Bruton - BRJ 05 - Wildlife, Suite of the Hunter (1978)

Bruton - BRJ 05 - Wildlife, Suite of the Hunter (1978)

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Bruton Music Library – BRM 8 Watching Eye (1981)

Tracklisting:
1. Satin 1
2. Satin 1 Alt. end
3. Satin 2
4. Satin 2 Alt. end
5. Blueprint For Murder
6. Fuse
7. Fuse Alt. end
8. Time Watch
9. Waiting
10. Eye Opener 1
11. Eye Opener 2
12. Watchful Eye
13. Watchful Eye Alt. end
14. Portrait 1
15. Portrait 2
16. Portrait 3
17. Searching
18. Searching Alt. end
19. Nocturne 1
20. Nocturne 2
21. Tragedy
22. Early Warning
23. Fright Tracks
1-4, 14-16 composed by John Cameron
Tracks 5-13 composed by Brian Bennett
Tracks 17, 18 composed by Robert Folk
Tracks 19, 20 composed by John Scott
Track 21 composed by Alec Gould
Tracks 22, 23 composed by Chris Gunning Source:
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Since the copy of this record circulating around the Internet has a rather unfortunate skip in one of the better tracks in this collection, John Cameron’s “Portrait 2″, I hunted this one down; the overall theme of this Bruton set seems to be much more dark, brooding, and suspenseful, especially on Side B (which starts with the title track, listed above). There isn’t any of the uptempo romps or even much of the relaxing fare one might find on other Bruton collections; the initial impression upon hearing this set is one of watching a late 1970s “Movie Of The Week” produced by Lorimar. Why Lorimar? As moody as this set can get, as it comes to the close, one almost expects to hear that signature Jack Eliot/Allyn Ferguson-penned Fender Rhodes piano flourish that was Lorimar’s closing ident theme in that period. The hero of this particular set is certainly John Carpenter, whose “Satin” and “Portrait” pieces stand outside his usual fare. The piano/saxophone combination on the former immediately draws the listener in. The latter’s woodwind sounds provide a nice break from the “murder on the horizon” music that comprises the majority of this set. Said music is anything but dull, in fact, the two “Eye Opener” pieces that end the first side are rather aptly named.

Brian Bennet - Blueprint For Murder

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Bruton Music Library – BRI 8 Kinetics/Vision (1980)

Tracklisting:

1. Kinetic Motion
2. Kinetic Montage
3. Kinetic Achievement
4. Kinetic Main Title
5. Kinetic Velocity
6. Kinetic Velocity Tail
7. Kinetic Velocity 2
8. Kinetic Panorama
9. Kinetic Research
10. Kinetic Strength
11. Vision 1
12. Vision 2
13. Vision 3
14. Vision 4
15. Optical Effects
16. Synchrovision
17. Digital Vision
18. Crystal Vision
19. Treble Vision
20. Visionary
21. Dark Vision

Composers: Trevor Bastow [1-10], Alan Hawkshaw [11-21]

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This 1980 collection is split between composers Trevor Bastow (Side A) and Alan Hawkshaw (Side B), both of whom have been part of some incredible music for the label. What is found here, as the cover and the title somewhat imply, is an all-electronic affair; synthesizers and sequencers galore set the tone for this set, which seems much more suited to something “scientific” rather than the dance floor.

Bastow’s pieces in particular sound extra “techy”; “Kinetic Montage” and “Kinetic Main Title” certainly sound like a vocoder is even in employ. Hawkshaw’s pieces are heavy on the “synth brassy” side of things, particularly “Vision 3″. “Synchrovision” is perhaps his most enjoyable contribution. The bell-voiced synthesizers on “Crystal Vision” are also a nice touch, though “Treble Vision” takes noodling to a new level.

