The Music from Peter Gunn (1958-1961 TV Series)
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Manufacturer: Buddha
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0744659961021
Format: Original recording reissued
Label: Buddha
Manufacturer: Buddha
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Buddha
Release Date: 1999-06-15
Studio: Buddha
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Ensemble sound was more important than virtuosic, emotive soloing in the West Coast style known as "cool" jazz. Henry Mancini took a number of his cues from that mellow '50s sound when he scored the television crime-drama series, Peter Gunn. This soundtrack CD is full of memorable themes, lush textures, and succinct solos played by big band veterans. Vibraphonist Victor Feldman is heavily featured and his instrument's soft, ringing tone plays a key role here. Occasionally Mancini slips into turning out indistinctive, generic pieces, and soundtrack-composer-to-be John Williams's piano playing can be plinky and stiff. But other than that, this is top-notch TV soundtrack fare, highlighted by the irresistible, proto-surf-rock theme song. Instead of just filling up digital space, the bonus tracks really are a valuable addition. A growling trombone solo on "Walkin' Bass" and Shelly Manne's swinging drum work are just a couple of the reasons why. --Fred Cisterna
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Summary: Loved this CD
Comment: AFter watching DVDs of the Peter Gunn TV show, I was excited to find this compilation of the music which makes the show so memorable. THis CD exceeded my expectations and has a generous number of cool jazz numbers played by so many fine musicians. The music is heavy on the vibes which makes you want to instantly don a black turtle neck and ray ban sun glasses.
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Summary: Great find
Comment: Was so delighted to find this Peter Gunn cd with the additional tracks on it. In excellent condition and service and shipping great.
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Summary: For those of us who are old enough to not forget to remember...
Comment: Ah, the joys of pre-socially-unconscious television! Todays' TV can be truly called bad, but it was not always thus! The '50s and early '60's had some short-lived, but really good TV, and some GREAT people composing themes and incidental music for them. Henry Mancini's legacy in this genre is without peer and prolific - Peter Gunn and Mr. Lucky are just two examples. His place in cinematic history is solid as well, with "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Elephant Walk", and many other great works in his repertoire. This album shows him at his best in his favorite form - cool jazz.
As a '50s brat, I watched Peter Gunn as much for the post-episode jazz sets as for the plot, and not just for the theme - everyone's heard that! It's great to hear these masterpieces in Hi-Fi (what stereo USED to be called), instead of out of the speaker from our old Sears black-and-white set, or off of some old LP, complete with scratches.
If you like cool jazz, this is one of the best. The Peter Gunn theme is legendary, but pieces like "The Brothers Go to Mother's" and "Fallout" will bring back that feeling of real artistry - and you'll expect to see a cigarette commercial break somewhere. "Slow and Easy" is one of those old-style blues pieces that's understated, but oh-so good!
So, let's break out the frozen TV dinner, pull up the bean bags, and remember when music on TV was actually GOOD.
Heavens to... Murgatroyd!
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Summary: The Music from Peter Gunn
Comment: I didn't think I could find the complete copulation of music. Great Mancini and wonderfully reproduced.
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Summary: Mancini Music is the best music ever on TV
Comment: This album is a must if you ever watched Peter Gunn on TV way back when. Each one of these songs are great. Interesting to note that John Williams was the pianist on most of these songs. I always thought it was Mancini hemself. Great album. Get it before it's not made anymore. You cannot have my copy.
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