CHERRY 2000 (EXPANDED)

Label: Prometheus PCD 155
Date: 1988
Tracks: 41
Time = 77:21

Expanded edition of original soundtrack from futuristic sci-fi action movie with Melanie Griffith. Basil Poledouris scores with equal parts orchestra, electronics. Broad main theme for horn unfolds over agitated figures in woodwinds, electronics. Short cues reduce opportunity for development but composer maintains interest by favoring variety of ideas over theme and variations approach. Accessible harmonic palette another asset. Prometheus issue adds eight previously unreleased tracks, bringing additional electronic colors into spotlight. New issue also improves on previous Varese Sarabande edition by correcting faulty index/track listing. Bonus offering of album for NO MAN'S LAND adds more luster. Scoring for 1987 auto theft drama with Charlie Sheen remains limited to electronic ensemble but garners interest through variety of arpeggiated figures, rhythmic drive. Basil Poledouris conducts Hungarian State Opera Orchestra on NO MAN'S LAND.