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Feb 192012
 

Four orchestral movements written in symphonic style and a selection of characteristic classical-style pieces.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3237

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1 – Four orchestral movements in Symphonic style

Prelude (Emil Paladilhe) 06:20

Scherzo In ‘A’ Major (Emil Paladilhe) 05:16

Moresca I (Emil Paladilhe) 02:04

Moresca II (Emil Paladilhe) 04:03

Side 2 – Characteristic Classical-style pieces

Evergreen (Jack Trombey (Wistful, gentle) 02:45

Ode To Claude (Jack Trombey (In the style of Debussy – relaxed, nebulous) 03:47

Ode To Felix (Jack Trombey (In the style of Mendelssohn – lyrical, flowing) 03:08

Ode To Igor (Jack Trombey (In the style of Stravinsky – mysterious, exotic)

Ode To Edward (Jack Trombey (In the style of Elgar – proud national flavour) 02:55

Ode To Richard (Jack Trombey (In the style of Wagner – boisterous, billowing movement) 02:50

The Crinoline (Jack Trombey (Stately, light-classical) 02:49

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Feb 192012
 

Large orchestral music written for both light and heavy industrial situations.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3236

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Pulse Of Power (Ivor Slaney) (Forceful, incidental) 01:36

Perception In Rhythm (Ivor Slaney) (Light-dramatic, busy) 01:48 (Shaw Brothers cue – Shaolin Handlock Theme)

Triumph Of Industry (Hugh Granville) (General industrial activity) 02:29

Conveyors (Keith Essex) (Constant movement — dramatic overtones) 01:54

Industrial March (Pierre Arvay) (Bold, driving) 02:27

Rotating Mechanism (Hugh Granville) (Steady forward movement) 02:41

Rhythmical Interruption No. 6 (Jack Trombey) (Pulsating, urgent) 02:50

Rhythmical Interplay No. 1 (Jack Trombey) (Persistent dramatic movement) 02:25

Side 2

Industrial Melody (Hugo de Groot) (Cheerful, neutral mood) 02:33

Continuous Movement (Derek Laren) (Bright up-tempo neutral) 02:20

Whirling Movement (Derek Laren) (Active, bustling) 01:59

Quiet Action (Hugh Granville) (Lilting, relaxed) 03:18

Light Construction (Pierre Arvay) (Light — dramatic activity) 01:02

Music For An Industrial Film — Underscore (Hugh Granville) (Quiet neutral background) 01:43

Light Industrial Movement (Derek Laren) (Continuous mechanical motions) 02:07

Mobility (Ivor Slaney) (Bold, active) 02:07

Perpetual Motion (Frank Rothman) (Repetitive jazz-mood) 01:39

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Feb 192012
 

Solo piano pieces ranging from classical to modern, abstract music.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3235

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Romance (Alain Poinsot) (Warm, flowing) 02:52

Waltz No. 1 (Alain Poinsot) (Sensitive, C19th style) 01:30

Waltz No. 2 (Alain Poinsot) (As No. 1, a little faster) 01:28

Waltz No. 3 (Alain Poinsot) (As No. 1) 03:34

Cabus (Alain Poinsot) (Moody, reflective – modern) 05:49

Etangs (Alain Poinsot) (Probing, mysterious, fragmentary) 04:23

Lac Des Sommets (Alain Poinsot) (Intense, expressive) 04:35

Side 2

Evanescence (Alain Poinsot) (Rippling arpeggios) 03:24

Reflets Lunaires (Alain Poinsot) (Icy, bizarre atmosphere – space etc.) 05:28

Mer Lunaire (Alain Poinsot) (Similar to above) 05:36

Pierres Lunaires (Alain Poinsot) (Similar to above) 06:23

Supermak No. 1 (Alain Poinsot) (Continuous dramatic bass “rumblings”) 04:02

Waltz No. 2 – Jangle (Alain Poinsot) (As Waltz 2, Side 1) 01:04

Romance – Jangle (Alain Poinsot) (As Romance, Side 1) 02:25

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Feb 192012
 

Large orchestral music with a classical feel with featured soloists including guitar, flute and oboe.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3234

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Synthesis Music For Strings cover art.

