World premiere 2-CD release of powerhouse 1979 soundtrack by Harry Sukman for sensational TV mini-series from Stephen King vampire novel, directed by Tobe Hooper, starring David Soul, Bonnie Bedelia, James Mason, Lance Kerwin. Sukman writes large orchestra score in equal parts gothic action, dramatic melody, over-the-top horror. Main theme begins in declamatory fashion with powerful fortissimo chords in full orchestra, then launches into dynamic bass trombone ostinato suggesting "Dies Irae" with minor-key French horns in game of tag with trombone. Idea appears sparingly, allowing for abundance of other dramatic ideas, beautiful love theme, frightening action cues. Clever use of pizzicato strings introduces numerous vampire sequences. When score comes to final "Conclusion", Sukman returns with fortissimo chords as producer credit appears on screen, then launches into closing statement of "Dies Irae" ostinato for "End Credits". Composer actually prepared three versions of conclusion, all three appear here. Entire score mixed, presented from pristine condition multi-channel stereo masters vaulted at Warner Bros. Two-disc set also has cues Sukman subsequently re-fashioned for edited feature version of picture. Standing out here is dramatic coda climaxing in powerful fortissimo unison for entire orchestra. Stunning finish to lengthy 99-minute ride! One of the great seventies scores! Harry Sukman conducts. Intrada Special Collection available while quantities and interest remain!
Track listing
SALEM'S LOT - Part One
01. Teaser 1:03
02. The Church 0:27
03. Holy Water (Main Title #1) 2:18
04. Straker 1:35
05. Straker's Place 1:47
06. Susan 0:48
07. The House #1 1:06
08. The House #2 1:04
09. The Cemetery 0:32
10. He Writes Good 0:19
11. Lovely Susan 1:11
12. Straker Is Troubled 1:20
13. Straker Is Nervous 0:22
14. The Day Is Here 0:45
15. Tell Me It's Not True (Source #1) 0:47
16. Dead Dog 0:47
17. It's Cold In Here 0:19
18. The Thing 0:40
19. Mark's Room 0:36
20. Nothing Is Forever (Source #2) 1:28
21. Source #3 4:03
22. It's Still Moving 0:32
23. It's Freezing 0:46
24. The Monster Appears 0:24
25. Bumper / Somebody's Up There 1:23
26. Old Faithful 1:05
27. So Long Kid 1:57
28. Hold It, Larry 1:23
29. Goodbye Crockett 0:15
30. Ralph Is Floating 2:24
31. Faithful 0:43
32. So Long, Danny! 2:50
33. Confident And Evil 1:08
34. Opening Soon 0:24
35. Ben Ponders 0:23
36. Let Us Pray 0:25
37. Now, Danny's Mother 1:57 Hear This Track
38. Mike Dives In #1 1:31
39. Fangs Sink In 0:31 Hear This Track
40. End Credits #1 0:53
CD 1 Time: 45:44
SALEM'S LOT - Part Two
01. Main Title #2 1:40
02. Back In Mark's Room 0:42
03. Now It's Mark's Turn 3:21
04. Mark Fondles Cross 0:24
05. Mike And Jason 0:21
06. Mike's Getting The Message 1:16
07. Appointment With Destiny 0:41
08. Eva Knows 0:06
09. Vivaldi - L'Inverno #4 (Arr. Harry Sukman) 1:43
10. I Want A Crucifix 0:31
11. That's All For Max 0:45
12. And Now Jason 1:40
14. He's Gonna Do It 0:27
15. It's Mr. Barlow Again 0:28
16. Face The Master 0:16
17. Bumper / Poor Mrs. Glick 2:04
18. Good Girl 0:23
19. Leave Town 0:44
20. A Funny Dream / Uncertain Swan 1:08
21. Susan Is Curious 3:09
22. Susan Stalks Mark 2:26
23. Stuffed Cats 0:47
24. It's Susan's Turn 1:29
25. Have You Seen Susan? 2:04
26. Evil Presence 0:54
27. Bill Beware 1:01
28. And Now Straker 1:42
29. Sprained Ankle / He's Here 0:41
30. Mike Dives In #2 1:31
31. Green Faced Barlow / Stake For Mr. Barlow / The Skull 2:41
32. Goodbye House 0:55
33. Two Years Later 0:33
34. Found Us Again 0:50
35. Poor Susan 1:16
36. Conclusion (With Tympani Overdub) / Conclusion 1:17
37. End Credits 0:53
The Extras
38. Holy Water (Main Title #1 Alternate) 1:44
39. The Church (With Chimes) 0:52
40. Conclusion (Without Overdub) 1:17
41. Conclusion (With Tympani & Horn Overdub) / Conclusion 1:17
42. Main Title (Feature Version) 2:11
43. Vampires! (Feature Version) 0:31
44. End Credits (Feature Version) 1:38
CD 2 Time: 54:09
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