![]() ![]() The revolutionary new sounds created by The Barrons stunned film audiences of the day and the score for Forbidden Planet remains a must hear for all sci-fi film fans. Indeed, this is widely seen as the first all electronic film-score. Forbidden Planet (1956) by Bebe and Louis Barronįorbidden Planet is an astoundingly original and unique soundtrack for its time, produced by electronic pioneers Bebe and Louis Barron, using hand-crafted circuitry in the days before the use of synthesisers (and even the acknowledgement of the existence of ‘electronic music’). It set the benchmark for all future science fiction soundtracks to follow.ġ6. A work that is vivid, colourful, awe-inspiring and gripping. Incorporating the theremin (two theremins actually, one high and one low) along with harp, piano, electric violin, percussion, brass and a Wurlitzer organ, this score is an incredibly innovative work. Herrmann’s score for the legendary science fiction classic The Day The Earth Stood Still is no exception. Not only are Bernard Herrmann film scores wonderfully effective when heard in the film that they are scoring but they are also, more often than not, supremely moving and evocative pieces of music in their own right. The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) by Bernard Herrmann The Predator soundtrack is a resounding, adrenaline filled success.ġ7. Yet, despite this, the power of the music stands out and wins through. His planned themes often ended up cut and misplaced throughout the film. Silvestri himself ran into problems during the completion of the film, when his carefully mapped out cues suffered the fate of so many scores-the dreaded unplanned cuts and edits. ![]() #Pulp fiction ost rar full#The whole score is a symphonic powerhouse, full of timpani, blasting horns and driving, military rhythms. Silvestri’s music brilliantly provides themes for both the Predator itself and its prey (the commandos). One listen to the exciting cues on this masterpiece will have you whipping out your copy of the film to watch again. ![]() A shame that he didn’t complete more scores. The sensitive melodies for the film’s three charming robots (Huey, Louie and Dewey) tug at the hardest of heart-strings. Schickele’s orchestration (largely rhythmically) evokes both the beauty of nature and the foolishness of man, creating action, mystery and suspense effortlessly. For me, it perfectly represents the natural world that Freeman Lowell (the film’s central character and botanist) is trying desperately to save from greedy corporate interests, while orbiting the planet Saturn in giant geodesic domes. I have always loved the juxtaposition of Baez’s beautiful, haunting, flower power vocals with the hi-tech science-fiction on screen. Schickele composed two main theme songs (with Diane Lampert) which were performed by Joan Baez. This very moving, unforgettable space story benefitted from a mixture of both marvellous scoring from Peter Schickele and the ethereal folk voice of Joan Baez. Silent Running (1973) by Peter Shickele (also featuring Joan Baez) Who in 2016 would even attempt (or be capable) of such compositional complexity for a kids’ sci-fi film?ġ9. His music is wonderful throughout, a superlative film soundtrack of the highest standards. Utterly magical.įondly remembered for its fantastic Ray HarryHausen stop-motion, Mysterious Island also boasts one of Herrman’s finest scores (and that is saying something). One of the many highlights being his orchestral representation of the giant bee. Mysterious Island (1961) by Bernard HerrmannĬivil War refugees are trapped on an island with giant crabs, bees, a chicken and Captain Nemo! It’s a marvellous fantasy adventure to which Bernard Herrmann adds a sweeping, majestic score. So, here I look at my personal 20 greatest Science-Fiction musical masterpieces.Ģ0. Of course this is a very subjective topic for soundtrack aficionados and I have left out John Williams’ incredible Star Wars scores due to me (as well as lack of space) pedantically choosing to class them as Science Fantasy rather than Science Fiction. From the introduction of the theremin, to startling orchestration, the analogue synth soundtracks of the 70’s and the electronica of recent years, Sci-Fi has it all. Science fiction is a genre that has produced many innovative and classic film scores. ![]()
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