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Titles of films John Barry was alleged to be scoring in the past, but that did not happen or scores were replaced. Several titles may have been be mere speculation at the time and hold no truth whatsoever.
Despite all the recent releases there are a surprising number of John Barry film scores that have still to be issued on CD. I'll divide these films into sections.
Of the following there is little or no chance of a release either due to the paucity of music in the film or the non-existence of the original recording.
For a more extensive filmography, complete up to 2008, please purchase a copy of our wonderful book,
"John Barry - The Man with the Midas Touch". It's still available via Amazon or direct from this website.
Titles of films John Barry was alleged to be scoring in the past, but that did not happen or scores were replaced.
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Upcoming and recent Blu-Ray releases
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King Kong More information on the Shout Factory / Scream Factory website |
The Dove 1974, 1080p HD 2.35:1, Mono / English, subtitles English, Region B, 105 mins. "An uplifting family drama based on the real life experiences of Robin Lee Graham who, at the age of sixteen, began a solo circumnavigation of the world in his small boat – the youngest person ever to do so." |
The IPCRESS File DVD & BD!
• 2K Restoration by ITV Color 109 Minutes 2.35:1 Not Rated |
The Deep "MORE INFO TBA!" |
Walkabout
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Mary, Queen of Scots
Jun 09, 2020 Kino Lorber 1971, Color 132 min., Region A |
The Whisperers Kino Lorber, B&W, 1967, 106 Minutes 1.66:1, Region A From Bryan Forbes, the legendary writer/director of Séance on a Wet Afternoon, The Wrong Box, The Stepford Wives and The Naked Face comes this gripping classic about an elderly woman who becomes increasingly ensnared by her own world of delusion and exploited by the very real world of morally corrupt people. Three-time Oscar nominee Dame Edith Evans received her final Oscar nomination (Best Actress in a Leading Role) for her performance as the eccentric Mrs. Ross, living alone in a meager apartment and hearing “whisperers” that plot against her. The whispering voices are right—but will anyone believe her? Gerry Turpin’s (Morgan: A Suitable Case of Treatment) stunning photography and John Barry’s (The Lion in Winter) haunting score are two of this powerful psychological drama’s best features.
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Inside Moves Scorpion Releasing, 1980, 113 min., Region A. Scorpion Releasing: Restored Inside Moves Detailed for Blu-ray Synopsis: This poignant and offbeat dramedy follows Roary, a man who's been crippled by a recent suicide attempt. After resigning to spending most of his time in a bar full of down-trodden souls, Roary discovers that Jerry the Bartender has just been accepted to play basketball for the Golden State Warriors. As it turns out, helping Jerry train might just be the sort of transcendent therapy Roary and his fellow patrons need. Special Features and Technical Specs:
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Follow Me! (The Public Eye) on DVD (Region B) and blu-ray Extra: John Barry's complete score, taken from the master tapes. From the Network website: If there’s one thing we love to do at Network it's to take series and films that were roundly ignored (or pilloried) on their original release and make them available to appreciative new viewers – and you'll probably never find a better example of an overlooked gem than Follow Me. Even director Carol Reed's biography makes scant mention of this, his directorial swansong. Hollywood ingénue Mia Farrow and stalwart character actor Michael Jayston star as a married couple in crisis – suspecting his wife of infidelity, the husband hires a private detective (Topol, then at the height of his Fiddler on the Roof fame) to follow her, only to set into motion an elaborate game of cat and mouse. Adapted from the popular play The Public Eye, by award-winning writer Peter Shaffer, Follow Me showcases its dazzling London locations to memorable effect, set to a haunting score by legendary composer John Barry. With all these elements in play, Follow Me seemed assured of success, and yet it inexplicably underperformed on release. Disappearing into oblivion, it’s now fondly remembered as a much sought-after film, barely glimpsed on television and virtually unobtainable on home media. Now, with everyone here at Network falling for its gentle-but-infectious humour, we’re setting the record straight and are proud to reintroduce Follow Me to viewers with this release – presented in its original Panavision widescreen aspect ratio from High Definition materials supplied by Universal. It includes a limited edition booklet by John Barry expert Geoff Leonard and Professor Laura Mayne and – in a world first – John Barry's original score as an isolated music track. Previously only available commercially as a re-recording – and edited down in the film itself – this will be the first time that Barry's original, full-length cues have been heard anywhere outside Universal's editing room in 1971. Part whimsical romantic comedy, part dreamy London time capsule, this beguiling film deserves the wider audience that eluded it originally in theatres – it’s long past time for it to finally have its day in the sun. |
The Black Hole Article: Sci-Fi Disney Style: Remembering “The Black Hole” on its 40th Anniversary |
Boom! Info from the Shout Factory website: 113 min, 2.35:1, English, Region A, Subtitles: English Taylor and Burton are explosive in this "heady serio-comic brew [from] Tennessee Williams ..." — Time Out Cinema icons (and twice-married couple) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton light up the screen in what acclaimed playwright Tennessee Williams (A Streetcar Named Desire) described as the best film adaptation of his work he'd ever seen. Sissy Goforth (Taylor), the world's richest woman, has retired to her lavish island estate to dictate her memoirs. Her reclusive lifestyle is thrown into upheaval when roguish poet Chris Flanders (Burton) washes up on her beach. With the mysterious habit of calling upon a lady one step before the undertaker, Flanders has become known as "The Angel Of Death" — but an undaunted Goforth opts to tempt fate when she chooses to take Flanders as her next — and last — lover. A notorious bomb on its initial release, Boom! has since built up a cult following for its one-of-a-kind mixture of camp, lyricism, and the highly combustible chemistry of its two leads. More than fifty years after Boom!'s debut, Shout! Factory invites you to light the fuse on a re-examination of this highly unusual drama. NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker John Waters Product Information
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They Might Be Giants |
