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Sep 282011
 

Olde Tyme orchestral and dance-band music, film and music¬hall styles.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The Theatre Orchestra

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3192

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Movie Go Round cover art.

Side 1

Let’s Open The Show (Jack Trombey) (Boisterous theatre overture) 00:43

Hollywood Bowl Waltz (Keith Essex) (Light up-tempo waltz) 01:00

Radio Revels (Adrian Ludlow) (Dance-band foxtrot – medium slow) 02:00

March Of The Movies (Keith Essex) (Bright, cheerful, brash) 02:26

Starlet In The Starlight (Keith Essex) (Melodic, warm, romantic) 03:20

Rhythm In A Row (D. Dwyer) (Up-tempo, carefree) 02:14

Our Love (H. Taylor) (Dance-band foxtrot, medium tempo) 01:31

Keep Your Face To The Sunshine (L. Crocker) (Comic, music-hall style, swinger) 02:53

Straw Hat And Walking Stick (Else Van Epen) (Light, easy-going, rhythmic) 01:32

Castles In The Air (D. Dwyer) (Big, soaring title) 02:31

Paulette (Ivor Slaney) (Relaxed dance-band, soloists featured) 01:39

The Show Goes On (Ivor Slaney) (Carefree, round-and-about) 02:56

Side 2

Theatre Overture (Anthony Mawer) (Fast, colourful) 02:35

Loretta (Ivor Slaney) (Lazy trumpet and orchestra) 02:08

Movie Go Round (Jack Trombey) (Bright “oom pah” rhythm) 03:38

Park Lane Strut (H. Taylor) (Dance-band foxtrot, medium tempo) 00:59

Autumn Serenade (G. Becce) (Romantic strings) 03:30

Opus For Lovers (H. Taylor) (Dance-band foxtrot, medium tempo) 01:31

Turntable (Jack Trombey) (Fast xylophone novelty) 01:37

Ella’s Tune (Ivor Slaney) (Relaxed dance-band, soloists featured) 01:30

Third Serenata (J. Heykens) (Sweeping, romantic, melodic) 02:33

Midnight Rendezvous (Anthony Mawer) (Lush, easy-paced orchestral) 02:27

 Posted by on September 28, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Music for wars, aggression, etc.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The Studio Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3191

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Military Attache (Jack Trombey) (Bold, important mover) 02:29

Stalking (Jack Trombey) (Sinister, subdued, rhythmic) 01:16

Stalking Version 2 (Jack Trombey) (Sinister, subdued, rhythmic) 01:14

Breakthrough (Jack Trombey) (Vigorous, triumphant) 02:26

Patrol (Jack Trombey) (Dark, forbidding – tension) 02:01

Suppression (Jack Trombey) (Heavy, aggressive) 00:56 (Shaw Brothers cue – Two Champions Of Shaolin)

Suppression Tag (Jack Trombey) (Heavy, aggressive, with build) 00:15

Bridgehead (Jack Trombey) (Relentless forward movement) 02:20

Hot Spot (Jack Trombey) (Action, danger, etc.) 01:45

Hot Spot Link No. 1 (Jack Trombey) (Quiet, tense) 00:06

Hot Spot Link No. 2 (Jack Trombey) (Neutral) 00:07

Hot Spot Link No. 3 (Jack Trombey) (Neutral) 00:08

Hot Spot Link No. 4 (Jack Trombey) (Powerful)

Hot Spot Link No. 5 (Jack Trombey) (Powerful) 00:08

Hot Spot Link No. 6 (Jack Trombey) (Powerful builder) 00:17

Hot Spot Link No. 7 (Jack Trombey) (Powerful, aggressive) 00:14

Guerilla (Jack Trombey) (Tense, uncertain, mystery) 01:59

Attack (Jack Trombey) (Fiercely rhythmic) 00:44

Side 2

Correspondent (Jack Trombey) (Pounding staccato movement) 01:17

Aggression Link (Jack Trombey) (Heavy, belligerent) 00:15

Breaking Point (Jack Trombey) (Brash, triumphant) 00:08

Military Matters (Jack Trombey) (Bright, imposing) 01:52

Military Campaign (Jack Trombey) (Exuberant, ceremonial atmosphere) 02:06

Conquest Link (Jack Trombey) (Heavy, aggressive) 00:10

Counterkill (Jack Trombey) (Bizarre, horrific) 00:19 (Shaw Brothers cue – The Kung Fu Instructor)

Advance Party (Jack Trombey) (Steady, rhythmic motion) 02:18

Sentry (Jack Trombey) (Weird, nocturnal) 00:43 (Shaw Brothers cue – Masked Avengers)

Manoeuvres (Jack Trombey) (Big, active) 01:58 (Shaw Brothers cue – The Bastard Swordsman Theme)

