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Sep 142011
 

Medium-sized modern industrials.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3162

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Industria-Go-Go cover art.

Side 1

Industria-Go-Go (Johnny Hawksworth) (Energetic, movement) 01:45

Furnace (Johnny Hawksworth) (Solid, repetitive) 01:46

Problematic (Johnny Hawksworth) (Strange, dark activity) 02:38

Export Drive (Johnny Hawksworth) (Sophisticated, important) 02:13

Take-Over (Johnny Hawksworth) (Moody, probing) 01:24

Power People (Johnny Hawksworth) (Heavy, powerful motion) 01:43

Power People (Tag) (Johnny Hawksworth) 00:06

Survey (Johnny Hawksworth) (Mid-tempo, restless) 01:40

Hot Lines (Johnny Hawksworth) (Relentless, semi-dramatic) 02:35

Check And Recheck (Johnny Hawksworth) (Smaller sound – busy, bright) 01:14

Side 2

Live Wire (Johnny Hawksworth) (Rhythmic, active) 00:59

Live Wire (Tag) (Johnny Hawksworth) 00:04

Test Area (Johnny Hawksworth) (March-tempo, semi-dramatic) 03:12

Strange Activity (Johnny Hawksworth) (Unusual – interesting rhythms) 00:58

Attention . . . Machinery (Johnny Hawksworth) (Ponderous, march-like) 02:38

Instant Transit (Johnny Hawksworth) (Brisk forward movement – transport, etc.) 02:18

Juggernaut (Johnny Hawksworth) (Maze of movement, activity) 02:57

Coins And Computers (Johnny Hawksworth) (Neutral, constant – machines. etc.) 01:56

Industrial Frontiers (Johnny Hawksworth) (Rugged, beaty – the ‘big time’) 01:38

Crossed Wires (Johnny Hawksworth) (Quasi electronic – laboratories, etc.) 01:12

 Posted by on September 14, 2011
Sep 142011
 

Sophisticated modern moods for strings and featured soloists.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3161

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Come Fly Away (Reg Tilsley) (Warm romantic bossa-nova) 03:41

Soft Touch (Reg Tilsley) (Medium slow, gentle, melodic) 03:33

Sizzle (Reg Tilsley) (Jaunty foot-tapper – pizzicato strings) 02:23

Lip To Lip (Reg Tilsley) (Light summer sound – bossa rhythm) 02:46

Harpsihop (Earl Ward) (Cheerful rhythmic harpsichord feature) 02:00

Come September (Reg Tilsley) (Softly nostalgic) 05:06

Side 2

Getting Through (Reg Tilsley) (Sophisticated mid-tempo swinger) 01:52

Soft Lines (Johnny Hawksworth) (Plaintive, little movement) 02:30

Easy Moments (Johnny Hawksworth) (Bright shoulder-shrugger) 02:21

Girl (Reg Tilsley / Reg Wale) (Intimate, reflective) 04:42

Radiance (Johnny Hawksworth) (Romantic trumpet feature) 01:52

Turning Seasons (Johnny Hawksworth) (Unusual cello quartet – solitude, etc) 01:42

Getting Through Fast (Reg Tilsley) (Sophisticated up-tempo swinger) 02:57

 Posted by on September 14, 2011
Sep 072011
 

Big modern orchestrals in exciting new settings.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: Laurence Stephen Orchestra

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3160

Release Date: Not Known

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

New Generation cover art.

Side 1

Fast Action (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Big movement, titles, etc.) 02:55

Export (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Rhythmic, modern – activity) 02:34

New Generation (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Authentic “Reggae” – mid tempo) 02:37

Brake Out (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Heavy beat, dramatic – spies, etc.) 02:29

Floating Tempo (Walter Warren) (Ethereal, mysterious) 02:16

Floating Tempo II (Walter Warren) (Strange, slow-moving) 01:08

Side 2

Banana Split (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Bright happy mover) 01:46

High Adventure (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Epic, imposing title music) 02:56

Disco Seventy (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Light-hearted, mid-tempo, rhythmic) 03:01

One Two And Stop (Musi Silvio / Hugh Cortley) (Carefree movement – outdoors, etc.) 02:18

Low Danger IV (Walter Warren) (Menacing – melancholic flute) 02:19

Low Danger V (Walter Warren) (Lightly rhythmic – uncertainty) 02:21

 Posted by on September 7, 2011
Sep 072011
 

Colourful impressions of all periods from pre-history to recent times.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The Musik Makers

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3158

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Royal Thames (John Leach) (Ceremonial, pageantry) 01:43

