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James Clarke-Mystery Movie-'74 Soul-Jazz,Jazz-Funk-NEW LP

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 James Clarke-Mystery Movie-'74 Soul-Jazz,Jazz-Funk-NEW LP

James Clarke
Mystery Movie
LP
Be With Records
BEWITH049LP



James Clarke’s Mystery Movie was released in 1974 as “modern, small group compositions in various moods. Ideally suited to the new Americanised style of T.V. and cinema film where music is used to create the mood and carry the action”.

So this collection covers a lot of bases, but it does so brilliantly and has absolutely no right to be such a fantastic listen from start to finish.

Mystery Movie is best known for the slick drum breaks underpinning the top-notch jazz-funk chase theme “Car Patrol”, the fuzz riffing and ARP soloing of “The Heavies” and the slow-mo strut of “Mystery Moll”. “Study In Fear” and “Empty Streets” are horror soundtrack fodder of the finest sort.

However, it’s the understated, plaintive pieces that we find the most rewarding. Ambient feels and strung-out fried-folk treats, full of cyclical naïve melodies. Music that evokes the ‘downlifting’ Ronnie Lane and Ron Wood instrumentals from their great Mahoney’s Last Stand LP, as well as the beautiful soundtrack work of Jack Nitzsche and Ry Cooder. You might also recognise “Waiting Game” from being sampled by melodic downbeat masters Express Rising.

Check “Relaxed Theme”, “Quiet Girl”, “Routine Procedure” and “Quietness Sustained” for a melodic, melancholic set, with the last three performed on just acoustic guitar and harp. Gorgeous work.

As with all ten re-issues, the audio for Mystery Movie comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis. We’ve taken the same care with the sleeves, handing the reproduction duties over to Richard Robinson, the current custodian of KPM’s brand identity.

And don’t worry! Those KPM stickers aren’t stuck directly on the sleeves!

James Clarke ‎– Mystery Movie
Label:
Be With Records ‎– BEWITH049LP
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, 180g
Country:
UK
Released:
16 Nov 2018
Genre:
Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style:
Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Easy Listening
Tracklist
A1     Mystery Prelude     
A2     Car Patrol - Title Sequence     
A3     Breathless     
A4     Breathless - Short Version     
A5     Waiting Game     
A6     Mystery Moll     
A7     Mystery Movement     
A8     The Heavies     
A9     Dirty Scene     
B1     Study In Fear     
B2     Empty Streets     
B3     Night Watch     
B4     Foot Patrol     
B5     Quiet Girl     
B6     Relaxed Scene     
B7     Routine Procedure     
B8     Quietness Sustained     


Credits

    Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – Stobart-Sutterby
    Producer – Graham Walker (2)
    Written-By – J. Clarke*

Notes
Modern, small group compositions in various mood. Ideally suited to the new Americanised style of T.V. and cinema film where music is used to create the mood and carry the action.

Previously released "James Clarke - Mystery Movie" (1974)


Barcode and Other Identifiers

    Barcode: 4260544825996




Be With has worked with the hallowed KPM to re-issue ten of our favourites from across the KPM 1000 Series and the Themes International Music catalogue, currently under KPM stewardship.

Whether it’s killer soul-funk, sweet jazz-samba, skuzzed-up guitars or accidental Balearic beauty, these records include some of the most innovative work from some of the most talented composers and musicians of the 20th century.

These records were never readily available, being originally released as a ready-made, affordable alternative to commissioning music for television and radio. Consequentially the originals have been unobtainable for decades by all but the most dedicated collectors.

The audio for all ten re-issues comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis. We’ve taken the same care with the sleeves, handing the reproduction duties over to Richard Robinson, the current custodian of KPM’s brand identity. And don’t worry! Those KPM stickers aren’t stuck directly on the sleeves!

But we didn’t just get a bit giddy and find ourselves re-issuing classic work from Alan Parker, Alan Hawkshaw, Brian Bennett, Nick Ingman, James Clarke, Francis Coppieters, Keith Mansfield, David Snell and John Fiddy. In the middle of the project KPM also asked Be With to be responsible for the vinyl version of Full Circle, an entire LP of new material from Alan Hawkshaw and Brian Bennett. Who were we to refuse.

So that makes eleven records in total, all released on the 16th of November, and available for pre-order ordering now.


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