Howard The Duck Synopsis: From executive producer George Lucas and the pages of Marvel Comics comes a comedy adventure spectacular about a fast-talking, cigar-chomping, beer-loving duck from a parallel universe who crashes to Earth and somehow winds up in Cleveland. As Howard attempts to return to his own planet, he falls in love with rock singer Beverly Switzler (Lea Thompson, Back to the Future) and must battle an evil invader known as the Dark Overlord. This wacky, elaborately produced spoof of life, love, comic books and horror movies is a misunderstood cult classic, ripe for rediscovery. Special Features and Technical Specs: Howard: A New Cult Hero: Vic Pratt on Howard the Duck |
The Scarlet Letter
2 Jan 2019 KL Studio Classics, 2.35:1, 135 mins, Region A (Anamorphic, NTSC) |
Robin and Marian
20 Nov 2018 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 107 min., SpecialFeatures: Theatrical Trailer, AspectRatio: 16 X 9, ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 1.85:1 Region A No subtitles |
The Wrong Box 19 Nov 2018 Limited Blu-ray Edition (World Blu-ray premiere) • High Definition remaster • Original mono audio • The British Entertainment History Project Interview with Bryan Forbes (1994): archival audio recording of the celebrated filmmaker in conversation with Roy Fowler • New and exclusive audio commentary with film historians Josephine Botting and Vic Pratt • Interview with Nanette Newman (2018): the award-winning actor talks about The Wrong Box and her work with husband Bryan Forbes • Original theatrical trailer • Image gallery: promotional photography and publicity material • New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing • Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Vic Pratt, an overview of contemporary critical responses and historic articles on the film • World premiere on Blu-ray • Limited Edition of 3,000 copies |
The Knack... and How to Get It
June 18, 2018, United Kingdom, Blu-ray + DVD, BFI Video, 1965, 84 min, Region B |
Deadfall
February 8, 2018 (Apparently delayed - but was delivered on Feb 5!) United Kingdom, Region B, Dual Format Edition / Blu-ray + DVD, Signal One Entertainment, 1968, 120 min. |
The L-Shaped Room Dec 19, 2017 Based on Lynne Reid Banks’ best-selling novel, The L-Shaped Room (1962) tells the tale of a young woman (the superb Leslie Caron), unmarried and pregnant, who takes a bed-sit in a run-down London rooming house to consider her situation. Screenwriter-director Bryan Forbes brings to vibrant life an eccentric community of misfits who become a kind of surrogate family; the stunning cast includes the wonderful likes of Tom Bell, Brock Peters, Cicely Courtneidge, and Patricia Phoenix. Beautifully shot by Douglas Slocombe, and featuring incidental music by John Barry. Directed By: Bryan Forbes; Written By: Bryan Forbes; |
The Chase 25 September 2017 United Kingdom, Powerhouse Limited Dual Format Edition (UK Blu-ray premiere) Nick Redman: "It's the same 4k restoration as we released last year - they licensed our commentary and the isolated score that Mike Matessino created from us as well." • 4K restoration from the original negative |
The Chase
October 30, 2016 English Video: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1 / Color Audio: English 1.0 DTS-HD MA Subtitles: English SDH Theatrical Release: 1966 Runtime: 134 Minutes Rating: NR (Not Rated) Region Code: Region Free (A/B/C) Special Features: Isolated Score Track / Audio Commentary with Film Historians Lem Dobbs, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman / Original Theatrical Trailer |
Howard The Duck
8 March, 2016 Universal Studios, 110 min, 1080p, 1.85, Region A |
Born Free
December 8, 2015, Twlight Time. English, 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1, English 1.0 DTS-HD MA, Subtitltes: English SDH, 1966 / Color, 96 minutes Special Features: Isolated Score Track / Audio Commentary with Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman / Original Theatrical Trailers
Region Code: Region Free (A/B/C)
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?p=11145784
Twilight Time Twilight Time Insider "According to our contacts at Sony, this is one of the most expensive and time-consuming restorations they have recently undertaken. 4K all the way." |
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Monte Walsh
July, 2015, Screen Archives release. |
Six-Five Special
May 4, 2015, Network (Britain), Region B/2, PAL, 85 minutes Performances by Lonnie Donegan, Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth, Petula Clark, The John Barry Seven and many more. |
White Buffalo
April 28, 2015, Studio: Kino Lorber, 97 minutes Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, Anamorphic, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Region: Region A/1, DVD Release |
The Tamarind Seed
February 9, 2015, Network (Britain) music suite featuring John Barry's outstanding film score - See more here |
Raise The Titanic
February 9, 2015, Network (Britain) music suite featuring John Barry's outstanding film score - See more here |
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
February 9, 2015, Network (Britain) music suite featuring John Barry's outstanding film score - See more here |
The Quiller Memorandum
July 28, 2014, 2.35:1, 104 mins, Region B |
Monte Walsh
March 21, 2014, 16:9 - 2.35:1 106 mins, Region B (Germany) "Restaurierte HD Neuabtastung" |
Somewhere in Time
March 4, 2014, + Ultraviolet 1.85:1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 French: DTS 2.0, 103 mins, Region A |
Zulu
January 22, 2014 Colour, 2.35:1, English 2.0 DTS-HD MA / English 1.0 DTS-HD MA, Region Free, 138 mins. Isolated Score Track. (on the 50th anniversary of the film's premiere, and the 135th anniversary of the battle of Rorke's Drift) Link |
Die Todesfalle (Deadfall)
November 22, 2013 Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen 16:9 - 1.66:1, 119 mins. Deutsch (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 2.0) Region B/2 |
Die Legende vom Lone Ranger
12. Juli 2013 Colour, Widescreen, PAL, German, English, Region B/2, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1, Number of discs: 1, 97 minutes |
Raise The Titanic
January 21, 2014 (BluRay/DVD Combo), Anamorphic, Blu-ray, Color, NTSC, Widescreen, English, Region A/1, 1.85:1, 114 minutes |
Peggy Sue Got Married
July 30, 2013, Region A , 1.85:1 |
Howard The Duck (Howard - Ein tierischer Held
January 18, 2013, Region A , 1.85:1, Deutsch (DTS-HD 2.0), Englisch (DTS-HD 2.0) Untertitel: Englisch, Region: Region B/2, Bildseitenformat: 16:9 - 1.77:1 |
Remaining Bonds released on Blu-ray format
The remaining James Bond movies were released on the Blu-ray format. October 1, 2012. The titles scored by John Barry are: You Only Live Twice On Her Majesty's Secret Service Diamonds are Forever Octopussy A View to a Kill The Living Daylights |
The Lion in Winter
DVD & Blu-Ray, Denmark, Fox/MGM, Widescreen 1.78:1, English - Dolby Digital Stereo (2.0), Subtitles Danish ; Finnish ; Norwegian ; Swedish,134 mins. |
Walkabout
September 10, 2012, Region B/2, language: English, subtitles: English, Universal Pictures UK |
Follow Me
September 05, 2012, Japan, Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen |
Enigma
31 October 2011, UK, Region B |
The Specialist
16 August, 2011, USA |
Jagged Edge
17 May, 2011, USA, Image Entertainment,|1985, 108 min, Region A |
Midnight Cowboy
2 May, 2011, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Region B |
Chaplin
15 February, 2011, United States, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, "15th Anniversary Edition" (the film opened in 1992...) |
