Thunderbirds [Soundtrack]

thunderbirds [soundtrack]

Editorial Reviews
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By bringing his ambitious, action-packed sci-fi visions to life via detailed, miniature props and puppets (a process he dubbed "Supermarionation") UK producer Gerry Anderson carved out one of TV's most unique bodies of work. The genre arguably reached its zenith with the 1965 debut of Thunderbirds, the spectacular saga of the Tracy family their air-sea-land-space spanning organization, International Rescue. This collection marks the debut soundtrack release of music by series composer--and longtime Anderson collaborator--Barry Gray. Culled from a treasure trove of long-neglected original recordings, the music here is book-ended by the show's signature, energetic theme march, and encompasses everything from Gray's trademark, '60s-urgent action cues to cocktail jazz and exotica--though few as kitschy as an undercover Lady Penelope's Dietrich-esque vocal turn on "Dangerous Game." The producers have carefully utilized the nine episodes for which Gray wrote complete scores (the remainder of the show's music was largely edited from those sessions) as their source material here, producing a loving, remarkably pristine-sounding collection supplemented by colorful, well-annotated notes. --Jerry McCulley

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Thunderbirds [Soundtrack]
One Hundred Greatest TV Themes
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quantity Over Quality
  • Mediocre
  • One Hundred Greatest TV Themes
  • Pretty close to original recordings
  • Really Good Collection
 One Hundred Greatest TV Themes

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Y49F
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

  1. The A-Team - Nic Raine
  2. The Addams Family - Nic Raine
  3. The Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe - Nic Raine
  4. Airwolf - Derek Wadsworth
  5. The Avengers - Mike Townend
  6. Barnaby Jones - Jerry Goldsmith
  7. Batman - Nic Raine
  8. Battlestar Galactica - Nic Raine
  9. Baywatch - Derek Wadsworth
  10. Beverly Hills 90210 - Derek Wadsworth
  11. Bewitched - Nic Raine
  12. Between The Lines - Mark Ayres
  13. The Bill - Nic Raine
  14. Bonanza - The Philharmonia Orchestra
  15. Brideshead Revisited - Derek Wadsworth
  16. Buck Rogers In The 25th Century - Nic Raine
  17. Burke's Law - Derek Wadsworth
  18. Cagney And Lacey - Derek Wadsworth
  19. Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons - Mark Ayres
  20. Casualty - Mark Ayres
  21. Cheers - Mark Ayres
  22. Dallas - Nic Raine
  23. Dangerman (Secret Agent) - Mike Townend
  24. Doctor Who - Mark Ayres
  25. Doctor Kildare - Jerry Goldsmith

Tracks:

  1. Doogie Howser, M.D. - Derek Wadsworth
  2. Dynasty - Nic Raine
  3. The Equalizer - Derek Wadsworth
  4. Falcon Crest - Derek Wadsworth
  5. Fireball XL-5 - Derek Wadsworth
  6. The Fugitive - Nic Raine
  7. Hawaii 5-0 - Mike Townend
  8. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Nic Raine
  9. The High Chaparral - Nic Raine
  10. Highway To Heaven - Derek Wadsworth
  11. Hill Street Blues - Derek Wadsworth
  12. The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy - Mark Ayres
  13. The Incredible Hulk - Derek Wadsworth
  14. Jason King - Mike Townend
  15. Jesus Of Nazareth - Paul Bateman
  16. Joe 90 - Derek Wadsworth
  17. Johnny Staccato - Derek Wadsworth
  18. Knight Rider - Derek Wadsworth
  19. Kojak - Mike Townend
  20. L.A. Law - Derek Wadsworth
  21. Land Of The Giants - Nic Raine
  22. Little House On The Prairie - Derek Wadsworth
  23. Lonesome Dove - Nic Raine
  24. Lost In Space - Nic Raine
  25. Lou Grant - Derek Wadsworth

Tracks:

