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Nov 24, 2019 - 10:24 AM
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Thor
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Hi Thor! I watched QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER and I was hooked.
That's cool! I just assumed that Poledouris was such an integral part of anyone's film music fandom, especially if they've been into it for years. But hey -- as with Montana Dave and Monty Python's Flying Circus over on the non-film music forum, it's never too late to discover one of the giants of the artform.
I have 15 Poledouris soundtracks in my CD/iTunes collection, and love them all. Then there are also those I've owned over the years, but never really gotten into, like fan favourite ROBOCOP. Outside the theme, this never did much for me.
But rather than just list all of those 15 albums (that I would recommend in a heartbeat), I'd want you to explore his work on your own. As you can see, the recommendations here are soon to encompass every single thing he's ever done, so going 'solo' is really the best way.
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In some ways, I'm envious of someone discovering the works of a composer I love for the first time. Thor is right, Henry, there are a variety of favorites from those of us who love Poledouris. You'll find your way through his works that are your favorite.
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Here are some gems that haven't been mentioned
It's My Party (Performed by Basil Poledouris on Piano)
No Man's Land (Great little electronic Score from the 1980's)
Prison of Children (On the Basil Poledouris Collection Vol #2)
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Wind
All great efforts that are worth your attention.
Ford A. Thaxton
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Here are some gems that haven't been mentioned
No Man's Land (Great little electronic Score from the 1980's)
Ford A. Thaxton
Co-sign. Much like the following year's Spellbinder (BTW, not essential, but it has its moments), Poledouris's music was more about capturing the mood of the movie and less about creating something that would hold up to repeated listens on album. Still, the music nicely gets the blood pumping. If you can find the Prometheus album of Cherry 2000 (neck and neck with RoboCop as his best work, IMO) and No Man's Land, get it. Period.
@ Mr. SBD: why the Prometheus Cherry 2000?
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Nov 27, 2019 - 7:30 PM
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SBD
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Here are some gems that haven't been mentioned
No Man's Land (Great little electronic Score from the 1980's)
Ford A. Thaxton
Co-sign. Much like the following year's Spellbinder (BTW, not essential, but it has its moments), Poledouris's music was more about capturing the mood of the movie and less about creating something that would hold up to repeated listens on album. Still, the music nicely gets the blood pumping. If you can find the Prometheus album of Cherry 2000 (neck and neck with RoboCop as his best work, IMO) and No Man's Land, get it. Period.
@ Mr. SBD: why the Prometheus Cherry 2000?
a) I was just talking up No Man's Land and it's a good way to see what that score has to offer.
b) Between the out of print Intrada album and the laughably out of print Varese Club album, the Prometheus is one's best bet to get Cherry 2000, which, like I say, is one of the composer's best scores.
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