Raymond Scott, Metropole Orchestra - Kodachrome

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Review by Adelajda Król

Kodachrome, the album by Raymond Scott and the Metropole Orchestra, is a musical journey that takes listeners on a nostalgic trip through the past. The album is a tribute to the legendary composer and bandleader, Raymond Scott, and features some of his most iconic works, reimagined and performed by the Metropole Orchestra.

The album is a perfect blend of Scott's trademark quirky and whimsical melodies with the lush and dynamic arrangements of the Metropole Orchestra. The album features a range of musical styles, from swing and big band to jazz and electronic music, all seamlessly woven together to create a cohesive and captivating listening experience.

The album opens with the lively and upbeat "Powerhouse," a classic Scott composition that has been used in countless cartoons and films over the years. The Metropole Orchestra's rendition of the piece is faithful to the original, but with added depth and richness that only a full orchestra can provide.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Twilight in Turkey," a haunting and atmospheric piece that showcases the orchestra's versatility and skill, and "The Toy Trumpet," a playful and whimsical tune that is sure to bring a smile to the listener's face.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Carrier Pigeon2:14
Dreary Weather On 6th Avenue1:47
Rococo2:15
Egyptian Summer (A.K.A. Love Dance)4:57
Minor Prelude (A.K.A. Second Prelude)3:25
The Bullfighter And His Piccolo2:42
City Of New York2:46
Two Young Lads In A Saxophone School2:11
Hertz Theme1:04
Symphony Under The Stars2:36
Secret Agent3:16
Confusion Among A Fleet Of Taxicabs Upon Meeting With A Fare2:48
Fiddle No Further1:56
Kodachrome2:35
Naked City2:40
Fifinella2:57
Birdseed Special (A.K.A. Canary Concerto)2:44

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Catalog Numbers

30-9118-2

Labels

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyBasta Audio/Visuals
Copyright (c)Gateway Music
Recorded AtMCO Studio 3
Mixed AtMCO Studio 3
Mastered AtTitanus Audio Productions

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkKellie Strøm
BassJohan Plomp
BassoonJan Willem Van Der Ham
CelloBastiaan van der Werf, Carla Schrijner, Olof Groesz, Wim Grin
Composed ByRaymond Scott
ConductorJan Stulen
ContrabassArend Liefkes, Erik Winkelmann
DesignPiet Schreuders
DrumsFrits Landesbergen
EngineerPaul Lardenoye
FluteFriederike Darius, Janine Abbas, Mariël van den Bos
GuitarTon Van Bergeijk
Liner NotesWill Friedwald
Mastered ByGuido Tichelman
Mixed ByGert De Bruijn (tracks: 2, 3, 14), Paul Lardenoye (tracks: 1, 4 to 13, 15 to 17)
OrchestraMetropole Orchestra, The
PercussionEddie Koopman, Herman Rieken
PianoHans Vroomans
CelestaHans Vroomans
PresenterThe Beau Hunks, The Beau Hunks
ProducerGert-Jan Blom
SaxophoneJos Beeren, Leo Janssen, Leo van Oostrom, Marc Scholten, Max Boeree
ClarinetJos Beeren, Leo Janssen, Leo van Oostrom, Marc Scholten, Max Boeree
Supervised ByHugh Den Ouden
Transcription ByMenno Daams (tracks: 2, 4, 6 to 8, 11 to 13, 15, 16), Peter Stöve (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 9, 10,, 14, 17)
TromboneBart Van Lier, Jan Elsink, Jeroen Rol, Martin de Kam
TrumpetHenk Heijink, Jan Hollander, Jan Oosthof, Ruud Breuls
ViolaAimée Versloot, Finn Möricke, Julia Jowett, Mieke Honingh, Norman Jansen
ViolinArlia De Ruiter, Denis Koenders, Erica Korthals Altes, Jan Pieter Coolwijk, Linda Dumessie, Rami Koch, Sarah Koch, Seya Teeuwen

Notes

  • The Beau Hunks Present
  • "Kodachrome"
  • Compositions For Orchestra
  • Recorded June 18-22, 2001 at MCO Studio 3, Hilversum, Netherlannds
  • Tracks 1, 4-13, 15-17 mixed June 26-29, 2001
  • Tracks 2, 3 & 14 mixed October 25, 2001
  • Mastering: January 22, 2002 at Titanus Audio Productions, Amsterdam.
  • All titles © Gateway Music (subpublished by Basta Music/Polygram outside the US)
  • except "Confusion Among A Fleet Of Taxicabs Upon Meeting With A Fare": © Music Sales Corp./ASCAP

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 8 712530 911825
  • Label Code: LC 01460
  • Rights Society: STEMRA

About Raymond Scott, Metropole Orchestra

Born: September 10, 1908 in Brooklyn, NY. Died: February 8, 1994 in North Hills, CA. American composer, bandleader and inventor. Raymond Scott was among the unheralded pioneers of contemporary experimental music. Of all of Scott's accomplishments of 1949, however, none was more important than the Electronium, one of the first synthesizers ever created. An "instantaneous composing machine," the Electronium generated original music via random sequences of tones, rhythms, and timbres; Scott himself denied it was a prototype synthesizer  it had no keyboard  but as one of the first machines to create music by means of artificial intelligence, its importance in pointing the way towards the electronic compositions of the future is undeniable. His other inventions included the "Karloff," an early sampler capable of recreating sounds ranging from sizzling steaks to jungle drums; the Clavinox, a keyboard Theremin complete with an electronic sub-assembly designed by a then 23-year-old Robert Moog; and the Videola, which fused together a keyboard and a TV screen to aid in composing music for films and other moving images. By the middle of the 1960s, Scott began turning increasingly away from recording and performing to focus on writing and inventing; a 1969 musical celebrating the centennial of Kentucky Bourbon was his last orchestral work, with his remaining years spent solely on electronic composition. Among his latter-day innovations was an early programmable polyphonic sequencer, which along with the Electronium later caught the attention of Motown chief Berry Gordy Jr., who in 1971 tapped Scott to head the label's electronic music research and development team. After retiring six years later, he continued writing  his last known piece, 1986's "Beautiful Little Butterfly," was created on MIDI technology.

Real Name

    • Harry Warnow

Name Vars

  • R. Schott
  • R. Scott
  • R.Scott
  • Raymond
  • Scott
  • Scott, R.
  • Scott-Green
  • The Swingin' Raymond Scott

Aliases

  • Manhattan Research
  • Bendix
  • Hugo Flint
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Summary by Adelajda Król

Kodachrome is a must-listen for fans of Raymond Scott and anyone who appreciates top-notch orchestral music. The album is a fitting tribute to Scott's legacy and a testament to the enduring power of his music.