  1. Magnum, P.I. - Derek Wadsworth
  2. A Man Called Ironside - Mike Townend
  3. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. - Derek Wadsworth
  4. M*A*S*H - Nic Raine
  5. Miami Vice - Mark Ayres
  6. Mike Hammer - Derek Wadsworth
  7. Mission Impossible - Mike Townend
  8. Monty Python's Flying Circus - Nic Raine
  9. The Munsters - Derek Wadsworth
  10. Murder She Wrote - Derek Wadsworth
  11. Newhart - Derek Wadsworth
  12. North And South - Derek Wadsworth
  13. Northern Exposure - Derek Wadsworth
  14. NYPD Blue - Mark Ayres
  15. The Outer Limits - Nic Raine
  16. Perry Mason - Mike Townend
  17. The Persuaders - Mark Ayres
  18. Peter Gunn - Mike Townend
  19. Police Squad - Nic Raine
  20. The Prisoner - Mike Townend
  21. Quantum Leap - Derek Wadsworth
  22. Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) - Mike Townend
  23. Red Dwarf - Mark Lambert
  24. The Rockford Files - Mike Post
  25. Roseanne - Dan Foliart

Tracks:

  1. The Saint - Mike Townend
  2. Seaquest DSV - Nic Raine
  3. Space 1999 - Derek Wadsworth
  4. Star Trek - Mike Townend
  5. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Derek Wadsworth
  6. Star Trek: Voyager - Nic Raine
  7. St. Elsewhere - Derek Wadsworth
  8. The Streets Of San Francisco - Nic Raine
  9. Stingray - Barry Gray
  10. Taxi - Derek Wadsworth
  11. Thunderbirds - Derek Wadsworth
  12. Thirty Something - Derek Wadsworth
  13. The Time Tunnel - Nic Raine
  14. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - The Philharmonia Orchestra
  15. The Twighlight Zone - Nic Raine
  16. Twin Peaks - Derek Wadsworth
  17. U.F.O. - Derek Wadsworth
  18. The Virginian - Nic Raine
  19. Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea - Nic Raine
  20. Wagon Train - Paul Bateman
  21. The Waltons - Jerry Goldsmith
  22. The Wild Wild West - Derek Wadsworth
  23. Young Riders - John Debney
  24. Xena: The Warrior Princess - Paul Bateman
  25. The X-Files - Mark Ayres

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Quantity Over Quality.......2007-01-15

As a musician myself, I know too well that one of the most important ingredients in ANY performance (live or recorded) is passion. The recordings here generally lack the same passion and sheer drama of the originals. Much of the instrumentation has been reduced to a cheezy, thin, plastic synthesized replica. The performances are simply a watered-down lackluster version of the classic originals. If it were not for the sheer volume of tracks compiled here, I would have rated the comp only "one star".

3 out of 5 stars Mediocre.......2006-05-17

The sound quality for this collection isn't much better than the samples offered by Amazon.

4 out of 5 stars One Hundred Greatest TV Themes.......2005-08-06

I have watched almost all the shows that are on these 4 cd's. Many were made before I started watching TV. Most I've seen once or twice before.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty close to original recordings.......2005-07-24

Definitely not as good as the originals. You'll probably notice the slight differences since it's stuff you saw and listened to every week or everyday in reruns growing up, but it's still an amazing collection.

5 out of 5 stars Really Good Collection.......2004-07-11

I bought this in part because it had soundtracks to tv shows that are unavailable. My husband and I watch aome British programming. Many of the theme songs are for what seems like obscure British shows. That said; it has been enjoyable to hear music that I would normally never hear. Some music does sound tinny; some are very very rich, and some music is derived from actual preformances from the original artists. I think this is worth buying because is has a wonderful blend of music. The pieces are full soundtracks so they includes the parts of the theme song which are often edited out. I think the orchestra's who preformed the music did a great job. I have MonsterMania which redoes the soundtracks to the Godzilla movies. The interpretation is less heavy and stark than the preformance we associate with the original soundtrack; but I regard it as a new way to appreciate the music and all the componets which make the song unique.
Thunderbirds
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • what's up
  • Langue
  • Required Purchase for Thunderbirds fans
  • MUSIC TO [REMEMBER!!!]
  • A Labor of Love
 Thunderbirds
Barry Gray , and Gerry Anderson
Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008BXI9
Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

