It's impossible to overstate what a priceless gift Barry Gray gave to children of my generation. He brought cinematic magnificence in music to a children's TV show and was part of the talented group of people involved in productions like this who brightened our lives beyond measure. How can anyone repay that?
Making new shows today that reflect the fantastic analog quality of those shows he graced with his scores... backing studios and producers today who demonstrate they are committed to exactly that, whether with $1, $50, or more. Even a kind email encouraging us on. And this, most of all: support music education in public schools. Even a donation of a brasswind found in a pawn shop can make the difference. Keep Barry's name alive... make today's kids aware real music exists
You speak the truth. I saw my first Supermarionation movie just 3 years ago and I thought Oh God - not another stupid PUPPET movie but I watched because there wasn't anything else to watch and 5 minutes later I was ENTHRALLED! The movie was THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO and I was 60 years old...
I met him just once. He was a lovely man, mild mannered, unassuming, friendly & very kind. Not a trace of arrogance about him. And yet he is one of the best exponents of film music in the entire history of cinema and television.
Played the "Sunprobe" music (Where Thunderbird pulls away from the sun), over SpaceX's starship re-entry footage last night and it fitted perfectly - Thank you Barry for music that moves the soul and to Gerry for inspiring so many children's imagination over the years !
Thunderbirds Are Go, while it was a commercial flop at the Box Office, it had a huge impact on me growing up. I watched a reshowing of the film in 1992 and it was the perfect film for a young boy to watch with his dad (who is old enough to have watched it in the its original showing in the 1960's). Exciting special effects, perfect score to accompany it and action!
To the 3:45 point it is amazing. Inspiring and rousing. So sophisticated for young children and great exposure to music. Perhaps a life changer for kids. Thanks for posting.
Honestly i was so surprised at the completely new score that was the main theme for Thunderbirds Are Go, its a wonderful piece of music, of course Barry Gray delivered, it makes the rocket-construction feel so epic
Glad they brought out the Original Score in addition to the studio recordings. Both are well put together, credit the Movies & epitomise the Anderson team's huge catalogue of film. 'Filmed In Supermarionation' premieres this coming Tuesday at the BFI where I expect there'll be at least a mention of how Barry Gray complimented this genre by adding colour & depth to the Century 21 ambience.
Barry Grays music in Gerry Andersons productions, controlled our emotions, wether happy , sad, concerned, worried, his music told you what state of mind to be in for the things that you are watching, very underestimated composer, I love his music, even listening to this, puts images in my mind of the clips, that he wrote them to,,,,, if that makes sense
Allan Egleston - YES! Have you seen the one by Cumbrian Transport - it's really good except for the very last bit which sounds like a Chinese advert for Twinkies...
The difference is the musical focus. Barry grey puts the meat of the song in the percussion, with some backup from the wind, and uses the strings to flavour the melody. The new soundtracks put the focus on the melody -- the part that everyone knows, but totally forget the percussion, that part that gives it that explosive drive. It seems the composers of the ITV CGI remake noticed this on some level, and they put some effort into the base, but it lacks the pacing and drive, and the song just lacks that... spur to action that was conveyed by the original theme song.
Here's the thing: I have loved the original shows since the 60s, and ditto for the amazing and wonderful music of Barry's as a part of that. No question. But, that does not mean that I have to limit myself in any way from enjoying and appreciating the work done with the new show, and it's music, as well. Love for such things is not something that one can only have only a small amount of, it can be as much as there is to love in all forms of wonderful art. And, I do enjoy both the new show and it's music (I have the DVDs that are out so far, as well as both soundtrack CDs), as well as everything to do with the old shows and their music. It's not cheating on Gerry or Barry to enjoy the new show and it's music. One can love all of them.
Hello Sue, thanks for the lovely comment! The CD the music was taken from was released in 2014 by La-La Land Records. It also features some Barry Gray music from "Thunderbird 6". Glad you like the mix! All the best! Fred
Look at the trailer to thee 2015 remake, it's not got this...but there's the same trailer with it...stunning difference. All the Anderson series had great theme music.
Fred - have you thought of putting a Thunderbirds suite drawn from the TV series - there are lots of different themes, music from action sequences, marches, a Parisian piece and hill-billy piece (Jeremiah) etc....
WOW, I've _never_ heard that version of "Zero X" before!, I wish I could find the full track without the crossfade between tracks 1 and 2... :-P And I love how if you listen to the first few seconds of the very first track, you can tell it takes a few seconds for the drummers to get their shit together and sync up with one-another. XD
***** As much as I miss Barry Gray's score, I will have to agree with you. Times have changed and I will admit, I think Nick and Ben Foster did a pretty decent job in reimagining the original theme.
Is it just me or does the section in and around 6 - 9 area resemble music used in Year 1 1999 - I think for Matter of Life and Death. Maybe I have just been listening to too much Gray - which is never a bad thing.