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Bruton Music Library – BRL 7 Music Machine (1981)

Tracklisting:
1. Heavy Industry
2. Technicolour
3. Thrust Forward
4. Autopower
5. Pro-Motion
6. Optimism
7. Hot Seat
8. End Credit
9. Proud Industries
10. Press On 1
11. Press On 2
12. Press On Alt. End
13. Insistance
14. Rhythm Pattern
15. Drive On
Composers: Alan Hawkshaw [1-8], Brian Bennett/Dave Lawson [9-15]

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This 1981 collection from Bruton Music is all about the technology of the time; stacked synthesizers and drum machines abound, but the compositions behind them are as warm as the sounds coming out of the analog equipment being used to perform it. Versatile composer Alan Hawkshaw handles the A-Side; the percussion-heavy “Thrust Forward” and “Optimism” are highlights. Though it precedes the song by about three years, “Pro-Motion” sounds a lot like Harold Faltermeyer’s famous “Axel F”. The Bennett/Lawson side is similar, but none of the tracks reach the highs you’ll find on Side A; the closer “Drive On” comes close.

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Bruton Music Library – BRD 7 Soft Illusions (1978)

Tracklisting:
1. Francoise
2. Glistening
3. Heatwave
4. Electric Rainbow
5. Daydream
6. Dreamland
7. Soft Illusion
8. Seabird
9. Fifth Avenue
10. By The Pool
11. Lingerie
12. Silken Hair
13. Love And A Guitar
14. Country Fresh
15. Sunshades
16. Sugar
17. Aperatif
Composers: Brian Wade [1, 10], Alan Hawkshaw [2, 3, 9], Brian Bennett [4, 5], Tony Hymas [6, 7], Les Hurdle/Frank Ricotti [8], Francis Monkman [11], Andrew Jackman [12, 13], Irving Martin/Brian Dee [14], Len Beadle [15], Tony Hiller/Len Beadle [16], Tony Hiller [17]

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Immediately following BRD 6 Leisure in the Bruton Music catalog is BRD 7 Soft Illusions, an equally if not more enjoyable set. Brian Wade’s smooth “Francoise” recalls Bob James’s recordings of the time, with a well-timed flute/brass combination over a funky backdrop. From there, selections by Alan Hawkshaw and Brian Bennett ease the listener into a much more mellow mood. Though, the three-selection stretch by Tony Hymas and the combination of Les Hurdle and Frank Ricotti, starting with the very Chick Corea-like “Dreamland” is the true heart of this collection. Hurdle and Ricotti’s “Seabird” is a very delightful “Cid” (fretless) bass and acoustic piano combination that would not feel too far out of place alongside the ECM Records hall of fame artists. On Side B, Alan Hawkshaw’s horn arrangements on “Fifth Avenue” again set the tone for the rest of the offerings, one of which (Andrew Jackman’s “Silken Hair”) was later repeated on BRH 8 Rhythm Stick. This was a blind purchase, not unlike BRD 6 Leisure, and was not regretted.

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Bruton Music Library – BRD 6 Leisure (1978)

Tracklisting:
1. Early Riser
2. Early Riser Alt. End
3. Fancy Free
4. Airscape
5. Successful Resolve
6. Sundown
7. Bouquet
8. World Cruise
9. Ebb And Flow
10. Country Girl
11. Cote d’Azur
12. Summersong
13. Sales Appeal
14. Warm Glow
15. Place To Place
16. Resting Place
17. Shimmer
18. Playgirl
19. Springwater
20. Judy
Composers: Steve Gray [1, 2, 15, 16], John Cameron [2, 18], John Scott [4, 5, 11], Alan Hawkshaw [6, 7], Johnny Pearson [8], Mike Vickers [9, 10], Duncan Lamont [12, 13], Keith Mansfield [14], Brian Wade [17], Irving Martin/Brian Dee [19, 20]

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Bruton’s “BRD” labeled entries in its vast catalog of library music are where some of the most mellow tracks reside, and this set, published in 1978 does not deviate from the theme. BRD 6 Leisure also has a wide number of composers, including familiar faces such as Steve Gray, John Cameron, and the ever-versatile Alan Hawkshaw, whose “Sundown” is perhaps the centerpiece of this particular set. Also appearing are Irving Martin and Brian Dee, who stole the show on BRG 18 Get Up And Go(reviewed here earlier), Brian Wade, Mike Vickers, and Keith Mansfield, whose “Warm Glow” ties with Hawkshaw’s offerings for the most pleasant surprise of the set. It is the only song in the sets reviewed thus far that sounds more than just a little familiar; “Warm Glow” was actually used in an episode of The White Shadow: “Reunion”, the third season opener, which aired in 1981. Look it up on Hulu, if you get a chance; the television program (which not coincidentally, first started airing in 1978), reknowned for its “less-than-squeaky-clean” and edgy portrayal of high school life, is perhaps one of the most underrated on American television.