  1. Main Titles
  2. Sun Probe
  3. Tracy Island And International Rescue
  4. Monorail To Disaster From 'The Perils Of Penelope'
  5. Thunderbirds Are Go!
  6. Dangerous Game-Latin Rhythm Instrumental From 'The Cham Cham'
  7. Suite From 'Vault Of Death'
  8. The Man From MI.5
  9. Suite From 'Desperate Intruder'
  10. Commercial Break
  11. Dangerous Game From 'The Cham Cham'
  12. Let's Play Ad Lib From 'The Cham Cham'
  13. Lady Penelope On The Move/Suite From 'Pit Of Peril'
  14. The Fate Of The Sidewinder
  15. Pit Of Peril
  16. Rescue!
  17. Jeremiah And Lady Penelope From 'The Imposters'-From 'Trapped In The Sky'
  18. Deadly Plot-The Hood And The Fireflash
  19. Fireflash Landing
  20. FAB I Pursuit
  21. The Tracy Lounge Piano
  22. End Titles

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By bringing his ambitious, action-packed sci-fi visions to life via detailed, miniature props and puppets (a process he dubbed "Supermarionation") UK producer Gerry Anderson carved out one of TV's most unique bodies of work. The genre arguably reached its zenith with the 1965 debut of Thunderbirds, the spectacular saga of the Tracy family their air-sea-land-space spanning organization, International Rescue. This collection marks the debut soundtrack release of music by series composer--and longtime Anderson collaborator--Barry Gray. Culled from a treasure trove of long-neglected original recordings, the music here is book-ended by the show's signature, energetic theme march, and encompasses everything from Gray's trademark, '60s-urgent action cues to cocktail jazz and exotica--though few as kitschy as an undercover Lady Penelope's Dietrich-esque vocal turn on "Dangerous Game." The producers have carefully utilized the nine episodes for which Gray wrote complete scores (the remainder of the show's music was largely edited from those sessions) as their source material here, producing a loving, remarkably pristine-sounding collection supplemented by colorful, well-annotated notes. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars what's up.......2007-01-05

Use a little caution with this CD. It has difficulty playing in older CD Players. The format is not totally compatible I couldn't play it on my CD Player even after a replacement, but I could play it on my computer. The second CD Thunderbirds 2 worked fine on both. The Music is fine, the mechanics of the CD are iffy.

2 out of 5 stars Langue.......2004-06-09

Serait-il possible de trouvé les soundtrack mais en français.
Etant jeune j'écoutais la TV mais c'est introuvable .

Merci a vous tous !!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Required Purchase for Thunderbirds fans.......2004-04-04

Quality recordings, well organized, this CD is mandatory for any fan of the 'Thunderbirds' series. I would have bought this if only to get the first 15 seconds of track 3 ("Tracy Island and International Rescue"). Also a pleasure to have the full length recording of the piano music played at the end of "Trapped in the Sky". Super!

5 out of 5 stars MUSIC TO [REMEMBER!!!].......2003-07-12

I only heard the first song and the next minute I was 5 years old!!!
I could remember things about my chilhood like the toys I used to play, the clothes and of course all my favorite chapters of THUNDERBIRDS... If you want to make a trip on time, please just lisent this C.D. and you'll remember like me a lot of things of your infancy.

5 out of 5 stars A Labor of Love.......2003-05-09

This CD takes the idea of a soundtrack to a whole new level. It is designed as a true labor of love with wonderful selection and attention to detail. The product succeeds on two levels - it is a triumph of presenting music like this in the best possible format and also reveals just how great something like this can be when people really invest their whole hearts in a project. If you love Thunderbirds you OWE it to YOURSELF to buy this CD. Buy it now!... This CD honors all the people involved with the series and it is a just and fitting tribute to Barry Gray.
Thunderbirds Are Go: TV Themes for Grown Up Kids
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • OK Fun
  • A Fun Record
  • Just close your eyes and you're back again
 Thunderbirds Are Go: TV Themes for Grown Up Kids
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Castle/Pulse
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000858O
Release Date: 1998-02-05

