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Oct 14, 2013 - 4:25 PM
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Simon G
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BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25TH CENTURY - SEASON ONE (3CD)
Label: Intrada Special Collection Volume 255
Date: 1979-1980
Tracks: 74
Time = 188:11
3-CD world premiere release of soundtrack music from Season One of cult sci-fi TV series starring Gil Gerard. Generous set features primary episode composer Johnny Harris, who also arranged & conducted numerous versions of Glen A. Larson theme music, plus episode scores from Les Baxter, Richard LaSalle, Stu Phillips. Styles of music emphasize exciting symphonic splendor and colorful sci-fi atmosphere, but listeners will also find some rollicking outer space pop sensibilitiy to balance. While show was broadcast only in mono, Universal fortunately elected to record in 1/2" three-channel stereo format with vivid, punchy dynamics. Engineers recorded with mono in mind but happily ensured stereo mixes were possible for internal needs. All rolls of tape were vaulted in pristine condition. Sole exception is second portion of "Plot To Kill A City" (Stu Phillips) which survives on 1/4" full track (mono) tape only. Source cues by Stu Phillips (Jelly Belly, three others) round out collection. John Takis offers authoritative notes on show, episodes, music. Interior packaging includes array of color stills plus complete cue/slate assembly details & full track titles. Composers conduct their own contributions.
For this volume, Intrada presents suites from the following episodes on this 3-CD set:
Planet of the Slave Girls (Johnny Harris)
The Plot to Kill a City (Stu Phillips)
Return of the Fighting 69th (Johnny Harris)
Vegas in Space (Les Baxter)
Aradala Returns (Johnny Harris)
Space Rockers (Johnny Harris)
Unchained Woman (Richard LaSalle)
http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.8284/.f
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I was just poking around the samples and found something neat on Disc 3. "Prison Approach" by Richard La Salle has a little moment that sounds just like a moment in LOST IN SPACE "The Derelict." La Salle is one of three credited composers on "The Derelict."
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Likewise just a tad disappointed the pilot in its full glory isn't present (the original album is rather short, especially if you take off the reprise of the song), but still utterly shocked we're getting any further music from Buck Rogers at all! Best to focus on what we HAVE got 
It's been a while since I've seen any episodes, so will be able to take the scores 'on their own terms' as it were. Cannot wait to hear this.
