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Classic FM at the Movies: John Barry
- May 10: REVIEW in thejournal.co.uk
Nicholas Dodd Conductor | Tim Lihoreau Presenter | Royal Northern Sinfonia
Including music from:
James Bond
Midnight Cowboy
Out of Africa
Friday 8th May, 2015. 7.30pm
Sage, Gateshead.
Let Royal Northern Sinfonia sweep you off your feet with some of John Barry’s most evocative and picturesque scores, from the menace and power of Zulu to the expanse and romance of Dances with Wolves.
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In our archives you will find all our older news since 2001.
John Barry Royal Albert Hall Concert 1999
James Bond: The Ultimate Soundtracks, Carl Davis conductor
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Philharmonia Orchestra
James Bond: The Ultimate Soundtracks
Royal Festival Hall
Sunday 25 October 2015
Music from all the great Bond films, in time for the release of new film Spectre.
Performers
Philharmonia Orchestra
Carl Davis conductor
Lance Ellington voice
Mica Paris voice
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"After five long years, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to bring its much-loved The Music of Bond show back to the Royal Albert Hall." London.
Friday 9 October 2015 - 7:30 PM
Gareth Hudson conductor
Alison Jiear vocals
Lance Ellington vocals
Fiona Fullerton presenter
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Tuesday 3 November
Featuring songs such as Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, A View to a Kill, Nobody Does is Better and John Barry’s iconic James Bond Theme. Conductor Gareth Hudson
Voice Alison Jiear
Simon Bowman vocalist
Presenter Fiona Fullerto
More Ipswich... (use calendar function)
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The ultimate chart of classical works
http://www.classicfm.com/hall-of-fame/2015/
78 Dances with Wolves (includes John Dunbar Theme)
John Barry
Barry's first entry in the Hall of Fame this year, and this film score reaches its highest-ever position
http://halloffame.classicfm.com/2015/chart/position/78/
60 Out Of Africa
John Barry
The second of Barry's entries this year, Out of Africa is also at its highest ever position
http://halloffame.classicfm.com/2015/chart/position/60/
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RCM Students' Film Orchestra: John Barry, July 5
The RCM Student’s Film Orchestra pays tribute to influential and admired composer, John Barry. They will play hits from the film industry, including songs from the James Bond franchise.
Presented by the RCM Students’ Union
7:30pm | 05 July 2015 | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Free but tickets required
Comment from Geoff Leonard: "Good news! It's a John Barry 'only' concert!"
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Première CD release of The Dove
A surprise but very welcome announcement from Intrada Records sees the première CD release of The Dove.
Not only that, it is an expanded edition with eleven bonus tracks, most of them being mono score cues never previously released.
According to Intrada, the original album tracks have been "newly re-mixed and re-mastered in vibrant stereo from 8-channel session masters stored in pristine condition in UMG vaults."
Available either direct from Intrada or from SAE, this is clearly an essential purchase for all John Barry fans!
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The Ipcress File, 50th anniversary moviegraphic
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sidney Furie's acclaimed film of Len Deighton's The Ipcress File, writer Edward Milward-Oliver has combined with designer Brillo to create a most impressive moviegraphic.
John Barry's music score was a key component in the success of the film and its lasting appeal, and is given full credit, as are the principal musicians.
Examine and marvel at the moviegraphic here:
http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/moviegraphic-ipcress-file
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It's difficult to know where to start when it comes to a review of Graham Rye's new book, Goldfinger Portfolio, because it is such an incredible achievement. Bearing in mind this is primarily a John Barry website, I will clarify from the outset that the book devotes several pages to the music in the film, with the only slight downside being that myself and Pete Walker are the writers! Hopefully we have managed to convey some of the background and the ultimate smashing success of the Bassey single and John Barry album.
Also included is an excellent article by Norman Wanstall, who won an Oscar for Best Sound Effects, and gives a detailed account of attending the ceremony. In addition, there's the opportunity to see production designer Ken Adam's fascinating original sketches.
However, the real stars of the book are the photographs. It's hard to imagine that anything from the film has been omitted, as page after page reveals more and more surprises, with, in many cases, accompanying stories. As well as main stars, Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Harold Sakata & Gert Frobe, there are photos and stories from actors who had less to do in the film, such as Margaret Nolan (Dink), Tania Mallet (Tilly Masterson), Nadja Regin (Bonita), Nikki Van der Zyl (heard, but not seen), and, of course, Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson.