Tracks:

  1. Thunderbirds (Main Theme)
  2. Fireball Xl5
  3. Captain Scarlet Theme
  4. Joe 90
  5. Stingray
  6. Aqua Marina
  7. Mysterons Theme
  8. Dr Who
  9. Theme From 'Z Cars'
  10. Sportsnight
  11. Theme From The Avengers
  12. Theme From The Champions
  13. Dangerman (High Wire)
  14. Man In A Suitcase
  15. Theme From The Fugitive
  16. Theme From Department S
  17. Power Game
  18. Emmerdale Farme (Theme)
  19. Theme From Return Of The
  20. Crossroads (Theme)
  21. Forsyte Saga
  22. Maigret Theme

Album Details

Tracks Include: The Barry Gray Orchestra - 'thunderbirds' (Main Theme), Eric Winstone and his Orchestra - 'dr. Who', Ron Grainer - 'a Man in a Suitcase' and More.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars OK Fun.......2004-04-03

I loved and still love most of these shows, so to get their themes on CD for under $10.00 seemed like a no-brainer. I must say though that are not by the original artists and listening to them gives me the feeling I'm listining to one of those K-Tel records from the 70's where they advertised all the latest pop hits on a record and when you got it, it was done by some lame band, not the original. While the bands here are pretty close to the original it just doesn't quite sound the same. Still it's a small investment so take a chance.

4 out of 5 stars A Fun Record.......2004-02-20

That's right, it's a fun record, British TV shows in general have good theme songs, case in point "Crossroads", a TV show I would probably never watch, but what a great theme. "High Wire" from the Dangerman/Secret Agent TV show (sounding a lot like David Bowie's "Lady Grinning Soul") sounds just great here, too.
One basic complaint: a lot of cool theme songs are conspicuous by their absence. If you're going to do puppet shows, where's the awesome "Supercar" theme? And you can't have "The Saint" and "The Avengers" without music from "The Prisoner". Oh well, maybe they were setting up a Volume II by holding out on those tracks. This is still a great and FUN record..

5 out of 5 stars Just close your eyes and you're back again.......2001-07-01

I just closed my eyes and there they were again, the grey, green, orange, yellow and metallic spacerockets. The Thunderbirds were back. As if it was the sixties, every theme after that gave me a thrill: The wonderful theme of Aqua Marina sung by Gary Miller, those first big band notes from the Thunderbirds, You could almost see the Jet car from Joe 90 racing through the country. If you want to hear them all again, i think this is the best you can get.
Thunderbirds 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • "return to those early days of the Thunderbirds"
 Thunderbirds 2
Barry Gray
Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002IQGSU
Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

  1. Main Titles
  2. Danger at Ocean Deep
  3. Thirty Minutes After Noon
  4. End of the Road
  5. Penelope in France
  6. Elegance, Charm & Deadly Danger
  7. Dangerous Game
  8. Century 21 March
  9. Space Observatory 3
  10. San Martino
  11. Noonday Sun
  12. Duchess Assignment
  13. Terror in New York City
  14. Dangerous Game
  15. Lady Penelope and the Mouse
  16. Journey of the Martian Space Probe
  17. Give or Take a Million
  18. Sleepy Time
  19. End Titles
  20. Flying High [Original Unused End Titles Theme][*]

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars "return to those early days of the Thunderbirds".......2004-08-12

Silva America takes us back to the 1960's with the second volume "Thunderbirds 2", one of the most popular television series ever to hit the small screen. Bringing three-dimensional puppet animation adventures of International Rescue to our living rooms. When you heard that familiar opening theme "MAIN TITLES", stirring march and we're ready for the weekly action. Our composer Barry Gray writes powerful cues that will make any youngster leap for joy. Besides the opening track, a few highlight stands out "SAN MARTINO", beautiful latin arrangement with a solo guitar ~ "DANGEROUS GAME", haunting theme with composer Barry Gray at the piano ~ "SLEEPY TIME", a short lullaby with music box flavor ~ "FLYING HIGH", featuring Gary Miller on vocal for the bonus closing title, although it was never used is still a winner. This album delivers twenty explosive cues from Gerry Anderson's hit show that thrilled us ~ his many, many fans...gotta love it!

