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Dec 8, 2023 - 2:38 AM
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Amer Zahid
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Quartet Announces:
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
VENOM
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Music Composed and Conducted by Michael Kamen
Produced and Mastered by Chris Malone
Liner notes by Jeff Bond
Limited edition of 1000 units
Release date: 12/12/2023
Quartet Records, in collaboration with Aribage Limited and the Michael Kamen estate, is proud to present the premiere release of the early Michael Kamen (BRAZIL, LETHAL WEAPON, DIE HARD, LICENCE TO KILL) score for 1982 British thriller VENOM.
Directed by Piers Haggard and based on the novel by Alan Scholfield, starring Sterling Hayden, Klaus Kinski, Sarah Miles, Nicol Williamson, Susan George and Oliver Reed, VENOM tells the story of a group of international terrorists who attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple’s child. Their plan comes unstuck when a deadly Black Mamba escapes with the terrorists and several hostages trapped in the boy's London home. A tense evening is had by all as the snake creeps around the house, picking off the characters one by one.
The young Michael Kamen composed a tremendous score, one of his best and an obvious precursor to some of his future successes. In VENOM, one can hear everything from a variation of his future and celebrated theme for THE DEAD ZONE to echoes of what would later be the CONCERTO FOR SAXOPHONE AND ORCHESTRA (as well as parts he later used in ROBIN HOOD and DIE HARD 2). Kamen wisely avoided mimicry, instead imprinting the film with his distinctive voice. Using low woodwinds, low strings and muted brass, he masterfully crafted an atmospheric and personality-rich soundtrack. VENOM is a pivotal score in the composer’s filmography, not only suitably serves the film, but also foreshadows Kamen’s rapid ascent to the ranks of Hollywood’s A-list composers in the years ahead.
Performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the composer (who also orchestrated the score in its entirety), this release utilizes three reels of two-track Abbey Road mixes by Eric Tomlison and provided by the Michael Kamen estate. Upon reviewing these masters, it became apparent that editorial adjustments had been made to Kamen’s original compositions for the film. Notably, the “End Titles” music, intended as an unsettling coda, was repurposed within the body of the film. In presenting this release, we restore Michael Kamen’s music to its intended sequencing, allowing the composer to present his story arc. Bonus tracks, including “snake” motifs and drones, conclude the listening program.
This album has been meticulously produced, restored and mastered by Chris Malone. The package includes a 20-page booklet with in-depth liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond.
Tracklist:
1. Main Titles 2:52
2. Seduction 1:05
3. Mugambo 1:44
4. Picking Up Jacmel / Drive To Jacmel House 3:08
5. Boy In Car / First Kill 6:06
6. One Dead Maid 2:49
7. Praparate / Waiting 0:57
8. One Dead Rabbit 0:49
9. Grandfather Hunt 3:25
10. That’s It 1:35
11. Duct 1:43
12. On The Steps / Snake 2:09
13. Drinks? / Dave’s Leg 2:57
14. Final Death 3:44
15. End Titles 2:36
Bonus Tracks
16. Main Titles (Film Version) 2:49
17. Mugambo (Orchestral Only) 1:43
18. Snake 1 1:09
19. Snake 2 1:14
20. Snake 3 1:09
21. Snake 4 1:03
22. A Drone 0:39
23. C Drone 0:58
24. End Titles (Alternate) 2:29
Total Disc Time: 51:06
https://quartetrecords.com/product/venom/
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Brilliant!
Unreleased Kamen.
Just what the Doctor ordered.
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VENOM is the movie Klaus Kinski chose to do over RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. I read the novel on which the movie was based, years ago. Don't remember too much about it. But the Kamen score could be really interesting.
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I've ordered 3 of the 5 titles.
And while the Williams and Horner issues seem like very nice upgrades/additions, THIS title is the most exciting for me, in that it's a PREMIERE release by Michael Kamen...and sounds bloody great 'n' all.
I do like Barry & Morricone, and won't rule out picking them up at some point, but these 3 are my MOST wanted in terms of MY personal preferences.
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Dec 8, 2023 - 7:27 AM
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The Mutant
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Main Titles are very nice. The other samples are suspense based, nice too, with notable percussion, but I'm wondering if some of the other tracks, without samples, refer back to the kind of colour and flourish of that title track? Anyone familiar with the film?
The end titles are icy, which makes me think we've long since moved on from that warm opener.
The main titles and first 15 min or so take place before the kidnapping starts, so it has a lighter tone. Once the snake is introduced and the kidnapping begins, the rest of the score racks up the tension.
The film is a hoot and the audio commentary on the Blu-ray is fascinating. I’m very glad to have this. Just ordered from SAE which is much more affordable in terms of shipping to Canada.
I can’t imagine what it was like shooting this with all of those drunks working together (Tobe Hooper, Nicol Williamson, Oliver Reed and Sterling Hayden! Plus Kinski and Reed were literally fighting each other between scenes - they hated each other so. Anyways, this movie is worth it for the Reed vs trouser-snake scene alone.
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