Although inevitably many of the photos were taken at Pinewood Studios, we also go on location to Switzerland and the golf club at Stoke Poges for some terrific shots. There are film posters and pages from press books -- often reproduced to the full extent of the book's large pages -- as, indeed, are many of the photos of the cast, in both colour and black and white. Some of my favourite photographs are those taken when the cast are relaxing in between takes.
The book itself is extremely heavy-duty being a wiro-bound steelbook, and the shiny gold covers are a work of art in themselves!
It's an expensive book at £350 -- there's always a downside -- but it's limited to 350 copies and could well become a most sought-after and valuable collector's item for Bond fans in the future. You probably need to be a dedicated Bond fan to purchase this book, but if you are and do, I don't think you'll regret it!!
To order a copy go to: http://www.007magazine.co.uk/007_magazine.htm
Three new Blu-ray/DVD contain original music suites by John Barry
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Monday 9th February is a red-letter day for fans of John Barry! This is the official release date of three Network DVD/blu-ray editions of films he scored, and, as part of the special features, each contains music suites comprising of the greater part of each score.
A very faithful re-recording of Raise the Titanic was released on CD some years ago, but this will be the first opportunity to hear Barry's score without the distraction of dialogue, and, for the most part, sound effects. The suite contains more than 40 minutes of music.
The Tamarind Seed has been the subject of bootleg CDs over the years, and appeals for an official release have been ignored to date. Fans will therefore be delighted to learn there are two music suites on the DVD/blu-ray! The first contains virtually every note of Barry's score, while the second contains not only two takes of Wilma Reading's Pye single, Play It Again, but also two versions of Barry & Don Black's first attempt at a song, namely The End, performed by Danny Street. This will be the first time it has been heard by all but a handful of the original film makers!
Lastly, we have The Legend of the Lone Ranger. Recorded by Barry in Paris in 1980, during his exile from the UK, the original LP consisted of only 26 minutes of music. The suite included here is more than twice this length and includes all the music in the film composed or arranged by John Barry. Moreover, there is a second suite consisting of the various vocals and narrations by Merle Haggard which are heard throughout the film.
Each release will also contain a booklet comprised of photographs from the film and notes on the film and music by Pete Walker & Geoff Leonard.
All the releases will be available from Network at the very competitive prices of £9.18 for the blu-ray or £6.98 for the DVD. For further information, please click on the following links:
Order Raise the Titanic here
Order The Tamarind Seed here
Order The Legend of the Lone Ranger here
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Kickstarter campaign to re-record Moonraker cancelled!
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Kickstarter campaign to re-record Moonraker cancelled!
James Fitzpatrick says in a message to all who pledged for this project: "It is with great regret that I have to cancel this Kickstarter project before any funds are taken. Certain rights issues have been raised which might mean protracted negotiations with the companies involved which may well go beyond the end of the project. I would sincerely like to thank everyone for their involvement in the project and if negotiations are successful then I have the knowledge that there is a great demand for this title. Thank you for all your hard work."
added January 11, 2015
Producer James Fitzpatrick, veteran of many excellent recordings of John Barry film scores, alongside orchestrator/conductor Nic Raine, has initiated a Kickstarter campaign in order to raise £25,000 to cover the cost of a new recording of Moonraker.
This brilliant idea has already attracted over 40% of the funding in less than 48 hours so please do your best to help out by visiting the website here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/681802762/moonraker-new-recording
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Expanded Peggy Sue Got Married: The Deluxe Edition
Varese Sarabande have released an expanded Peggy Sue Got Married: The Deluxe Edition.
