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The Ipcress File hails from the most liberatingly experimental period in film music: composer John Barry could choose an instrument such as the twanging cimbalom without worrying that it was geographically inaccurate. His "Man Alone" theme, therefore, made a big impression in 1965 and has proved one of his most lasting favoured creations. The Ipcress File gave Michael Caine his first leading role, and he has consistently praised the composer for the boost it gave his career. This album features the "Man Alone" theme in all its incarnations. There's "Jazz Along Alone", "Alone in Three-Quarter Time" and "Alone Blues". Even though the theme never overstays its welcome, there are other great tracks in between, most of which perpetuate the film's darkly mysterious atmosphere, such as "Meeting with Grantby and Fight"). Potentially distracting to some listeners are the dialogue extracts which alternate with the music cues. They can't completely spoil the score's effect, but do be prepared for the "secret track" which definitely will be as annoying to you as it was to Palmer. --Paul Tonks
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
John Barry's signature sounds are audible here, in the instrumentation, arrangements and main theme but what makes this soundtrack so enjoyable and evocative to me is the extent to which the music is from the jazz idiom. This puts it head and shoulders above his Bond film music and I guess, taking Palmer and Bond as film characters into account, this is as it should be. I had this music in my head since I saw the film when it first came out: thirty years later I got the album and it still worked its quiet but subtle charm.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Truly Barrys finest score of the 60s. The icy cool of the cymbalom echoes magnificently from your speakers for the first time in 30 years! A truly wonderful digital remaster brings this, the quintessance of that 60s espionage sound to fresh vibrant life. The old and very expensive japanese edition can be forgotten and once again a man alone can walk the mean streets of Cold war London for a mere 8 pounds!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Finally... the coolest of all John Barry's scores gets the CD release it deserves.
Silva Screen Records have done an absolutely marvelous job with this issue of the Ipcress File, not only is the sound sparklingly fresh and vibrant but the sleeve is beautiful, printed on high grade matt paper for that authentic feel and look.
Silva Screen Records have done an absolutely marvelous job with this issue of the Ipcress File, not only is the sound sparklingly fresh and vibrant but the sleeve is beautiful, printed on high grade matt paper for that authentic feel and look.
Also, there is the sometimes tricky issue of dialogue... I'm glad to say that this is one of those rare occasions where the dialogue clips really bring the album to life, they are mostly quick and snappy, and are marked as separate tracks, so if you feel the need to skip them you can.
Forget the shoddy and expensive Japanese issue, get this!
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When the name John Barry is mentioned, people immediately think of his long time collaboration with the James Bond series. Read more
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Uniquely, superlatively atmospheric John Barry
This is guaranteed to take you back to a London in the 1960s (even if that's a little before your time). Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by semanteme
JB's Best
JB's finest soundtrack that eclipses everything he's ever done. Yes, even better than his Bond scores.
Quality oozes from every track. A mighty fine thang.
Quality oozes from every track. A mighty fine thang.
Published on 5 Jan 2008 by Coincidence Vs Fate
"why dont you put a record on..."
Finally... the coolest of all John Barry's scores gets the CD release it deserves.
Silva Screen Records have done an absolutely marvelous job with this issue of the Ipcress... Read more
Silva Screen Records have done an absolutely marvelous job with this issue of the Ipcress... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2002
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