This month's film album is actually a compact disc album and it's an oldie and a goodie: The Avengers by the London Studio Orchestra. The cover states in big letters that it also includes themes from Dr. Strangelove, First Men in the Moon, etc... but Laurie Johnson's name is in small print at the bottom. The album really should have been called "The Music of Laurie Johnson" because it features a lovely sampling of some of his most popular themes.
This was a Varese Sarabande release (VCD 47270) that implements songs from one of its Soundtrack Series LP releases from 1982 titled The Avengers.
Of course, "The Avengers" theme is the highlight of the album but you don't want to miss hearing "The Joker" theme from the famous Emma Peel episode, or the lovely romance theme from "First Men in the Moon." The themes to "Hedda" and "Captain Kronos" are also worth listening to. Click here to listen to the album in full on Youtube.
Track Listing
The Avengers - Suite
Theme
Pandora
The Joker
The New Avengers - Suite
Theme
Cat Amongst the Pigeons
Obsession
Tale of the Big Why
Dr. Strangelove
The Bomb Run
First Men in the Moon
Title
Moonscape and Descent
The Selenites
Trek to the Giant Doors
Monster Caterpillar
Eclipse and Staircase
Escape of the Sphere
End Title
Hedda - Suite
Title
Hedda and Thea
Judge Brack
Hedda and Lovborg
The Manuscript
Death and End Title
Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter
Title
Death Duel
Top Picks: The Avengers, The Joker, First Men in the Moon main title, Hedda main title.
