{"product_id":"john-carpenter-cody-carpenter-daniel-davies-anthology-ii-movie-themes-1976-1988-lp","title":"John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, \u0026 Daniel Davies - Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988) [LP]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: SBR324LP\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode: 0843563162491 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 06 Oct 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Soundtrack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy now everyone should know, John Carpenteris not only a celebrated filmmaker but also a musical maestro whose soundtracks have become synonymous with the genres of horror, suspense, and science fiction. His innatetalent for composition and his deep understanding of how music can elevatestorytelling have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, and a haunting presence in people’s record collections.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnthology II continues the celebration of his compositional genius via an ex-cellently sequenced collection of some of his most iconic pieces of music fromhis extensive filmography, all newly recorded with his musical collaborators Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe compilation opens with “Chariots of Pumpkins” from Halloween III that perfectly captures the eerie essence of the cult classic film with its pulsating synths and haunting melodies. The listener is engulfed by a sense of uneaseand anticipation, before being thrust into “69th St. Bridge” from Escape From New York, a dynamic track that encapsulates the futuristic and gritty nature of the film via the use of throbbing bass lines, driving rhythms, and electronic textures. The record has also an isolating tone as it skulks through ambientleaning tracks such as “Fuchs” and “To Mac’s Shack” from The Thing, and “Walk to the Lighthouse” from The Fog, all of which display a slower tempo, foreboding undertones and an ethereal atmosphere that feels like a distant whisper. All of which has been cautiously laid in preparation to the grand finale. The iconic and instantly recognizable ”Laurie’s Theme” from the original Halloween. Its simple yet menacing piano melody which has become synonymous with the horror genre, concludes the album by striking fear into the hearts of listeners.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese tracks represent just a fraction of John Carpenter’s impressive musical repertoire. With each haunting note and pulsating beat, his soundtracks continue to resonate with audiences, forever etching his name in the annals offilm music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTRACKLISTING\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. Chariots of Pumpkins (Halloween III)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. 69th St. Bridge (Escape from New York)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. The Alley (War) (Big Trouble in Little China)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. Wake Up (They Live)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Julie’s Dead (Assault on Precinct 13)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. The Shape Enters Laurie’s Room (Halloween II)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. Season of the Witch (Halloween III)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. Love at a Distance (Prince of Darkness)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. The Shape Stalks Again (Halloween II)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. Burn it (The Thing)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11. Fuchs (The Thing)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12. To Mac’s Shack (The Thing)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13. Walk to the Lighthouse (The Fog)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14. Laurie’s Theme (Halloween)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Bones Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42626338455708,"sku":"SBR324LP","price":23.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/unnamed_2_94a08995-1a9c-4276-a010-2a8d72999b50.jpg?v=1692714316","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/john-carpenter-cody-carpenter-daniel-davies-anthology-ii-movie-themes-1976-1988-lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}