Henry Mancini, "The Moneychangers", Intrada (Special Collection Series) #172 (2011).[Limited Edition 2-CD Set]
TV Special / Series premiered in 1976.
From the Intrada website: World premiere 2-CD release of complete Henry Mancini score for mammoth
1976 TV filming of Arthur Hailey's novel, directed by Boris Sagal,
starring Kirk Douglas, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Bottoms, Joan
Collins, many others. Mancini launches with rhythmic figure in
deliberate tempo for horns, trombones, percussion, then quickly brings
in string theme to set score into motion. Woodwinds, piccolo trumpet,
agitated violins highlight secondary idea, then composer brings in
variants of main theme. Rhythms return and Mancini finally wraps with
dramatic, fortissimo coda - all in a single "Main Title". Wow! Film has
four parts, Intrada CDs present parts 1 & 2 on first disc, 3 & 4
on second disc. Over two hours of music! Mancini offers incredible
array of material, from memorable main theme, haunting love theme to
signature combo pieces, rousing action. A sensational work from a
genuine master of the craft! Though CBS made license available, release
only became possible when bass trombonist for original sessions located
1/4" full-track (mono) safeties of complete score, recorded over several
days. Terrific outcome for a magnificent score nearly lost forever!
Mancini did re-record the theme on his wonderful "Mancini's Angels" LP
at time, but this is first release of actual soundtrack. Special treat
for Mancini fans: all those players from his classic albums sitting in
on sessions, including Ted Nash, Vincent DeRosa, Graham Young, Dick
Nash, Bob Bain, Terry Woodson, Shelly Manne, many others. Splendid
performances assured! Henry Mancini conducts. Intrada Special Collection
release limited to 1500 copies!
Tracklist:
CD 1
Part I
01. Main Title 2:42
02. Son Of Main Title 4:42
03. Bye Bye Roselli/Willing To Forget 3:24
04. Taco & Salsa 2:15
05. Alex And The Hoods 2:29
06. Missing Money 0:54
07. Tall Building/Basta 2:51
08. Clean Hands 1:47
09. Good News 0:52
10. Celia/All About Celia 3:33
11. Margot 2:08
12. The Fireplace Ploy 3:57
13. March Of The Moneychangers 1:35
14. Here Comes Mrs. Dorsey 0:51
15. Wainwright Hates Easton 3:14
16. Key Change Ad Music/Drummonburg, Here I Come 2:44
17. Miles Behind 3:39
Part 2
18. The Snitch 3:35
19. Visit To The Morgue 1:09
20. The Big Q 0:46
21. Karla (Once Is Not Enough) 4:10
22. Welcome To The Bahamas No. 1 1:35
23. Avril’s Theme No. 1 2:04
24. Avril’s Theme No. 2 2:52
25. Welcome To The Bahamas No. 2 3:02
26. Avril’s Theme (Guitar/Orchestra) 3:28
27. It’s Done 0:22
28. Easy Money Montage 3:40
29. Pull The Drapes 1:30
30. Free Lunch 1:16
31. Lunch Money 1:29
32. Let Them Eat Cake 0:42
33. Ain’t For Sale 1:18
34. Fire Bomb 1:15
CD 1 Total Time: 78:34
CD 2
Part 3
01. Fade In 0:28
02. Trick Or Treat 2:24
03. I’ve Missed You 3:47
04. Miles Returns 4:00
05. An Idea/Buzz Saw 1:00
06. H.E.L.P./Flamenco 1:18
07. Face To Face/Margot Loves Alex
2:27
08. Good Things Take Time/Mucho Gusto Senor 2:34
09. Something For Miles 2:50
10. Stay Out Of It 0:27
11. How Was Church?/We Will We Will 3:40
12. Good As Gold/The Big Q Skips 3:17
13. The Big Bug 1:55
Part 4
14. The Deacon Speaks 3:08
15. I Heard 2:10
16. Hang On 1:51
17. Find Him 1:30
18. White Girl Boogie/Black Girl Boogie 1:46
19. Purchase Is Approved 1:28
20. Meet The Wizard 1:49
21. For Money/One Guess 2:24
22. The Shootout 3:31
23. Roscoe Takes A Cab 3:16
24. The End 1:45
25. End Credits 0:34
CD 2 Total Time: 55:56
LINER NOTES, MUSICIAN CREDITS, ALBUM CREDITS and more:
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Liner Notes by John Takis & Douglass Fake.
