King Kong Suite
Max Steiner – A pithy selection from the original 1933 version of King Kong, one of the classic films and from the mind of one of the classiest composers. This version was restored by the masters of classic film scores, Tribute Film Classics (visit www.TributeFilmClassics.com).
Instrumentation -
3(pic),2(ca),3(bcl),2(cbsn),sx1(sop,alt,ten),sx2(alt,ten,bari)/4,3,4,2/2timp,3perc,2hp/str
Duration - 5:21
Little Evil Overture
Frank Macchia – Stylistically drawn from the musical tropes of the great horror film genre, this overture to the Little Evil Things CD series sings with Halloween spirit.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 1+ca, 2+bcl, 2+cbsn/6, 3, 4,1/timp, 4 perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 2:18
Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Suite
Todd Hayen – A fantastical, magical romp from the cult classic film that also aired on Mystery Science Theater 3000. Mysterious, energetic, spooky, enchanting.
Instrumentation -
2(pic opt), 2, 2, 2/4, 2, 1, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 5:44
Moritat
Mark Isham – Mark Isham’s distinctive rendition of “Mack the Knife” from his score for the film Quiz Show.
Instrumentation -
2,2,1,0,ssx,asx,tsx/2,3,2,0/timp,3perc,hp,pno,bs/str
Duration - 4:39
Once Upon a Time Suite
Mark Isham – This immensely popular and current ABC series, that has captured the imagination of adults and children alike, weaves a story of modern day reality with fairy tales that span the ages. Mark Isham’s magical suite would fit wonderfully in children’s, film-music or summer programming.
Instrumentation -
2+pic,2+ca,2+bcl,2+cbn/4,4,2+btbn,1/timp,5perc,hp,pno/str/chr(opt)
Duration - 8:20
Phobic Theme
Brandon Roberts – The haunting, moody theme from this horror/thriller features lush strings and piano solo.
Instrumentation -
pno/str
Duration - 4:01
Pirate Fantasy
Todd Hayen – A rousing, fantastical, treasure-hunting theme from the HBO film The Legend Of Pirate’s Point.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2(ca), 2+bcl, 2+cbn/6, 3, 2+2btbn, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 2:19
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Ron Goldstein – An innovative, playful and sometimes ominous version of the 1907 piece originally written by Tin Pan Alley composer John Walter Bratton.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2+ca, 2+bcl, 2+cbn/4, 3, 2+btbn, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno(cel)/str
Duration - 4:18
The Violin’s Curse
Frank Macchia – A very special fifteen-minute ghost story featuring solo violin and orchestra from Frank Macchia’s and Tracy London’s Little Evil Things CD series. Sure to captivate children and adults alike, this narrated piece with music carefully scored to match the story’s development would fit perfectly into any Halloween program.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 1+ca, 3, 2+cbsn/0, 3, 3, 1/4perc, hp, pno/str/narr
Duration - 15:26
Twisted Title Theme
Mark Isham – The title theme from Mark Isham’s dark and moody score from the crime thriller Twisted starring Ashley Judd. Features trumpet solo.
Instrumentation -
3,2+ca,2+bcl,2+cbn/4,3+solo,3,1/timp,3perc,pno,kbd/str
Duration - 3:47