Jay 37,322 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Body Heat (1981)Music by John BarryPrice: $24.95Limited #: N/ALine: Silver AgeCD Release: August 2012Catalog #: Vol. 15, No. 4# of Discs: 2Taking his inspiration from such ’40s noir classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity, Lawrence Kasdan struck gold with his first outing as both screenwriter and director in 1981’s Body Heat. The torrid chemistry between lead actors William Hurt and Kathleen Turner helped the film launch a neo-noir trend. Kasdan was equally fortunate in his choice of composer: John Barry.Barry wrote a sultry, smoky score that emerged from a tradition of small jazz combos in late-night, big-city bars—but while the key musical elements of Body Heat derive from jazz ideas and jazz instrumentation (there is a certain amount of jazz-style improvisation around the melody in some cues), a good deal of the score is traditionally orchestral and the strings play an important role throughout.The score’s haunting main theme is sexy, seductive and a little sad—a throwback to ’40s noir music yet more knowing and modern. At its heart is a jazz quartet comprised of Barry veterans Ronny Lang (alto sax), Mike Lang (piano), Chuck Domanico (bass) and John Guerin (drums).The first well-filled disc in FSM’s 2CD presentation of Body Heat features the full score, plus alternates and a generous program of source music. Disc 2 opens with Barry’s never-released soundtrack LP, mixed by Dan Wallin and (unlike subsequent issues which featured new mixes) approved by the composer. Rounding out disc 2 are 10 early demos of Barry’s main theme, recorded with a small combo to demonstrate how it might sound with various instruments playing the melody.The 16-page booklet, seductively illustrated with film stills by FSM art director Joe Sikoryak, features a perceptive essay on film and music (including a track-by-track analysis of the score) by authoritative film music writer Jon Burlingame.John Barry’s Body Heat ranks among his very finest scores—it elevates the film, heightens the emotional stakes, and remains a memorable listening experience on its own.DISC ONE01 Main Title 3:2002 Searching for Matty 1:1103 Agreement 1:19 04 I'm Weak 3:25 05 She Tries 1:00 06 3M3/3M4 1:42 07 Hey Lady 1:1808 What I Want 1:10 09 Chapeau Gratis 1:1710 Busted 2:0411 Head/The Breakers 1:25 12 Kill for Pussy 2:5313 I'm Frightened 2:3914 Surprise 1:4315 He's Dead/Basement 2:1116 Explosion 0:5817 Problem 1:0918 Nothing We Can Do/Heather and Roz 2:1219 Us and Oscar/Oscar 2:0420 See Ya/11M1 1:0021 Watch Your Step 0:5322 Glasses 0:5223 Better Get Him 6:1024 Matty Was Mary Ann 4:19 Total Time: 48:10Bonus Tracks25 Searching for Matty/Agreement (film edit) 1:23 26 She Tries (alternate) 0:55 Total Time: 2:18Source Music27 That Old Feeling (Lew Brown & Sammy Fain) 3:1428 A la Harry James 3:2629 1M2 1:4330 4M3 3:1131 5M3 1:0332 5M4 1:4733 9M1 0:5534 9M1a 1:0535 Cocktail Hour 3:0936 Pantyhose/Maidenform (Michael Lang) 3:5237 Tonight's Romance/Tomorrow's Romance (Michael Lang) 4:32 Total Time: 27:51Total Disc Time: 78:28DISC TWOJohn Barry Soundtrack Album01 Main Title 3:21 02 I'm Weak 3:25 03 Chapeau Gratis 1:17 04 Hey Lady 1:17 05 Busted 2:04 06 Kill for Pussy 2:21 07 I'm Frightened 2:39 08 Surprise 1:46 09 Us and Oscar 0:55 10 Oscar 2:06 11 Problem 3:48 12 Better Get Him 6:12 13 Matty Was Mary Ann 4:19 Total Time: 35:26Demo Recordings14 Theme Demo 1 2:47 15 Theme Demo 2 3:21 16 Theme Demo 3 2:4317 Theme Demo 4 2:4518 Theme Demo 5 2:5119 Theme Demo 6 2:0820 Theme Demo 6A 2:0821 Theme Demo 7 2:06 22 Theme Demo 8 2:29 23 Theme Demo 9 2:19 Total Time: 25:31Total Disc Time: 61:07http://www.filmscore...il.cfm?cdID=486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krang 1 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My things to buy list seems to be growing. Absolute classic score and the package sounds perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,990 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Now this is interesting and sounds like something I might want to buy.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 483 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I wonder if this is their last John Barry title, to put to rest anymore guesses that they will put out a complete Barry King Kong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Not familiar with this one.There are only 2 more FSM titles, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 71 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Must have. But I don't think I will listen to it. Not my cop of tea......And where is King Kong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Holdo 16 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It'll probably be here within the year.in the meantime... hm. I'm digging the samples. Might have to buy this beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Just bought it. Interesting this "John Barry original album" on the 2nd disc. It's an unreleased album mixed by Barry himself (and another guy that I don't remember the name), that was unfortunately never officially released prior to this 2012 expanded release. An album was released as a special product in the 80s, but with another mix and Barry apparently totally disavowed it. I'm trying to find more information about that. Any John Barry experts in the room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Bespin said: (and another guy that I don't remember the name) On 8/20/2012 at 2:12 PM, Jay said: Dan Wallin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Ok that's the guy who mixed the album with Barry. That's not the expert I'm looking for :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Something about the John Lasher mix perhaps? https://johnbarry.org.uk/index.php/arc/2006/item/502-body-heat-a-statement-from-john-lasher You're welcome. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 I suppose its the Label X and SCSE CDs on the soundtrackcollector listing http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/title/1318/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Yes its those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 A money issue hehe 😜 Is there someone who have listened and compared the two mixes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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