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James Bernard’s “Opening Titles” from THE CURSE OF
FRANKENSTEIN kicks off this 14-track Collection. As
could be expected, Bernard is responsible for composing eleven out
of the fourteen cuts.
There
is something awfully familiar with Leonard Salzedo’s “Closing
Credits” from THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN.” Maybe
it’s been used on other films, influenced other composers or is
just so darn good of a cue to give that feeling.
Don
Banks’ “Opening Titles” for THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN is fast
paced with instrumentation building to a frantic conclusion.
Musically
James Bernard is able to inject a female touch to the “Opening
Titles/Closing Credits” of FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN.
This comes from the flutes and other light toned orchestra
instruments.
A
single violin brings a stately touch to “The Opening Titles/The
Death of Anna” from FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYED.
The
somber strings in “Librating Brandt” from FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE
DESTROYED” sounds almost out of FRIDAY THE 13TH.
Maybe Harry Manfredini was influenced by Bernard’s
composition.
James
Bernard creates a fury of tension in “Frankenstein’s Lust”
from FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYED.
The
main rhythm in “Brandt Awakens” from FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE
DESTROYED reminds me of something I can’t quite put my finger
on. It might be MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS.
“Finale
and Closing Credits” of FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYED is short
and to the point.
Malcolm
Williamson composes the “Opening Titles” of THE HORROR OF
FRANKENSTEIN. This cue has sweeping romantic
tint to it.
The
last four cuts come from James Bernard’s score for FRANKENSTEIN
AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL. “Helder Meets the
Other Patients” has really interesting drums and skeleton
bone-like xylophone percussion.
The
strings create high-wire tension in “The Monster Recovers”
with help from drums and cymbals.
“Death
of the Monster” is another suspense barn burner.
“Finale
and Closing Credits” wraps this collection with subdued
creepiness.
Classic
and timeless The Frankenstein Collection is a must for any
fan of Hammer, horror or film scores.
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