Jul 062011
 

Tilsley Orchestral in romantic, humorous and pop moods.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3099

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Fleurie (Reg Tilsley) (Big romantic string theme) 02:32

Return To Summer (Reg Tilsley) (Smooth – romantic – sunny) 02:56

Venus (Peter Reno) (Medium tempo – melodic – happy) 01:55

All Over The Town (Reg Tilsley) (Smouldering romance – pop orchestral) 02:47

Reflections (Reg Tilsley); (Peter Reno) (Happy carefree – medium quick tempo) 02:35

Side 2

The Lump (Reg Tilsley) (Big humorous novelty) 02:29

One Off For Fred (Reg Tilsley) (Brisk tempo – light hearted mover) 02:16

Jumping Jim Esq. (Reg Tilsley) (Quick moving orchestral shoulder shrugger, romantic middle section) 03:41

Drifting (Peter Reno) (Romantic – warm climate) 01:18

Campaign (Reg Tilsley) (Powerful semi-dramatic) 01:34

Time To Dream (Peter Reno) ((Soft dreamy – medium tempo) 01:25

 Posted by on July 6, 2011
Jul 062011
 

Melodic pieces comprised mostly of vibes, chimes and other percussive instruments.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3098

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Chance Encounter (Reg Wale) (Medium sized soft swinger) 02:10

Merry Vibes Of Windsor (Reg Wale) (Melodic – tinkly – light ) 02:33

Windows Of Europe (Reg Wale) (Chirpy medium tempo) 02:42

Chimes Gentlemen Please (Reg Wale) (Novelty feature on tubular bells) 02:16

Argine (R. Francis); (Reg Wale) (Sweet – melodic – sun and relaxation) 03:37

Side 2

Drumatics (R. Francis); (Reg Wale) (Semi-dramatic piece using largely percussive instruments) 03:05

Leggless Centipede (Reg Wale) (Jaunty – humorous) 02:18

Swingalong (Reg Wale) (Light hearted – happy – sunny) 02:01

Journey South (R. Francis); (Reg Wale) (Relaxation) 03:07

Lonely Marimba (R. Francis); (Reg Wale) (Peace, nostalgia) 03:15

Dream Waltz (Reg Wale) (Melodic waltz) 01:33

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Jul 062011
 

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3097

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

V.I.P. Treatment (Keith Papworth) (Soft lilting vibraphone feature) 03:30

On The Button (Keith Papworth) (Quick mover) 02:30

Magic Moonlight (Peter Reno) (Medium tempo – romance) 02:31

Golden Tan (Keith Papworth) (Soft & smooth – leisure) 02:45

Love In (Peter Reno) (Medium tempo – travel – sun) 03:19

Side 2

Just Breezy (Keith Papworth) (Medium tempo – swing jazz) 02:47

Late Late Show (Keith Papworth) (Soft – round and about – travel in the evening) 02:59

Just For Two (Peter Reno) (Intimate – romantic) 02:35

Sun Drenched (Keith Papworth) (Melodic – romantic) 02:55

Dancing Leaves (Peter Reno) (Up tempo swinger) 02:36

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Jul 062011
 

Fourteen pictorial sketches for orchestra. Large orchestral pieces for features.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3095

Recording First Published: : 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Pays De Legende (Land Of Legend) (Edouard Michael) (Light – ethereal – visions) 01:55

Vision De Frayeur (Vision Of Fear) (Edouard Michael) (Slow moving dramatic) 03:05

Le Voyageur (The Traveller) (Edouard Michael) (Broad exciting – panoramic) 02:31

Pastorale Des Montagnes (Mountain Pastoral) (Edouard Michael) (Light dance movement) 01:20

Eveil A L’aube (Dawn Awakening) (Edouard Michael) (Slowly unfolding – bursting into full flower) 02:35

Appel Des Morts (Call of the Dead) (Edouard Michael) (Fear, tragedy and apprehension) 01:40

Ronde Infernal (Infernal Dance) (Edouard Michael) (Pulsating worship dance) 01:42

Side 2

Au Fil De L’eau (Flowing Water) (Edouard Michael) (Big exciting tumbling water) 02:45

Ciel Nocturne (Evening Sky) (Edouard Michael) (Atmosphere of solitude in late evening – Eastern flavour) 02:19

Burlesque (Burlesque) (Edouard Michael) (Innocent – nature – small animals) 01:23

Scene De Desolation (Scene of Desolation) (Edouard Michael) (Drama – despair sustained string tremolo throughout) 03:18

