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Based on a number of the comments I've seen posted about Mr. Thorne on this forum it appears that very few have seen or heard any of his other works beyond SUPERMAN II and III and perhaps RETURN TO LONESOME DOVE.
They seem to be basing their views on his career solely on the first two projects for the most part.
Have any of your heard any of his others scores such as ARABIAN ADVENTURE, HELP, THE BED SITTING ROOM, MY WICKED WICKED WAYS, RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, MURPHY'S WAY (Theme by John Barry), THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS (Theme by John Barry), THE EVIL THAT MEN DO, HANNIE CAULDER etc..
His output speaks for itself.
The Man has talent and a gift for melody in my view..
So let's chat about this OTHER WORKS beyond the SUPERMAN Movies..
Anyone interested?
Ford A. Thaxton
Hi Ford,
I've always liked Thorne's music. It would be good to see some more of his scores issued. I'm wondering if any of his music for Sinful Davey still exists ? This film has always interested me especially as I remember it being filmed over here in Ireland in 1969. I know that John Barry was also involved and I have read that Barry even recorded some music before leaving the project. Can you throw any light on this ? I have also recently heard that there is a 'boot' of Hannie Caulder going around with an expanded score. If this is true I'd sure like to see a legit release of this as I really like Hannie Caulder's music. Lastly I do agree with the other posters here who spoke of The Persuaders, I agree this would make a great CD release, any chance ?
Niall.
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As I recall, there was a LP release of that score if memory serves me correctly.
Ford A. Thaxton
Now that you mention it, I think I do remember seeing it in a record store at the time. But, now I'm relying on swiss cheese memory, I don't think I have enough allowance money on me at the time to get it and I never saw it again.
Every so often, I check eBay or used LP shops and have yet to track it down. Now I've got the old curiosity going again.
This is a good thread, I feel the need to track down more of Mr. Thorne's work.
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Thorne did a wonderful job scoring "Inspector Clouseau," a 1968 release with Alan Arkin in the title role. The main theme in particular is catchy and fun, and very much in the spirit of the 1960's.
The score was released on a United Artists' LP, but clearly not too many people (here or elsewhere) know it.
Mark T.
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TJ? Funny - didn't deserve the roasting.
You are mistaken, he needs to be roasted Napalm for posting that lie...
IMHO of course
(The sad thing is you just don't understand what he did was WRONG).
Ford A. Thaxton
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Ken Thorne's additional music from A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is a treat, IMO. I recommend the Ryko album to everyone (unless, one hates musicals... ).
MURPHY'S WAR sounded very John Barry to me. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's a bad score, not at all, I just don't think is a ideal example to show Mr. Thorne's talent as a unique composer.
Now, that I've finally ordered the Blue Box, I'm looking forward hearing 'his' Superman Music for the first time.
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I've always liked Thorne's music. It would be good to see some more of his scores issued. Anybody know if any of his music for Sinful Davey still exists ? This film has always interested me especially as I remember it being filmed over here in Ireland in 1969. I know that John Barry was also involved and I have read that Barry even recorded some music before leaving the project. Can anybody throw any light on this ?
I have also recently heard that there is a 'boot' of Hannie Caulder going around with an expanded score. If this is true I'd sure like to see a legit release of this as I really like Hannie Caulder's music.
Lastly I do agree with the other posters here who spoke of The Persuaders, I agree this would make a great CD release, I would certainly buy it.
Niall.
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Mar 10, 2008 - 5:44 PM
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Thor,
You might know this "trip-hop" defining track by PORTISHEAD that samples INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU's main theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PnNrtUTwa4
INSPECTOR CLOSEAU is a masterpiece; a perfect cool Britannia counterpart for Mancini's own brand of cinematic loungepop. Alan Haven, who handled organ chores on THE KNACK for John Barry, reappeared on this score with lots of blazing Hammond/B3 solos. The fact that PORTISHEAD used it on a track that more or less sums up "trip-hop" and the mid-late 90s love of Cool Britannia speaks volumes.
I enjoy ARABIAN ADVENTURE alot, but I am also about the only person on this forum that seems to acknowledge that the music from the score reappears in SUPERMAN II. The "memory kiss" punchline with the swirling vibes and bass plucks are taken directly from the moment in ARABIAN ADVENTURE where the hero is magically transported from danger onto a magic carpet. The music where CLARK gets beaten the second time by Rocky in SUPERMAN II (" you don't have enough sense to stay down, do ya?") is lifted directly from the confrontation music between Christopher Lee and the hero from ARABIAN ADVENTURE. I'm not complaining as it's great music, but it's worth pointing out.
Thorne also played Christopher Palmer to Bill Wyman's Tony Banks on GREEN ICE, IIRC.
Has anyone seen LASSITER?? God, that tanked, didn't it!!???!!
HOW I WON THE WAR is great, as is BEDSITTING ROOM, JUGGERNAUGHT and I assume ROYAL FLASH too- not seen THE RITZ or FINDERS KEEPERS, easily the most obscure Lester movies.
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Having just gone through the film "The Touchables", I'd like to ask for a release of the score. There's not much, in my estimation, so maybe couple it with something else.
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