2:44
9. Ecstasy! 2:38
10. End Title – The Knack 2:40
11. The Knack Vocal: Johnny De Little 2:52
Film Versions
12. Main Title (Film Version) 3:28
13. Here Comes Nancy Now! (Film Version) 1:46
14. Tolen’s Bedroom / Try It On! / Colin’s Bedroom 1:11
15. Carpentry Job 1:41
16. Here Comes Nancy Again! 1:01
17. Three On A Bed (Film Version) 5:18
18. Doors And Bikes And Things (Film Version) 2:56
19. End Title – The Knack (Film Version) 3:49
Bonus Tracks
20. The Knack Organ by Alan Haven 2:25
21. The Knack Vocal: Michael Crawford 2:15
Total Disc Time: 59:44
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The Knack is without a doubt one of John Barry's most remarkable scores. Its genius lies on the strange, yet completely mesmerizing combination of achingly beautiful melodies with strong jazz sensibilities. It soars into the sky with its angelical voices, while also having a thoroughly contemporary sound courtesy of Alan Haven's brilliant organ playing and the energetic percussion. I cannot recommend it enough.