The Illustrated Man FSM CD

 

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Music Conducted By
Samuel Matlovsky

Orchestrations By
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Recorded By
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Performed By
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Album Produced By
Lukas Kendall

Label
Film Score Monthly
FSMCD Vol. 4, No. 14

Previous Release(s)
Tsunami Boot

Year Of CD/Film Release
2001/1969

Running Time
42:02

Availability
Limited Edition Release


Cues & Timings

 

1: Main Title (3:28)
2: The House (2:50)
3: The Illustrations (2:25)
4: Felicia (1:40)
5: The Rose (1:55)
6: The Lion (:51)
7: 21st Century House (1:56)
8: Angry Child (1:49)
9: Quiet Evening (2:50)
10: Skin Illustrations (1:22)
11: The Rocket (1:19)
12: The Rain (1:34)
13: The Sun Dome (1:24)
14: Almost a Wife (6:05)
15: The Morning After (2:00)
16: The House is Gone (3:46)
17: Frightened Willie (4:29)


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The Illustrated Man
 

Important Sci-Fi fantasy score from the late 60's now beautifully preserved on CD by FSM. The film may not have garnered any acclaim but Goldsmith's score remains a genre classic. Even author Bradbury could not fail to be impressed by the score's originality and the colourful ingenuity of the orchestration. Goldsmith's mystical folk like theme introduces three dark fantasy tales each with their own musical signature. With careful spotting, inspired instrument palette that included traditional string section, icy cold electronics, and tried and trusted 60's favourites Sitar and guitars, Goldsmith made Illustrated Man a musical feast of film scoring bravado.

Expanded review to follow.