Music from Blue Dragon
In a world of “swords and science,” a group of kids discover they are “Shadow Wielders” of remarkable power. Our hero Shu wants to protect mankind from the evil despot Nene. To do that, he manifests from his shadow the Blue Dragon, who can punch, slice or barbecue with his breath. The concept originated in […]
Happy 30th Birthday, Macross! October 3, 2012
Thirty years ago, Super Dimension Fortress Macross premiered on Japan’s Mainichi Broadcasting System. Studio Nue and Tatsunoko Production of Japan produced 36 episodes about an enormous alien battleship, manned by humans, defending Earth against a race of warrior giants. There were space battles galore, but at its heart was a love story involving a young […]
The Joy of Vangelis: L’Enfant
Glorious music from composer Vangelis: L’Enfant from Opera Sauvage: I also like the band version played in Chariots of Fire during the Olympics opening ceremony, but, alas, it is not commercially available.
How to Silence a Crying Baby
How do you silence a crying baby? Play the theme to Star Wars!
Theme from The Prisoner
It’s a joy to listen to Ron Granier’s theme for The Prisoner. Here is the full version without the ancillary sound effects: Just the opening: And the closing: For kicks, “High Wire” by the Edwin Astley Orchestra, the theme used for the second series of Danger Man, the precursor to The Prisoner: In America, the […]