It's a shame that the new show doesn't appear to put as much emphasis on the music... I can't name any of the tracks even though some are quite good. Its a shame that Hanz Zimmer couldn't live up to the theme either. The best one he made was F.A.B in my opinion...
It's impossible to overstate what a priceless gift Barry Gray gave to children of my generation. He brought cinematic magnificence in music to a children's TV show and was part of the talented group of people involved in productions like this who brightened our lives beyond measure. How can anyone repay that?
Making new shows today that reflect the fantastic analog quality of those shows he graced with his scores... backing studios and producers today who demonstrate they are committed to exactly that, whether with $1, $50, or more. Even a kind email encouraging us on. And this, most of all: support music education in public schools. Even a donation of a brasswind found in a pawn shop can make the difference. Keep Barry's name alive... make today's kids aware real music exists
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Good God, David - so true. I'm forever in his debt. All Gods bless that man.
You speak the truth. I saw my first Supermarionation movie just 3 years ago and I thought Oh God - not another stupid PUPPET movie but I watched because there wasn't anything else to watch and 5 minutes later I was ENTHRALLED! The movie was THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO and I was 60 years old...
I come from Germany but I saw it in England London and Great Yarmouth and I love the Soundtrak from Thunderbirts are go go go ;-D
I met him just once. He was a lovely man, mild mannered, unassuming, friendly & very kind. Not a trace of arrogance about him. And yet he is one of the best exponents of film music in the entire history of cinema and television.
I'm 68 years old and grew up watching the ThunderBirds as a small child thank you for the memorys
Played the "Sunprobe" music (Where Thunderbird pulls away from the sun), over SpaceX's starship re-entry footage last night and it fitted perfectly - Thank you Barry for music that moves the soul and to Gerry for inspiring so many children's imagination over the years !
Thunderbirds Are Go, while it was a commercial flop at the Box Office, it had a huge impact on me growing up. I watched a reshowing of the film in 1992 and it was the perfect film for a young boy to watch with his dad (who is old enough to have watched it in the its original showing in the 1960's). Exciting special effects, perfect score to accompany it and action!
Barry Gray was a great composer. May he rest in peace!
tobit100
The man was a musical genius :-)
zero x theme is always the best. thanks for bringing back my childhood :)
Yeah ! Zero X theme is the best !
F-A-B !
Barry was a genius. He made the strings disappear!
Boy, oh boy.
The memories 🙂
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Yes maite thank you so much I was born 1964i grew up with the same love you xxx
To the 3:45 point it is amazing. Inspiring and rousing. So sophisticated for young children and great exposure to music. Perhaps a life changer for kids. Thanks for posting.
+Kurt Burgess Your right. I grew up with Barry Gray's music and developed a love for symphonic music. RIP Barry Gray.
Kurt Burgess 3:12
Yes, life-changing for me as a child hearing the music of Barry Gray.
Soundtrack Fred Thank you so much for this. It's like a breathing fresh air.
It's a pleasure! :-)
Gerry Anderson's long-time musical director Barry Gray was a musical genius whose TV and film scores were dramatic and highly tuneful.
Absolutely stirring. Makes you excited to see the show that's starting. This is true television scoring, an art that needs to come back.
this music still gives me shivers of pleasure and i have no idea why it just does
That’s just what Barry grays music does to ya!
The shivers of pleasure are notid of the past think. Love you xxx
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I adore that theme. It was meant to be the new theme to be carried on to other films. Spectacular
So grand.
Honestly i was so surprised at the completely new score that was the main theme for Thunderbirds Are Go, its a wonderful piece of music, of course Barry Gray delivered, it makes the rocket-construction feel so epic
Barry You got it right
This is thunderbirds and I love it
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Thank you
Love it, love it, love it. Probably my all time favourite theme tune. I even wanted to name my children after the Tracey boys!
Natalie - why didn't you?
Fantastic original soundtrack by the late barry gray.
This cd is a limited edition of 1200
Glad they brought out the Original Score in addition to the studio recordings. Both are well put together, credit the Movies & epitomise the Anderson team's huge catalogue of film. 'Filmed In Supermarionation' premieres this coming Tuesday at the BFI where I expect there'll be at least a mention of how Barry Gray complimented this genre by adding colour & depth to the Century 21 ambience.
That "Attack Of The Rock Snakes" theme (as the rest of the soundtrack) is just FAB.
THUNDERBIRDS Are Go! 😆✊️
Barry Grays music in Gerry Andersons productions, controlled our emotions, wether happy , sad, concerned, worried, his music told you what state of mind to be in for the things that you are watching, very underestimated composer, I love his music, even listening to this, puts images in my mind of the clips, that he wrote them to,,,,, if that makes sense
20 th century march i belive its called . love the zero x assembly and launch sequence
Allan Egleston - YES! Have you seen the one by Cumbrian Transport - it's really good except for the very last bit which sounds like a Chinese advert for Twinkies...
