The Blob (and other creepy sounds) features the complete original Ralph Carmichael soundtrack from the 1958 cult monster movie starring Steve McQueen. The CD features every cue from the movie as well as music not heard in the picture, totalling about 37 minutes -- all in original, gorgeous monophonic sound. Of particular note is the unused “Main Title,” which was replaced by the Burt Bacharach/Mack David novelty song. The original orchestral cue is an outstanding piece that perfectly prepares you for the unfolding horror of the movie – as opposed to the humorous approach the song took. Both opening cues are included in this release.
The remainder of the CD is packed with almost 40 minutes of horror, suspense, and atmospheric cues from the Valentino Production Music Library, including pieces used in The Green Slime, The Brain That Wouldn’t Die, Terror From the Year 5000, as well as in the collectible album “Attilio Mineo Conducts Man in Space with Sounds.” Film composers represented include such distinguished figures as Angelo Francesco Lavagnino, Roger Roger, and Mario Nascimbene.
"THE BLOB" (1958) - Ralph Carmichael
1. The Blob (song by Burt Bacharach & Mack David) (2:39)
2. Violence (unused Main Title) (1:37)
3. Love Theme (Romantic Bridge) (0:17)
4. Shooting Star (3:06)
5. Violent Bridge (0:08)
6. Under Pressure (1:29)
7. Hidden Pressure (1:34)
8. Empty Crater (0:34)
9. House Of Trouble (1:03)
10. Weird Menace (1:51)
11. Horror Bridge (0:23)
12. Barren Acres (1:26)
13. Darkness (1:42)
14. Fireball (0:19)
15. Approaching Monster (1:16)
16. Twilight Reverie (1:28)
17. Closing The Trap (0:17)
18. Love Theme (1:09)
19. Stress And Strain (0:39)
20. Upheaval (1:56)
21. Dark Vigil (0:56)
22. Over The Edge (0:24)
23. End Of The Line (1:06)
24. High Tension (1:37)
25. Buildup (1:03)
26. In Your Arms (1:30)
27. Summer Garden (0:37)
28. Climactic Curtain (0:32)
Suspense cues from 'The Valentino Production Music Library' composed by Roger Roger, A. F. Lavagnino, Mario Nascimbene, etc.
29. Dreaming Awake (0:42)
30. Spell Of The Unknown (1:28)
31. Charms Of Space (1:07)
32. Birds In Flight (3:08)
33. New Threat (1:03)
34. Escape In The Night (1:09)
35. The Search Beyond (3:27)
36. Trapped (0:18)
37. Nemesis (3:18)
38. Nocturnal Adventure (1:45)
39. Aggression (0:39)
40. Toward Discovery (1:40)
41. Boy Meets Girl Background (1:01)
42. Mob Scene (1:14)
43. Martian’s Patrol (1:54)
44. Spectre Castle (1:27)
45. Celestial Wonder (0:51)
46. Shadowy Night (0:26)
47. Moon Walk (1:27)
48. Shock Treatment (1:19)
49. Sliding Bridge (0:25)
50. Flame Out (0:42)
51. Gateway To Glory (2:00)
52. Whimsical Tale (3:05)
53. Holiday Excursion (3:15)
"THE BLOB" BONUS TRACKS - Ralph Carmichael
54. 46th Street Stomp (1:25)
55. Bar Fly (2:21)
56. Timpani & Cymbal (0:08)
57. Love Theme (Romantic Bridge) (alternate take)
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- CD