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Bruton Music Library – BRI 1 Terrestial Journey (1978)

Tracklisting:
1. Terrestial Fanfare
2. Terrestial Journey
3. Space Panorama
4. Countdown
5. Wave-Forms
6. Black Mist 1
7. Black Mist 2
8. The Speed Of Sound
9. Solar Energy
10. Zirkon Fanfare
11. Zirkon Statement
12. The Rise And Fall Of Zirkon
13. Synchronous
14. Moving Tension
15. Dank
16. Pacewaves
Composers: Alan Hawkshaw [1-9], Steve Gray [10-13], Les Hurdle & Frank Ricotti [14-16]

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The first in Bruton Music’s BRI series, published in 1978, has an “outer space” theme; there is a generous use of synthesizers on many tracks and even some sample and hold/sequencer fun on some tracks (“Terrestial Fanfare”, “Wave-Forms”). Alan Hawkshaw, the ever-dynamic composer-for-hire handles the entirety of Side A, and the first 2 tracks of Side B (including the can’t miss “Speed Of Sound”, which bears more than just a resemblance to his composition “Fuel Injection” from BRH 5 Light My Fire, published the same year). Steve Gray’s offerings are a stark contrast from the synthesized and spacey sounds offered by Hawkshaw — titles like “The Rise and Fall of Zirkon” might make you think that you’re going to hear a bunch of boops and bleeps, but what you get is a relaxing, slow-paced number lead by acoustic guitar. The tag team of Les Hurdle and Frank Ricotti offer three dark and funky (but dreadfully brief) numbers, including the bass-driven “Dank”. The digital transfer for much of this record was rather difficult, given the condition of the source record, however most of the best tracks were not marred in the process.
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Bruton Music Library – BRH 5 Light My Fire (1978)

Bruton Music Library – BRH 5 Light My Fire (1978)

Tracklisting:
1. Hawkwind And Fire
2. Hawkwind And Fire – Alt. End
3. Stateside
4. Superdude
5. Wonder Groove
6. Hard Sell
7. Move On
8. Fuel Injection
9. Light My Fire
10. Sunshine Shuffle
11. Disco Fever
12. Blockbuster
13. Disco Dynamite
14. Discolypso
15. Reach Out
Composers: Alan Hawkshaw [1, 2, 8], Les Hurdle/Frank Ricotti [3, 7], Francis Monkman [4, 6], Steve Gray, [5, 9, 10, 14, 15], Brian Bennett [11], Keith Mansfield [12, 13]

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Perhaps one of Bruton Music’s all-out funkiest collections, Light My Fire contains selections from the Bruton Music All-Stars: Alan Hawkshaw, Steve Gray, Frank Ricotti (with Les Hurdle), and a couple more. Between Hawkshaw and Gray alone, this collection burns brighter than many others; Hawkshaw’s “Hawkwind and Fire” evokes Bob James-esque brass and woodwinds to a funky beat, and on the other end of the spectrum, the somewhat ahead-of-its-time “Fuel Ejection” is a fast-paced exercise in clavinet, synthesizer, and electric pianos that should not be missed. Gray’s “Wonder Groove” is named for Stevie Wonder (so states the back cover), yet due to the choice of keyboards used, it has a way of sounding more like Gino Vannelli’s Stevie-inspired instrumental backing. The title track, also supplied by Steve Gray, is enough to send one out of one’s seat, with its surprising 1970s bass-and-brass funk. Les Hurdle and Frank Ricotti’s Barry White-esque “Move On” also saw time on BRL 3 Advanced Technology (also published in 1978), but is much more appropriately placed in this collection. Keith Mansfield’s sublime “Blockbuster” seeks to anchor the second side of this record, yet his synth-heavy Moroder-styled disco “Disco Dynamite” almost threatens to take it off the rails. Gray takes it home with “Reach Out”, a pleasant “farewell” tune.

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