Revolt 1 (Jack Trombey) (Powerful, dynamic) 01:53

Revolt 2 (Jack Trombey) (Powerful, dynamic) 02:26

Revolt Link No. 1 (Jack Trombey) (Strong, movement) 00:22

Revolt Link No. 2 (Jack Trombey) (Quiet, tense) 00:20

Revolt Link No. 3 (Jack Trombey) (Turbulent, dramatic) 00:17

Revolt Link No. 4 (Jack Trombey) (Peaceful) 00:18

Revolt Link No. 5 (Jack Trombey) (Orchestral sting) 00:06

Revolt Link No. 6 (Jack Trombey) (Mysterious) 00:19

Revolt Link No. 7 (Jack Trombey) (Dramatic, danger) 00:17

Revolt Link No. 8 (Jack Trombey) (Restful harp & strings) 00:25

Revolt Link No. 9 (Jack Trombey) (Big, epic) 00:22

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Near and Middle Eastern music by small group featuring authentic instruments.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3190

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Arabia cover art.

Side 1

Undertones (John Leach) (Rhythmic, repetitive string trio & flute) 02:56

Morning Shadows (John Leach) (Relaxed, thoughtful) 02:00

Bazaar (John Leach) (Authentic qanun, tabla and percussion) 01:07

Bazaar – Flute Version (John Leach) (Authentic flute and violin) 00:34

Revolution (John Leach) (Dramatic, rhythmic neutral) 00:51

Dancing Troupe (John Leach) (Mid-tempo qanun and percussion) 01:59

Near East Reflections (John Leach) (Quiet, slow) 00:52

Arab Drumming – Version 1 (John Leach) (Fast, vigorous) 00:57

Arab Drumming – Version 2 (John Leach) (Fast, vigorous) 01:06

Peace Link (John Leach) (Soft flute and guitar) 00:21

Peace Link No. 2 (John Leach) (Soft, building at end) 00:24

Preparation (John Leach) (Dark, aggressive tension-builder) 00:35

Call Of The Flute – Version 1 (John Leach) (Whimsical, florid) 01:18

Call Of The Flute – Version 2 (John Leach) (Whimsical, florid) 00:53

Santur Mood No. 1 (John Leach) (Authentic, exotic) 02:00

Santur Mood No. 2 (John Leach) (Authentic, exotic) 02:02

The Shepherd – Piccolo Version (John Leach) (Wistful, simple) 01:09

The Shepherd – Violin Version (John Leach) (Wistful, simple) 01:18

The Shepherd – Violin Version (John Leach) (Extra End) 00:26

Side 2

Near East Celebration (John Leach) (Jaunty flute feature) 01:05

Shopping Area (John Leach) (Easy-going, melodic) 02:55

Hookah (John Leach) (Qanun and tabla) 02:00

Flute Arabe (John Leach) (Rhythmic flute and tabla) 01:15

Desert Flute (John Leach) (Slower flute and tabla) 02:10

Ancient Culture (John Leach) (Dignified strings and guitar) 02:00

Ancient Culture – Version 2 (John Leach) (Solo viola version) 00:40

Guitar Link (John Leach) (Neutral solo guitar) 01:05

Solo Tabla (John Leach) (Constant rhythm) 01:00

The Holy City (John Leach) (Slow, mystical) 02:27

Clap And Dance (John Leach) (Tabla, tambourine and clapping – rhythmic) 00:41

Arabian Rhythm No. 1 (John Leach) (Tabla and tambourine – rhythmic) 02:30

Arabian Rhythm No. 2 (John Leach) (Tabla and tambourine – rhythmic) 01:09

Arabian Rhythm No. 3 (John Leach) (Tabla and tambourine – rhythmic) 00:22

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Orchestral impressions of the Sea.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3189

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Edge Of The World (Pierre Arvay) (Broad title music) 03:16

Plain Sailing (Anthony Mawer) (Peaceful, melodic) 03:00

Atlantica (Ivor Slaney) (Proud, flowing) 01:39

Primum Mobile (Awakening) (Pierre Arvay) (Uncertain, probing) 03:42

The Mountain And The Sea (Jack Trombey) (Expansive melodic title) 02:45

After The Storm (Hugo de Groot) (Serene, relaxed) 02:28

Ripcord (Julius Steffaro) (Large-scale seascape) 02:44

Busy Quayside (Keith Papworth) (Lively concertina and piccolo feature) 01:54

Ocean (Eric Towren) (Broad, flowing) 03:13

Side 2

In The Channel (Hugo de Groot) (Turbulent, surging) 03:04

Still Moorings (Keith Papworth) (Peaceful concertina feature) 02:16

Algues Rouges (Red Sea-Weed) (Pierre Arvay) (Whimsical, mysterious) 03:10

Seascape No. 1 (K. Lomax) (Boisterous, rhythmic) 00:59

Seascape No. 2 (K. Lomax) (Second version of above) 01:16

Seascape No. 3 (K. Lomax) (Broad, panoramic) 01:29

Bound For Adventure (Anthony Mawer) (Bold steady motion) 02:55

The Open Sea (Keith Papworth) (Concertina and orchestra – arrangement of famous shanty ) 03:10