Total Time: 60:03 on 20 Tracks ~ Silva America SIL-CD-1162 ~ (8/10/2004))
The Avengers & other 60's TV Themes
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • A very mixed musical bag . . .
 The Avengers & other 60's TV Themes
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sbme Castle Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Y1MW
Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

  1. The Avengers - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  2. Thunderbirds - The Barry Gray Orchestra
  3. Dr. Who - Eric Winstone And His Orchestra
  4. Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr. Hitler? - Bud Flanagan
  5. Theme from Z-Cars - Johnny Keating & His Orchestra
  6. The Saint - Cyril Stapleton & The Eliminators
  7. Department S - The Cyril Stapleton Orchestra
  8. Crossroads Theme - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  9. Lucky Stars - Peter Knight & The Nightriders
  10. Light Flight (Theme from 'Take Three Girls') - Pentagle
  11. Stingray - Gary Miller
  12. High Wire (Theme from 'Danger Man') - The Bob Leaper Orchestra
  13. The Champions - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  14. Forsyte Saga Theme - Cyril Stapleton, His Choir & Orchestra
  15. A Little Suite - The Les Reed Strings
  16. Fireball XL 5 - The Flee-reekers
  17. Maigret Theme - The Eagles
  18. No Hiding Place - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  19. The Fugitive Theme - John Schroeder Orchestra
  20. W Somerset Maugham - The Cyril Stapleton Orchestra

Tracks:

  1. How Soon - Jackie Trent
  2. Mr Rose - Roy Budd
  3. The Doctors - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  4. Theme from Sam Benedict - Johnny Keating & His Orchestra
  5. Ben Casey - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  6. Sir Francis Drake - The Piccadilly Strings
  7. Perry Mason - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  8. Our House - The Piccadilly Strings
  9. Latin Quarter - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  10. Ghost Squad - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  11. Our Love Story - Sounds Orchestral
  12. Theme from 'The Naked City' (Somewhere in the Night) - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  13. Sucu Sucu - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  14. Casablanca - Kenny Ball & His Orchestra
  15. Carlos' Theme - Johnny Keating
  16. The Deputy - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  17. Man Alive - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  18. Memories of Sumer (From TV series 'Love Story') - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  19. That's Me Over Here (Ronnie Corbett's Theme) - Cyril Stapleton
  20. Theme from 'Peyton Place' - Jack Dorsey Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A very mixed musical bag . . ........2004-05-14

This recording is a primarily a collection of themes, and music from British television programs, from the 60's and early 70's. These are not the original recordings, but updated versions recorded presumably just for this compilation. Most of the music is performed by various orchestras, including those led by Laurie Johnson, Barry Gray and Tony Hatch. Being from TV, the pieces are mostly short, and are taken from various kinds of programs including comedies, dramas, and adventure/action type shows. There is great variety in the sounds you hear, and there really isn't an overall "theme" to this collection of themes. The rather detailed CD notes provide informative background and some vintage photos.

Music from programs that made it to America, like The Avengers, The Saint, or Danger Man/Secret Agent Man, may be familiar to American listeners, but unless you have been exposed to British television, much of this music will be unfamiliar. There are also some themes from American TV, like Perry Mason, The Fugitive, Peyton Place and Ben Casey, which may be recognizable.

Taken for what they are, some pieces are well done. For those who favor upbeat, action type themes, there is High Wire from Danger Man, the twangy Maigret's theme, and the themes from Riviera Police and Department S. The version of the theme from the Avengers, performed by original composer Laurie Main's orchestra, is stirring, as you would expect. The same cannot be said for the disappointing version of the theme from The Saint. There are a few vocal tracks as well, such as the rousing Stingray, sung by Gary Miller. Many pleasant and easy to listen to tunes such as Roy Budd's Mr. Rose, and the themes from M. Somerset Maughham and Dr. Findlay's Casebook can be found.