Dances With Wolves
11 January, 2011, United States, 20th Anniversary Edition, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1990, 236 min. Region A (USA), Locked to Zone A. |
Mecury Rising
14 September, 2010, 111 min |
Starcrash
7 September, 2010, 92 mins. Collectors report it is definitely NOT region locked, and WILLplay on un-modifiedUK Blu ray players. |
Out Of Africa
27 April 2010, 161 mins, USA. US release Region A, B (C untested) There's also a European bluray release in The Netherlands, e.g. Free Record Shop site. Though amazon.co.uk or play.com do not list it. |
Dances With Wolves
november 2009 |
The Deep
7 July, 2009. Widescreen 2.35:1; 1080p; 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, 124 minutes, Region free. On December 7, 2010, Image Entertainment will re-release half a dozen movies previously released on Blu-ray by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: ... The Deep, |
Howard The Duck
1 Sept, 2009. PAL, All Regions, 110 minutes |
King Kong
17 June, 2009, Aspect ratio: 2.35:1, 134 min. Audio: English, French, Spanish. Subtitles French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, |
Indecent Proposal
Paramount Pictures, 1993, 117 mins, Rated R, Jun 09, 2009 |
The Man with the Golden Gun
12 May, 2009 |
Recent releases
Goldfinger, Moonraker
24 March, 2009 |
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The Ipcress File |
Zulu
3 Nov 2008, 133 minutes |
James Bond
Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Thunderball, October 2008, Separate titles and collections. |
Body Heat
7 Oct 2008, 113 minutes, Region free |
Upcoming and recent DVD releases
Upcoming and recent DVD releases. If you have relevant information about *upcoming* releases, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
(includes comments by visitors to our site or the Yahoo discussion group)
The IPCRESS File DVD & BD!
• 2K Restoration by ITV Color 109 Minutes 2.35:1 Not Rated |
Love Among The Ruins
April 21, 2020, Kino Lorber
DVD & Blu-ray
From George Cukor, the legendary director of A Bill of Divorcement, Dinner at Eight, Holiday, The Women, The Philadelphia Story, Adam’s Rib and My Fair Lady! |
Seance on a Wet Afternoon Network,dvd, 1.66:1, Mono / English, Subtitles English, Region 2 (PAL), 111 mins Kim Stanley and Richard Attenborough give outstanding performances in this classy British thriller, with Attenborough winning a BAFTA for Best British Actor and Stanley scoring an Oscar nomination. Written and directed by Bryan Forbes - who also won a Writers Guild award, an Edgar and a BAFTA nomination - Seance on a Wet Afternoon is presented here as a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. Myra Savage, a highly-strung spiritual medium, convinces her weak-willed husband to fake a child kidnapping so she can offer her services to the parents when all seems lost. Though horrified at the prospect, he reluctantly goes along with the plan - but becomes more convinced than ever that Myra is losing her grip on reality... SPECIAL FEATURES |
Follow Me! (The Public Eye) DVD (Region B) and blu-ray 19th August, 2019 Extra: John Barry's complete score, taken from the master tapes. From the Network website: If there’s one thing we love to do at Network it's to take series and films that were roundly ignored (or pilloried) on their original release and make them available to appreciative new viewers – and you'll probably never find a better example of an overlooked gem than Follow Me. Even director Carol Reed's biography makes scant mention of this, his directorial swansong. Hollywood ingénue Mia Farrow and stalwart character actor Michael Jayston star as a married couple in crisis – suspecting his wife of infidelity, the husband hires a private detective (Topol, then at the height of his Fiddler on the Roof fame) to follow her, only to set into motion an elaborate game of cat and mouse. Adapted from the popular play The Public Eye, by award-winning writer Peter Shaffer, Follow Me showcases its dazzling London locations to memorable effect, set to a haunting score by legendary composer John Barry. With all these elements in play, Follow Me seemed assured of success, and yet it inexplicably underperformed on release. Disappearing into oblivion, it’s now fondly remembered as a much sought-after film, barely glimpsed on television and virtually unobtainable on home media. Now, with everyone here at Network falling for its gentle-but-infectious humour, we’re setting the record straight and are proud to reintroduce Follow Me to viewers with this release – presented in its original Panavision widescreen aspect ratio from High Definition materials supplied by Universal. It includes a limited edition booklet by John Barry expert Geoff Leonard and Professor Laura Mayne and – in a world first – John Barry's original score as an isolated music track. Previously only available commercially as a re-recording – and edited down in the film itself – this will be the first time that Barry's original, full-length cues have been heard anywhere outside Universal's editing room in 1971. Part whimsical romantic comedy, part dreamy London time capsule, this beguiling film deserves the wider audience that eluded it originally in theatres – it’s long past time for it to finally have its day in the sun. Available to pre-order now Blu-ray or DVD |
It's All Happening Shortly before he left EMI for Ember, John Barry appeared as himself in It's All Happening. This film musical was basically a vehicle for Tommy Steele and quite likely part of the lure to acquire him from his lengthy stay with the rival record label, Decca. In the film, Barry is seen conducting an orchestra which accompanied fellow EMI artistes Johnny De Little (a Barry protege) and American visitor Dick Kallman in (mock) studio recording sessions. Apart from this on-screen appearance, Barry also arranged and accompanied songs by Tommy Steele and Marion Ryan. Also appearing in the film were EMI artistes Shane Fentone (later better known as Alvin Stardust), The Clyde Valley Stompers, Carol Deene, Russ Conway, Danny Williams and Geoff Love. Barry did work with Conway and Williams on record, but not on this occasion. N.B. Both DVD and Blu-ray are available for pre-order, but are only available while stocks last!! |
Orson Welles Great Mysteries The legendary Orson Welles hosts thirteen mysterious tales from this much sought-after anthology series. Showcasing a haunting theme by John Barry, these macabre – often supernatural – dramas feature an astonishing array of talent, including Rupert Davies, Eli Wallach, Michael Kitchen, Patrick Magee, Donald Pleasence, Peter Cushing, Susannah York, Michael Gambon, Julie Dawn Cole, Kenneth Haigh, Harry Andrews, Dinsdale Landen, Christopher Lee, Jane Seymour and Ian Holm. The episodes featured on this set – including classic tales from Wilkie Collins, W.W. Jacobs, Honoré de Balzac, Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle – are: A Terribly Strange Bed |
The Betsy John Barry and movie afficionado Alan has discovered that Warner Archive recut the pan-and-scan 4:3 version used for the 1999 dvd release of The Betsy, to make a pseudo Widesceen 2017 release with a terrible quality result. For images, see our snippets page. 125 minutes Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9 LETTERBOX|ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 1.78:1 Format: Made To Order DVD Audio Format: MONO