SKU: VCL-1152
UPC: VCL11141152
Artist: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Title: Peggy Sue Got Married: The Deluxe Edition
Composer: John Barry
Release Date: 12/01/14
Release Info: Limited Edition of 2000 copies
Track List:
1. Peggy Sue Got Married
Performed by Buddy Holly (1:51)
2. Blood Drive 1960 (2:48)
3. Peggy Sue’s Homecoming (3:27)
4. Sleep, Baby (1:00)
5. The Silent Treatment (:52)
6. Time Is Like A Burrito (3:01)
7. Grandmother Calls (1:36)
8. Date With Charlie (1:32)
9. Peggy Sue With Michael (5:03)
10. Did We Break Up [Extended Version] (4:21)
11. Charlie’s Unplayed Guitar (2:38)
12. Peggy Sue Visits Grandparents (5:14)
13. The Ritual (2:10)
14. Charlie’s Proposal (3:40)
15. Charlie, I Had The Strangest Experience (6:27)
Source Cues:
16. I Wonder Why
Performed by Dion & The Belmonts (2:26)
17. He Don’t Love You
Performed by Nicolas Cage with Pride & Joy (3:19)
18. A Teenager In Love
Performed by Dion & The Belmonts (2:43)
19. You Belong To Me
Performed by The Marshall Crenshaw Band (2:38)
20. Dance Of The Polovtsian Maidens
Composed by Alexander Borodin (2:01)
Alternate Tracks:
21. Sleep, Baby [Alternate] (:52)
22. Peggy Sue With Michael [Alternate] (5:23)
23. Unused Fanfare (:20)
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The World Premiere Recording of the Complete Score to THE BETSY 
http://www.tadlowmusic.com/2014/11/the-betsy/
The World Premiere Recording of the Complete Score to THE BETSY Composed by JOHN BARRY A Special Collectors Edition featuring one of the finest Film Scores from the Composer of OUT OF AFRICA * THE LION IN WINTER * MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS * ZULU * BORN FREE * GOLDFINGER * YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE and DANCES WITH WOLVES
The Complete Dramatic Score from the 1978 film set in Africa starring LAURENCE OLIVIER, ROBERT DUVALL, KATHERINE ROSS, TOMMY LEE JONES, JANE ALEXANDER and LESLEY ANNE DOWN Newly Recorded in Stunning and Dynamic Digital Sound Performed by the Acclaimed and Award-Winning 75-piece City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Conducted by Nic Raine Produced by James Fitzpatrick for Prometheus Records New Score & Orchestration Reconstructed by Nic Raine ….who was principal orchestrator to John Barry on numerous films and albums Informative Sleeve Notes by Frank K. DeWald One of John Barry’s most romantic and heartfelt scores
After recording Mister Moses, an early score from John Barry, in the same series of sessions we tackled a more mature offering from the composer, The Betsy. This is very much Barry in his more subdued and romantic mode … although there are a few touches of his “Bond” style in the more violent passages. Romance is certainly to the fore in his beautiful main theme – a waltz which, in its many variations and repetitions, displays Barry’s elegance, sophistication and assured dramatic instinct. But it is the subtle scoring of scenes of incest and sexual intent that shows the composer at his most sensitive – especially the tortured solos for violin and cello, played here with so much feeling by Lucie Svehlova and Marek Elznic. After the rhythmic intensity of the earlier score it was quite a leap for the musicians to be expressive while also displaying the great restraint the music demanded.
Recording Produced by James Fitzpatrick for Prometheus Records
Executive Producer: Luc Van de Ven
THE BETSY
- The Betsy Main Title 2:32 Crash / To the Mansion 2:19 He and She / Call it Betsy / It’s the Car 5:17 Multi Image 1:27 Angelo’s Theme 3:01 Win One / You Always Know 3:17 Bobby Visits / Back on Payroll 2:47 Grandfather / It’s All in the Family / Working on Betsy 5:22 What Took You So Long? / A Toast 4:05 Blackmail / What Happened? / Loren’s Suicide 4:03 In Bed 2:32 Angelo Beaten / Warren’s Murder 3:02 What Took You So Long? 1:03 Samson Gets It / Angelo Takes Over 3:29 The Betsy End Credits 2:12
TT: 46:53
Catalogue Number: XPCD 177
Release Date: NOVEMBER 25th, 2014
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World Premiere Recording of the Complete Score to MISTER MOSES
Added Septenber 21, 2014
James FitzPatrick has produced a new recording on CD of the Complete Score to MISTER MOSES.
Album produced by James Fitzpatrick for Prometheus Records. Executive Producer: Luc Van de Ven. New Score & Orchestration Reconstructed by Nic Raine who also coducted the 75-piece City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Sleeve Notes by Frank K. DeWald. The score is in the same style and colour as ZULU and BORN FREE with its use of symphonic orchestra and ethnic precussion.
Track listing:
1. “Mister Moses” Main Title 1:37
2. Moses Evicted / Moses Saved 3:54
3. Muscle Tonic / Hidden Diamonds 1:16
4. The Elephant 3:14
5. Bell Ringing / After the Show 2:26
6. Morning / The Patrol 2:09
7. We’re Off / The Dam 4:37
8. Crossing the Dam / 80 Miles of Desert 2:32
9. Night Visitor 3:24
10. Falling Behind / Sneaking Off / The Kiss 2:42
11. Ubi Burns 3:05
12. Farewells 2:18
13. “Mister Moses” Concert Suite 7:58
TT: 41:17
Catalogue Number: XPCD 176
Release Date: SEPTEMBER 23rd 2014
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