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We are proud to present one of the most important soundtracks
ever composed -- a landmark in style and form never before available.
Many labels have released historically significant scores in recent
years, but it is safe to say not one of them matches this one
for its artistic achievement and cultural impact. Yes, it's CHiPs,
the popular 1977-1983 NBC TV series about Southern California
motorcycle cops "Ponch and Jon."
Alan Silvestri is best known today as the composer of stirring
symphonic scores such as Back to the Future, Predator, Forrest
Gump, and more, but in 1978 he was a struggling musician looking
for any reliable employment. CHiPs was a police adventure/drama
about to be retooled for its second season, and producer Cy Chermak
hired Silvestri to be the show's weekly composer -- for which
the assignment was to write everything in an upbeat disco style.
Consequently, Silvestri's music for CHiPs bears little resemblance
to his latter-day symphonic works (save for a stylistic consistency
to his melodies), but for fans of the show, Silvestri's music
was an integral part of the show's presentation.
Silvestri updated
John Parker's theme for the main and end titles, and wrote his
own theme (or two) for each weekly episode -- all in the catchy
disco style of the Saturday Night Fever-era, utilizing a 19-piece
orchestra. For fans of the show and the period in general, the
energy, fun and "cheese" factor of the music is irresistible.
This premiere release of the soundtrack to CHiPs features music
from the show's second season (1978-1979) which was Silvestri's
first. In addition to the season's main and end titles, the CD
is jam-packed with suites from 16 of Silvestri's episode scores,
plus a guest appearance by Bruce Broughton, who scored the year's
Halloween episode ("Trick or Trick") in a similar disco
vein.
The stereo sound is remixed from the original 1/2" master
tapes for terrific quality. Liner notes features new interview
material with Composer Silvestri and producer Chermak, telling
the full story of the music behind CHiPs.
1.
Main Title (1:18)
2. Peaks And Valleys (3:52)
3.
Family Crisis (5:41)
4. Disaster Squad (6:19)
5.
Neighborhood Watch (3:33)
6. High Flyer (6:15)
7. Trick Or Trick (5:56)*
8. The Grudge (5:12)
9.
The Sheik (5:44)
10. Return Of The Turks (5:37)
11. Supercycle (2:45)
12. High Explosive (4:46)
13. Down Time (2:48)
14. Repo Man (2:12)
15. Mait Team (4:03)
16. Pressure Point (2:43)
17. Rally 'Round The Bank (2:24)
18. Matchmakers (2:39)
19. Ponch's Disco (3:59)
20. End Credits (0:26)
sound
samples in RealAudio™ format
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