La-La Land Records has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1971 James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean and Bruce Cabot. The 55th Anniversary Edition album features the remastered and expanded original score from the film composed, arranged and conducted by Academy Award winner John Barry (Dances with Wolves, Goldfinger, Out of Africa, Somewhere in Time, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Body Heat), including previously unreleased music, as well as alternate tracks and additional source cues. Also included is Shirley Bassey’s title song written by Barry and lyricist Don Black. The 2-CD set, which is limited to 5,000 copies, is now available to order on the label’s official website, where you can also find out more about the release and listen to audio samples.
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‘The Mirror Crack’d’ World Premiere Soundtrack Release Announced
Caldera Records has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 1980 British murder mystery The Mirror Crack’d based on the Agatha Christie novel, directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Angela Lansbury (as Miss Marple), Geraldine Chaplin, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, Edward Fox, Kim Novak and Elizabeth Taylor. The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by John Cameron (A Touch for Class, The Ruling Class, Kes, The Jigsaw Man, Hawks, Night Watch, Whiffs, Jimmy the Kid). Visit the label’s official website to check out audio samples and for more information about the CD, which is now available to order from various soundtrack specialty stores.
‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ 50th Anniversary Soundtrack Album Announced
La-La Land Records has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland. The 50th Anniversary Edition album features the remastered and expanded original score from the film composed and conducted by Academy Award winner John Barry (Dances with Wolves, Somewhere in Time, Out of Africa, Goldfinger, Octopussy, Body Heat), including previously unreleased music. Also included is the title song written by the composer, featuring lyrics by Don Black and performed by Lulu, a demo version of the song, as well as source music recorded for the film. The 2-CD set, which is limited to 5,000 copies, is now available to order in the 007 Store and the label’s official website, where you can also learn more about the release and listen to audio samples.
‘Goldfinger’ 60th Anniversary Edition Soundtrack Album Announced
La-La Land Records has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Gert Fröbe, Shirley Eaton, Harold Sakata and Tania Mallet . The 60th Anniversary Edition album features the remastered and re-sequenced (into film order) original score from the movie composed and conducted by by Academy Award winner John Barry (Dances with Wolves, Out of Africa, Somewhere in Time, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy, Body Heat). Also included is the title song written by the composer, featuring lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley and performed by Shirley Bassey, including an alternate mono mix of the track.
‘Live and Let Die’ 50th Anniversary Expanded and Remastered Soundtrack Album Announced
La-La Land Records has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1973 James Bond movie Live and Let Die directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto and Jane Seymour. The 50th Anniversary Edition album features the expanded and remastered original score from the MGM and EON production composed by George Martin, including previously unreleased music. Also included is the film’s title song written by Paul & Linda McCartney and performed by Paul McCartney and Wings. The 2-CD set, which is limited to 5,000 copies, is now available to order on the label’s official website, where you can also check out audio samples and find out more about the release.