125 minutes Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9 LETTERBOX|ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 1.78:1 Format: Made To Order DVD Audio Format: MONO
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The Tamarind Seed |
Hammett 28 March 2011, Region: 2, Optimum Home Entertainment |
Recent releases
Deadfall |
What a Whopper |
Follow Me |
Monte Walsh |
Amy Foster - Swept From The Sea |
Jagged Edge |
The Whisperers |
The White Buffalo |
The Party's Over |
Mary, Queen of Scots Marie Reine d'Ecosse), |
The Gathering |
Mike's Murder |
BOOM! |
The Cool Mikado |
Petulia |
Inside Moves |
The Wrong Box, August 13, 2007. Region 2. Colour, Subtitled, PAL, Widescreen, Sony Home Entertainment release. |
Le Bison Blanc "The White Buffalo" |
Be My Guest , Region 2, November 3, 2008 |
A Jolly Bad Fellow, Region 1, October 21, 2008 |
Walkabout, Region 2, September 2008, French, but for bonus material: |
Four In The Morning - Region 2. Due for release on 23/06/2008 |
The Wrong Box (La Caja de las Sorpresas) |
"Metrodome Distribution has announced the release of Howard the Duck for the 18th of February 2008. This release will mark the first time that the full, uncut version of the film has been available in the UK. The only confirmed bonus material is the original theatrical trailer." |
Mary, Queen of Scots Marie Reine d'Ecosse), Universal StudioCanal Vidéo, No bonus, Region 2, 16/9 Anamorphique (compatible 4/3), 26/02/2008 |
It's All Happening 28 Jan 2008, Region 2, as part of Tommy Steele Collection : The Duke Wore Jeans / It's All Happening / The Tommy Steele Story / Tommy The Toreador |
Howard The Duck October 5, English/German, region 2, 16:9. |
Anne Of The Thousand Days / Mary, Queen Of Scots (2 Movie Collection). September 18, 2007. Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono Subtitles: English, French. 274 mins. Anamorphic Widescreen. Universal Studios. Presumably Region 1. Mary, Queen of Scots runs 2 Hours 9 Minutes. Jon Burlingame told me the isolated score is mono. |
Mix Me A Person. September 17, 2007, as part of "Donald Sinden Icon Box Set: A Day To Remember", region 2. (11 Discs) |
The L-Shaped Room. Region 2, June 4, 2007. English. |
The Corn is Green |
The Legend Of The Lone Ranger |
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Warner has announced the R1 DVD release of Eleanor & Franklin: The White House Years for May 1st. |
Eleanor and Franklin Double Feature (The Early Years / The White House Years) for May 1st. Region 1. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Number of discs: 2. HBO Home Video |
Man in the Middle |
MGM has announced the US release of Dances With Wolves BD for March 13th. Widescreen 2.35:1 Color, ENGLISH: DTS HD 5.1, SPANISH: Dolby Digital Mono, FRENCH: Dolby Digital Stereo, Subtitles:, Spanish, French, Length: 181 mins |
The Quiller Memorandum |
Body Heat |
Deadfall Fox have informed us that their October (region 1) release of Deadfall will not only include interviews with John Barry & Bryan Forbes, but also an isolated score track!! This is obviously terrific news for Barry fans (whether or not you bought the CD) and makes this DVD an essential purchase. John Cork (of James Bond DVD fame) interviewed John Barry at his home. Very nice featurette. Street date is said to be October 17th and you can already pre-order it from the usual sites, such as amazon.com and competitors. Rejoice, rejoice!! |
The Persuaders! Special Edition (Network) - the complete series : |
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Seance On A Wet Afternoon: Special Edition |
The Quiller Memorandum: Special Edition |
Petulia |
Le Knack... et comment l'avoir |
Macadam Cowboy |
Midnight Cowboy |
The Ipcress File Region 2, January16, 2006. Review says "The Ipcress File now finally arrives in the UK in its original 2.35:1 Techniscope ratio, digitally remastered and part of an extras-packed two-disc release." 16th January 2006, United Kingdom, 103 minutes; 2.35:1 Anamorphic PAL, English DD2.0, Subtitles: None Special Features: DVD Distributor: Network DVD |
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The Ipcress File: Special Edition (With Bonus CD) Special Features Includes CD soundtrack |
Raise The Titanic Region 1, Artisan, January 24th, 2006. A double feature: Raise the Titanic/Man Friday |
The Tamarind Seed Region 2, January 12 2006 |
King Kong Paramount has announced a re-packaged R1 DVD of King Kong for Nov 22, along with the original 1933 King Kong 2 disc-set DVD. |
Hammett Region: 1, Color, Dolby, Paramount Home Video, November 1, 2005 |
Raise The Titanic Region 4, MRA Entertainment, October 4th. Widescreen Aspect Ratio 2.20:1, English Dolby Digital 2.0. Smoking: Yes (that's for Gareth!) |
UN CAÏD (King Rat), |
Frances, |
Eleanor & Franklin: The Early Years region 1, August 30th, 2005, MGM, Color, Closed-captioned |
Walkabout region 2, June 9th, 2005, Deutsch, Englisch, Extras: Fotogalerie Biografien Programmhinweise. |
Never Let Go region 1, June 7th, 2005, MGM, Widescreen 1.66:1, B&W |
Svengali The Platinum Disc Corp people who ruined that first Alice's Adventures release appear to have given the same treatment to Svengali. It is cheap but extreme caution is advised. Early reports indicate that the quality of the picture is not perfect, and the music quality is slightly below par. We cannot guarantee that this is a legitimate dvd. Region 1. |
Masquerade Region 2, 23/05/2005, Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic |
The Golden Seal region 1, Full Screen, April 12, 2005 |
Love Among The Ruins Region 4, 04/04/2005, COLOR . 112 mins . G . PAL |
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland |
Hammett region 2, Feb 21, 2005, French. |
Until September Region 1, January 25, 2005, MGM, letterbox. |
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The Chase Region 2, december 12, 2004,Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic |
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Day Of The Locust (Le Jour du Fléau) Region 2, France. November 25th 2004 |
Frances Region 2, 09/08/2004 |
The Black Hole Region 1, 4 August. See also: |
The Knack And How To Get It Region 2, 02/08/2004 |
Day Of The Locust R2, Due for release on 05/07/2004 |
Code Mercury "Mercury Rising" R2, Due for release on June 29 2004. Réédition of "Mercury Rising" french edition in R2 with Bonus. |
Deception |
21/06/2004 |
The Glass Menagerie Region 2 on June 21 |
The Day Of The Locust "R1, to be available from Paramount on June 08" |
Masquerade "R1, to be available from MGM on June 01" |
The Last Valley R1, 125 min. Widescreen; English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, May 25 |
The Tamarind See Region 2, but widescreen this time: 2.35:1, English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono, 29/03/2004 |
The Chase R1, to be available on Feb 24 |
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My Sister's Keeper R2. February 16. Fullscreen 4:3 English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo, Subtitles None listed Duration 1 hour and 36 minutes (approx) |