Elizabethan Banquet (John Leach) (Bright 6/8 dance) 01:16

For My Lady (John Leach) (Soft romantic guitar melody) 01:16

Galloping Galahad (John Leach) (Brisk novelty – slow middle section) 01:51

Courtly Revels (John Leach) (Stately, dignified dance) 03:20

Courtly Revels (Fast Version) (John Leach) 02:57

Call To Battle (John Leach) (Vigorous trumpet tune with drum) 00:42

Battle Fanfare (John Leach) (Rhythmic trumpet and horn) 00:38

Retreat (John Leach) (As above) 00:24

Post Horn Call No. 1 (John Leach) (Authentic feeling) 00:34

Post Horn Call No. 2 (John Leach) (As above, higher pitch) 00:32

Side 2

Village Dance (John Leach) (Rustic, mid-tempo piccolo feature) 01:42

Coronation Music (John Leach) (Dignified tempo-processional, etc.) 01:31

Cave Drawings (John Leach) (Primitive, simple melody) 01:24

Royal Garden (John Leach) (Refined, elegant) 02:24

Lady Salisbury (John Leach) (Contemplative, restful) 02:05

Fifes And Drum (John Leach) (Sprightly march rhythm) 01:13

The Plague (John Leach) (Sombre, mournful) 01:41

Execution Drum (John Leach) (Repeated rolls – foreboding) 00:38

Psaltery Solo No. 1 (John Leach) 01:11

Psaltery Solo No. 2 (John Leach) (Authentic stringed instrument) 01:10

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Sep 072011
 

Easy listening jazz quintet for all moods.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The London Studio Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3157

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Hot Potato (G. Franks) (Up-tempo interesting rhythms) 01:21

After Eight (G. Franks) (Gentle sophistication) 01:26

Chilli Concarne (Reg Wale) (Happy, catchy) 00:30

Cucumber Cool (G. Franks) (Easy- tempo jazz waltz 02:37

Crepe Suzette (G. Franks) (Moody, romantic) 01:46

Cool Slaw (Reg Wale) (Light, round and about) 02:20

Quick Snack (Reg Wale) (Bright mover) 00:31

Side 2

Coffee, Port And Nuts (G. Franks) (Light clarinet feature) 00:50

Fricassee Chicken (G. Franks) (Melodic Jazz-Waltz) 01:46

Napoleon Brandy (Reg Wale) (Late-night sax sound) 03:29

Brandy For One (Reg Wale) (Solo version of above) 01:46

Hot Pepper (Reg Wale) (Bouncing, up-tempo) 00:30

Cream Cracker (Reg Wale) (Mid-tempo jazz neutral) 01:50

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Sep 072011
 

Wide range of sounds by large and colourful percussion ensemble.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: London Studio Sound

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3156

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Percussionarius cover art.

Side 1

Percussionarius I (Walter Warren) (Strong, forward movement) 02:44

Percussionarius II (Walter Warren) (Faster version of No. 1 – urgency) 02:12

Percussionarius III (Walter Warren) (Ponderous, rhythmic) 02:05

Percussionarius IV (Walter Warren) (Deliberate; various underlying rhythms) 02:02

Cymbalarius I (Walter Warren) (Cold, mysterious) 02:04

Cymbalarius II (Walter Warren) (Contrasting sections – dramatic feeling) 02:16

Percussionarius V (Walter Warren) (Restless – impending action) 01:39

Percussionarius VI (Walter Warren) (Uncertain – primitive) 01:52

Percussionarius VII (Walter Warren) (Fast version of above) 01:53

Side 2

Batterinarium I (Walter Warren) (Jazz drum solo – up tempo) 01:50

Batterinarium II (Walter Warren) (Bass and drum feature – up tempo) 02:10

Batterinarium III (Walter Warren) (Relentless, rhythmic) 02:24

Batterinarium IV (Walter Warren) (Light bongos and tom-toms – jungles, etc.) 02:34

Batterinarium V (Drum March) (Walter Warren) (Strong, straightforward rhythms) 01:56

Batterinarium VI (Walter Warren) (Slower version of No. V with cymbals) 01:31

Funeralius (Walter Warren) (Staccato slow march) 01:31

Low Danger I (Walter Warren) (Ominous, mystery, horror, ctc.) 01:56

Low Danger II (Walter Warren) (Tension, drama) 02:13

Low Danger III (Walter Warren) (Fear, anticipation) 02:56

 Posted by on September 7, 2011
Sep 072011
 

Modern jazz and pop instrumentals with extended solos and group improvisations.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: London Jazz Sound

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3155

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Flutonium cover art.

Side 1

Flutonium No. 1 (Walter Warren) (Bright, melodic jazz waltz) 03:57

Flutonium No . 2 (Walter Warren) (Easy tempo – group improvisations) 04:01

Flutonium No . 3 (Walter Warren) (Carefree, spontaneous) 03:53

Ballading The Seventies (Walter Warren) (Unusual mid-tempo guitar feature) 05:23

Side 2

Poparium No. 1 (Walter Warren) (Flute and organ feature – strong beat) 02:50

Poparium No. 2 (Walter Warren) (Driving up-tempo – movement, etc.) 02:50

Brassozium No . 1 (Version 1) (Walter Warren) (Busy swinger) 04:09

Brassozium No . 1 (Version 2) (Walter Warren) (Slower version of above) 06:20

Brassozium No. 2 (Walter Warren) (Relentless, fast tempo) 04:07

 

 Posted by on September 7, 2011
Sep 072011
 

Modern group moods – beat, jazz, humorous and mystery.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3154

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Tilsley Orchestral No. 6 - Heavy Gravy cover art.