Death’s Glacier (M. Swinton) (Cold, sombre, forbidding) 02:14

Proud Canvas (Keith Essex) (Broad title music) 03:15

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Orchestral impressions of nature, countryside and open spaces.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: International Studio Orchestra

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3188

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

The Big Country (Keith Papworth) (Impressive title – panoramic) 02:41

Country Wide (Anthony Mawer) (Open spaces, mountains, etc.) 02:39

Kidlington Green (Ivor Slaney) (Jaunty, rustic) 01:03

Morris Dance (Ivor Slaney) (Simple, traditional) 00:50

Dresden Blue (Ivor Slaney) (Bright, cheerful, melodic) 02:12

Summer Mood (Hugo de Groot) (Romantic, flowing) 03:45

Fantasia On Greensleeves (J. Bath) (Peaceful orchestral arrangement) 03:05

Early One Morning (J. Bath) (English pastoral mood) 02:28

Early Morning Scene (Derek Laren) (Light incidental mood – tranquil) 02:45

Side 2

Pastorale Flute (Jack Trombey) (Serenely melodic – flute & harp introduction) 02:17

Tales Of Nature (Introduction) (Derek Laren) (General countryside activity) 01:39

Tales Of Nature (Finale) (Derek Laren) (Broad, sweeping) 01:57

Early Dusk (Ivor Slaney) (Quiet, descriptive – skittish woodwind) 02:10

Play Of Clouds (Hugo de Groot) (Lightly mysterious) 02:14

Mount Everest Part I (Hugo de Groot) (Awed anticipation) 01:47

Mount Everest Part II (Hugo de Groot) (Dignified, majestic) 01:40

Cosmos (Paul Lewis) (Ethereal flute and strings) 03:20

Dawn (Julius Steffaro) (Gentle, contemplative) 02:26

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Wide variety of comedy styles, large and small.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3187

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Pantalone (Pierre Arvay) (Comic plodding – large animals, etc.) 02:10

Danse Du Grizzly (Pierre Arvay) (Ponderous low-key novelty) 01:16

Le Mammouth Et L’oiseau (Pierre Arvay) (Rhythmic, bright – featuring tuba) 02:29

Little Ballet (Pierre Arvay) (Humorous “send-up” – changing moods) 02:51

Parade A Poupee-Ville (Pierre Arvay) (Light, rhythmic – march feel) 02:25

Le Galop De La Goulue (Pierre Arvay) (Happy orchestral gallop) 01:27

Quand Les Etoiles S’amusent (Pierre Arvay) (Bright, comic – tempo changes) 03:20

Marche Du Gendarme (Pierre Arvay) (Light-hearted incidental) 02:00

Side 2

Tango Du Clown (Pierre Arvay) (Latin novelty with comedy F/X) 02:28

Ballade Francaise (Pierre Arvay) (Up-tempo, national) 02:25

Le Bon Numero (Pierre Arvay) (Cheery, melodic) 02:03

Album De Famille (Pierre Arvay) (Strongly illustrative – contrasting sections) 02:21

L’oeil Iberique (Pierre Arvay) (Bizzare Spanish mood) 02:24

Majorette’s March (Pierre Arvay) (American style quick march) 02:12

Dr. Ibus (Pierre Arvay) (Bright, zany, rhythmic) 01:57

Promenade Avec Gershwin (Pierre Arvay) (Light, round-and-about – slow middle section) 02:26

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Brass band music by Watney Mann’s award-winning band.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The Watney Mann Band

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3186

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Performing Brass cover art.

Side 1

Join The Parade (Keith Papworth) (Jaunty, rousing) 02:21

Gas Works Lane (Keith Papworth) (Plaintive, thoughtful) 03:29

Power Pack (Keith Papworth) (Bright movement – industrial, etc.) 03:18

Three Little Maids (Keith Papworth) (Cheery, rhythmic) 01:43

Trooping The Colour (Keith Papworth) (Ceremonial, stately) 02:45

Waltzin’ Brass (Keith Papworth) (Gentle, refined) 01:18

Growing Generation (Keith Papworth) (Slow, expansive) 03:21

Waltzing Matilda (Keith Papworth) (Fresh, bright arrangement) 00:59

Side 2

Bandstand (Keith Papworth) (Light, up-tempo) 02:04

Hymn To St. Christopher (Keith Papworth) (Slow religioso) 01:52

Captain Of The Pinafore (Keith Papworth) (Rhythmic, bright) 02:05

Round The Horn (Keith Papworth) (Steady, surging motion) 03:59

A Wandering Minstrel (Keith Papworth) (Quiet, pensive) 02:19

Sunday Call (Version 1) (Keith Papworth) (Amateur band style – deliberate mistakes) 02:19

Sunday Call (Version 2) (Keith Papworth) (As above, without echo) 01:38

Auld Lang Syne (Keith Papworth) (Slow, solemn) 01:23

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Beat music featuring brass.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3185

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Bumper Bundle cover art.