Jardin De Paradis (Garden of Paradise) (Edouard Michael) (Exploration in lush terrain) 02:23

Aridite (Barren Earth) (Edouard Michael) (Despair) 02:55

Re-Jouissance (Rejoicing) (Edouard Michael) (Ancient feasts – banquets – drinking and merrymaking) 02:14

 Posted by on July 6, 2011
Jul 022011
 

Big string sound covering romantic pastorale, etc.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3094

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Flight Of The Heron, Opening Title (Peter Knight) (Mysterioso leading into big dramatic opening title) 01:23 (Red Gauntlet TV series theme tune)

The Scottish Scene (Peter Knight) (Brood romantic theme with Scottish flavour) 01:50

Wyndham’s Ride (Peter Knight) (Medium quick – scenic piece – horse riding) 01:54

Cameron & Wyndham (Peter Knight) (Light – gentle – romantic) 01:27

Romantic Theme (Peter Knight) (Broad – sad romantic) 02:40

Closing Theme (Peter Knight) (Pastoral leading to big dramatic) 01:50

Side 2

Mellow Reflection (Peter Knight) (Wide expansive romantic semi-tragic) 02:26

Action Music No. 1 (Peter Knight) (Relentless dramatic chase – fight music) 01:32

Action Music No. 2 (Peter Knight) (Relentless dramatic chase – fight music) 01:01

Army On The March (Peter Knight) (Very slow despondent march) 02:01

Link A (Peter Knight) (Main theme) 00:07

Flute Insert (Peter Knight) (Medium tempo) 00:14

Dramatic Link No. 1 (Peter Knight) (Dramatic theme) 00:06

Dramatic Link No. 2 (Peter Knight) (Variation on theme) 00:08

Dramatic Link No. 3 (Peter Knight) (Beginning of commercial break) 00:10

Dramatic Link No. 4 (Peter Knight) (Pathos Link) 00:08

The Prophesy (Peter Knight) (Tremolo mysterioso with climax) 00:42

 Posted by on July 2, 2011
Jul 022011
 

Hard hitting for semi-dramatic and general industrial.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3093

Recording First Published: 1971

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Roving Report No. 1 (Jack Trombey) (Powerfully melodic with rhythmic punctuations) 03:28

Roving Report No. 2 (Jack Trombey) (Interesting rhythmic undercurrent – progressing feeling) 02:17

Roving Report No. 3 (Jack Trombey) (Big semi dramatic) 02:29

Roving Report No. 4 (Jack Trombey) (Medium quick tempo – semi dramatic) 03:07

Roving Report No. 5 (Jack Trombey) (Medium quick tempo – spy film type music) 02:05

Side 2

Roving Report No. 6 (Jack Trombey) (Light flute punctuation gives way to melodic strings) 02:10

Roving Report No. 7 (Jack Trombey) (Stirring march) 02:41

Momentum (Reg Tilsley) (Unusual – progressive modern movement) 01:22

Salute To Industry (Sam Fonteyn) (Medium big progressive industrial) 02:47

Fanfare A (Maj. J. H. Howe) (Fanfare military bond – for quizzes etc.) 00:23

Fanfare B (Maj. J. H. Howe) (as above) 00:10

Fanfare C (Maj. J. H. Howe) (Show intro. type music) 00:18

Fanfare D (Maj. J. H. Howe) (As above) 00:25

Call Sign No. 1 (Pete Willsher); (Keith Chesher) (Electronically produced) 00:07

Call Sign No. 2 (Pete Willsher); (Keith Chesher) (Guitar) 00:07

Call Sign No. 3 (Pete Willsher); (Keith Chesher) (Electronic) 00:10

Call Sign No. 4 (Pete Willsher); (Keith Chesher) (Guitar) 00:09

 Posted by on July 2, 2011
Jul 022011
 

Romantic travel and scenic music with strings.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3092

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Mountain Journey – Dolomites (Anthony Mawer) (Easy paced – sunny panoramic views – sea) 01:58

Travel Wise (Anthony Mawer) (Sight seeing – movement – travel) 01:33

Adriatic Breeze (Anthony Mawer) (Relaxed movement featuring mandolin) 02:52

Mood Adriatica (Anthony Mawer) (Romantic – strings and mandolin) 03:06

Swinging South (Anthony Mawer) (Bright – medium fast tempo – instrumentation as above) 02:03

Side 2

Coastal Route (Anthony Mawer) (Travel movement – light scenic) 01:45

Little Pepe (Anthony Mawer) (Light hearted – bright tempo – mandolin feature) 03:01

