Ahhh yes, Captain Kronos.... I second that motion! It's too bad that GDI basically folded up and is no longer releasing any more Hammer stuff. I'm sure they would have gotten around to Kronos, perhaps along with David Whittaker's Vampire Circus.... now that would be a great combo!
GRIZZLY is a very good score, although a bit Rosenman-like (you all know what that means). I have that LP, as well as a CD copy of it with some additional tracks. It has great nostalgia for me (the movie that is), but the score I would probably rate a 6 out of 10. The accompanying song, which thankfully isn't in the film (unless as source), is the most embarrasing thing I've ever heard-- avoid it at all costs!
Unfortunately I'm not a big fan of Les Baxter's horror scores.... they all work fine within the films, but I can't see listening to them seperately. They are mostly alot of shrieking, ear-splitting brass, and rumbling timpani. His "lighter" scores are much easier on the ears, like Master of the World and Goliath and the Dragon. Baxter's (re)score of Cry of the Banshee is unlistenable imo, and aptly titled for that.
the (gyne)kongologist
np: Heavy Metal 2000 by Frederic Talgorn (pretty gosh darn good!)
