Name: Supercar
Brand: Barry Gray

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SILCD1591

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2020-03-20

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738572159122

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Barry Gray

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Soundtracks

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Silva Screen

Barry Gray (July 18, 1908 - April 26, 1984) was a British composer hailing from Lancashire, England. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, Gray left an indelible mark on the music industry. His compositions showcased his immense talent and versatility as he effortlessly dabbled in various genres.
Renowned for his ability to create captivating melodies and memorable themes, Gray's work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. He drew inspiration from a diverse range of musical influences, resulting in a unique and distinctive sound that set him apart from his contemporaries.
Influenced by greats such as *Lalo Schifrin*, *Laurie Johnson*, and *Ron Grainer*, Gray's compositions have stood the test of time. Collaborating with notable performers like *Cyril Stapleton* and *Roy Budd*, he crafted enchanting scores that brought numerous television shows and films to life.

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Silva Screen is a London-based label specializing in movie soundtracks. As the main imprint of Silva Screen Records Ltd., they have established themselves as a leading force in the industry. With their extensive catalogue and commitment to quality, Silva Screen continues to provide music lovers with exceptional film scores.

With a focus on UK London-based productions, Silva Screen has become synonymous with excellence in the world of movie soundtracks. Their dedication to curating and releasing high-quality albums has earned them a reputation as an authoritative voice in the industry.

As one of the top labels for movie soundtracks, Silva Screen offers an impressive selection of releases from various genres and eras. Whether you're a fan of classic films or contemporary blockbusters, you can trust that Silva Screen will deliver exceptional music that enhances your cinematic experience.

Gerry Anderson's production of Supercar made its UK TV debut on January 1961.  The adventures of the crew of an amazing land, sea and air vehicle based at a secret laboratory in the Nevada Desert became an instant worldwide hit bolstered by the tag, 'filmed in Supermarionation'. In later years musical maestro Barry Gray had the freedom to write scores for selected episodes of each Gerry Anderson series - with the cues being reused on subsequent episodes and new material being composed as needed.For Supercar this was initially not possible due to the breakneck turnaround of the show and limited budget. Therefore, in addition to composing the all-important title theme, Barry produced a series of 'themes' for locations, situation and characters (Supercar itself being embedded with heroic characteristics through the score launching the idea that the vehicles were central characters too).  The often whimsical, charming score beautifully embellishes the equally charming and whimsical nature of the dialogue. However, the more serious moments are scored with appropriate menace , suitably written to underline the knowingly melodramatic nature of the plots.   For series One, Gray's music was heavily supplemented with library music by Edwin Astley, but for the second series Gray was the sole musical voice and, in addition to a new version of the main theme, he expanded on his existing score with tracks that would serve not just the Supercar team, but future heroic organisations as yet undreamt of.

Supercar

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