Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988)

By now everyone should know, John Carpenter is not only a celebrated filmmaker but also a musical maestro whose soundtracks have become synonymous with the genres of horror, suspense, and science fiction. His innate talent for composition and his deep understanding of how music can elevate storytelling have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, and a haunting presence in people's record collections. Anthology II continues the celebration of his compositional genius via an excellently sequenced collection of some of his most iconic pieces of music from his extensive filmography, all newly recorded with his musical collaborators Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter. The compilation opens with 'Chariots of Pumpkins' from Halloween III that perfectly captures the eerie essence of the cult classic film with its pulsating synths and haunting melodies. The listener is engulfed by a sense of unease and anticipation, before being thrust into '69th St. Bridge' from Escape From New York, a dynamic track that encapsulates the futuristic and gritty nature of the film via the use of throbbing bass lines, driving rhythms, and electronic textures. The record has also an isolating tone as it skulks through ambient leaning tracks such as 'Fuchs' and 'To Mac's Shack' from The Thing, and 'Walk to the Lighthouse' from The Fog, all of which display a slower tempo, foreboding undertones and an ethereal atmosphere that feels like a distant whisper. All of which has been cautiously laid in prepa

Tracks

1~1~Chariots Of Pumpkins (Halloween Iii)
1~2~Th St. Bridge (Escape From New York)
1~3~The Alley (War) (Big Trouble In Little China)
1~4~Wake Up (They Live)
1~5~Julie's Dead (Assault On Precinct 13)
1~6~The Shape Enters Laurie's Room (Halloween Ii)
1~7~Season Of The Witch (Halloween Iii)
1~8~Love At A Distance (Prince Of Darkness)
1~9~The Shape Stalks Again (Halloween Ii)
1~10~Burn It (The Thing)
1~11~Fuchs (The Thing)
1~12~To Mac's Shack (The Thing)
1~13~Walk To The Lighthouse (The Fog)
1~14~Laurie's Theme (Halloween)

Details

Format: CD
Artist: Carpenter, John
Release Date: 06 October 2023
Genre: Dance & Electronic
Label: SACRED BONES
Distributor: Rocket Group