Back to another of my compilations for volume 7, this is my collection of Television themes from the Golden Age of British action/crime TV, the 1960's & early 1970's. Anyone out there not from the UK may not be familiar with a lot of these themes but don't let that put you off, this is a treasure trove of great music. It's a shame that a lot of the composers working in television don't get the recognition they deserve, there is a unique art in writing music able to set the mood & feel in a couple of minutes worth of music.
Slip on your shoulder holster, grab a tumbler of scotch and press play on your stereogram.
Britain's finest are contained within.
TRACKLIST:
01 Thames TV logo - Johnny Hawksworth
02 The Sweeney (Opening Theme) - Harry South
03 The Avengers Theme (Season One) - John Gregory & His Orchestra
04 The Avengers Theme - Laurie Johnson
05 The New Avengers Theme - Laurie Johnson & The London Studio Orchestra
06 The Professionals - Laurie Johnson & The London Studio Orchestra
07 Danger Man Theme (High Wire) - Edwin Astley
08 Danger Man Theme (used for last three seasons) - The Red Price Combo
09 Theme from The Champions - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra
10 Theme from Man In A Suitcase - Ron Grainer & His Orchestra
11 Theme from The Prisoner (original unused version) - Ron Grainer & His Orchestra
12 Theme from Department S - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra
13 Regan's Theme (from The Sweeney Movie) - Denis King
14 Theme from The Saint (original single version) - Edwin Astley
15 Theme from The Saint - The Les Reed Brass
16 Theme from Return of The Saint - The Saint Orchestra
17 Theme from Jason King (spin-off from Department S) - Laurie Johnson
18 Randall & Hopkirk Deceased (original 60's series) - Edwin Astley
19 Randall & Hopkirk Deceased (the 90's remake) - David Arnold
20 The Spies Theme - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra
21 Theme from Ghost Squad - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra
22 Theme from Strange Report - Geoff Love & His Orchestra
23 Theme from The Baron - Edwin Astley
24 Theme from The Persuaders - John Barry
25 Theme from The Adventurer - John Barry
26 The Fuzz (Main Theme) - The Button-Down Brass
27 Orson Welles Great Mysteries - John Barry
28 Theme from Vendetta - John Barry
29 The Danny Scipio Theme (from Vendetta series) - John Barry
30 Theme from Dempsey & Makepeace - The South Bank Orchestra
31 Private Eye (theme from The Freewheelers) - Laurie Johnson
32 Theme from International Detective - Edwin Astley
33 Theme from The Human Jungle - John Barry
34 The Sweeney (Closing Theme) - Harry South
ALBUM COMPILATION & ARTWORK BY THXJAY
10 comments:
Hi THXJAY -
Really enjoyed this even though I'm unfamiliar with most of these shows. A lot of suprisingly funky tracks go really well with the more traditional sounding themes. (It's kind of a counterpart to the Thriller Jazz you have posted of the American crime dramas and movies.) Personal favorite right now is the first Danger Man theme. The unused Prisoner theme was a nice suprise too. Keep the compilations coming!
Dolores
These compilations are awesome!
The individual tracked comps are easier to reference to the track lists, but I do appreciate all the effort in the mixed comps (great transitions, etc.).
Thanks for all the work.
-T
Thanks for the compliments both, don't forget the Music To Spy By volumes are all compiled and mixed by Licorice Pizza, please visit his blog and thanks him for his time and effort on those.
Licorice Pizza
Thanks
Jay
great compilation, many thanks for all your uploads.
great stuff....
thanks for your work...
Santiago
awesome work... so much good vibes around here and the artwork is cool! Well I can say "the dj saved my live"... all the best to you
Thanks
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Very cool podcast. Is there any way I can get a download of it?
Jay
Great collection. Wasn't familiar with a few of the themes, but most were familiar. The most enjoyable tracks were those that were for those Brit shows syndicated in the US when I was a kid and had not seen since. Man, the rush of memory was intense. Thanks for posting these.
I hope this valuable compilation album reaches as many music lovers as possible. My endless thanks to THXjay
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