Master of the..
Reissue of Intrada 2-CD set featuring two terrific film scores by Les Baxter, both from American International movies. Contents identical to earlier release. First is actual soundtrack in dynamic stereo from 1961 Jules Verne tale, Master Of The World, starring Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, scripted by Richard Matheson, directed by William Whitney. CD 2 features original 1959 soundtrack album from American International label, then simply called "Les Baxter's Barbarian". During heyday of Italy "peplum" series of muscle bound ancient warrior movies, Steve Reeves of Hercules fame also made Goliath And The Barbarians, launching successful Goliath franchise. Music with muscle! CD 1 MASTER OF THE WORLD Suite From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1. Main Title And Dreams Of Flight (2:24) 2. Topage (1:53) 3. Betrayed And Discipline (4:20) 4. Flight Concerto (2:18) 5. The Mountains (5:07) 6. End Title (1:44) 7. Come Dance With Me [Exit Music] (2:17) Original 1961 "Sound Track Music" Album 8. Overture (2:21) 9. Topage (1:52) 10. The Albatross (2:22) 11. Mediterranean (2:50) 12. Over The Rocks (4:39) 13. Master Of The World (1:45) 14. Flight Concerto (2:16) 15. Philadelphia (1:59) 16. Drifting Clouds (3:11) 17. The Conquerors (4:26) 18. Balloon Waltz (2:18) 19. Finale (1:47) CD 2 GOLIATH AND THE BARBARIANS 1. Goliath's March (Main Title) (0:55) 2. Landa (Love Theme) (1:51) 3. Barbarian Games (Noisy Village) (3:02) 4. The Sacred Crown (4:22) 5. Sword Dance (3:24) 6. Mountains Of Mystery (5:00) 7. Ride Of The Barbarians (1:44) 8. Night Attack Of The Stranger (2:58) 9. Love's Farewell (2:37) 10. Rape Of The Village (2:27) 11. Fire Dance (2:50) 12. March Of Victory (End Title) (2:52)