Side 1

The Syndicate (Reg Tilsley) (Beaty, up-tempo – jazz solos) 03:09

Shot In The Arm (Reg Tilsley) (Heavy, driving rhythm – fuzz guitar) 03:20

Wishbone (Reg Tilsley) (Wistful trombone feature) 02:33

Heavy Gravy (Reg Tilsley) (Fast, rhythmic – action, etc.) 01:51

Jim’s Pad (Reg Tilsley / Reg Wale) (Strong swinger) 01:59

First Bouquet (Reg Tilsley) (Naive – gently melodic) 02:59

Fun For Fred (Reg Tilsley / John Gray) (Humorous, Carnival-type waltz) 02:32

All Systems Go (Reg Tilsley) (Constant busy movement) 03:30

Side 2

Carrot Top (Reg Tilsley / Reg Wale) (Happy sound – strong beat) 03:04 (Harry Worth, Series 2 TV series theme tune)

Town Talk (Reg Tilsley) (Jazz waltz – light sunny) 01:49

Flutes Adrift (Reg Tilsley) (Soft, pensive) 02:32

Easy Moments (Reg Tilsley) (Light, incidental) 01:45

In A Trice (Reg Tilsley) (Bluesy waltz – organ feature) 02:10

Midnight Menace (Reg Tilsley) (Tension, mystery – modern) 02:30

Interrogation (Reg Tilsley) (Unusual slow movement – mystery) 01:58

Speculation (Reg Tilsley / D. Fraser) (Horror, nightmares, etc.) 02:51

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Sep 072011
 

Small group jazz, industrial and novelty.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The London Studio Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3153

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Curio cover art.

Side 1

Suits Me (Johnny Hawksworth) (Easy-going Jazz Waltz) 01:05

Little Machines (Johnny Hawksworth) (Whimsical movement) 02:18

Machinia (Johnny Hawksworth) (Intense movement) 01:53

Rhythmic Impulse (Johnny Hawksworth) (Intricate, medium tempo) 01:21

Concentration (Johnny Hawksworth) (Continuous activity) 02:02

Rotating Circles (Johnny Hawksworth) (Snappy Jazz-bass feature) 02:57

Blue Dawn (Johnny Hawksworth) (Solitary, pensive, moody) 03:09

Jazzmin (Johnny Hawksworth) (Bright up-tempo swinger) 02:29

Turning Wheels (Johnny Hawksworth) (Machinery, etc.) 00:52

Electrogliss (Johnny Hawksworth) (Special electric bass effects) 00:44

Electrosound (Johnny Hawksworth) (As above-sustained notes) 01:16

Side 2

Factory Frolic (Johnny Hawksworth) (Constant – conveyors, etc.) 00:47

Steam Press (Version 1) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Unusual mechanical sound) 01:56

Steam Press ( Version 2) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Quicker version) 01:33

Working To Rule (Johnny Hawksworth) (Mid-tempo, little movement) 01:46

Moving Belt (Version 1) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Spiky motion) 01:54

Moving Belt (Version 2) (Johnny Hawksworth) (As above) 01:46

Quick Assembly (Johnny Hawksworth) (Light rhythmic – neutral) 01:13

Stripalong (Johnny Hawksworth) (Bluesy atmosphere) 03:05

Outside Lane (Johnny Hawksworth) (Fast movement, action) 02:32

Curio (Johnny Hawksworth) (Bass & Organ novelty) 01:09

Bass Walk (Johnny Hawksworth) (Bass solo – mid tempo) 01:01

Bass Run (Johnny Hawksworth) (Bass solo – quick tempo) 00:54

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Sep 072011
 

Large epic orchestral and varied small group sounds.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The International Studio Orchestra

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3152

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Illustrations No. 7 cover art.

Side 1

The Great Invasion (Pierre Arvay) (Brood, epic – titles, etc.) 04:25

Journey Across The World (Pierre Arvay) (Adventurous, bold) 02:50

New Horizons (Pierre Arvay) (Fresh, emotive) 04:24

Mass Flight (Pierre Arvay) (Drama, intensity, movement) 04:59

Exploration (Pierre Arvay) (Striding, vigorous) 02:16

Phoenix (Pierre Arvay) (Big, dramatic – quiet middle section) 04:05

Side 2

Man Cries Out (Pierre Arvay) (Anguish, despair) 04:26

Man Chases Man (Pierre Arvay) (Stress, urgency) 03:11

Maze Of Colour (Pierre Arvay) (Up tempo, moving strings) 02:31

Fourth Dimension (Pierre Arvay) (Avant-garde Jazz sax feature) 02:07

Mediaeval Party (Pierre Arvay) (Authentic sounding quartet, bright tempo) 02:07

Question And Answer (Pierre Arvay) (Whimsical novelty – oboe and clarinet) 02:05

 Posted by on September 7, 2011