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A Killing Affair (US title of My sister's Keeper) Region 0, 6 October, 2003 |
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A US release of A Killing Affair (US title of My sister's Keeper) has existed for some time, without us knowing. Three versions of A Killing Affair exist for Region 1 although some are supposed to be Region 0. Not a single review of video or sound quality is available, but the publishing studios are known for low-cost low quality products. See the artwork of these dvds: Thanks to Alan More for providing us with artwork and text. |
Starcrash R2, to be available on Feb 15, in France. |
King Kong (Fr) Janvier 2004, R2, |
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Ipcress danger immediat (Ipcress file) Region 2, janvier 2004 Included soundtrack on CD with Film on DVD collector limited edition. |
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Seance On A Wet Afternoon R2, Due for release on 26/01/2004, 16:9 |
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Hammett Region: 4 Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Enhanced Transfer, Format: Widescreen, Languages: English Subtitles: None |
Quelque part dans le temps (Somewhere In Time) R2, January 12 2004. French language version |
Born Free / Living Free R2, 12/01/2004 |
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Beat Girl For completists only, Beat Girl is available on DVD! You can order it from amazon.com, as did Peter Walker: However, a warning. The quality is not brilliant. Well, to be honest, it's appalling. Looks like it was made from a video recorded from a TV screening or similar. How do these companies get away with stuff like that? No, buy the video instead which is probably still available. You can make your own DVD from that, with the right equipment! |
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Chaplin Region 2, 09/23/03. anglais Encodage 1 stéréo Langue 2 français Encodage 2 Dolby surround Sous-titrage 1 français Format image 16:9 compatible 4/3 format d'origine respecté 1.85 Support simple face double couche Qualité Stéréo, couleur Durée 144 minutes |
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Ruby Cairo 09/25/03, Region 2, France, Widescreen release with stereo french & english audio (french subtitles hardcoded) Cinémascope - 1.66:1 Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1, 2 Langues et formats sonores : Français (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Anglais (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) Sous-titres : Français |
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Enigma 16/09/2003 a new special (Region 1) edition reissue of Enigma presented in anamorphic widescreen 1.85:1, Dolby 5.1, and also including new audio commentaries with director Michael Apted, deleted scenes, and trailer. Rather irritating that we have to wait until we have bought the first version to discover there's another, better, version available! |
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Mercury Rising R2, 08/09/2003. Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic, 1 hour and 47 minutes (approx) |
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The Lion In Winter September 8. Region 2. 129 minutes. DVD Features: Anamorphic Widescreen, Director’s audio commentary. |
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The Cotton Club September 8. Region 2. 124 minutes. DVD Features: Anamorphic Widescreen, Trailer. |
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The Quiller Memorandum due for release on 11/08/2003, The UK (Reg. 2) of The Quiller Memorandum (Carlton 37115 05383) is in Widescreen (2.35:1 approx.) and not 4:3. Languages: English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Duration 1 hour and 33 minutes (approx) Available in France, "Excellent widescreen release languages: french dd5.1 english mono (with french subtitles hardcoded)" |
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Raise The Titanic DVD Region 2 is due for release on 11/08/2003. Languages English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Duration 1 hour and 54 minutes (approx) The Carlton release is 16/9 not 4/3 but PAN & SCAN. The German DVD, however, is not very much appreciated, as can be read in the www.raisethetitanic.commessage board . In the meantime, now 2005, Carlton International has released a French DVD of Raise The Titanic: LA GUERRE DES ABIMES. Technical specs: Letterbox 2:35 (versus UK Widescreen 1:85 Pan & Scan) Sound: clean french mono only (versus UK poor stereo). |
Legend Of The Lone Ranger 28 July 2003. Region 2, Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Duration 1 hour and 32 minutes (approx) "The R2 DVD of this film is actually in widescreen, not pan-and-scan as was advertised." |
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Cry The Beloved Country July, Region 1 |
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My Life June 30, Region 2. Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English Duration 1 hour and 52 minutes (approx) |
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Darling / The L-Shaped Room (British New Wave Double Feature 1), on 23/06/2003, (WS 1.66:1) |
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Murphy's War (R1) widescreen due for release on 10/06/2003. Different artwork from R2 edition. |
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The Black Hole June 2; Region 1, Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic, Dolby Digital (5.1) "The R2 disc is 16:9 enhanced (the R1 disc isn't) and therefore has better picture definition on a widescreen telly. On the other hand the R2 disc does not contain the pre-film overture, so the R1 disc is still the only "just like in cinemas" presentation." |
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Dances with Wolves (Special Edition) DVD, released on May 20. Extended version with never-before-seen additional scenes, etc. Region 1. |
Born Free Region 1, March 4 2003. Both sound and picture quality are said to be excellent. Widescreen 2.35:1 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Subtitles English ; French ; Japanese ; Korean ; Spanish Duration 1 hour and 35 minutes (approx) |
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The White Buffalo Region 2, 10/2001,English; reportedly a dreadful quality. |
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22 February 2015:
Despite all the recent releases there are a surprising number of John Barry film scores that have still to be issued on CD. I'll divide these films into sections.
Of the following there is little or no chance of a release either due to the paucity of music in the film or the non-existence of the original recording:
Rejected scores known to have been recorded:
LP release exists but to date appear difficult to license for CD:
LP release exists but with none or little of JB's score included:
Scores that have been re-recorded because the original appears unavailable:
Scores not in any other category but with a reasonable chance of a release, one day:
Finally, a list of scores that might see a release if they contain sufficient music, the masters still exist, and are licensable:
Note that some of the above TV movies have only 20 minutes or so of original music.
