Everyone has their favorite instruments when it comes to music themes and one of mine is the Harpsichord. From Danger Man to the Third Man the Harpsichord has been one of my favorite instruments for Movie and TV theme interpretations. Do you have some favorite themes or music on this instrument?
As far as the harpschicord is concerned....I don't know. Newton Howard's RESTORATION, perhaps? Or the quasi-baroque use by Williams in things like THE PAPER CHASE.
ADDAMS FAMILY springs immediately to mind, by the amazing Vic Mizzy. Also the Clare Quilty theme by Nelson Riddle from LOLITA, which he later transformed into the villain theme most commonly associated with The Riddler on the BATMAN tv show. And THE PERSUADERS theme by John Barry, which is my favorite single piece of music by him. Also love FAMILY PLOT by John Williams, which is high on my want list of scores that need releasing or at least rerecording.
Logied, The Third Man was a zither not a harpsichord.Apparently Anton Karas was seen,by Trevor Howard and one other,playing the instrument outside a cafe.And the rest is history.
John Addison throughout "Tom Jones", especially in the wonderful opening segment.
I believe a harpsichord (electronics?)is also used by Barry in "The Lion in Winter".
While one association for harpsichords was mentioned, it seems that harpsichords are also used where an "antique" sound is wanted. This seems to be often, but not always, coupled with the requirement for a "refined" sound.
Do you have some favorite themes or music on this instrument?
Whoops sorry didnt read it all, I wasnt awake yet, ok well The Adams Family TV stuff, I liked the Harpsichord touches in The Corpse Bride score. Theres one other Im trying to think of but I cant right now, let my mind rest on it awhile. sd
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