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3.0 out of 5 stars
Look! Up in the sky!, January 15, 2005
This review is from: "Neil Norman - Greatest Science Fiction Hits, Vol. 2" (Audio CD)
This is the second volume of science fiction music rerecorded by Neil Norman, with help from the late great Les Baxter. This time around, the arrangements are closer to the original soundtrack versions, although some of the music still has a bit of a "synth pop" feel to it. The "Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back" medley in particular sounds rather "discofied". I should also mention that there are three songs here that are not from science fiction movies or TV shows at all. "Daughter of the Lesser Moon", "Vampire Planet" and "March of the Lizard-Men" are all original tunes written by Les Baxter or Neil Norman especially for this album. "Vampire Planet" is boring, but the other two are pretty good. Overall, this is a pretty entertaining album if you are a science fiction fan.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
"Sci-Fi film score collectors", March 5, 2000
This review is from: "Neil Norman - Greatest Science Fiction Hits, Vol. 2" (Audio CD)
The follow up album is actually much better than Volume One and seems to be concentrating on the "Original Soundtrack" arrangments more. While the series fans and avid film score collectors will prefer the original soundtracks, this is still quite good and entertaining. Some stand outs - ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (Leon Klatzkin) which is not heard on too many compilations - DARK STAR (John Carpenter) another selection seldom issued - DOCTOR WHO (Ron Grainer) well represented arrangement - and BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25TH CENTURY (Glen Larson) much hailed series with this familar and enjoyable theme. This collection from GNP/Crescendo Records is a must for any Sci-Fi film score collector, from the small tube to the BIG SCREEN, good variety of tracks on this "2nd Venture" into the realm of space and beyond. Total Time: 33:51 on 14 Tracks/ GNP-Crescendo Records - GNPD 2122 (1986)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Second Encounter Even Closer, April 14, 1999
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This review is from: "Neil Norman - Greatest Science Fiction Hits, Vol. 2" (Audio CD)
This follow-up CD is actually superior to Vol. 1 in many ways. Although the arrangements are still somewhat jazzy, there seems to be an effort to stay closer to the original scores. Some standouts are "Dr. Who", "The Adventures of Superman", "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", and "Twilight Zone."
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4.0 out of 5 stars
I still have this on a record album., August 4, 2008
This review is from: "Neil Norman - Greatest Science Fiction Hits, Vol. 2" (Audio CD)
The only track I liked was Doctor Who on this album. Even though it's not the exact version that's on the official Doctor Who cd soundtracks that are available.
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