John Barry - From Russia with Love [Original Soundtrack]

Title: From Russia with Love [Original Soundtrack] Artist: John Barry Release Date: 1964 Re-Released On: 2/11/2003 Label: EMI Music Distribution, Capitol Records Duration: 34:20 Album Type(s): soundtrack UPCs: 077779534425, 724358058826, 077779534449, 762185183243 Genre: Soundtrack Styles: Soundtracks, Film Music, Original Score Moods: Stylish, Theatrical, Confident, Sophisticated, Elegant, Exuberant, Refined/Mannered, Brash, Poignant, Romantic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Opening Titles: James Bond Is Back/From Russia With Love/James ... :: John Barry & His Orchestra
2. Tania Meets Klebb :: John Barry & His Orchestra
3. Meeting in St. Sophia :: John Barry & His Orchestra
4. The Golden Horn :: John Barry & His Orchestra
5. Girl Trouble :: John Barry & His Orchestra
6. Bond Meets Tania :: John Barry & His Orchestra
7. 007 :: John Barry & His Orchestra
8. Gypsy Camp :: John Barry & His Orchestra
9. Death of Grant :: John Barry & His Orchestra
10. From Russia With Love :: John Barry & His Orchestra, Matt Monro
11. Spectre Island :: John Barry & His Orchestra
12. Guitar Lament :: John Barry & His Orchestra
13. Man Overboard - Smersh in Action :: John Barry & His Orchestra
14. James Bond With Bongos :: John Barry & His Orchestra
15. Stalking
16. Leila Dances :: John Barry & His Orchestra
17. Death of Kerin :: John Barry & His Orchestra
18. 007 Takes the Lektor :: John Barry & His Orchestra

Year Type Label Catalog # 2003 CD Capitol Records 80588 1991 CD Capitol Records 95344 ------ CD EMI Music Distribution E2-95344

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The first James Bond soundtrack composed from beginning to end by John Barry, From Russia With Love set the pattern for the score of every movie that followed in the series -- except for the title song (sung by Matt Munro) which, in this particular instance, was the least impressive element of the soundtrack. In later releases, the producers would see the value of getting singers perceived as a little more on the cutting edge of popular music in one way or another, and they would gain some major hits as a result. However, in this case it was the instrumental music that was among the most startling and unusual ever heard in a film score up to that time, beginning with "007," a horn-driven piece with a driving beat. (New versions of "007" would end up in two of the next three Bond movies as well as several more that followed.) The other highlight of this flavorful soundtrack was "Girl Trouble," a suspense theme that played off the dynamics of a solo cello, strings, and horns in a relentless beat; this piece was so inspiring as action music that a big chunk of it was used as the opening and closing theme of a local news show in New York for decades. Everything on this album sounded special in one way or another -- whether the actual music or the dynamics and timbres involved -- and although it never yielded a hit single, From Russia With Love deservedly remained in print for decades on vinyl. [Note: As with most of the classic James Bond soundtracks, From Russia With Love is reportedly due for a major upgrade in sound and a repackaging sometime in 2001.] ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide

Name Credits Albert R. Broccoli Producer Bernard Lee Cast Bob Fisher Remastering Eric Tomlinson Engineer Frank Collura Reissue Producer Harry Saltzman Producer Herb Agner Project Manager Jack Kaufman Cover Design Jeff Bond Liner Notes John Barry Conductor, Composer, Arranger John Barry & His Orchestra Performer Lotte Lenya Cast Matt Monro Performer, Vocals Michelle Azzopardi Creative Director Peter Grant Art Direction, Design Sean Connery Cast Vic Flick Guitar, Soloist Wendy Brueder Project Manager