Album produced by Douglass Fake.
Henry Mancini, "Charade", Intrada #MAF 7121 (2012).[CD]
Notes from the Intrada website: In celebration of Universal's
100th Anniversary, Intrada proudly presents world premiere release of
famous Henry Mancini soundtrack to legendary Stanley Donen romantic
thriller in Hitchcock vein, starring handsome Cary Grant, vulnerable
Audrey Hepburn, would-be agent Walter Matthau plus baddies George
Kennedy and James Coburn. Mancini anchors with justifiably famous
rhythmic main theme in triple meter, then follows with haunting
variants, romantic ideas, splendid source cues, jazz and - in
particular - early examples of trademark dramatic writing with sliding
string figures, sustained suspense lines and dissonant brass clusters
for effect. Musical highlights are many: grim hook fight scene on
rooftops, exciting Metro chase sequences, tuneful opening ski run
source numbers for France locales. Special nod to tender, saddened
piano & string version of main theme when Hepburn returns from
identifiying her slain husband, then finds her room completely empty.
Scene sets stage for one of the most sophisticated thrillers of the
sixties, Mancini punctuates it all the way to final twist! Complete
77-minute soundtrack presented from original scoring session elements
made in London, all courtesy of both Sony Music and Universal Pictures.
Mancini re-recorded brief highlights for RCA label in 1963, sadly left
off all tender & haunting variants of main theme plus - incredibly
- virtually all dramatic scoring. Now, alongside that admittedly famous
album, enjoy at last the complete 77-minute soundtrack. Alongside new
release of Hatari, this Intrada CD is important debut of an original
soundtrack from Mancini's most famous era (Breakfast At Tiffany's,
Hatari, Charade, Experiment In Terror, The Pink Panther) as all Mancini
albums from the period were re-arranged and re-recorded 30-minute
programs with emphasis on dance mood. Intrada is happy to remedy
oversight on one of Mancini's greatest! Henry Mancini conducts.
Tracklist:
01. Charade Logo 0:25
02. Main Title 2:25
03. Mégève 3:14
04. Latin Snowfall 2:13
05. Positive Identification 2:09
06. Empty Room 2:35
07. Bye Bye Charlie 3:49
08. Punch And Judy 2:00
09. Mambo Parisienne 2:15
10. Orange Tamouré 1:30
11. Mean Cat 2:42
12. Confide In Me 3:35
13. Don't Trust Him 3:35
14. Bistro 3:24
15. Street (Bistro #2) 2:07
16. Hook Fight 5:26
17. Fatherly Talk 1:48
18. Poor Dead Herman 2:33
19. Notre Dame and Drip-Dry Waltz 4:33
20. Bateau Mouche 3:02
21. Charade 2:09
22. Gideon Goes Down 1:21
23. Carousel Medly 5:17
24. Stamps 1:17
25. Metro Chase 2:25
26. Son Of Metro Chase 3:04
27. Game Over 1:37
28. True Identity and Finale 3:54
Henry Mancini, "Hatari!", Intrada Special Collection - Volume 200 (2012).[Limited Edition CD]
Notes from the Intrada website: Special Collection Volume 200
is neat milestone! World premiere release of actual Henry Mancini
soundtrack to terrific Howard Hawks adventure film set in Africa,
starring John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli, Red Buttons. Wayne and company
capture rare animals for various world zoos. Some species are easier to
catch than others. Elephants inspire Mancini to create legendary tune
"Baby Elephant Walk", available for first time ever in its original
soundtrack guise. Famous swaggering tune for high register Eb clarinet
also figures during climactic "Search For Dallas". Leopard, buffalo,
monkey, giraffe, ostrich all get their say but incredibly dangerous
rhino sequences are what bring out Mancini's equally legendary main
theme, often heard on choir of French horns in unison. In 1962, Mancini
re-recorded just 30 minutes of highlights for admittedly sensational
RCA album. In companionship with that album, now enjoy Mancini's
complete original recordings, presented mostly in stereo from Paramount
Pictures scoring session elements. A few sections required use of mono
stems to allow restoration of complete soundtrack. This new hour long
release carries landmark significance: every Mancini album during this
most famous period of his career (Breakfast At Tiffany's, Hatari,
Charade, Experiment In Terror, The Pink Panther) was heavily truncated
and completely re-arranged with emphasis on dance mood. Along with new
release of Charade, this marks exciting debut of an actual Mancini
soundtrack from the era! Danger, romance, thrills, comedy, all getting
rich Mancini melody! Unforgettable original campaign artwork is icing
on the cake. Henry Mancini conducts. Available while quantities and
interest remain.
