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John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies

Lost Themes IV: Noir

    It’s been a decade since John Carpenter recorded the material that would become 'Lost Themes', his debut album of non-film music and the opening salvo in one of Hollywood’s great second acts. Those vibrant, synth-driven songs, made in collaboration with his son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies, kickstarted a musical renaissance for the pioneering composer and director. In the years since, Carpenter, Carpenter, and Davies have released close to a dozen musical projects, including a growing library of studio albums and the scores for David Gordon Green’s trilogy of Halloween reboots. With 'Lost Themes IV: Noir', they’ve struck gold again, this time mining the rich history of the film noir genre for inspiration.

    Since the first 'Lost Themes', John has referred to these compositions as “soundtracks for the movies in your mind.” On the fourth installment in the series, those movies are noirs. Like the film genre they were influenced by, what makes these songs “noirish” is sometimes slippery and hard to define, and not merely reducible to a collection of tropes. The scores for the great American noir pictures were largely orchestral, while the Carpenters and Davies work off a sturdy synth-and-guitar backbone. The noir quality, then, is something you understand instinctively when you hear it, as in connected in an emotional way.

    The trio’s free-flowing chemistry means 'Lost Themes IV: Noir' runs like a well-oiled machine - the 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster from Kiss Me Deadly, perhaps, or the 1958 Plymouth Fury from John’s own Christine. It’s a chemistry that’s helped power one of the most productive stretches of John’s creative life, and Noir proves that it’s nowhere near done yielding brilliant results.


    TRACK LISTING

    1. My Name Is Death
    2. Machine Fear
    3. Last Rites
    4. The Burning Door
    5. He Walks By Night
    6. Beyond The Gallows
    7. Kiss The Blood Off My Fingers
    8. Guillotine
    9. The Demon’s Shadow
    10. Shadows Have A Thousand Eyes

    Indie's Exclusive 7" Bonus Track:
    1. Black Cathedral

    John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies

    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 preparation to the grand finale. The iconic and instantly recognizable ”Laurie’s Theme” from the original Halloween. Its simple yet menacing piano melody which has become synonymous with the horror genre, concludes the album by striking fear into the hearts of listeners.

      These tracks represent just a fraction of John Carpenter’s impressive musical repertoire. With each haunting note and pulsating beat, his soundtracks continue to resonate with audiences, forever etching his name in the annals offilm music history.


      TRACK LISTING

      1. Chariots Of Pumpkins (Halloween III)
      2. 69th St. Bridge (Escape From New York)
      3. The Alley (War) (Big Trouble In Little China)
      4. Wake Up (They Live)
      5. Julie’s Dead (Assault On Precinct 13)
      6. The Shape Enters Laurie’s Room (Halloween II)
      7. Season Of The Witch (Halloween III)
      8. Love At A Distance (Prince Of Darkness)
      9. The Shape Stalks Again (Halloween II)
      10. Burn It (The Thing)
      11. Fuchs (The Thing)
      12. To Mac’s Shack (The Thing)
      13. Walk To The Lighthouse (The Fog)
      14. Laurie’s Theme (Halloween)

      John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, And Daniel Davies

      Halloween Ends Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

        After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before, one where only one of them will survive.

        When the franchise relaunched in 2018, Halloweenshattered box office records, becoming the franchise’s highest-grossing chapter and set a new record for the biggest opening weekend for a horror film starring a woman. In 2021, Halloween Killsearned the biggest opening weekend for any horror film in the pandemic era and simultaneously set a new record for a non-live event premiere streaming on Peacock.

        As Halloween Endsmarks the last chapter of the David Gordon Green trilogy, so it ushers the essential return of original director and composer John Carpenter to score the iconically hair-raising soundtrack alongside Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies. Together they once again bring the celebrated music score to the horror movie series, one of the most distinctive aspects of the franchise to date

        Similarly to the last two soundtracks, Halloween Endswas recorded in its entirety at John Carpenter’s home studio and Daniel’s studio. “The three of us compose,perform, and record all the music, and everything is mixed by Daniel together with John Spiker” says John Carpenter.

        The unmistakable mix of software synths, vintage analogue equipment, and live instrumentation is utilized once again to provide the signature sound of Halloween. However, rumors have it that Halloween Ends is going to be somewhat different from the previous two films in the trilogy. With that comes an expanded soundtrack, one that matches the tone of a tangible rise in stakes and conveys the climatic feel of the film. The soundtrack of the third installment broadens old themes whilst creating new ones in an effort to bring renewed life to one of the most epic horror scores ever written. Carpenter elaborates, “The main themes have all been passed down from the original Halloween. We have refined them and created new themes for new characters.

        ”The soundtrack was tracked scene by scene but the album itself plays like a standalone piece of music. The general atmosphereis one of dread yet the record includes some groove laden moments reminiscent of Escape From New York or some of Carpenter’s other more dance-able scores. Exquisite and delicate ambient pieces weave their way between some of the score’s more arresting moments and yet maintain a subtle pop sensibility. The overall achievement showcases three master musicians, one of whom invented the entire horror-synth genre, crafting an evocative, playful and deeply listenable score that honors a legacy and expands on the decades of work that have been leading to this triumphant climax.

        Carpenter is known for directing the original 1978 Halloween, as well as other horror classics like The Thing, The Fog, Escape From New York, Christine, Big Trouble in Little China, andThey Live. However John Carpenter is not only a cult movie-maker, he’s also a pioneering electronic composer. Halloween Endsis the soundtrack of the final battle against evil. Watch your back this Halloween, Michael may be near you.