You may also wish to check out our Bootbusters page in case you wonder why you can find titles online that are mentioned above.
John Barry film scores where some original music still remains unreleased on CD in expanded format:
Travels with Charlie
Barry bought the rights and planned to act as composer/producer with segments to be directed by people like Kevin C. I seem to recall that Jim Wilson might have been a co-producer? Not sure! Barry publicised this quite a lot in the sweep of post-Dances popularity but (obviously) it never arrived.
The Jam
Barry bought the rights and planned to act as composer/producer.
2004
The Incredibles
Worked on this for some time but apparently the studio did not agree with his take. There seems to have been a misunderstanding as director Brad Bird hired him on the basis that he would write a score which was a pastiche of his James Bond scores. Barry had no intention of scoring it that way and even his trailer music was replaced by a real Bond theme - OHMSS! They could not agree and Barry left.
Composer: Michael Giacchino
2000
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Barry was initially very enthusiastic about this (his son was a big fan of the stories) and wrote several songs with Don Black. However, he eventually decided the film was not going the way he had envisaged and left.
Composer: Hummie Mann
1999
Tom's Midnight Garden
Director Willard Carroll wanted Barry (him being a big fan), made one phone call just to check out availability but there was never any discussion beyond that.
Composer: Debbie Wiseman
1999
Goodbye Lover
Wrote and recorded full score. However, the film's writer, Ron Peer, who was delighted that John was the composer, believes he did not want to "lighten" his score in certain places as required by the director during the editing process. Hence John Ottman was brought in to write a replacement score. It's worth noting that actress Ellen DeGeneres claimed that test audiences reacted badly to the film originally ending with her character being killed, so she was called back to re-shoot the ending.
Composer: John Ottman
1999
The End Of The Affair
Wrote demo theme, presumably rejected. It's now a track on Eternal Echoes.
Composer: Michael Nyman
1998
The Horse Whisperer
Wrote and recorded several demo themes but disagreements with director Robert Redford led to him leaving the project. He did not compose and record a complete score, as has been suggested.
Composer: Thomas Newman
1998
Ever After
Wrote a theme as a demo, which was rejected.
Composer: George Fenton
1998
Seven Years in Tibet
Hhad conversations with director but never signed.
Composer: John Williams
1998
Bliss
Barry recorded some violin pieces that were played on set while filming, but a scheduling problem led to him being unable to do the score in the end.
Composer: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek
1997
Tomorrow Never Dies
Wanted proper fee, full creative control (the song), both of which he was refused.
Composer: David Arnold
1996
The English Patient
Was approached but refused.
1996
The Juror
"I met with the director, Brian Gibson, and told him how I work. I would give him themes, and then I go off and work, and then go to Los Angeles, he's finished shooting, we spot the movie. I did a few things which he really liked a lot, and which Columbia liked. Then he said, "Well, what about the rest of the music?" and I said, "What about the rest of the music?" He said, "I want to hear it." I said, "This is not an audition, Brian. This is your second movie. If there's anything at the end of the day that you don't like, then we have a little session."
Composer: James Newton Howard
1995
Goldeneye
Was asked to score but was too busy on other projects and also wanted to spend time with his very young son.
Composer: Eric Serra
1995
The Grass Harp
Composer: Patrick Williams
1994
It Could Happen To You
Composer: Carter Burwell
1993
Sleepless in Seattle
'I was offered Sleepless in Seattle. They sent me the script. They asked me to do it, and I said I would be very interested. But then I heard there was a so-called "musical supervisor," and whenever I hear that I want to run. So then the musical supervisor came into the picture. And then I spoke to a guy who runs Epic Music in Los Angeles. And he said he wanted these songs, and I said "can I have a list? Fax me a list." And there were about 20 songs, and I said, "Well, where am I?" Right then I didn't want to do this movie.'
Composer: Marc Shaiman
1992
1492
JB told Geoff that the director once offered to show him the film but that was as far as it went. He never heard from him again on the subject.
Composer: Vangelis
1992
Of Mice and Men
Composer: Mark Isham
1992
Year of the Comet
Main theme is used in the film's trailer towards the end.
Composer: Hummie Mann
1992
The Bodyguard
New director, Barry left.
Composer: Alan Silvestri and pop songs
1992
CrissCross
Saw film and decided he wasn't interested. As told to Geoff by him.
Composer: Trevor Jones
1991
The Prince of Tides
Fell out with director and left.
Composer: James Newton Howard
1990
The Russia House
Can anyone confirm?
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
1990
Stella
In an interview Barry says he had finished composing the score and the "powers that be" decided the film should be a comedy instead of drama and asked him to redo the main theme. Barry refused, and walked off the picture.
Composer: John Morris
1989
Licence To Kill
The producers wanted him to score this movie but because he was still recovering from serious illness it was considered unsafe for him to fly to London to work on the score. They left it as late as possible before hiring Michael Kamen.
Composer: Michael Kamen
1988
Farm of the Year
Because of his ilness - ruptured oesophagus, JB had to leave the music for Farm of the Year, retitled 'Miles from Home'
Composer: Robert Folk
1985
Once Bitten
Barry wrote two demo themes, didn't get the job. Recycled them into Best Man In The World for Golden Child.
Composer: John Du Prez
1983
The Right Stuff
In an interview in the late eighties, Barry said that director Phil Kaufman was a frustrated musician who was unable to get his take on the music across. At one point, to describe the music he wanted, Kaufman said: "you're walking in the desert and you see a cactus, and you put your foot on it, but it just starts growing up through your foot."
Barry told Ford Thaxton "I wrote several things and Phil Kaufman was very up on all the rest of it and everything. It was going very well, and then there were certain problems on the movie down the line, and he needed an excuse for delaying the production. The details are a little foggy now, but I've always remembered my association with Kaufman was also one of the most dishonest pieces of behavior I've ever encountered in the movie industry. I'll leave it at that."
Composer: Bill Conti (Academy Award)
1981
Clash of the Titans
According to writer Martyn Crosthwaite, who had conducted in-depth interviews with Barry, Barry had a disagreement with the producers over his overture and left the project having written nothing more. However, Ray Harryhausen claimed Barry's complete score was rejected as unsuitable.
In 2001 Barry told Ford Thaxton: "I can't remember for sure. I don't think I got too involved. I think I may have done some demos on that and they didn't like the way I was going with it and that was probably it."