Aqua Azzura (Anthony Mawer) (Romantic broad theme – mandolin featured) 03:37

Pastorella (Anthony Mawer) (Solo mandolin lending into lush string repeat of same theme) 02:45

Spring Zing (Anthony Mawer) (Light bright happy summer music) 02:14

 Posted by on July 2, 2011
Jul 022011
 

Industrial music featuring unusual instruments, harpsichord, etc.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3091

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Workshop No. 4 (Hugo de Groot) (Bright tempo – spiky – featuring harpsichord) 01:37

Workshop No. 5, Tempo 1 (Hugo de Groot) (Rhythmic and spiky orchestration) 01:39

Workshop No. 5, Tempo 2 (Hugo de Groot) (As above) 01:33

Workshop No. 6 (Hugo de Groot) (Slight dramatic feeling medium tempo) 02:11

Workshop No. 7 (Hugo de Groot) (Persistently rhythmic – busy) 01:44

Workshop No. 8 (Hugo de Groot) (Jaunty, gay, bright) 02:05

Workshop No. 9 (Hugo de Groot) (Medium tempo – neutral – semi-dramatic) 01:47

Side 2

Cheerful Sounds For General Use No. 1 (Derek Laren) (Neutral – featuring harpsichord, vibes and flute) 01:51

Cheerful Sounds For General Use No. 2 (Derek Laren) (Serious – rhythmic – recurring theme) 01:53

Cheerful Sounds For General Use No. 3 (Derek Laren) (Vigorous – semi-dramatic neutral) 01:42

Cheerful Sounds For General Use No. 4 (Derek Laren) (Piano – harpsichord – xylophone feature) 01:54

Cheerful Sounds For General Use No. 5 (Derek Laren) (Tinkly – young – bright) 02:10

Cheerful Sounds For General Use No. 6 (Derek Laren) (Semi-dramatic – purposeful) 02:10

 Posted by on July 2, 2011
Jul 022011
 

Medium big neutral backgrounds.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3090

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

American Neutral Backgrounds No. 6 cover art. American Neutral Backgrounds No. 6 - Back cover art.

Cover Art Courtesy Of: Stack Jackson

Side 1

Paperwork (Keith Papworth) (Light – medium tempo – flowing) 03:26

Conference Table (Keith Papworth) (Rhythmic – continuous movement) 03:02

General Routine (Keith Papworth) (Sunny neutral) 03:11

Industrial Relations (Keith Papworth) (Melodic and rhythmically interesting big neutral) 02:59

Side 2

Works Committee (Keith Papworth) (Light industry in the country and open air) 03:37

Self Service (Keith Papworth) (Light serious – medium tempo) 03:05

Desk Job (Keith Papworth) (Some movement – general interest) 03:00

Works Project (Keith Papworth) (Big rhythmic – brisk tempo) 03:01

Modern Colours – Orange (Keith Papworth) (Modern orchestral slightly mysterious and strange) 02:16

 Posted by on July 2, 2011
Jul 022011
 

Music for small group featuring piano and rhythm section.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3089

Recording First Published: 1968

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Country Cousin (Jack Trombey) (Jaunty walking music) 02:19

Honky-Tonk Tonic (Jack Trombey) (Honky Tonk piano and rhythmic section) 02:03

It’s A Date (Jack Trombey) (Quick tempo piano – night club piece) 03:08

Glidealong (Jack Trombey) (Strict tempo foxtrot) 02:12

Merry Bossa Nova (Jack Trombey) (Bright melodic bossa nova piano and rhythmic section) 02:10

Keyboard (Jack Trombey) (Bright piano piece with rhythmic section – jazz feeling) 02:22

Slick Chick (Jack Trombey) (Swinging piano piece with rhythm section – jazz feeling) 02:21

Side 2

Syncopated Tonic (Jack Trombey) (Bright honky tonk piano with rhythm section) 02:27

Dinner At Seven (Jack Trombey) (Swinging piano piece with rhythm section – jazz feeling -slower tempo) 02:50

Edna (Jack Trombey) (Strict tempo waltz) 02:27

Man Appeal (Jack Trombey) (Strict tempo slow foxtrot piano and rhythm section) 01:50

Ice Cream Bossa Nova (Jack Trombey) (Swinging piano piece with rhythm section – jazz feeling) 01:47

Come On In (Jack Trombey) (Quickstep – piano and rhythm section) 02:24

 Posted by on July 2, 2011