Tag: Classical
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David McCallum ‘Music: A Bit More of Me’ (1967)
Before most folks knew him as the cool, unflappable Ducky on NCIS (which was probably your mom’s favorite show for a brief run there), David McCallum was quietly crafting some surprisingly smooth grooves of his own. His 1967 album Music: A Bit More of Me shows the Scottish actor’s deep affection for lush orchestration and…
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Ennio Morricone ‘Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo’ (1966)
Ennio Morricone’s partnership with Sergio Leone reached its height with the infamous The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, a film where the score plays as central a role as the visuals do. The famous five-note coyote-like motif of the movie’s signature song immediately sets the tone, followed by electric guitar, trumpet, and flute that…
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Dexter Britain ‘Royalty’ (2023)
I first discovered Dexter Britain 10 years ago on Soundcloud when I heard his 2012 release Music To Sell Cars By. I was immediately taken by the richness of his sound and the heart each of his arrangements had, each one teeming with life and dramatic flair. At that point I signed up for his…
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Carlos Paredes ‘Guitarra Portuguesa’ (1967)
Carlos Paredes was a brilliant Portugese player and composer, known as much for his studio albums as his soundtrack work for various films throughout the years. Regarded as one of the best players of the Portuguese guitar of all-time, his debut album Guitarra Portuguesa displays his mastery of the instrument in nearly every single note.…
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John Williams ‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)
I was reminded recently of a moment in college that directly inspired listening to this album. I was living in Isla Vista at the time and on a big John Williams kick. Just binging like a fiend on the stuff. I lived with a group of friends who played in a band called Givers &…
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