In Like Flint / Our Man Flint: Original Motion Picture Soundtracks [Soundtrack]

Jerry Goldsmith | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 16, 1998)
• Original Release Date: March 15, 1967
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B000007Q7M
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,119 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. In Like Flint: Where the Bad Guys Are Gals

2. In Like Flint: The Golf Lesson

3. In Like Flint: Get Flint

4. In Like Flint: Ahh, Your Father's Bob-Lip

5. In Like Flint: Uninvited Guest

6. In Like Flint: Mince & Cook Until Tender

7. In Like Flint: Ballet Music

8. In Like Flint: Odin, Dva, Tri, Kick

9. In Like Flint: The Deep Freeze

10. In Like Flint: Ladies Will Kindly Remove Their Hats

11. In Like Flint: Your Zowie Face

12. In Like Flint: Westward Ho

13. In Like Flint: Lost in Space

14. In Like Flint: Flint Is Alive

15. In Like Flint: End Titles (Your Zowie Face)

16. Our Man Flint: Our Man Flint

17. Our Man Flint: The Quest

18. Our Man Flint: Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone

19. Our Man Flint: New York Skyline

20. Our Man Flint: A Bit of Research

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A long wait for "Flint" fans., November 8, 2001

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trebe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Like Flint / Our Man Flint: Original Motion Picture Soundtracks (Audio CD)

"Our Man Flint", and the sequel "In Like Flint", were part of the mid-sixties "spy-craze", following in the wake of the success of the "Bond" films. Unlike "James Bond", "Derek Flint" was never meant to be taken seriously. The "Flint" films were more about finding the "fun" in spying, and the music of these films is certainly part of that "fun". So some thirty plus years after the release of the films, the music is finally available on CD.

Musically, Track #16 "Our Man Flint" establishes the "Flint theme". This theme permeates the soundtrack of "Our Man Flint", and also reappears in the music of "In Like Flint". So if you find numerous variations of "Flint's theme" objectionable, you should probably pass on this CD. Otherwise this double soundtrack CD is an excellent value, and the booklet provided with the CD is also very informative.

The CD begins with the music from the second film, "In Like Flint". This probably because the music from the second film has more variety, is generally more lively, and has a much lighter tone than the music of "Our Man Flint". Jerry Goldsmith does an excellent job, delivering a set of tunes that are exciting, expressive, and fun. In addition to the original "Flint theme", several new reoccurring themes are used. Classical music themes are included in the mix, and there are even a couple of silly vocal tracks. A favorite would be Track #6, "Mince and Cut Until Tender", which plays as Flint battles in "ZOWIE's" top secret warehouse. Missing however, is the music that played during Flint's short, but exciting battle at "Fabulous Face".

The music from "Our Man Flint", which appears on this CD, is not identical to that on the original soundtrack LP. Besides changing the order of the tracks, four new tracks have been added (#17, 19, 20 & 24) and three original tracks were omitted. Tracks have been rearranged. The final selection appears to have just been renamed to "End Title". It's regrettable that any tracks were omitted, as some interesting music was left off. This CD is 65 minutes long, but there is still a bit of space available to include the missing tracks.

The music of "Our Man Flint" compared to "In Like Flint" is slower, and more orchestral, and at times more romantic. Featuring a bit less electric guitar and keyboards, and more strings and horns. The music is less busy, allowing for gaps in the music. The tone does get a bit dark and heavy at times, and may not be appreciated by everyone. Take the time to sample the tracks (...) and decide for yourself.

Besides the title track, the high points include Track #26, the energetic "You're A Foolish Man, Mr. Flint", Track #24, a "saxed-up" version of the "Flint" theme called, "The Boilermaker" and Track #19, the romantic "New York Skyline".

While fans have had to wait this long for the music to appear on CD, they will have to wait even longer for the films themselves to be released on DVD. Hopefully someone at the studio will care about the fans of these films, and see that they are released on DVD soon.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites, an absolute hoot!, April 15, 2001

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skunktrain (So. California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: In Like Flint / Our Man Flint: Original Motion Picture Soundtracks (Audio CD)

I admit, I love Jerry Goldsmith. But truth be told, not all his scores are created equal. This one, however, is a particular favorite of mine. It is a solid Goldsmith score, no doubt about it. But it is such a fun departure from many of his more recent scores (which, of course, I love as well.) It has that bad '60s spy thing down pat! It shows such a sense of humor and play. If you are used to Goldsmith's more recent scores, this one may be a bit of an adjustment for you, but give it a try. It will definitely grow on you. Let your sense of humor take over. It is an absolute hoot!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flint is better than Bond!, March 7, 2003

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Dr Lim Michael "thetravellinggourmet" (Asia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Like Flint / Our Man Flint: Original Motion Picture Soundtracks (Audio CD)

If you are a fan of Flint..Derek Flint and James Coburn, this one is for you. Great music and every tune evokes the style and elegance of Flint, the man who out bonded Bond. I find the music soothing, exciting and yet strangely inspirational. Music to spy by! Great stuff! Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet