Ron Goodwin - Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines Or How I Flew From London To Paris In 25 Hours And 11 Minutes

Review by Markus Grutzeck

Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines Or How I Flew From London To Paris In 25 Hours And 11 Minutes is an album by Ron Goodwin that captures the adventurous and daring spirit of aviation in the early 20th century. The album features the iconic theme song from the 1965 film of the same name, as well as other original compositions by Goodwin that evoke the excitement and danger of early aviation.

Listeners are transported to a bygone era of biplanes, open cockpits, and daring pilots as they soar through the skies with the album's exhilarating orchestral arrangements. The music is at times playful and whimsical, as in the track "The Car Chase," which features a lively brass section and driving percussion. Other tracks, such as "The Balloon Flight" and "The Race," are more epic in scope, with sweeping strings and soaring melodies that convey the thrill of flying.

Summary by Markus Grutzeck

Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines Or How I Flew From London To Paris In 25 Hours And 11 Minutes is a delightful and nostalgic album that will appeal to fans of classic film scores and aviation history. Ron Goodwin's masterful compositions and arrangements capture the spirit of a bygone era and remind us of the excitement and wonder of flight.