bubinga5 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) i watched Dirty Harry last night and it never stops amazing me, how good the score was/is on that movie.. i loved his stuff, and he did it so perfectly with this film. there is the great scene where Scorpio is stalking his next victim, as you prob know. excuse my dodgy spelling.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k watched Dirty Harry last night and it never stops amazing me, how good the score was/is on that movie.. i loved his stuff, and he did it so perfectly with this film. there is the great scene where Scorpio is stalking his next victim, as you prob know. Edited June 8, 2013 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 It is a superb score. And better for the fact that the main title theme uses an electric bass guitar and drum kit alongside regular orchestral components. I have it on a CD in my car. It has an [i]interesting[/i] effect on my driving... Haven't heard a Schifrin piece I've not liked yet. Magnum force has a good soundtrack, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Way back then I went to The Gaumont State at Kilburn to see John Coltrane; he was impressive enough and had Eric Dolphy with him. But the 'support' was Dizzy Gillespie. He had Lalo Schifrin in his band, on piano. Very impressive then as today. Edited June 8, 2013 by bassace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1370673017' post='2104167'] I have it on a CD in my car. It has an [i]interesting[/i] effect on my driving [/quote] Ever tried driving to the Bullitt soundtrack album? When Ice Pick Mike comes on it's probably best for everyone I just pull over really. Carol Kaye on both scores I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest McBass Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 This score by David Shire is pretty awesome too... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kYR3lxQti4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I believe Stanley Clarke once played alongside Lalo Schifrin and said it was one of the most challenging gigs he'd ever had to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) There's a real menace to the Dirty Harry soundtrack, paired beautifully by Andrew Robinson's superb performance as Scorpio. This tune sends a shiver down my spine: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k[/url] I'd also struggle to find a Lalo soundtrack that I don't like - Enter The Dragon's another favourite of mine. Edited June 8, 2013 by Green Alsatian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Lalo Shiffrin is an amazing composer, all those cop themes and scores had so much intrigue in the music, with his Jazz back ground certainly shining through. He could plot and score to the picture with so much ease. Dirty Harry live suite [Not a great sound recording] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3UF29oQ9bM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3UF29oQ9bM[/url] His Big Band concert [2006] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVgB3TYxks"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVgB3TYxks[/url] Garry Edited June 8, 2013 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Oh, and I prefer his version of the Starsky & Hutch theme: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtKOSsmKPfE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtKOSsmKPfE[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 [quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1370688243' post='2104361'] There's a real menace to the Dirty Harry soundtrack, paired beautifully by Andrew Robinson's superb performance as Scorpio. This tune sends a shiver down my spine: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k[/url] I'd also struggle to find a Lalo soundtrack that I don't like - Enter The Dragon's another favourite of mine. [/quote] I didn't even realise he'd done Enter the Dragon. On reflection, it does sound like his work. And there's always Mission:Impossible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 [quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1370688243' post='2104361'] There's a real menace to the Dirty Harry soundtrack, paired beautifully by Andrew Robinson's superb performance as Scorpio. This tune sends a shiver down my spine: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8DGoaDZ5k[/media] I'd also struggle to find a Lalo soundtrack that I don't like - Enter The Dragon's another favourite of mine. [/quote]i totally agree, its a really dark composition. i also think Andrew Robinson is one of the finest actors whos ever been on film. i was genuinely disturbed when he takes over the bus and takes the children hostage, a totally amazing actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Got a couple of soundtracks by l s . Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 If you like Lalo, it's worth checking out "The Cat" by Jimmy Smith. Hammond Organ goodness, backed by Schiffrin arranged/conducted big-band backing. Some years ago, I saw an episode of Ironside and the music was a cut-above the usual 60's/70's TV shows. It turns out that Oliver Nelson did a lot of composing/arranging for tv/film music back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 And thought it was just me that liked LS's work. Dirty Harry was a great movie and great score. A fan here. Garry, thanks for the big band vid, ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Don't forget Mission Impossible. Each character has a 'theme' whenever they're on set the music changes, brilliance. The CD is a must have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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