Though there will probably be something here for everyone, such a mixed musical bag makes a general recommendation most difficult. For most, the purchase of this set is very much a roll of the dice. If the track list does not look familiar, you might want to look elsewhere.
Bull Durham (Soundtrack)
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Bull Durham (Soundtrack)

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    1988 film starring Kevin Costner. TRACK LISTING: [1]. A Woman Loves A Man (04:17) Joe Cocker [2]. Can't Tear It Up Enuff (02:45) Fabulous Thunderbirds [3]. I Got Loaded (03:22) Los Lobos [4]. Born To Be Bad (03:33) George Thorogood & The Destroyers [5]. So Long Baby, Goodbye (02:23) The Blasters [6]. Middle Of Nowhere (03:35) House Of Schock [7]. Centerfield (03:52) John Fogerty [8]. You Done Me Wrong (03:31) Pat McLaughlin [9]. Try A Little Tenderness (03:14) Bennie Wallace / Dr. John [10]. All Night Dance (05:47) Bennie Wallace / Dr John / Stevie Ray Vaughn [11]. Love Ain't No Triple Play (03:27) Bennie Wallace / Dr. John / Bonnie Raitt
    The Best of the Thunderbirds
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The Best of the Thunderbirds

      Manufacturer: Silva America
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2006-02-07

      Tracks:

      1. Thunderbirds, Television Series Score/Main Titles
      2. Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky, Television Episode Score/Deadly Plot
      3. Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky, Television Episode Score/Thunder ...
      4. Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky, Television Episode ...
      5. Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky, Television Episode Score/Fab1 ...
      6. Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky, Television Episode Score/The ...
      7. Thunderbirds: Terror in New York City, Television Episode ...
      8. Thunderbirds: Terror in New York City, Television Episode Score/Moving
      9. Thunderbirds: Terror in New York City, Television Episode ...
      10. Thunderbirds: 30 Minutes After Noon, Television Episode ...
      11. Thunderbirds: 30 Minutes After Noon, Television Episode Score/Easy ...
      12. Thunderbirds: Desperate Intruder, Television Episode Score/Suite
      13. Thunderbirds: The Impostors, Television Episode Score/Jeremiah's Theme
      14. Thunderbirds: Day of Disaster, Television Episode Score/Martian ...
      15. Thunderbirds: Sun Probe, Television Episode Score/Stand by for ...
      16. Thunderbirds: The Perils of Penelope, Television Episode ...
      17. Thunderbirds: Path of Destruction, Television Episode Score/San ...
      18. Thunderbirds: End of the Road, Television Episode Score/Drama on ...
      19. Thunderbirds: End of the Road, Television Episode Score/Taking a ...
      20. Thunderbirds: End of the Road, Television Episode ...
      21. Thunderbirds: Atlantic Inferno, Television Episode Score/Jazz ...
      22. Thunderbirds: Vault of Death, Television Episode Score/Suite [Edit]
      23. Thunderbirds: Edge of Impact, Television Episode Score/The Red Arrow
      24. Thunderbirds: Danger at Ocean Deep, Television Episode Score/The ...
      25. Thunderbirds: , The Man from M.I. 5 Television Episode Score/Espionage
      26. Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril, Television Episode Score/The Fate of ...
      27. Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril, Television Episode Score/Pit of Peril
      28. Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril, Television Episode Score/Rescue!
      29. Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril, Television Episode Score/End Titles

      Tracks:

      1. Thunderbirds, Television Series Score/Parker
      2. Thunderbirds, Television Series Score/Lady Penelope
      3. Thunderbirds, Television Series Score/The Cham-Cham. Dangerous ...
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      Thunderbirds/60s TV Themes
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        		Thunderbirds/60s TV Themes
        Various
        Manufacturer: Sequel Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0002B6FYM
        Release Date: 2003-01-21
        Thunderbirds Go! (+ Bonus DVD)
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          		Thunderbirds Go! (+ Bonus DVD)
          Japanimation
          Manufacturer: Crown
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00005YWWJ
          Release Date: 2002-04-03

