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John Carpenter, "Assault on Precinct 13" (1976)

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It's funny how effective Carpenter's scores are when you watch his movies, yet on their own the can feel underwhelming. He really milks a few lines of melody and signature orchestrations here, though.

And that's not meant as a negative, it's a very economic sound design that gives the film its own character. Listening to the score end to end is more interesting than enjoyable, though.
 
Neurosis, "Enemy Of The Sun" (1993)

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I actually turned down a very reasonably priced first vinyl pressing of this last week :crazy: I've collected a handful of their remastered 180g double vinyl re-releases, and that sets a standard — on the platter as well as on the shelf.

Call me an optimist, but someday that desired version will cross my path...
 
Working In The Coal Mine.
Lee Dorsey. Working In The Coal Mine. AMY Records. 958. 45 RPM. Monarch pressing. 1966.
Run-out: 6803 MR(circled logo) Δ62305

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John Carpenter, "Assault on Precinct 13" (1976)

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It's funny how effective Carpenter's scores are when you watch his movies, yet on their own the can feel underwhelming. He really milks a few lines of melody and signature orchestrations here, though.

And that's not meant as a negative, it's a very economic sound design that gives the film its own character. Listening to the score end to end is more interesting than enjoyable, though.

Some of his scores stand up better isolated from the film. Quite enjoy the Halloweens & The Fog.
 
Some of his scores stand up better isolated from the film. Quite enjoy the Halloweens & The Fog.
True, this is perhaps more monotonous on its own.

If I recall correctly, I personally prefer the ones he did with Alan Howarth. I should listen to them all again, but I think at least at that point in his career the collaboration was good for his music.

His "Lost themes" also deserve another listen!
 
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