Exodus Movie Suite

Exodus Suite

Music by Ernest Gold

This classic movie suite comes to us from the motion picture score that won the Oscar for best score in 1960, the Golden Globe for best score in 1961 and the Grammy in 1961 for the best soundtrack.  With all that pedigree, one would expect there must be a gem hidden here and there is.  The rousing main theme sounds with horns a-blazing at the opening and this theme is carried throughout the suite in a variety of ways. That is great since the theme is so memorable as it weaves its way towards the final conclusion. With a timing of 16:47, you might want to give this classic a listen.  If you do, you may just enjoy it.  MJ

APE FILES: 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/w63ak42vcahb94q/ExdsSte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3bhwx6put594k7f/ExodusSuite.mp3

1941 Movie Suite

1941 Suite

Music by John Williams

When this motion picture burst on the scene in 1979, John Williams was already well known for his Superman, Jaws, Star Wars and Indiana Jones scores. Naturally, the score for a comedy about an invasion of Hollywood, was not considered in the same class by most soundtrack lovers. That's too bad, because Mr. Williams borrowed from some of his previous scores, in a tongue-in-cheek way and also scored a fantastic main theme that is a stirring march (which he has said many times was his favorite). He even borrowed the brawl theme from the classic motion picture The Quiet Man, originally scored by Victor Young, which pushes this movie suite along at a fantastic pace. With a timing of  33:57, once you give this a listen, you'll really enjoy it.  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ffda9ygyjzvxsy/1941MoSte.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mhks3jl49z2bjcl/1941MovieSuite.mp3

King Kong Movie Suite (1933)

King Kong Movie Suite (1933)

Music by Max Steiner

When you take into account that this motion picture has spawned countless remakes and the score was ground breaking in so many ways, that it is amazing how fresh and fitting this movie suite actually is. So many of the cues build from simple themes into crescendos that have been copied so many times since, but remember that this music is the original. Mr. Steiner held to his vision by giving us a composition that is still listenable and reflective even after all these years. This is powerful orchestral music that stands the test of time and you have to give it a listen to appreciate the two movie suites that follow this. With a timing of 32:50, it simply is a "Classic" in every sense of the word. Please enjoy.  -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2zn5hqtdptawo4h/KngKngMoSte%281933%29.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wwameqv5q6xbw82/KingKongMovieSuite%281933%29.mp3

King Kong Movie Suite (1976)

King Kong Movie Suite (1976)

Music Composed and Conducted by John Barry

We have a lyrical movie suite for this 1976 remake of an original classic motion picture. John Barry, who is best known for his work on the James Bond franchise as well as Out Of Africa, penned us a moving and lasting tribute that transcends the heart wrenching story graciously. With the limited use of piano and early synthesizer to acompany the orchestra, we are taken on a journey that is very different from the other composer's who tackled this same subject yet this is no less fitting. Although the main theme is used sparingly throughout, we are reminded of it enough to welcome the simple motif. With a timing of 25:02, this is worth a listen. Hope you enjoy. -MJ

APE FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b9nw9iax9zcymzs/KngKngMoSte%281976%29.zip

MP3 FILES:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bpqqy8rmatx7ox2/KingKongMovieSuite%281976%29.mp3