Composer: Laurence Rosenthal
1981
For Your Eyes Only
Unavailable due to tax-related problems
Composer: Bill Conti
1977
First Love
Began as a song score, wasn't working. Barry hired to write a complete score, parts of which were rejected as "too mature," resulting in a hybrid song score/ Barry score. At this point, Barry asked his name be removed, but his name was seen as composer on the theatrical posters and (b) there were unmistakable Barryisms in the snippets of score that (still) remain. The director just couldn't make up her mind.
In January 2013, a limited edition of John Barry's score was released on CD by Lalalaland Records.
1977
Gulliver's Travels (1972)
Peter Hunt mentioned in an interview that Barry and Black had written a substantial amount but when the film went into financial hiatus, and was effectively locked up, the whole project got shelved. When the finance came back, Hunt contacted Barry and Black, but Barry had withdrawn his music by then.
1977
The Spy Who Loved Me
Unavailable due to tax-related problems
Composer: Marvin Hamlisch
1976
The Man Who Fell To Earth
"Frances" DVD has interesting tidbits apparently reveals by interviews and commentary that Barry was offered this Nic Roeg's film. Apparently, it isn't revealed why Barry didn't do them.
Composer: John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta
1973
Don't Look Now
"Frances" DVD has interesting tidbits apparently reveals by interviews and commentary that Barry was offered this Nic Roeg's film. Apparently, it isn't revealed why Barry didn't do them.
Composer: Pino Donaggio
1973
Live and Let Die
Unavailable: fell out with Harry Saltzman, and working on Billy.
Composer: George Martin / titlesong: Paul McCartney and Wings
1971
Get Carter
Considered but unavailable
Composer: Roy Budd
1970
Love Story
Anthony Harvey was to direct, but Barry left when Arthur Hiller signed on.
Composer: Francis Lai
1969
Battle Of Britain
Apparently, John Barry turned down the assignment before Goodwin was asked.
When they asked Goodwin the first time, he declined. After they found no other (Barry and apparently others) willing to replace Walton, they asked Goodwin the second time. Goodwin doubled his fee, and to his surprise Saltzman said OK.
Composer: Ron Goodwin, William Walton
1969
Anne of The Thousand Days
Composer: Georges Delerue
1968
Sinful Davy
A 19th century contemporary score which Barry says he wrote and recorded for John Huston but the producers rejected the score and subsequently wouldn't return it to Barry.
Lukas Kendall of 'Film Score Monthly' has checked the studio vaults for 'Sinful Davey' and sadly, but not surprisingly, it's not there. It must be 99.999% certain that the studio executives who hated the score destroyed the masters thus depriving us of what may well have been a classic Barry score.
The themes from Sinful Davey may have been recycled into other scores but we'll never know for certain unless Barry can remember and is willing to discuss it.
John Middleton wrote in our discussion forum: Score recorded at CTS. Masters held across the road in a basement which was flooded during a cloudburst. No-one realised about the flood for some time.
Composer: Ken Thorne
1965
What's New Pussycat
Considered but unavailable
Composer: Burt Bacharach
1965
Promise Her Anything
Composer Lyn Murray said the "powers" didn't like Barry's score, and ask him to replace it; he added he did not hear Barry's score. Leslie
Bricusse was to have written the title song with Barry and may well have done.
Composer: Lyn Murray
Titles of films John Barry was alleged to be scoring in the past, but that did not happen or scores were replaced. Several titles may have been be mere speculation at the time and hold no truth whatsoever.
1965
Promise Her Anything
Composer Lyn Murray said the "powers" didn't like Barry's score, and ask him to replace it; he added he did not hear Barry's score. Leslie
Bricusse was to have written the title song with Barry and may well have done.
Composer: Lyn Murray
1965
What's New Pussycat
Considered but unavailable
Composer: Burt Bacharach
1968
Sinful Davy
A 19th century contemporary score which Barry says he wrote and recorded for John Huston but the producers rejected the score and subsequently wouldn't return it to Barry.
Lukas Kendall of 'Film Score Monthly' has checked the studio vaults for 'Sinful Davey' and sadly, but not surprisingly, it's not there. It must be 99.999% certain that the studio executives who hated the score destroyed the masters thus depriving us of what may well have been a classic Barry score.
The themes from Sinful Davey may have been recycled into other scores but we'll never know for certain unless Barry can remember and is willing to discuss it.
John Middleton wrote in our discussion forum: Score recorded at CTS. Masters held across the road in a basement which was flooded during a cloudburst. No-one realised about the flood for some time.
Composer: Ken Thorne
1969
Anne of The Thousand Days
Composer: Georges Delerue
1969
Battle Of Britain
Apparently, John Barry turned down the assignment before Goodwin was asked.
When they asked Goodwin the first time, he declined. After they found no other (Barry and apparently others) willing to replace Walton, they asked Goodwin the second time. Goodwin doubled his fee, and to his surprise Saltzman said OK.
Composer: Ron Goodwin, William Walton
1970
Love Story
Anthony Harvey was to direct, but Barry left when Arthur Hiller signed on.
Composer: Francis Lai
1971
Get Carter
Considered but unavailable
Composer: Roy Budd
1973
Live and Let Die
Unavailable: fell out with Harry Saltzman, and working on Billy.
Composer: George Martin / titlesong: Paul McCartney and Wings
1973
Don't Look Now
"Frances" DVD has interesting tidbits apparently reveals by interviews and commentary that Barry was offered this Nic Roeg's film. Apparently, it isn't revealed why Barry didn't do them.
Composer: Pino Donaggio
1976
The Man Who Fell To Earth
"Frances" DVD has interesting tidbits apparently reveals by interviews and commentary that Barry was offered this Nic Roeg's film. Apparently, it isn't revealed why Barry didn't do them.
Composer: John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta
1977
The Spy Who Loved Me
Unavailable due to tax-related problems
Composer: Marvin Hamlisch
1977
Gulliver's Travels (1972)
Peter Hunt mentioned in an interview that Barry and Black had written a substantial amount but when the film went into financial hiatus, and was effectively locked up, the whole project got shelved. When the finance came back, Hunt contacted Barry and Black, but Barry had withdrawn his music by then.
1977
First Love
Began as a song score, wasn't working. Barry hired to write a complete score, parts of which were rejected as "too mature," resulting in a hybrid song score/ Barry score. At this point, Barry asked his name be removed, but his name was seen as composer on the theatrical posters and (b) there were unmistakable Barryisms in the snippets of score that (still) remain. The director just couldn't make up her mind.