Side 1

Supercharger (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Brash, beefy) 02:13

Brassburger (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Pounding – steady rhythm) 03:55

Sexy Sox (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Snappy, bright) 02:31

Skinhead (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Vigorous, up-tempo) 02:43

Rogue Hormone (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Rhythmic, aggressive) 02:15

Chatterbox (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Cheerful foot-tapper) 03:25

Boomerang (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Hard, driving) 02:48

Side 2

Bumper Bundle (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Bold, energetic) 01:59

Loaded (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Pacy, exciting) 01:51

Oppenheimer Triplex (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Powerful, funky) 03:47

Georgie Boots (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Relaxed, melodic) 03:01

Downtight (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Incisive, rhythmic) 03:25

Rock Hard (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Bright, exuberant) 02:36

Rollin’ Easy (Peter Milray); (Reg Tilsley); (Simon Haseley) (Solid, rhythmic) 02:52

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Comprehensive range of ethnic guitar sounds – National, folk, Country & Western, etc

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The Willi Andrea Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3184

Release Date: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Flatrock (Willi Andrea) (Cheerful “Bluegrass” banjo feature) 02:06 (The Kids From 47a TV series theme tune)

Flatrock (Solo Version) (Willi Andrea) (As above) 02:06

Heathlands (Willi Andrea) (Contemplative modern folk theme) 02:10

Jumping In Flatrock (Willi Andrea) (Pacy C&W guitar feature) 02:06

Campfire (Willi Andrea) (Quiet solo guitar) 02:05

Bossa Brazil (Willi Andrea) (Relaxed, Jobim-style) 03:06

Australian Outback (Willi Andrea) (Authentic-flavoured banjo solo) 01:16

Lazyville (Willi Andrea) (Easy going Country group sound) 01:48

Brushwood (Willi Andrea) (Bluesy solo guitar – brash, energetic) 01:54

Moody Guitar (Willi Andrea) (Bluesy solo guitar – slower tempo) 02:20

Side 2

Country & Western (Willi Andrea) (Jog-along tempo – guitar and group) 01:51

Country Jig (Willi Andrea) (Brisk banjo tune) 01:16

Softly Nashville (Willi Andrea) (Gentle, mid-tempo) 01:04

St. Vincent Guitar Calypso (Willi Andrea) (Solo guitar feature) 01:26

Big Stone Hop (Willi Andrea) (Hectic “Bluegrass” sound) 01:53

Big Stone Hop (Solo Version) (Willi Andrea) (As above) 01:44

Children’s Story (Willi Andrea) (Simple, melodic) 01:50

Banjo Street Busker (Willi Andrea) (Snappy banjo and bass drum) 01:36

Street Banjo (Willi Andrea) (Slower version of above) 02:34

Waltzing Matilda (Willi Andrea) (Solo banjo arrangement) 01:05

O’Leary’s Pig (Willi Andrea) (Irish banjo sound) 01:33

Coffee And Beans (Willi Andrea) (Small folk sound) 01:27

12 String Guitar (Willi Andrea) (Bright, tuneful) 01:13

Guitar Tuition (Willi Andrea) (Amateur practice) 00:58

 Posted by on September 26, 2011
Sep 262011
 

Music for small group featuring organ and guitars.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: London Studio Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3183

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Subway (Peter Reno) (Gentle movement – slight mystery) 02:10

Decisions (Peter Reno) (Rhythmic, insistent) 02:43

Starfall (Peter Reno) (Soft, thoughtful) 03:04

Checkmate (Peter Reno) (Moody guitar theme) 03:21

Acid Man (Peter Reno) (Softly swinging, cool) 03:09

Gentle Touch (Reg Wale) (Romantic, warm) 02:53

Side 2

Lethal (Peter Reno) (Active, dramatic feeling) 03:07

Eclipse (Peter Reno) (Relaxed, melodic) 02:57

Secret File (Peter Reno) (Mysterious, probing) 01:47

Inner Reflections (Reg Wale) (Easy-going, pensive) 02:42

Insomnia (Reg Wale) (Restless motion) 03:06

99 Plonk (Reg Wale) (Jaunty, humorous) 01:28

 Posted by on September 26, 2011