John Carpenter - Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988) '2023

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By now everyone should know, John Carpenter is not only a celebrated filmmaker
but also a musical maestro whose soundtracks have become synonymous with the
genres of horror, suspense, and science fiction.

Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988) continues the celebration of his
compositional genius via an excellently sequenced collection of some of his most
iconic pieces of music from his extensive filmography, all newly recorded with
his musical collaborators Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter. 

The compilation includes selections from Escape From New York, Big Trouble in
Little China, The Thing, They Live, Assault on Precinct 13, Prince of Darkness,
The Fog, Halloween (and its sequels), and beyond. Among its highlights are the
three lost cues from The Thing, previously unreleased and now re-recorded. The
Thing marks one of the rare occasions that John Carpenter stepped away from
scoring duties and entrusted the task to another composer, the legendary Ennio
Morricone. Upon receiving Morricone’s score Carpenter felt that the film
would benefit from the inclusion of additional music and took the initiative to
record and insert multiple synth driven cues.

Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988) represents just a fraction of John
Carpenter's impressive musical repertoire. His ability to capture the essence of
his films through evocative melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and innovative
use of synths has solidified his status as one of the most influential composers
in the history of cinema. With each haunting note and pulsating beat, his
soundtracks continue to resonate with audiences, forever etching his name in the
annals of film music history. 

Tracklist:
1.01 - John Carpenter - Chariots of Pumpkins (Halloween III) (3:29)
1.02 - John Carpenter - 69th St. Bridge (Escape From New York) (2:48)
1.03 - John Carpenter - The Alley (War) (Big Trouble in Little China) (2:38)
1.04 - John Carpenter - Wake Up (They Live) (3:22)
1.05 - John Carpenter - Julie's Dead (Assault on Precinct 13) (1:49)
1.06 - John Carpenter - The Shape Enters Laurie's Room (Halloween II) (1:50)
1.07 - John Carpenter - Season of the Witch (Halloween III) (2:03)
1.08 - John Carpenter - Love at a Distance (Prince of Darkness) (3:37)
1.09 - John Carpenter - The Shape Stalks Again (Halloween II) (3:11)
1.10 - John Carpenter - Burn It (The Thing) (2:23)
1.11 - John Carpenter - Fuchs (The Thing) (2:12)
1.12 - John Carpenter - To Macs Shack (The Thing) (2:58)
1.13 - John Carpenter - Walk to the Lighthouse (The Fog) (2:38)
1.14 - John Carpenter - Laurie's Theme (Halloween) (2:33)

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