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LOGAN'S RUN (TV SERIES)
Label: FSMCD Vol.7 No.4
Date: 1977
Tracks: 14
Time = 79:55
Original soundtrack from short-lived TV series based on 1976 MGM sci-fi movie. Theme, pilot score (22:51) by Laurence Rosenthal kick album into gear. Main theme features soaring, uncomplicated melody juxtaposed over uptempo rhythm. Though Jerry Goldsmith feature score set precedent, Rosenthal adds element of mystery to proceedings. Episode contributions from Bruce Broughton include "Fear Factor" (11:39), "Night Visitors" (1:55). Former score features rich trumpet rendition of Rosenthal tune, striking action music emphasizing rhythm in piano, strings. "Capture" (5:56) by Jeff Alexander also adapts Rosenthal theme but moves into darker mode. Jerrold Immel brings complex harmonic language, prominent synthesizer to "Half Life" (8:46), "The Innocent" (6:29). Presented in stereo from original elements. Lavish booklet, profuse notes complete exciting production. Laurence Rosenthal conducts his portions, other conductor credits not provided.
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