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          Thunderbirds
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • My son loved this
          • A great piece of music
          • Hans Zimmer is go !
          • An excellent soundtrack; no matter about the movie.
          • Not Bad
          		 Thunderbirds

          Manufacturer: Decca
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0002JU1G2
          Release Date: 2004-07-27

          Tracks:

          1. Thunderbirds Are Go!
          2. International Rescue
          3. Lady Penelope: At Your Service
          4. The Hood
          5. You Need To Grow Up
          6. Can't Wait To Be A Thunderbird
          7. Galion Electrolyte Compound
          8. TB 3 Takeoff
          9. Tracy Island
          10. Junior Mission
          11. Fafafa...No Way!
          12. Thunderize!
          13. Lady Penelope To The Rescue
          14. Buggy Chase15. Major Disaster
          15. Bank Of England
          16. F.A.B.
          17. Thunderbirds Are Go! - Performed by Busted

          Amazon.com

          From the 60's onward, UK producer Gerry Anderson built a unique sci-fi TV mini-empire based on "Supermarionation," his unique blend of futuristic production design and marionette "actors" that have since inspired successful ad campaigns, a loving spoof from the creators of South Park and this big-screen, CGI 'n' live actor adaptation. Contemporary film score workhorse Hans Zimmer pays loving tribute to original Anderson musical collaborator Barry Gray, anchoring his update with a faithful cover of the late British composer's original series theme, then concocting a whole slate of new cues that build on the original show's brightly energetic, future-industrial soundtrack ethos. Indeed, the electro-orchestral fusion that Zimmer helped pioneer smartly reinforces that sensibility on muscular new cues like "International Rescue," "TB-3 Takeoff" and "F.A.B." Busted's marketing-oriented modern rock work-up of "Thunderbirds Are GO!" maintains the score's energy, even if it has precious little to do with the original's music -- or charm. --Jerry McCulley

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars My son loved this.......2006-07-31

          My son loves this so much! He is a huge Thunderbirds fan, so is my husband. He likes to listen to the music and repeats the movie dialog as he listen. I like it myself because its instrumental.

          5 out of 5 stars A great piece of music.......2005-03-01

          This music is some of the best I have heard in quite a while. Sure the movie may have flopped, but I still liked it, primarily on the strength of the music Zimmer created for it. Just look at what Zimmer did for Gladiator (a great movie on its own, but Best Picture material with Zimmer's score).

          Busted's theme can be hard to understand for those not used to their brand of British singing and I can see why it might take a few close listenings to be able to fully understand them, but it's fun to listen to nonetheless.

          This is simply music at its finest: light, hyponotic, and intriguing.

          4 out of 5 stars Hans Zimmer is go !.......2004-09-28

          I really believe that this soundtrack deserves a better film !
          The "up to date" rework on the original t-birds theme & the new themes being introduced for various situation during the movie are really great.
          Look out for tracks #2 (Internationnal rescue) & #16 (F.A.B.), as you'll keep listening to those for quite a while, the techno orchestral arrangements are just too cool !
          The title performed by "BUSTED" would be as good, if only I could catch the words they're singing ???

          5 out of 5 stars An excellent soundtrack; no matter about the movie........2004-08-29

          I was brave enough to see Thunderbirds twice, and I honestly enjoyed it. The soundtrack is excellent, too, as it sounds beautiful. My favorite two tracks are the Busted song, and track #5--"You Need to Grow Up." Now, some people criticize the music, saying this isn't Barry Gray's style. So what? No one on this planet could ever match the style of Gray's original series music. Hans Zimmer does a nice job of giving the movie its own style of music, particularly in track #2, when International Rescue gets introduced. In two tracks, the opening theme and #17, there is the sense of the original series' music, which means Zimmer has obviously given some homage to Gray. I definitely recommend this for anyone who loves an orchestra.

          4 out of 5 stars Not Bad.......2004-08-01

          Although this film seems to be bombing more than Catwoman , the music is not bad.
          Hans Zimmer did some good work here and the Busted Theme is kinda catchy.It takes awhile to understand what they are saying though.The music kinda muffles out the vocals.
          The soundtrack is worth getting.
          Too bad no one will care.

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