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| ROY BUDD-Carter/Plaything U.S. DJM 70,022 1971 |
One of my all time favorite film's is Michael Caine's 1971 British gangster noire tour de force "Get Carter". What makes it such an amazing film is the incredible soundtrack put together by the late Roy Budd, a British jazz pianist who reportedly made the soundtrack for a mere £450 !My discovery of the film and it's phenomenal soundtrack came in the mid 90's when I was being consumed by all things easy/kitsch/bachelor pad/soundtrack music from the 60's and 70's.
"Carter" the opening theme for the film is one of the most incredible title tracks ever. Starting with a monotonous stand up bass line and tabla mixed with train sound affects the main melody then comes in on a harpsichord and is eventually joined by some very Ray Manzarek style electric piano. The whole feel and mood is absolutely hypnotic. There is a video of Budd dubbing sounds onto the film that you can view here.
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| Roy Budd c/o From The Vaults |
"Plaything" on Side B was utilized as incidental music in the film. It's far more up tempo than the A-side, led by a harpsichord interspersed with organ and electric piano, bass, drums and jazzy guitar. More of an incidental piece, it's still interesting.
Both sides are available on the many reissues of the soundtrack as well as this interesting 45 box set that compiled four songs from the soundtrack. Both tracks are also available through streaming. AND for those who have never seen the film, have a peek at the trailer:
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