Tracklist:
01. The Sounds Of Hatari 4:17
02. Main Title 2:35
03. Safari Bar Piano Blues 1:24
04. Giraffe Country 1:34
05. Just For Tonight (Instrumental) 2:10
06. Paraphrase I 1:40
07. Night Side 2:35
08. Dallas Has A Plan 1:31
09. Trip To Masai Wells 1:06
10. Indian Comes Home 0:58
11. Just For Tonight (Solo Piano) 2:24
12. Swift Animal Chase 0:49
13. Dead Elephant 0:37
14. Night Side (Record Player) 2:19
15. Leopard And Buffalo 1:51
16. The Crocodile 1:08
17. Your Father’s Feathers 1:50
18. Baby Elephant Walk (Short) 1:57
19. Crocodile, Go Home! 1:10
20. Big Band Bwana 1:46
21. Paraphrase II 1:26
22. Wildebeest Hunt 2:36
23. Brandy Sniffer 2:09
24. Ice Bucket Blues 1:42
25. Monkey Suits 2:04
26. Baby Elephant Walk (Long) 3:14
27. Elephant Scare 0:49
28. More Rhino 0:53
29. Burnt Fingers 2:59
30. Search For Dallas 4:23
31. Just For Tonight (Chorus) 2:10
32. Finale 0:19
Limited Edition CD
Booklet PDF with Liner Notes, Album Credits & Photos (special
thanks to Mike Newcomb for his scanning work)
Henry Mancini, "Condorman", Intrada Special Collection Series - Volume 219 (2012).[Limited Edition CD]
From the Original Soundtrack of 1981. First time ever on CD!
Notes from the Intrada website: Wow! Exciting Henry Mancini
score finally gets released! 1981 action-filled Disney comicbook
superhero tale directed by Charles Jarrott, starring Michael Crawford,
Oliver Reed, Barbara Carrera inspires Henry Mancini to write one of his
most exciting, energetic scores of his career. Mancini anchors with
robust "Condorman" theme (including fun chorus), then tackles profuse
action scenes with dynamic, propulsive action material for full
orchestra. Powerful trombone lines, aggressive rhythms, fanfares for
trumpets all get spotlight! Music for killer Morovich is especially
aggressive. In contrast, Mancini creates one of his gentlest, most
heartfelt pretty themes for Natalia, given particular prominence in
beautifully-scored "Free Single Woman". Interestingly, due to
licensing, not a note of this splendid score has ever been released
before, not even as a single theme on one of the numerous Mancini
compilations of the era. Now, through courtesy of Disney, Intrada
presents entire score (plus several extras) in crisp, punchy stereo,
direct from multi-track scoring session masters stored in mint
condition in Disney vaults. Colorful artwork, too! Henry Mancini
conducts. Intrada Special Collection release available while quantities
and interest remains!