Side 1

Synthesis (Simon Haseley) (Light , serious, fluid movement) 03:22

Peaceful Interlude (Paul Ferris) (Romantic , wistful – guitar feature) 01:32

Love Song (Roger Webb) (Slow, romantic, haunting – guitar feature) 05:31

Grey Cantabile (Gordon Grant) (Dignified, melodic – oboe feature) 03:06

Sunday (Jack Trombey) (Gentle, romantic – guitar feature) 02:03

Magenta (Roger Webb) (Relaxed pastoral mood) 04:10

Focus (Gordon Grant) (Melodic, with steady movement) 03:09

Side 2

Concordes (Reg Tilsley) (Constant nervous movement) 03:55

Solace (Barbara Moore) (Plaintive, expressive – flute feature) 02:52

Glades (Jack Trombey) (Dignified, quasi-classical – organ feature) 02:43

Diffusion (Reg Tilsley) (Rhythmic, angular) 01:57

Nocturne (Simon Haseley) (Slow, sombre, dark) 05:03

Miranda (Jack Trombey) (Delicate, warm) 02:31

Vista (Barbara Moore) (Tranquil, vaporous atmosphere) 04:10

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Feb 192012
 

Modern small group sounds featuring guitar, flute and keyboards playing a variety of easy going moods.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3233

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Buttercup Jones cover art.

Side 1

Funky Toothpaste (Alan Parker) (Perky, mid-tempo; strong beat) 02:39

Quicksticks (Simon Haseley) (Bright, pacy 5/4) 02:13

Strawberry Girl (Alan Parker) (Delicate, romantic) 02:43

Just Off (Alan Parker) (Exuberant, beaty, active) 02:35

Pusher (Alan Parker) (Furtive, mid-tempo – wah wah guitar effects) 02:16

Theme For Helen (Earl Ward) (Relaxed, melodic) 03:06

Buckshee (Simon Haseley) (Mid-tempo, rhythmic – earthy) 02:28

Side 2

Mungo (Gordon Grant) (Persistent funky movement) 04:36

Waiting Game (Alan Parker) (Plaintive, atmospheric) 03:08

Silver Sam (Simon Haseley) (Light, fast, urgent) 01:31

Happy Jim (Earl Ward) (Bright, carefree, bouncing) 02:30

Lonely (Simon Haseley) (Very slow, sad) 03:30

Buttercup Jones (Alan Parker) (Rhythmic Reggae beat) 02:14

Tit For Tat (Earl Ward) (Easy-going swinger) 01:59

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Feb 192012
 

Colourful and varied pieces in authentic period style.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3232

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Hansom Cab (Paul Lewis) (Sprightly, melodic) 01:44

Lucy (Paul Lewis) (Courteous, refined) 02:39

Royal Party (Paul Lewis) (Reservedly joyful – stately) 01:31

Gaslight And Cobbles (Paul Lewis) (Hesitant – air of mystery) 00:59

Riverside Romance (Paul Lewis) (Delicate, melodic) 02:07

Victorian Mystery (Paul Lewis) (Horror, suspense atmospheres; divided into easily cuttable sections – see scrolls on disc) 07:47

Side 2

Working Party (Paul Lewis) (Busy, lively) 02:35

Wine And Roses Waltz (Paul Lewis) (Warm, flirtatious) 03:01

The Metropole (Paul Lewis) (Jaunty ‘Palm Court’ atmosphere) 02:27

Hyde Park (Paul Lewis) (Jolly, outdoors – variation of “The Metropole” theme) 02:12

Deerstalker And Spyglass (Paul Lewis) (Tongue in cheek – variation of “The Metropole” theme) 01:30

Victorian Story (Paul Lewis) (Mystery – nostalgia; divided into easily cuttable sections – see scrolls on discs) 05:48

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Feb 192012
 

A wide range of short pieces, novelties and effects for double bass, drums and percussion.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3231

