The Jayhawkers

Treat for Jerome Moross fans! World premiere of complete soundtrack to Melvin Frank western with Fess Parker, Jeff Chandler, Henry Silva. Known for his western film music, Moross scored just three such pictures of importance: THE BIG COUNTRY, THE JAYHAWKERS, THE PROUD REBEL. Famous first score is robust Americana classic, lesser-known third score is brooding, psychological effort. THE JAYHAWKERS combines composer's finest outdoor Americana vernacular with abundance of rhythmic action, then adds degree of intensity, making it more than just "Little Brother" to his famed signature score. While story of violent takeover attempt of Kansas is dark, music interestingly remains profuse with major key fanfares, exciting French horn melodies, lively rhythms. CD is presented with vibrant sound from original 3-channel stereo masters vaulted in reasonably good condition at Paramount Pictures, albeit a couple of brief cues were available only in mono. Frank DeWald offers insights to intense picture and its music, Joe Sikoryak creates great 50's-style package. Jerome Moross conducts. The Score 1. Seal And Main Title 4:35 2. Cam Recovers 0:55 3. Jeanne Hides Cam 3:10 4. Chopping Wood 1:02 5. Jeanne's House 0:19 6. Cam's Capture 1:13 7. A Smashed Guitar And Cam Saves Jake 3:13 8. Cam Shoots Evans And The Stronghold 4:14 9. Attempted Assault 4:10 10. Raid Montage 3:24 11. Cam Riding And Lorden In Town 2:36 12. Posse 1:03 13. Brothers And A Raid 3:38 14. Accusation 2:10 15. Cam's Return 0:31 16. Cam Arrives In Abilene 0:48 17. Darcy Arrives 2:13 18. Premonitions 1:22 19. Zero Hour 2:07 20. The Last Act 2:16 21. Darcy Shoots Lorden (Danger Trill) 0:14 22. Prelude To Death 2:06 23. Death 1:20 24. Finale 1:27 The Extras 25. Premonitions (Alternate) 1:09 26. New Guitar 0:48 27. Hippy-Happy-Henny 1:13