Scorn of the Women – Weddings Parties Anything
7Oct13
War Songs: I Was Only 19
I Was Only 19 – Redgum
6Oct13
War Songs: What’s A Few Men
What’s A Few Men – Hunters & Collectors
And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda – The Pogues (written by Eric Bogle)
Green Fields of France – Dropkick Murphys (written by Eric Bogle)
26Mar13
Las Vegas Grind Vol. 6
As I am sure you’re aware, I am a sophisticated man of the world, who derives no pleasure from rummaging through the trashcan of popular culture. But still, I bravely troll through the filth on your behalf. I like to think of it as a public service. After all, who would you rather hear about [...]
This is from Melbourne’s The Bombay Royale. This tune is so infectious, it will get stuck in your head for days.
28Dec12
Music of Hugo Montenegro
Today I am going to look at the work of composer Hugo Montenegro. Montenegro is probably more famous for his re-interpretation of other composer’s music. His version of Ennio Morricone’s The Good, The Bad And The Ugly topped the U.S. charts (making it to #2). But Montenegro did his own tunes as well and provided [...]
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Posted in Film and Cinema, Music
Tagged Ennio Morricone, Hugo Montenegro, Matt Helm, Soundtracks, The Man From UNCLE
Tagged Ennio Morricone, Hugo Montenegro, Matt Helm, Soundtracks, The Man From UNCLE
A little bit of retro-spy dub from The Norliss Tapes – featuring Super7even and Sandra West.
11Oct12
Liner Notes: Eurospy
Everyone loves movie music, don’t they? That fusion of images and sound can create true cinema magic regardless of genre. Maybe you’re old school, and love the swelling, bombastic scores of Max Steiner and Wolfgang Maria Korngold – or perhaps you’re a rocker and have King Creole or The Girl Can’t Help It constantly on [...]
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Posted in Film and Cinema, Music
Tagged Bruno Nicolai, Ennio Morricone, Jess Franco, Mario Nascimbene
Tagged Bruno Nicolai, Ennio Morricone, Jess Franco, Mario Nascimbene
