Flash Gordon (1980)

Flash Gordon, only he can save us from Ming the Merciless! Yes its a movie about a football star, Flash Gordon played by Sam J Jones and he along with Doctor Hans Zarkov and Dale the beauty they embark on a journey of Adventure! The music of the whole soundtrack is actually composed by Queen. It was a great feat for them, doing a instrumental soundtrack and then weaving the theme throughout the movie. I enjoyed it and I'm sure you can too. 

Here is the Amazon link for the score and film music

Here is the Itunes link for the deluxe soundtrack by Queen

Would you like some clips?

Here is the first clip...In fact its the theme!

Moving onto the next clip

this was the football fight

Next we have the Love theme...

I'm going to give you two more then that is it...

Here is the Battle theme

Finally the Vultan's Theme...

If that wasn't enough you can get the whole soundtrack on youtube...

Hope you enjoyed all the clips and especially the final clip with the whole soundtrack.

Next week Superman II, See ya then!

The Empire Strikes Back

Dark Times are here in the Universe, a new power has arrived, Darth Vader, and he is on a quest to find Luke Skywalker! Yes with these words Empire Strikes Back gives us chills. I love this movie! This is one of my favorite movies of all time. The score is amazing! John Williams brings everything out with themes of the Empire and Yoda. Even giving us Leia's theme is true. This movie picks up on Hoth where the rebels are fighting to stay alive and not noticed by the Empire. The Battle of Hoth begins, Space Battles, a flight to freedom. These are things I love about the film. The score gives us great music that is still timeless. Well you have heard enough from me, now I can give something back to you.

Here is the link to the soundtrack at Amazon.

Here is the link to ITunes

Want some clips from YouTube? Here are some favorites of mine

This is the Main Title music

Here is the Battle of Hoth

Here of course is The Imperial March

Here is Han being frozen in Carbonite

Finally...

Clash of the Lightsabers...

If that wasn't enough, here is the whole soundtrack for your enjoyment!

Next Week Flash Gordon! See ya then!

Phantasm (1979)

Phantasm, This was about a boy who had lost his parents and always had a problem with trusting the mortuary. Especially the Tall Man that ran it. His friend Reggie believes him and they realize that The Tall Man has a supernatural other worldly motive behind everything. Directed by Don Coscarelli and the score was done by Fred Myrow & Malcolm Seagrave, who give us the iconic themes to this film.

You can find the soundtrack on Amazon, Its just that it is over $100 for the price. 

The best link I can give you is on ITunes and it's just the theme.

Here are some clips though from Youtube and you can appreciate a true sci-fi horror fantasy film

This is the main theme...

Here is the intro theme...

Just a Dream?

Well that's all this week.
Next week get ready. The Empire Strikes Back! 
See ya then.

Mad Max

Mad Max, Mel Gibson, yes this movie was truly game changing for the movie world. It started a franchise that led to what we have now. Mad Max Fury Road. Well, Mad Max is a sad story about a cop in a post apocalyptic future that finds that his wife and son are murdered by a gang of outlaws. He goes on a revenge quest against them to avenge his wife. Its sad really but also really a fun exciting film. The score is interesting. It reminded me what the 70's really were back then, dark and gritty with an edge. The score is by Brian May and he really captures the feel of the film in his score.

Here is the Amazon link to Mad Max

Here is the ITunes link for Mad Max

You want to hear some clips from the score? Well here you go...

Here is Pain and Triumph

The Crazing of Johnny the Lowrider

Here is the Desert song from the film

Finally here is the whole soundtrack on Youtube. Hope you like it!

Next week Phantasm. See ya then!

The Black Hole

The Black Hole, a Disney movie that wasn't very Disney. It was during the dark time of the 70's and Disney wanted to try Science Fiction. Yes this was a great movie with robots, crazy, mad scientist, and Earnest Borgnine. Lasers, cowboys in space, terror and mayhem. This soundtrack truly was unique for the sweeping score and the ominus focus on the music. There was a feeling of what is around the next corner when listening to the music. It was very well done and I really like it. I even own the soundtrack.

Here is the Amazon link to The Black Hole soundtrack

There is no link for ITunes for The Black Hole but I of course have links to some of the wonderful music!

Overture to the film.

Main Titles

The Salvation of Dr. Hans...

Durant is Dead...

Finally the End Title. 

Well that's all for this week. 
Next week Mad Max! See ya then!

Moonraker

Moonraker, Ah another James Bond film about James Bond (Roger Moore) finding a missing plane called Moonraker. Little does he realize that the villians have constructed a space station. He gets pursued by a fan favorite Jaws. He also is accompanied by the beautiful Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles) to get the plane found, get the CIA up to the station and have space battles while he confronts the Bad Guy Hugo Drax. Anyway guns, gadgets, women and Jaws all in the same film. Its fun and entertaining. The soundtrack is also really great!

Here is the Link to Amazon for the Moonraker soundtrack

Here is the ITunes link for Moonraker

Here are some Youtube clips from the film for the John Barry score.

this was the longest song in the film

Here is the Iconic theme for Moonraker by Shirley Bassey

I've only got a few more for you...

The Boat Chase

Space Shuttle Ballet and finally...

A lost peice of the score...

One encore...

Have fun with this one and see you in a week!

Next Week The Black Hole! See ya then!

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie. 
You get muppets, Jim Hensen, and a ton of cameo appearances.  Its a story about a frog named Kermit who is discovered by Dom Deluise and tells him to find fame and fortune in hollywood. Along the path to stardom, Kermit discovers a sinster plot by a man who wants to make him famous in another way. Frog Legs Restuarant wants him as their spokesman. Kermit declines and is joined by a bunch of wayward friends like Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Dr. Teeth and his band, Bunsen and Beeker and more. This is a great soundtrack full of warmth and humor.

Here is the link to the Amazon page for the Muppet Movie soundtrack

Here is the link in ITunes for The Muppet Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Various Artists

Want some clips? I know I do. Check these out!

I believe this is one of the links to the whole soundtrack but wait there is more...

Here is Movin' Right Along sung by Kermit and Fozzie Bear.

Here is the everloving Rainbow Connection

Hope that somethin better comes along and Can You Picture That

Finally the End Credits...

Well that is all for this week . Hope you liked it.

Next week Moonraker. Prepare for James Bond in Space!!!