Nick Ingman-Distinctive Themes/Race To Achievement-'76 Soul,Jazz,Funk-NEW LP
Nick IngmanDistinctive Themes / Race To Achievement

NEW LP



Released in 1976, Distinctive Themes / Race To Achievement is legendary arranger Nick Ingman exploring the two distinct ideas of “impressive themes varying in style from ‘Basie to Elgar’” and “a study in the pressure and rewards of achievement”.

Distinctive Themes is a veritable indulgence of variously-tempoed, full orchestra, big band workouts, from relaxed swing to more propulsive themes. The progressively building “Expanding Markets” is a true highlight, with its rolling pianos, contemplative electric guitar solos and moody horns over skipping beats. The dramatic “Against The Odds” is another stand-out.

Race To Achievement is all rugged funk with stabbing chords and strutting horns and it’s probably our favourite side. Of course we have to acknowledge the fantastic “Tense Preparation”, sampled by Prince Paul and Dan The Automator for Handsome Boy Modeling School’s seminal “Magnetizing” with Del Tha Funky Homosapien. But the whole side’s range from tense underscores to fast and punchy chase themes makes this is a gem of the KPM catalogue.

As with all ten re-issues, the audio for Distinctive Themes / Race To Achievement 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!

Nick Ingman ‎– Distinctive Themes / Race To Achievement
Label:
Be With Records ‎– BEWITH042LP
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, 180g
Country:
UK
Released:
16 Nov 2018
Genre:
Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style:
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Funk

Tracklist
    Distinctive Themes
A1     Happy To Be Alive     
A2     Basie 77     
A3     It's Easy     
A4     Expanding Markets     
A5     Land Of Opportunity     
A6     Against The Odds     
A7     Ooops!     
A8     Pride In Purpose     
    Race To Achievement
B1     Winner Takes All - Opening     
B2     Winner Takes All - Closing     
B3     The Road Forward - Opening     
B4     The Road Forward - Closing     
B5     Trademark     
B6     Tense Preparation     
B7     Light Preparation     
B8     Under Pressure     
B9     Speedway     
B10     Double Quick     
B11     Made It     
B12     Pick Up     
B13     Accolade     
Credits

    Composed By – Nick Ingman

Notes
Previously released "Nick Ingman - Distinctive Themes / Race To Achievement" (1976)
Barcode and Other Identifiers

    Barcode: 4260544825927





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.