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John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies

Lost Themes - 10th Anniversary Expanded Edition

    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Lost Themes', Sacred Bones are thrilled to present an expanded art edition of the album with art by Greg Ruth. This special release includes an additional 7-inch featuring two previously unreleased tracks from the original recording session - 'Cruisin’ With Mr. Scratch' and 'Dominator'. Upon its initial release, 'Lost Themes' was praised for its evocative soundscapes ranging from horror to science fiction, each track conjuring a distinct atmosphere without the need for accompanying visuals. The expanded edition of 'Lost Themes' not only celebrates a decade of John Carpenter’s standalone musical journey but also enriches the album’s legacy with new material that captures the spirit of its original sessions. Whether revisiting this masterpiece or experiencing it for the first time, listeners will find themselves immersed in Carpenter’s hauntingly beautiful worlds once again.

    TRACK LISTING

    1. Vortex
    2. Obsidian
    3. Fallen
    4. Domain
    5. Mystery
    6. Abyss
    7. Wraith
    8. Purgatory
    9. Night

    7" Tracklisting:
    1. Cruisin’ With Mr.
    2. Scratch
    3. Dominator

    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 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) 


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