John Barry The EMI Years, Vol. 3: 1962-1964

 

Vol 3

The EMI Years, Vol. 3: 1962-1964 Review by Richie Unterberger

This compilation of work is as stylistically erratic as a compass in a tornado, jumping from trivializations of pop standards to the classic "James Bond Theme" to space age-pop outings to solid instrumental organ grooves that verge on R&B. In a sense, this versatility is unsurprising given that Barry was phasing out his pop instrumental recordings in favor of soundtrack composition, a profession in which adaptability is a necessity. But it also means that it's too uneven to be recommended as a satisfying listening experience. Cut this in half by throwing out the twee covers of tunes like "Blueberry Hill" and "Volare" and you'd actually gain by the subtraction, especially if you focused only on the numbers with gutsy guitar grooves, atmospheric strings and trombones, or (on "The Human Jungle") the creepy tones of the clavioline.

Tracklist

1 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– The James Bond Theme (From Film: Dr No) 1:58

2 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– The Blacksmith Blues 2:11

3 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– Cutty Sark (Dateline TV Theme) 2:40

4 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– Lost Patrol 2:06

5 Michael Angelo & His Orchestra– Theme From "Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone) 2:00

6 Michael Angelo & His Orchestra– Tears 2:27

7 John Barry & His Orchestra– Blueberry Hill 2:10

8 John Barry & His Orchestra– Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White 1:58

9 John Barry– Smokey Joe 1:58

10 John Barry & His Orchestra– Unchained Melody 2:25

11 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– The Party's Over (From Film Of The Same Name) 2:50

12 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– The Lolly Theme (From Film: The Amorous Prawn) 2:12

13 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– March Of The Mandarins 3:06

14 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– The Human Jungle (Alternate Version) 3:06

15 The Countdowns (6) directed by, John Barry– The Big Safari (From Film: Call Me Bwana) 2:14

16 The Countdowns (6) directed by, John Barry– Mouse Of The Moon (From Film Of Same Name) 1:57

17 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– Twangin' Cheek 1:54

18 John Barry & His Orchestra– I'll Be With You In Apple Bossom Time 2:17

19 John Barry & His Orchestra– Volare 2:14

20 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– The Human Jungle 2:23

21 The John Barry Seven And Orchestra– Onward Christian Spacemen 2:42

22 The John Barry Seven– Seven Faces 3:08

23 John Barry Seven*– Twenty Four Hours Ago 2:30

24 Alan Haven– Theme From "A Jolly Bad Fellow" 2:05

25 John Barry & His Orchestra– Oublie Ca 1:49

26 John Barry & His Orchestra– Seance On A Wet Afternoon (Theme) 1:50

Bonus Track

27 John Barry– That Fatal Kiss (Film: A View To A Kill) 2:29

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