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Basse Et Batterie (Henri Renaud); (Robert Hermel) (Up-tempo neutral) 01:32

Bass And Drum Snippet No. 1 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Mid-tempo neutral) 00:15

Bass And Drum Snippet No. 2 (Johnny Hawksworth) (As above) 00:29

Bass And Drum Snippet No. 3 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Up-tempo neutral) 01:00

Bass And Drum Snippet No. 4 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Slow-medium tempo) 00:15

Bass And Drum Snippet No. 5 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Fastish tempo plus bongoes) 01:01

Bass Walk No. 1 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Medium-tempo; electric bass and drums) 00:32

Bass Walk No. 2 (Johnny Hawksworth) (As above) 00:32

Bass Walk No. 3 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Up-tempo; electric bass and drums) 00:26

Bass Ad Lib (Henri Renaud); (Robert Hermel) (Free-tempo; moody) 02:08

Running Bass (Johnny Hawksworth) (Very fast; light) 00:43

Waltzing Bass (Johnny Hawksworth) (Furtive mid-tempo 3/4) 01:46

Narcissus (Johnny Hawksworth) (Comic) 00:34

Delibes Tune (Pizzicato) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Comic) 00:12

Delibes Tune (Arco) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Comic) 00:12

Comic Bass Tune (Johnny Hawksworth) (Arco bass) 00:32

Walking Blues (Johnny Hawksworth) (Fast Tempo) 02:07

Walking Blues (Johnny Hawksworth) (Medium Tempo) 01:02

Walking Blues (Johnny Hawksworth) (Slower) 02:26

Hillbillies (Johnny Hawksworth) (Comic) 00:30

Learning The Bass (Johnny Hawksworth) (Badly played; arco) 00:37

Bass Build-Up (Johnny Hawksworth) (Hesitant; mysterious) 00:21

Bass Tremolo (Ascending) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Mysterious) 00:50

Bass Tremolo (Descending) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Mysterious) 00:41

Side 2

The Drums And He (Frank Rothman) (Drum-kit solo; up-tempo, active) 03:27

Invention For Drums (F. Mijits) (As above) 02:01

Percussion Solo (Walter Warren) (As above) 01:00

Punctuation No. D.1 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (Side-drum roll) 00:31

Punctuation No. D.2 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (Military rhythm; side drum) 01:09

Punctuation No. D.3 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (As above, plus bass-drum) 01:47

Punctuation No. D.4 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (Continuous side-drum roll plus bass drum) 01:02

Punctuation No. D.5 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (Single beats; timpani) 00:49

Punctuation No. D.6 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (As above, slower) 00:55

Punctuation No. D.7 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (Single beats; 2 timpani) 00:36

Punctuation No. D.8 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (As above – slower) 00:43

Punctuation No. D.9 (I. Raymond & George Warwick) (Fast gallop; 2 timpani) 00:25

Timp Roll No. 1 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Continuous, dramatic) 00:31

Timp Roll No. 2 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Ominous; fragmentary) 00:32

Bongo Roll 1 (Johnny Hawksworth) (Continuous; dramatic) 00:11

Bongo Roll 2 (Johnny Hawksworth) (As above) 00:13

Bongo Ad Lib (Henri Renaud); (Robert Hermel) (Free rhythms) 01:15

Solo Bongo-Rapid (Henri Renaud); (Robert Hermel) (As above – faster) 01:10

Heartbeats (Walter Warren) (Tom-tom simulation) 00:39

Cymbal Roll (Frank Rothman) (Build to climax and fade) 00:20

Hi-Hat (Johnny Hawksworth) (Mid-tempo; steady rhythm) 00:30

Hi-Hat And Bongo (Johnny Hawksworth) (As above) 00:15

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Feb 122012
 

Light pop group songs – vocal and instrumental versions of each song.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3230

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Sweet Chariot & Friends cover art.

