This is Wednesday which means it’s Monday Music Moves Me today on my blog and this week’s theme is all about the UFO. I do hope you enjoy these cinematic delights…
1. MAIN THEME FROM INVADERS FROM MARS BY MORT GLICKMAN-1953
When I saw this film, I have to say, it freaked me out and the music was a contributing factor in making me me freak out. Funny, originally, this music was thought to be created by Raoul Kraushaar but, now the consensus is tht Mort Glickman created this piece. How do you like it?
2. DUEL OF THE FATES BY JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams is one prolific composer often pairing with Steven Spielberg to create an indelible partnership scoring so many films with him but Star Wars is THE biggest film. Of course, I did not pick the most famous theme but chose the vital fight scene between Darth Maul and Obi Wan Kenobi. I find this piece of great music the most thrilling and it does take place in outer space.
3. PRELUDE AND OUTER SPACE BY BERNARD HERMANN-1951
This great, eerie music comes from….klaatu, barrada nicto…..”The Day The Earth Stood Still”. I think this is still one of the best films about men that come from outer space and this music just heighten the tension. I think it’s a perfect take on the paranoia that gripped the States back then( not to say now!)
So what UFO music can you think of?
ANUS OF URANUS BY KLAATU-1976
Love this Canadian Band that originated "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft".
Interesting!
ReplyDeleteBlue Oyster Cult's Take Me Away - all about being taken away on a space craft. At least that's what the video tells us...
I will listen to this song. I bet I know it.
DeleteJohn Williams was a great composer. I always enjoyed his movie theme music. Thanks for joining the 4M party, Birgit. Have a boogietstic week, darlin'! xo
ReplyDeleteHe is one prolific composer. I almost went with the theme from Lost In Space.
DeleteI have to ask my hubby if he ever saw Invaders from Mars. I don't know if this was intentionally funny but I thought the trailer was so bad it was good. The music fit the theme so well. And I loved the Day the Earth Stood Still from the first time I saw it on TV as a child in March of 1962. (I looked it up; my memory isn't that good!)
ReplyDeleteIt is. Better film than what the trailer shows once you get past the kitsch.
DeleteYou made a great meal out of this, Birgit! Your first selection is the perfect appetizer, to get everyone in the mood. The next two are beautiful pieces of music for the main dish. Klaatu at the end is the perfect dessert! ☺
ReplyDeleteI love Klaatu! I’m glad you enjoyed these pieces
DeleteDuel of the Fates. Without question, this and the fight, were the best things about "The Phantom Menace." It overcame Jar Jar Binks.
ReplyDeleteYes it overcame Jar Jar and the bad acting from the kid.
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