Thursday 3 December 2015

Experiment In Terror – HENRY MANCINI****

Fluter’s Ball/Tooty Twist/Kelly’s Tune/Golden Gate Twist/The Good Old Days/Experiment In Terror (Twist)/ Experiment In Terror/Nancy/Down By The Wharf/Teenage Hostage/White On White/Final Out At Candlestick Park

Experiment In Terror was a soundtrack album from the movie musical maestro Henry Mancini, who succeeds in conveying an air of suspense, reflecting the chilling nature of the film. (US:37)

“Now this is the kind of Mancini I like. Very inventive music with lots of drama, suspense and surprise. The music fits the movie. When he performed for movies or TV shows, he was at his most creative and talented.”

“This LP is a quirky, cool, delight. Fans of Mancini who are expecting something in the vein of Breakfast At Tiffany's or The Pink Panther may be disappointed, but true Mancini aficionados will want this in their collection.”

“If you are familiar with the works of Henry Mancini, then you pretty much know what to expect. Whether or not you are, this LP is an audio delight. It has great arrangements and orchestration. As with all of his soundtracks, he knows how to illustrate a mood with sound. This disc should not disappoint the Mancini lover, or someone new to the music of one of the greatest soundtrack masters ever. Buy with confidence.”

“Henry Mancini was the perfect choice to score this movie. There are many types of music in this soundtrack based on the elements of the film and, as usual, Mancini captures all of them. Be prepared for a lot of different sounds, but both jazz and blues are at the heart of what Mancini does best. A great album and a great film.”

“Mancini's sound is quite eerie, if you can imagine Mancini's music sounding eerie. Although he relies on simple motifs, he has a way with subtly and nuance. He seems to be able to achieve any effect he wants.”

“Great weird, moody, haunting Mancini, but too many chirpy old-time music tracks. Well worth getting though.”

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