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Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series Extended!

8 More Films Added to Santa Barbara Venue

Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Film Series @ The Granada Theatre

The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts has extended its Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series into 2017 with eight more classic Bernstein films ranging the gamut of the composer’s diverse career. […]

Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series Continues

Jon Burlingame Curates

March 7 & May 9, 2016—The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts continues its Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series with two more films, Airplane and The Age of Innocence, to be shown in entirety and curated by renowned film music writer and historian Jon Burlingame, who will introduce each film and host a Q&A with the audience. […]

Live Performance of Bernstein’s “Guitar Concerto”

May 14 & 15, 2016 | Santa Barbara, CA

For their season closer, the Granada Theatre and the Santa Barbara Symphony will present “Best of Classical Guitar,” a three-work venue that includes Elmer Bernstein’s stirring “Guitar Concerto.” Spanish classical guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas will join the Symphony for this special program. […]

“Celebrating Bernstein” – March 25, 2016

A World Premiere Multimedia Performance by the Phoenix Symphony

Celebrating BernsteinEnjoy a unique venue celebrating Elmer Bernstein’s life and music through an artful combination of rarely seen movie clips from the Bernstein library and live perfomances by the Phoenix Symphony under the baton of son Peter Bernstein. […]

Spies Like Us

An encore release of the 1985 original
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Spies Like Us (Varèse Encore)
Elmer Bernstein, 1985
Varèse Sarabande – VCL12151163

1. The Ace Tomato Company (5:09) 
2. Off To Spy (1:55) 
3. Russians In The Desert (2:23)
4. Pass In The Tent (2:56)
5. Escape (3:26)
6. To The Bus (3:15)
7. The Road To Russia (3:40)
8. Rally ’Round (2:41)
9. W.A.M.P. (2:49)
10. Martian Act (3:10)
11. Arrest (2:23)
12. Recall (2:40)
13. Winners (1:16)

In Spies Like Us, a John Landis comedy romp turned cult classic from 1985, Elmer Bernstein delivers a score that certainly has its appropriately zany over-the-top moments, but also delivers on the rich, expansive themes that makes a Bernstein score a Bernstein score. From jazzy to resplendent to a climactic fanfare, this is a fun […]

Going Ape!

First-time release of this comic Bernstein score
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Going Ape!
Elmer Bernstein, 1981
Intrada – ISC 308

  1. Circus—Love Max (2:38)
  2. Meet the Apes (2:11)
  3. It Ain’t Who’s Right, It’s What’s Right (2:16)
  4. Conspirators (2:08)
  5. Suddenly (4:05)
  6. Duck Soup (3:32)
  7. Grim Brother Grimm (3:40)
  8. Cyrano (1:32)
  9. Bittersweet (2:31)
  10. Gurney—Zelda (1:57)
  11. Gas (2:38)
  12. Kidnap—Escape (1:54)
  13. Chase Is On (6:59)
  14. To Hospital (2:38)
  15. End Shot (2:19)
  16. Rescue (2:42)
  17. One Way Street (2:12)

Total Score Time: 48:24

The Extras

  1. Circus (1:11)
  2. From Beyond (0:53)
  3. Meet the Apes (1:49)
  4. It Ain’t Who’s Right, It’s What’s Right (instrumental) (2:16)
  5. Chicken Soup? (1:12)
  6. Grim Brother Grimm (alternate vocal) (3:39)
  7. Meet the Apes (1:16)
  8. Bittersweet (instrumental) (2:45)
  9. Love Theme From The Godfather (Nino Rota) (2:40)
  10. To Hospital (1:30)
  11. One Way Street (instrumental) (1:41)
  12. It Ain’t Who’s Right, It’s What’s Right (short version) (1:11)
  13. Grim Brother Grimm (alternate vocal, short version) (2:30)
  14. Love Theme From The Godfather (accordion) (Nino Rota) (2:40)
  15. One Way Street (short version) (0:30)

