In memory of the late Ray Cusick, the imaginative designer behind the iconic design and look of the Daleks, who sadly passed away a few days ago, I'd thought I would choose a Dalek-themed music track in tribute. Here's a wonderful theme composed for the Daleks by Malcolm Lockyer for the 1965 film re-adaption of the classic Doctor Who story, The Daleks, rather unimaginatively called Dr. Who and the Daleks and famously starred the renowned Horror and Science Fiction film actor, Peter Cushing as the Doctor. This track is actually called Daleks and Thals, and features a very obvious musical rip-off of the James Bond theme, however, the melody and other sections produce a rather fantastic little piece. Film music fans will notice is that even though this is the theme Lockyer used throughout the movie for the Daleks, this particular recording is actually the released single version of the theme, neatly summarised as a nice little pop-like instrumental. Enjoy. 8. Daleks and Thals, by Malcolm Lockyer (1965)
Yes, Tunes plural. Sorry I've been away for a while, but my sound work for live Theatre and Radio, plus my 26th Birthday kept me very busy for some time. I was originally going to post a big selection of my all-time favourites for my birthday, but as its long passed, it can wait till another time. To make up for the wait though, I will be posting a couple of other tunes over the next two days, so erm...stay tuned...as it were. As it happens this particular track is one of my all-time favourites anyway. To celebrate John Williams' 81st birthday yesterday, here's one of my favourite ever pieces by the magnificent and superlative film composer, the main theme to Superman itself, from the original 1978 film starring Christopher Reeve. This track also includes the opening prelude Williams composed for the film, which in my mind is the perfect lead-in to one of the most perfect Film themes ever devised. 4. Superman: Prelude and Main Title March, by John Williams (1978)