        STAFF COMMENTS

        Barry says: One of the most legendary soundtrack writers and directors of all time, in his newest guise with both Cody (his son) and Daniel Davies bring us the third and final bout of dystopian synths and tense atmospheric drone. A blistering, and perfectly fitting instrumental tour de force.

        TRACK LISTING

        1 Where Is Jeremy?
        2 Halloween Ends (Main Title)
        3 Laurie’s Theme Ends
        4 The Cave
        5 Cool Kid
        6 Drags To The Cave
        7 Evil Eyes
        8 Transformation
        9 Because Of You
        10 Requiem For Jeremy
        11 Kill The Cop
        12 Corey And Michael
        13 Corey’s Requiem
        14 The Junk Yard
        15 Where Are You?
        16 Bye Bye Corey
        17 The Fight
        18 Before Her Eyes
        19 The Procession
        20 Cherry Blossoms
        21 Halloween Ends

        John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter And Daniel Davies

        Halloween Kills: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

        In 2018, David Gordon Green’s Halloween, starring icon Jamie Lee Curtis, slaughtered the box office, earning more than $250 million worldwide, becoming the highestgrossing chapter in the four-decade franchise and setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend in history for a horror film starring a woman. The film had the distinction of being the first film in the series with creator John Carpenter’s direct involvement since 1982’s Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Carpenter served as an executive producer, a creative consultant, and, thrillingly, as a soundtrack composer, alongside his collaborators from his recent solo albums, Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies.

        STAFF COMMENTS

        Barry says: John Carpenter is obviously one of the most legendary figures in the soundtracking biz, and in the newest iteration with Cody &co, we get possibly his strongest late-career work to date. 'Halloween Kills' is a wonderfully evocative, perfectly pitched soundtrack from one of the true masters. Everything you'd expect.

        TRACK LISTING

        01.Logos Kill
        02. Halloween Kills (Main Title
        03. The Myer’s House
        04. First Attack
        05. Stand Off
        06. Let It Burn
        07. He Appears
        08. From The Fire
        09. Strodes At The Hospital
        10. Cruel Intentions
        11. Gather The Mob
        12. Rampage
        13. Frank And Laurie
        14. Hallway Madness
        15. It Needs To Die
        16. Reflection
        17. Unkillable
        18. Payback
        19. Michael’s Legend
        20. Halloween Kills (End Titles) 

        John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter And Daniel Davies

        Halloween: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Expanded Edition)

          This soundtrack pays homage to the classic Halloween score that Carpenter composed and recorded in 1978, when he forever changed the course of horror cinema and synthesizer music with his low-budget masterpiece. Several new versions of the iconic main theme serve as the pulse of Green’s film, its familiar 5/4 refrain stabbing through the soundtrack like the Shape’s knife. The rest of the soundtrack is just as enthralling, incorporating everything from atmospheric synth whooshes to eerie piano-driven pieces to skittering electronic percussion. While the new score was made with a few more resources than Carpenter’s famously shoestring original, its musical spirit was preserved.

          2018’s Halloween, directed by David Gordon Green, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, and with music by series creator John Carpenter (along with his son and godson, Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies) was a critical and box-office smash. It grossed $159 million against a $10 million budget, becoming the most profitable Halloween movie since the 1978 original. The soundtrack album was a hit, too, debuting at #12 on the Billboard Albums chart and #2 on the vinyl chart, on its way to becoming one of the most successful movie soundtracks of the last decade. One year later, Sacred Bones Records is pleased to present an expanded edition of the soundtrack, including more than 28 additional minutes of music from the film and presenting a more complete, immersive listening experience.

          The additional material included on the expanded edition adds at total of 24 cues to the album, spread across two more sides of vinyl on the deluxe double LP version. The LP also has all-new art and lavish packaging, including an optical-illusion lenticular sleeve that makes the flames around Michael Myers’s mask dance when you slide it off the record jacket. For diehard fans of the Halloween series, collectors of John Carpenter’s music, or anyone who wants to hear even more of the incredible score to this movie, this expanded edition is a must-buy.


          TRACK LISTING

          Intro
          1. Aaron Meets Michael
          2. Halloween Theme
          3. Laurie’s Theme
          4. Aaron And Dana Enter Laurie’s Compound
          5. Laurie’s Past
          6. Prison Montage
          7. Laurie Breaks Down
          8. Karen’s Flashback
          9. Lumpy Explores Crash
          10. Michael Kills
          11. Hawkins Arrives At Crash Site
          12. Dana’s In The Shower
          13. The Story Of Judith’s Death
          14. The Gas Station
          15. Michael Kills Again
          16. Gas Station Aftermath
          17. The Shape Returns
          18. The Boogeyman
          19. The Shape Kills
          20. Hawkins Called To Babysitter’s House
          21. Laurie Sees The Shape
          22. Babysitter Aftermath
          23. Sartain Meets Laurie
          24. Looking For Allyson
          25. Wrought Iron Fence
          26. The Shape Hunts Allyson
          27. Talking To Cops
          28. Allyson Discovered
          29. Gun Closet
          30. Halloween Theme (I’ve Got Eyes)
          31. Sartain’s Gone Mad
          32. Say Something
          33. Through The Woods
          34. Ray’s Goodbye
          35. The Shape Attacks Laurie
          36. The Shape Is Monumental
          37. Searching For The Shape
          38. Mannequin Panic
          39. Death Drum
          40. The Shape And Laurie Fight
          41. The Grind
          42. Trap The Shape
          43. The Shape Burns
          44. Halloween Triumphant


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