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VA • This Is...Cult Fiction Royale

Review by James Christopher Monger
This Is...Cult Fiction Royale collects 47 original television and film themes from the '60s and '70s like "Theme from Space 1999," "Theme from the Man from U.N.C.L.E.," "Theme from Dirty Harry" and "Theme from Get Carter." Much of it is from the source material (directly from the films and shows themselves), while others are from the original masters. Many of these tracks are available elsewhere, but there are enough obscurities to entice collectors of the genre.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/this-iscult-fiction-royale-mw0001272057

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Reseña de James Christopher Monger
This Is...Cult Fiction Royale recopila 47 temas originales de televisión y cine de los años 60 y 70 como "Theme from Space 1999", "Theme from the Man from U.N.C.L.E.", "Theme from Dirty Harry" y "Theme from Get Carter". Gran parte procede del material de origen (directamente de las propias películas y series), mientras que otras son de los masters originales. Muchos de estos temas están disponibles en otros lugares, pero hay suficientes oscuridades para atraer a los coleccionistas del género.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/this-iscult-fiction-royale-mw0001272057

Tracks:
Vol 1
1 - Lalo Schifrin - Bullitt (Main Title)
2 - John Barry - Theme From The Persuaders
3 - Jean-Jacques Perrey - E.V.A.
4 - Ron Grainer - Theme From The Prisoner
5 - Barry Gray - Theme From Space 1999
6 - Lalo Schifrin - Theme From Dirty Harry
7 - Wallace & Brint - Theme From The Sweeney
8 - Ron Grainer - Theme From Man In A Suitcase
9 - Monty Norman & His Orchestra - The James Bond Theme
10 - Roy Budd - Theme From Get Carter
11 - Simon Haseley - Theme From Whodunnit (Precinct)
12 - Tony Hatch - Theme From The Champions
13 - The Barry Gray Orchestra - Main Theme From Joe 90
14 - Tony Christie - The Protectors Avenues & Alleyways
15 - Edwin Astley - Randall & Hopkirk Deceased
16 - The Simon Park Orchestra - Theme From Van Der Velk - Eye Level
17 - Laurie Johnson & The London Studio Orchestra - Theme From The Avengers
18 - The Les Reed Brass - Theme From The Saint
19 - The South Bank Orchestra - Theme From Dempsey & Makepeace
20 - Laurie Johnson - Theme From Jason King
21 - Unknown Artist - Theme From Sapphire & Steel
22 - Barry Gray - Theme From U.F.O.
23 - Unknown Artist - Theme From The Baron
24 - The London Symphony Orchestra - Theme From The Professionals (Blue Boy 12" Mix)

Vol 2
1 - Lalo Schifrin - Theme From Mission Impossible
2 - Edwin Astley - Theme From Department S
3 - Hugo Montenegro - Theme From The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
4 - The Saint Orchestra - Theme From Return Of The Saint
5 - The London Studio Symphony Orchestra* - Theme From The Professionals
6 - Barry Gray - Theme From Stingray
7 - Bob Leaper Orchestra - Theme From Danger Man (High Wire)
8 - John Barry Orchestra* - 7
9 - Lalo Schifrin - On The Way To San Mateo
10 - Barry Gray - Theme From Fireball XL5
11 - The Barry Gray Orchestra - Theme From Thunderbirds
12 - Geoff Love & Orchestra* - Theme From Strange Report
13 - The London Studio Symphony Orchestra* - Theme From The New Avengers
14 - The Barry Gray Orchestra - Theme From Captain Scarlet
15 - Unknown Artist - Theme From Supercar
16 - Unknown Artist - Theme From Tiswas
17 - Alain Legrand - Theme From The Magic Roundabout
18 - Ron Grainer - Theme From Tales Of The Unexpected
19 - Barry Gray - Aqua Marina
20 - Simon Haseley & Peter Reno - Theme From Crown Court - Distant Hills
21 - Mike Post - The Theme From Hill Street Blues
22 - Angelo Badalamenti - Twin Peaks Theme
23 - Vangelis - Blade Runner Blues

Note:
Welcome to 'This Is Cult Fiction Royale'.
Important notice! Cult Fiction Royale is brought to you using tip top modern technology, however some tracks included on this compilation are original mono masters rather than stereo copies, so please do not adjust your stereophonic gramophone recording equipment, rest assured it is all an integral part of the listening experience of Cult Fiction Royale.
1-21: Theme listed as 'Theme From Sapphire & Steele' instead of 'Theme From Sapphire & Steel'. No artist credited.
1-23 / 2-15 / 2-16: No artist credited.

Label:    Virgin – VTDCD 151, Virgin – 7243 8 44896 2 5
Series:    This Is...
Country:    UK
Released:    8 sept 1997
Genre:    Electronic, Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Pop, Stage & Screen
Style:    Pop Rock, Disco, Lounge, Theme, Big Band, Ambient, Easy Listening
https://www.discogs.com/release/724963-Various-This-IsCult-Fiction-Royale