Tracklist:
The Album:
01. Condorman Main Title 3:05
02. Eiffel Tower Flight 0:37
03. First Fight 0:48
04. It Was Nothing 1:52
05. Meet Laser Lady 1:18
06. The Gypsy 2:15
07. Free Single Woman 2:57
08. Attack Of The Prognoviach 5:14
09. Morovich Again 1:35
10. The Barn 1:03
11. Natalia's Theme 1:49
12. Morovich Presses 3:41
13. Welcome To The Matterhorn 1:53
14. Joy Ride 2:28
15. I'll Bring The Dip (Natalia's Rescue) 2:19
16. Bye-Bye Rolls 3:45
17. The Speed Boat Chase 2:03
18. More Speed Boat Chase 1:57
19. End Title 1:16
20. Theme From Condorman 1:35
The Extras:
21. Mummy Tummy 3:06
22. Mummy Tummy (Alt.) 2:15
23. Belly Dance 2:56
24. Walk On Ice 0:48
25. Accordion Dance 1:49
26. Russian Party Dance 1:50
27. Son Of Russian Party Dance 2:55
28. Condorman Logo (Outtake) 0:32
Limited Edition CD
Booklet PDF with Liner Notes, Album Credits & Photos (special
thanks to Mike Newcomb for his scanning work)
Henry Mancini, "Days of Wine & Roses"
(OST), Intrada Special Collection Series - Volume 242
(2013).[Limited Edition CD]
Notes from the Intrada website: In
1962, filmgoers heard one of cinema's most striking musical openers of
all time: solo French horn, without introduction, intoning opening
notes of what becomes Academy Award-winning title song to legendary
Blake Edwards look at unrelentingly grim descent of young couple into
alcoholism. With Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick in Oscar-nominated portrayals,
film allows despair, tragedy to imbue uncompromising movie right up to
unforgettable conclusion. And - like opener - audiences here were
privileged to hear one of cinema's equally outstanding film score
finales, amongst the most sublime in history: solo French horn returns,
unaccompanied, intoning same opening phrase of haunting theme melody,
but ending without resolve! Powerful coda to a powerful score. But
interior of score offers so much more! Beautiful variants on main theme
are balanced with intense, dramatic low string-dominated cues for grim
portions of tale. Elsewhere, signature Mancini tunes in upbeat style
add further layers to classic score. Though Mancini enjoyed wildly
popular re-arranged and re-recorded albums of all of his early film
score successes (BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, CHARADE, PINK PANTHER, HATARI,
many others), Intrada release of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES is, incredibly,
the first ever release in any form for this brilliant score. CD
presented from complete mono tapes (as mixed for picture) in crisp,
clean audio, all courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures & Henry Mancini
Estate. Famous Johnny Mercer/Henry Mancini title song appears as well!
Flipper cover allows two different dramatic approaches to film artwork!
Henry Mancini conducts. Intrada Special Collection release available
while quantities and interest remains!
Tracklist:
01. Days of Wine and Roses (Main Title) 2:12
02. Days of Wine and Roses (guitar source, take 2) 1:49
03. Man Meets Girl 4:30
04. Hi-Fi II 2:24
05. Hi-Fi I 3:27
06. Gorgeous and Guilty 1:24
07. Kissed in the Greenhouse 1:07
08. Silly 2:18
09. Some Laughs 2:46
10. Off Scene Hi-Fi 1:40
11. They Fired Me 1:12
12. Vanilla, Part 1 2:13
13. Vanilla, Part 2 1:41
14. Crazy Smell 2:11
15. Get in the Tub, Part 1 1:04
16. Get in the Tub, Part 2 1:04
17. A Gone Mommy 0:47
18. No Guts 7:37
19. A Sad Pop 2:49
20. I Want to Come Home 6:58
The Album Total Time: 50:07
The Extras
21. Cocktail Hour 2:22
22. Navel Engagement (Turkish Combo) 2:55
23. Days of Wine and Roses (guitar source, take 1) 3:03
24. What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter) 2:46
25. I Only Have Eyes for You (Harry Warren/Al Dubin) 2:27
26. September in the Rain (Harry Warren/Al Dubin) 1:10
27. Play Off for Trailer 0:18
The Extras Total Time: 14:58