Side 1 – Vocal Versions

What Will Your Momma Say ? (Peter Reno) (Melodic, easy-going; slow-medium tempo) 02:55

Martha Street (S. Foley) (Powerful, slow-medium tempo) 02:44

21 – Will Travel (Peter Reno) (Cheery; up-tempo) 02:41

Heading Back To Memphis (Peter Reno) (Bright, driving movement) 02:43

Wild Side (Peter Reno) (Vigorous, beaty) 03:35

Messenger Man (Peter Reno) (Medium-tempo, air of mystery) 02:41

Paint And Powder People (Peter Reno) (Lyrical, easy-tempo) 02:41

Beyond The Street (Peter Reno) (Beaty, light-dramatic) 02:58

Side 2 – Instrumental Versions

What Will Your Momma Say ? (Peter Reno) (Light, melodic, flowing) 02:03

Martha Street (S. Foley) (Powerful, slow-medium tempo) 01:02

21 – Will Travel (Peter Reno) (Cheery; up-tempo) 02:28

Heading Back To Memphis (Peter Reno) (Bright, driving movement) 02:51

Wild Side (Peter Reno) (Vigorous, beaty) 02:44

Messenger Man (Peter Reno) (Medium-tempo, air of mystery) 02:48

Paint And Powder People (Peter Reno) (Relaxed, easy-tempo) 02:41

Beyond The Street (Peter Reno) (Beaty, light-dramatic) 02:57

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Feb 122012
 

A wide selection of moods played by a combination of small group and string quintet.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3229

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Free As Air cover art.

Side 1

Freeway (Roger Webb) (Brisk, rhythmic, modern movement) 02:01

My Lady (Roger Webb) (Dignified, melodic) 03:06

Riviera (Roger Webb) (Relaxed, warm) 03:47

Blackbird (Roger Webb) (Delicate, simple) 01:49

Incantation (Roger Webb) (Unusual, furtive mood) 02:59

Gentle Unisax (Roger Webb) (Gentle bossa feel; “sweet” string introduction) 03:44

Air For Two (Roger Webb) (Lilting mid-tempo) 02:01

Cellody (Roger Webb) (Slow, serious, melodic) 03:33

Side 2

Follow On Fast (Roger Webb) (Pacy, swirling outdoor movement) 02:45

Dream Boat (Roger Webb) (Light, relaxed, mid-tempo) 02:38

Meet Mister Mee (Roger Webb) (Earthy, rhythmic) 03:00

Free As Air (Roger Webb) (Pleasant, light, easy-going) 02:39

Two Moods For Jackie (Roger Webb) (Two sections; Light mysterious movement leading to soft, romantic) 04:17

Smoke Rings (Roger Webb) (Bluesy, night-club mood) 05:10

 

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Feb 122012
 

Modern rock group sounds playing a selection of industrial and neutral pieces.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3228

Recording First Published: 1972

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Prototype cover art.

Side 1

Rockpile (Paul Kass) (Solid, driving, mid-tempo) 02:29

Throb (Paul Kass) (Busy activity over persistent bass) 02:13

Good Move (Paul Kass) (Easy-paced, neutral) 01:59

Filibuster (Paul Kass) (Pounding, rhythmic – with breaks) 03:03

Causeway (Paul Kass) (Brisk, heavy movement) 03:27

Fast Burner (Paul Kass) (Easy-paced opening – fast second half) 02:04

Heavy Mob (Paul Kass) (Vigorous, beaty) 02:39

Persistence (Paul Kass) (Unusual light mover) 01:22

Side 2

Propshaft (Simon Haseley) (Steady, repetitive, mid-tempo) 02:08

Sunlight (Simon Haseley) (Light, gentle, flowing) 03:06

Compressor (Simon Haseley) (Persistent, heavy) 03:32

Holiday Job (Simon Haseley) (Brisk, carefree, rhythmic) 03:35

Prototype (Simon Haseley) (Bustling, active) 01:59

Hammer Man (Simon Haseley) (Heavy, deliberate rhythm) 02:00

Delivery (Simon Haseley) (Light, rhythmic – constant movement) 02:00

Response (Simon Haseley) (Relaxed, neutral) 04:11

Response (Simon Haseley) (Extra End) 00:12

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