Total Extras Time: 28:08

In this boisterous soundtrack for a circus-and-zoo-centric story, Bernstein brings his patent sense of fun to a fittingly comic experience that brings jazz and rock undertones together along with rich instrumentals, both sensitive and rousing. The score is presented in dynamic stereo remastered from the original 2-inch, 24-track masters pristinely maintained in the Paramount vault. […]

Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series

Jon Burlingame Hosts Granada Theatre Film Series in Santa Barbara, California

August 31 & December 7, 2015—Selected specifically for the great scores behind them, Sweet Smell of Success and Hawaii will be shown in entirety on the big screen as part of Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series, established by the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts to honor the life and work of noted film composer and Santa Barbara resident, Elmer Bernstein. […]

Back In Time…1985 At The Movies

New compilation CD from Varèse Sarabande
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Back In Time: 1985 At The Movies
Various Composers, 2015
Varèse Sarabande – VCL06151155

CD 1

  1. Back To The Future – Music by Alan Silvestri
  2. The Goonies – Music by Dave Grusin
  3. St. Elmo’s Fire — Love Theme – Music by David Foster, (Mike Lang – piano)
  4. Legend — Re-United – Music by Jerry Goldsmith, Lyrics by John Bettis, (Suzanne Waters – vocal)
  5. Return to Oz – Music by David Shire, (Bruce Dukov – violin, Steve Erdody – cello)
  6. Lifeforce – Music by Henry Mancini
  7. Revolution – Music by John Corigliano, (Sara Andon – flute)
  8. Cocoon – Music by James Horner
  9. A View To A Kill – Music by John Barry, (Sara Andon – flute)
  10. The Color Purple – Music by Quincy Jones, Arranged by John Williams, (Belinda Broughton – violin)
  11. Witness — Building The Barn – Music by Maurice Jarre
  12. Agnes of God – Music by Georges Delerue, (Sara Andon – flute)
  13. Silverado – Music by Bruce Broughton
  14. Out of Africa – Music by John Barry
  15. Brazil – Music by Michael Kamen
  16. Rambo: First Blood Part II – Music by Jerry Goldsmith

Produced by Robert Townson

Varèse Sarabande Symphony Orchestra Conducted by David Newman

 

CD 2

1985 At The Movies: The Songs

A collection of the biggest songs from 1985 films

  1. St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion) (4:11)
    From St. Elmo’s Fire
    Performed by John Parr
  2. Burning Heart (3:51)
    From Rocky IV
    Performed by Survivor
  3. When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (4:09)
    From The Jewel Of The Nile
    Performed by Billy Ocean
  4. Weird Science (3:49)
    From Weird Science
    Performed by Oingo Boingo
  5. Bit By Bit (4:45)
    From Fletch
    Performed by Stephanie Mills
  6. Rhythm Of The Night (3:56)
    From The Last Dragon
    Performed by DeBarge
  7. Say You, Say Me (4:03)
    From White Nights
    Performed by Lionel Richie
  8. Is Your Love Strong Enough (4:53)
    From Legend
    Performed by Bryan Ferry (David Gilmour, Guitar)
  9. To Live And Die In L.A. (4:53)
    From To Live and Die In L.A.
    Performed by Wang Chung
  10. We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (4:17)
    From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
    Performed by Tina Turner

 

CD 3

1985 At Varèse Sarabande

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure – Music Composed By Danny Elfman •  Conducted by John Coleman

  1. Overture / The Big Race (3:08)
  2. Breakfast Machine (2:37)
  3. Park Ride (1:16)
  4. Stolen Bike (1:45)
  5. Hitchhike (:57)
  6. Dinosaur Dream (:49)
  7. Simone’s Theme (1:36)
  8. Clown Dream (1:59)
  9. Studio Chase (1:25)
  10. The Drive-In (2:02)
  11. Finale (3:13)

