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Composer Henry Mancicni is best known for his Soundtrack themes for "The Pink Panther", and "Peter Gunn"In fact the "Gunn theme was so succesful that it was noted that after that, on late 50's-- early 60's TV, gangsters couldn't "off" someone unless there was a decent Jazz score in the background, 
...I know a lotta folks probably think of this stuff now as cheesy 50's-60's lounge music , but I've always loved the feel and Moods that Mancini created...so grab your dinner jackets, cats! Heres's a handful of favorites: .... [Edited 3/31/10 18:09pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: ...
Composer Henry Mancicni is best known for his Soundtrack themes for "The Pink Panther", and "Peter Gunn"In fact the "Gunn theme was so succesful that it was noted that after that, on late 50's-- early 60's TV, gangsters couldn't "off" someone unless there was a decent Jazz score in the background,
...I know most folks think of this stuff now as cheesy 50's-60's lounge music , but I've always loved the feel and Moods that Mancini created...so grab your dinner jackets, cats! Heres's a handful of favorites: .... [Edited 3/31/10 13:49pm] stay Funky | |
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70sLove said: stay Funky Kool!
Actually, that reminds me one of the handful of Mancini themes I don't like is the What's Happening theme.... ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: 70sLove said: stay Funky Kool!
Actually, that reminds me one of the handful of Mancini themes I don't like is the What's Happening theme.... ... Yeah, I know what you mean. I was on the site tv-intos.com a couple of weeks ago listening to some of the oldies and came across this one after listening to the Sanford theme. Didn't know he wrote it and made me look up his other works. WTF happened to TV themes anyway. 2 seconds then a commercial. | |
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70sLove said: paligap said: Kool!
Actually, that reminds me one of the handful of Mancini themes I don't like is the What's Happening theme.... ... Yeah, I know what you mean. I was on the site tv-intos.com a couple of weeks ago listening to some of the oldies and came across this one after listening to the Sanford theme. Didn't know he wrote it and made me look up his other works. WTF happened to TV themes anyway. 2 seconds then a commercial. Yeah, it's like they gave up on writing any music--guess they wanna leave more time for sponsors now.... ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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I've always liked Henry Mancini music... I'm a sucker for movie soundtracks.
My Favorites: He wrote the score for a movie starring Faye Dunaway and George C. Scott "Oklahoma Crude" A lot of people thought it was strange but I loved it, I've been searching for the album every since. By the way, "Two For the Road" was his favorite song, Did Mr.Mancini write the music for Barefoot In The Park? | |
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He also did a soul album with a cover of EWF's Sun Goddess. "Symphonic Soul" is the name of the album. [Edited 3/31/10 14:30pm] Katie Kinisky: "So What Are The Latest Dances, Nell?"
Nell Carter: "Anything The Black Folks did Last Year" | |
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"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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paligap said: ...
Composer Henry Mancicni is best known for his Soundtrack themes for "The Pink Panther", and "Peter Gunn"In fact the "Gunn theme was so succesful that it was noted that after that, on late 50's-- early 60's TV, gangsters couldn't "off" someone unless there was a decent Jazz score in the background,
... ...Peter Gunn Theme Nothing cheezy about any of this music. * A didn't notice that TD3 had already posted the SV version edit. Music for adventurous listeners tA  Tribal Records[Edited 3/31/10 18:10pm] "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: paligap said:  One of my favorite TV themes.
Music for adventurous listeners Ndeed! Actually, I love that whole album--IMO, some of his best incidental music... ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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MotorBootyAffair said: He also did a soul album with a cover of EWF's Sun Goddess. "Symphonic Soul" is the name of the album.
[Edited 3/31/10 14:30pm]  I have that album! I dig his version of Herbie Hancock's "Butterfly"
... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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'MOON RIVER'
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TD3 said: 'MOON RIVER'
Thanks TD3, and tA! I hadn't heard the Sara Vaughn versions before tonight! speaking of Mancini's Moon River... Stevie Wonder with Take 6 ... [Edited 3/31/10 19:18pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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...Theme from Sunflower Played against some shots of hottie Sophia Loren. 
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theAudience said: ...Theme from Sunflower Played against some shots of hottie Sophia Loren.
tA Beautiful!!
... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Another kool "creeping" tune, ...I love the percussion and quietly building unease....
and I like the breezy thang with the chimes, the brass and walking bass... ... ... [Edited 3/31/10 19:38pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Beautiful ballad from the movie me, natalie (1969)
...Natalie Music for adventurous listeners tA Tribal Records"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: ...Theme from Sunflower Played against some shots of hottie Sophia Loren.
Music for adventurous listeners tA Tribal RecordsOh my God ! When have I heard this, just grand. 
Here's another favorite of mine.
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paligap said: ...
Another kool "creeping" tune, ...I love the percussion and quietly building unease....
and I like the breezy thang with the chimes, the brass and walking bass... ... ... Great stuff. You can visualize the scenes even if you've never seen the TV series! And you're right, the musical build up in Floating Pad is incredible. Cat crept up, did his dirty work and slithered away.
Chime Time sounds like Mr. Lucky is enjoying a night on the town. It's amazing the quality musical work they put into some of those older TV shows. Music for adventurous listeners tA Tribal Records"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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TD3 said: Here's another favorite of mine.
===== The word that came to mind when listening to this was...LUSH 
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