Carter Burwell - Psycho III (Music From The Motion Picture '1986; 2021

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World premiere release of complete Carter Burwell soundtrack for Psycho III on 2
CDs! Universal releases third film in legendary horror franchise in 1986.
Origins of frightening tales of Norman Bates and his notorious Bates Motel - 12
cabins, 12 vacancies… and 12 showers - began with Alfred
Hitchcock’s most famous thriller in 1960, scored by Bernard Herrmann.
Anthony Perkins herein introduced cinema to one of its most iconic killers with
his portrayal of Norman. Installment 2 followed in 1982 with music by Jerry
Goldsmith and Perkins continuing his chilling character. Now, in 1986, he
returns for third tale, not only giving us yet another look at Norman but also
sitting behind the screen as director! Psycho III also introduces veteran
composer Carter Burwell to his first big studio feature. Joining cast is Jeff
Fahey, Diana Scarwid, Roberta Maxwell. Burwell launches initially with
nightmarish choral material (with percussion) to match early religious angle of
suicidal nun Maureen Coyle who catches Norman’s eye, becomes a guest at
Bates Motel. Burwell soon brings us his title music, immediately creates his own
voice to franchise’s musical signature with sparse primary theme built
from repeating minor-key chord progression colored by electronic pizzicato
string effects, subtle choral fragments. Instantly unique, instantly memorable!
Especially haunting version appears with Norman on screen at piano, his voice
humming melody along with right hand piano line. Haunting (and spooky) new facet
of score enters with flashback scene of Emma from second chapter, becomes
important theme throughout score. “House, Mom Intro” melds choral
chant with Burwell’s modest ensemble into chilling music, a prelude to
horrors ahead. Primary theme reappears in source music-style treatment for Duke
in bar sequence, “Warm As A Cry For Help”. Numerous highlights
follow: scary “Norman To Maureen In Bath” with murderous choral
phrases joining instrumental ensemble with increasing density, gentle unwinding
of primary theme on small organ for “Norman In Maureen’s Hospital
Room”, disguised variant of same theme for “Maureen And
Shrink”, terrifying “Swamp” sequence, many others. Climactic
(and lengthy) “Maureen Comes To Norman, Tracy, Norman And Mom” is
worthy of special spotlight! Intrada 2-CD set features film cues including
sequences not heard in final film, source music, film version of “Scream
Of Love” plus 6(!!) additional alternate versions. Also appearing is CD
premiere of original 31-minute 1986 MCA vinyl album. Over two hours of music
all-total, all mastered from original scoring session mixes and album masters,
courtesy Universal and UMG. Carter Burwell composes, performs and produces with
Steve Forman on percussion. Intrada 2-CD set available while quantities and
interest remain! Thrilling and chilling!

Tracklist:
1.01 - Carter Burwell - Nunnery (1:37) 
1.02 - Carter Burwell - Main Title (2:01) 
1.03 - Carter Burwell - Catherine Mary (3:45) 
1.04 - Carter Burwell - Dirty Street (2:33) 
1.05 - Carter Burwell - Emma Flashback (2:16) 
1.06 - Carter Burwell - Duke Meets Norm (0:37) 
1.07 - Carter Burwell - Maureen Exits Truck (0:21) 
1.08 - Carter Burwell - Piano Theme (1:00) 
1.09 - Carter Burwell - House, Mom Intro (2:31) 
1.10 - Carter Burwell - Duke In Bar (Warm As A Cry For Help) (2:28) 
1.11 - Carter Burwell - Norman Watches T.V. (White Water / Red Water) (1:26) 
1.12 - Carter Burwell - Norman To Maureen In Bath (3:15) 
1.13 - Carter Burwell - Norman In Maureens Hospital Room (3:27) 
1.14 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love (3:56) 
1.15 - Carter Burwell - Ruthies Murder (0:57) 
1.16 - Carter Burwell - Maureen And Shrink (1:53) 
1.17 - Carter Burwell - Norman And Tracy On Steps (0:44) 
1.18 - Carter Burwell - Tracy In Emmas Apt. (2:10) 
1.19 - Carter Burwell - Norman And Mom Argue Over Maureen (1:50) 
1.20 - Carter Burwell - Bathroom Murder (2:06) 
1.21 - Carter Burwell - Moms Missing (2:50) 
1.22 - Carter Burwell - Rest Home (Electroshock Waiting Room) (2:16) 
1.23 - Carter Burwell - Swamp (3:56) 
1.24 - Carter Burwell - Maureen Comes To Norman Tracy Norman And Mom (8:13) 
1.25 - Carter Burwell - Norman Arrested (1:08) 
1.26 - Carter Burwell - End Credits (2:48) 
2.01 - Carter Burwell - Piano Theme (1:09) 
2.02 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love - Version C (4:33) 
2.03 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love - Psycho Mix (3:11) 
2.04 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love - Psycho Dance Mix (5:35) 
2.05 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love - Psycho Dub Mix (6:36) 
2.06 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love (Alternate No. 1) (3:50) 
2.07 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love (Alternate No. 2) (4:04) 
2.08 - Carter Burwell - Scream Of Love (Theme Song From The Motion Picture
Psycho III) (3:49) 
2.09 - Carter Burwell - Maureen In The Desert (1:56) 
2.10 - Carter Burwell - Dirty Street (3:38) 
2.11 - Carter Burwell - Before And After Shower (3:39) 
2.12 - Carter Burwell - Warm As A Cry For Help (2:22) 
2.13 - Carter Burwell - Sisters / Catherine And Mary (4:17) 
2.14 - Carter Burwell - Mother? (2:47) 
2.15 - Carter Burwell - Bad Boys And Body Bags (3:54) 
2.16 - Carter Burwell - Revenge Of A Thankless Child (2:50) 
2.17 - Carter Burwell - Electroshock Waiting Room (1:48)

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