The Bride – Music Composed and Conducted by Maurice Jarre

  1. The Bride (5:05)

Spies Like Us – Music Composed and Conducted by Elmer Bernstein

  1. The Ace Tomato Company (5:06)
  2. Off To Spy (1:53)

North and South – Music Composed and Conducted by Bill Conti

  1. Main Title (3:48)

Enemy Mine – Music Composed by Maurice Jarre

  1. Before The Drac Holy Council (9:56)

Jagged Edge – Music Composed by John Barry

  1. Part XIII (2:40)

The Black Cauldron – Music Composed and Conducted by Elmer Bernstein

  1. Escape From The Castle (2:29)
  2. Taran (4:00)
  3. The Witches (2:15)
  4. Gurgi (3:24)
  5. The Horned King (2:54)
  6. The Fair Folk (3:08)
  7. Eilonwy (5:05)
  8. Finale (4:33)

 

CD 4

The Back To The Future Trilogy

John Debney • Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Back To The Future:

  1. Back To The Future (03:28)
  2. Skateboard Chase (01:45)
  3. Marty’s Letter (01:34)
  4. Clocktower Pt. 1 (05:22)
  5. Clocktower Pt.2 And Helicopter (05:42)
  6. ’85 Lone Pine Mall (03:43)
  7. 4 x 4 (00:54)
  8. Doc Returns (01:27)

Back To The Future Part II:

  1. Hill Valley, 2015 (04:11)
  2. Burn The Book (02:46)
  3. He’s Gone (00:44)
  4. The Letter (02:00)
  5. I’m Back (00:51)
  6. End Logo (00:19)
  7. The West (01:12)

Back To The Future Part III*:

  1. Main Title (03:06)
  2. Indians (01:10)
  3. Point Of No Return (The Train Pt. III) (03:48)
  4. End Credits (04:00)
  5. Back To The Future: The Ride (04:10)

* From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, conducted by Alan Silvestri

 

CD 5

Out of Africa

Joel McNeely • Royal Scottish National Orchestra

  1. I Had A Farm (Main Title) (03:12)
  2. Alone On The Farm (01:00)
  3. Karen & Denys (00:48)
  4. Have You Got A Story for Me (01:21)
  5. I’m Better At Hello (01:24)
  6. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto In A major: K622 (Adagio) (07:39)
  7. Karen’s Journey Starts (03:41)
  8. Karen’s Journey Ends (01:00)
  9. Karen’s Return From Border (01:33)
  10. Karen Builds A School (01:19)
  11. Harvest (02:02)
  12. Safari (02:35)
  13. Flight Over Africa (02:41)
  14. Beach At Night (00:58)
  15. You’ll Keep Me Then (00:58)
  16. If I Knew A Song Of Africa (02:23)
  17. You Are Karen M’Sabu (01:17)
  18. Out Of Africa (End Credits) (02:49)

 

CD 6

The Goonies

Original Motion Picture Score – Music Composed and Conducted by Dave Grusin

  1. Fratelli Chase
  2. Map and Willie
  3. The Goondocks (Goonies Theme)
  4. Doubloon
  5. Lighthouse
  6. Cellar and Sloth
  7. Restaurant Trash
  8. The “It”, Fifty Dollar Bills and a Stiff
  9. It All Starts Here
  10. Plumbing
  11. Skull and Signature
  12. Boulders, Bats and a Blender
  13. Wishing Well and the Fratellis Find Coin
  14. Mikey’s Vision
  15. Oath and Booby Traps
  16. Triple Stones and a Ball
  17. Pee Break and Kissing Tunnel
  18. They’re Here and Skull Cave Chase
  19. Playing The Bones
  20. Water Slide and Galleon
  21. Octopus
  22. The Inferno
  23. One Eyed Willie
  24. Treasure, Data & Mouth and Walk The Plank
  25. Sloth & Chunk
  26. Mama & Sloth
  27. The Fighting Fratellis, Sloth’s Choice and Ultimate Booby Trap
  28. The Reunion and Fratellis On Beach
  29. No Firme and Pirate Ship
  30. End Titles (Goonies Theme)

This newest release from Varèse Sarabande is a fun, full-bodied romp “back to the future” to 1985, an iconic year for film music that includes over six and a half hours of newly recorded favorites conducted by David Newman and featuring everything from hit songs to complete CDs, among them Elmer Bernstein’s Spies Like Us and The Black Cauldron. “Back In Time…1985 At The Movies” is […]

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