In January 2013, a limited edition of John Barry's score was released on CD by Lalalaland Records.
1981
For Your Eyes Only
Unavailable due to tax-related problems
Composer: Bill Conti
1981
Clash of the Titans
According to writer Martyn Crosthwaite, who had conducted in-depth interviews with Barry, Barry had a disagreement with the producers over his overture and left the project having written nothing more. However, Ray Harryhausen claimed Barry's complete score was rejected as unsuitable.
In 2001 Barry told Ford Thaxton: "I can't remember for sure. I don't think I got too involved. I think I may have done some demos on that and they didn't like the way I was going with it and that was probably it."
Composer: Laurence Rosenthal
1983
The Right Stuff
In an interview in the late eighties, Barry said that director Phil Kaufman was a frustrated musician who was unable to get his take on the music across. At one point, to describe the music he wanted, Kaufman said: "you're walking in the desert and you see a cactus, and you put your foot on it, but it just starts growing up through your foot."
Barry told Ford Thaxton "I wrote several things and Phil Kaufman was very up on all the rest of it and everything. It was going very well, and then there were certain problems on the movie down the line, and he needed an excuse for delaying the production. The details are a little foggy now, but I've always remembered my association with Kaufman was also one of the most dishonest pieces of behavior I've ever encountered in the movie industry. I'll leave it at that."
Composer: Bill Conti (Academy Award)
1985
Once Bitten
Barry wrote two demo themes, didn't get the job. Recycled them into Best Man In The World for Golden Child.
Composer: John Du Prez
1988
Farm of the Year
Because of his ilness - ruptured oesophagus, JB had to leave the music for Farm of the Year, retitled 'Miles from Home'
Composer: Robert Folk
1989
Licence To Kill
The producers wanted him to score this movie but because he was still recovering from serious illness it was considered unsafe for him to fly to London to work on the score. They left it as late as possible before hiring Michael Kamen.
Composer: Michael Kamen
1990
Stella
In an interview Barry says he had finished composing the score and the "powers that be" decided the film should be a comedy instead of drama and asked him to redo the main theme. Barry refused, and walked off the picture.
Composer: John Morris
1990
The Russia House
Can anyone confirm?
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
1991
The Prince of Tides
Fell out with director and left.
Composer: James Newton Howard
1992
CrissCross
Saw film and decided he wasn't interested. As told to Geoff by him.
Composer: Trevor Jones
1992
The Bodyguard
New director, Barry left.
Composer: Alan Silvestri and pop songs
1992
Year of the Comet
Main theme is used in the film's trailer towards the end.
Composer: Hummie Mann
1992
Of Mice and Men
Composer: Mark Isham
1992
1492
JB told Geoff that the director once offered to show him the film but that was as far as it went. He never heard from him again on the subject.
Composer: Vangelis
1993
Sleepless in Seattle
'I was offered Sleepless in Seattle. They sent me the script. They asked me to do it, and I said I would be very interested. But then I heard there was a so-called "musical supervisor," and whenever I hear that I want to run. So then the musical supervisor came into the picture. And then I spoke to a guy who runs Epic Music in Los Angeles. And he said he wanted these songs, and I said "can I have a list? Fax me a list." And there were about 20 songs, and I said, "Well, where am I?" Right then I didn't want to do this movie.'
Composer: Marc Shaiman
1994
It Could Happen To You
Composer: Carter Burwell
1995
The Grass Harp
Composer: Patrick Williams
1995
Goldeneye
Was asked to score but was too busy on other projects and also wanted to spend time with his very young son.
Composer: Eric Serra
1996
The Juror
"I met with the director, Brian Gibson, and told him how I work. I would give him themes, and then I go off and work, and then go to Los Angeles, he's finished shooting, we spot the movie. I did a few things which he really liked a lot, and which Columbia liked. Then he said, "Well, what about the rest of the music?" and I said, "What about the rest of the music?" He said, "I want to hear it." I said, "This is not an audition, Brian. This is your second movie. If there's anything at the end of the day that you don't like, then we have a little session."
Composer: James Newton Howard
1996
The English Patient
Was approached but refused.
1997
Tomorrow Never Dies
Wanted proper fee, full creative control (the song), both of which he was refused.
Composer: David Arnold
1998
Bliss
Barry recorded some violin pieces that were played on set while filming, but a scheduling problem led to him being unable to do the score in the end.
Composer: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek
1998
Seven Years in Tibet
Hhad conversations with director but never signed.
Composer: John Williams
1998
Ever After
Wrote a theme as a demo, which was rejected.
Composer: George Fenton
1998
The Horse Whisperer
Wrote and recorded several demo themes but disagreements with director Robert Redford led to him leaving the project. He did not compose and record a complete score, as has been suggested.
Composer: Thomas Newman
1999
The End Of The Affair
Wrote demo theme, presumably rejected. It's now a track on Eternal Echoes.
Composer: Michael Nyman
1999
Goodbye Lover
Wrote and recorded full score. However, the film's writer, Ron Peer, who was delighted that John was the composer, believes he did not want to "lighten" his score in certain places as required by the director during the editing process. Hence John Ottman was brought in to write a replacement score. It's worth noting that actress Ellen DeGeneres claimed that test audiences reacted badly to the film originally ending with her character being killed, so she was called back to re-shoot the ending.
Composer: John Ottman
1999
Tom's Midnight Garden
Director Willard Carroll wanted Barry (him being a big fan), made one phone call just to check out availability but there was never any discussion beyond that.
Composer: Debbie Wiseman
2000
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Barry was initially very enthusiastic about this (his son was a big fan of the stories) and wrote several songs with Don Black. However, he eventually decided the film was not going the way he had envisaged and left.
Composer: Hummie Mann
2004
The Incredibles
Worked on this for some time but apparently the studio did not agree with his take. There seems to have been a misunderstanding as director Brad Bird hired him on the basis that he would write a score which was a pastiche of his James Bond scores. Barry had no intention of scoring it that way and even his trailer music was replaced by a real Bond theme - OHMSS! They could not agree and Barry left.
Composer: Michael Giacchino
The Jam
Barry bought the rights and planned to act as composer/producer.
Travels with Charlie
Barry bought the rights and planned to act as composer/producer with segments to be directed by people like Kevin C. I seem to recall that Jim Wilson might have been a co-producer? Not sure! Barry publicised this quite a lot in the sweep of post-Dances popularity but (obviously) it never arrived.
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