THUNDERBIRDS FOR LIFE!
NLM FILMS F.A.B
exelent sountrack...
Master piece!
real quality recording thanks
Barry gray marking some great song. It’s epic as well
GOOD!!Barry Gray
Beautiful! I'm going to check and see if this is on iTunes.
Thanks for posting! I love the Zero-X theme so heroic.
Desde Chile cuando la niñez era niñez y las series con muy poco hacían todo
Bro you couldn’t be more right. Great respect for you guys in Chile! 🇬🇧🤝🇨🇱
Lembra muito a minha infancia.
Barry fucking Gray. It just doesn't get any better.
The remake, YUK
can you do the soundtrack suite of thunderbird 6 please
THIS is the sound of Thunderbirds. Not the pale imitation on the new CGI TV series.
+TheAussieTrain Fan That's not saying much - anything's better than Turbocharged Thunderbirds.
WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THAT
The difference is the musical focus. Barry grey puts the meat of the song in the percussion, with some backup from the wind, and uses the strings to flavour the melody. The new soundtracks put the focus on the melody -- the part that everyone knows, but totally forget the percussion, that part that gives it that explosive drive.
It seems the composers of the ITV CGI remake noticed this on some level, and they put some effort into the base, but it lacks the pacing and drive, and the song just lacks that... spur to action that was conveyed by the original theme song.
@@TomTheSaintsGuy Turbo Charged Thunderbirds... What a massive joke that was
Here's the thing: I have loved the original shows since the 60s, and ditto for the amazing and wonderful music of Barry's as a part of that. No question. But, that does not mean that I have to limit myself in any way from enjoying and appreciating the work done with the new show, and it's music, as well. Love for such things is not something that one can only have only a small amount of, it can be as much as there is to love in all forms of wonderful art. And, I do enjoy both the new show and it's music (I have the DVDs that are out so far, as well as both soundtrack CDs), as well as everything to do with the old shows and their music. It's not cheating on Gerry or Barry to enjoy the new show and it's music. One can love all of them.
Can't get any of these theme song on Spotify :(
Soundtrack Fred - where did you get this! I've been wanting this mix for AGES! Please consider your face comprehensively kissed!
Hello Sue,
thanks for the lovely comment!
The CD the music was taken from was released in 2014 by La-La Land Records. It also features some Barry Gray music from "Thunderbird 6". Glad you like the mix!
All the best!
Fred
Could this be the US Space Force Theme? Sounds FAB to me.
Look at the trailer to thee 2015 remake, it's not got this...but there's the same trailer with it...stunning difference. All the Anderson series had great theme music.
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Fred - have you thought of putting a Thunderbirds suite drawn from the TV series - there are lots of different themes, music from action sequences, marches, a Parisian piece and hill-billy piece (Jeremiah) etc....
nice
1:26
1:52 epic 😎
WOW, I've _never_ heard that version of "Zero X" before!, I wish I could find the full track without the crossfade between tracks 1 and 2... :-P
And I love how if you listen to the first few seconds of the very first track, you can tell it takes a few seconds for the drummers to get their shit together and sync up with one-another. XD
Start at 1:27
this is wondrful, and its a shame they didnt kep the original score for the remake :(
***** As much as I miss Barry Gray's score, I will have to agree with you. Times have changed and I will admit, I think Nick and Ben Foster did a pretty decent job in reimagining the original theme.
+Signerdragon123 in fireflash on the landing they kind of took their own take on the original
Cool
1:27 zero x is go !!!
Mind the gap, Alan.
Mind the gap.. Alan. What's the matter Alan, what's the matter Alan.....
(Couldn't help myself)
zero x assembley, GO !
1:27 is what you're all here for
brok2 I am and here for 3:12
I should allow yourself ten seconds before coming though this door after me, otherwise you might get your head blown off 4:58
3:12
the song of rulo6000 is this 9:15
Thanks.
I knew it was The Thunderbirds because it was so familiar also I come from rulo6000
Is it just me or does the section in and around 6 - 9 area resemble music used in Year 1 1999 - I think for Matter of Life and Death. Maybe I have just been listening to too much Gray - which is never a bad thing.
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Rulo6000: 9:13
It's a shame that the new show doesn't appear to put as much emphasis on the music... I can't name any of the tracks even though some are quite good.
Its a shame that Hanz Zimmer couldn't live up to the theme either. The best one he made was F.A.B in my opinion...
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Series 2. 1986.
The music tunes sometimes reminds me of Saffron Walden.
Cameron is one of the laughing ones
Batman. The Warhawk. 1989.
Batman. Funhouse of Fear. 1989.
Thunderbirds are go
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J,,iii
9:22