TCCDM Pulls One Out..."George A. Romero's Martin" Soundtrack - Donald Rubinstein (1979)

"Martin" - Donald Rubinstein  (1979)

The "Martin" soundtrack is meant to be absorbed completely.  A full meal.  The square spins between classical gothic headiness and moments of gothic jazz (if that's even a thing.)  And it makes little difference if you have seen the film or not.  You'll get it either way.  Composer Donald Rubinstein's score for this small cult film classic is a wonderful love splash.  No cut corners here.

This may not be your thing as a rule, but whether intentional or otherwise, the "Martin" soundtrack has a definite mind-spin element.  I've not seen the complete list, but Mojo Magazine included this album in its "100 Coolest Film Scores Ever."  Take that for what it may be worth.  This isn't the best thing ever, but I like it.  And the album will be holding the court from time to time.

"Martin" - Donald Rubinstein (back)

Don't cherry-pick on this one.  You don't need no baggage, you just get on board.

This is an original copy I never thought I'd find in the wild.  Earlier this year at a Wichita swapmeet, I hit a table with a new guy selling nothing but soundtracks.  I have a small number on my want list and decided to flip.  I was floored when I saw it.  Delighted when I brought it home.  And here is the 2020 interview I had with  John Amplas, the actor who gave "Martin" his rather 'unique' panache.   

Varese Sarabande Records label

Cat #  
VC 81127
SIDE A  DEADWAX
VC81127A  
SIDE B  DEADWAX
VC81127B 

"Antique Chase With Villagers" - Don Rubinstein / "George A. Romero's Martin" (1979)

TRACKS:
A1  "The Calling"/Main Title" 3:37
A2  "Train Attack" 0:38
A3  "Phased" 0:57
A4  "Tata Cuda's House" 0:54
A5  "Martin At The Butcher Shop" 1:47
A6  "Antique Chase With Villagers" 1:16
A7  "Garlic Chase #6" 0:57
A8  "Martin Goes To The City" 1:50
A9  "Christina Leaves" 2:29
A10 "Halloween" 1:27
A11  "Modern Vamp" 1:47
B1  "Chant" 1:40
B2  "The Calling" (Reprise)2:17
B3  "Braddock/Chase" 1:08
B4  "Back To Me" 3:17
B5  "Crawling Sequence" 1:10
B6  "Martin Martin Martin" 0:52
B7  "Marie - Interlude" 0:52
B8  "Evocation" 1:04
B9  "Fly By Night" 3:24
B10  "Exorcism/Classical Funk" 1:34
B11  "Stake, Well Done!" 1:46

PERSONNEL:
Donald Rubinstein - composer, arranger, voice percussion improvisation
Richard Gertz - bass
Hank Roberts - cello
Martin Erlich - clarinet, saxophone
Steve Gorn - flute
J. Michael Kelly - guitar, voice percussion improvvisation
Hankus Netsky - oboe
Mike Avery - percussion 
Mike Petham, Paul Johnson - percussion
Richard Eisenstein - piano
Paul Johnson - vibraphone
George Olson - viola
John Kass - violin
Dan Kellar - violin
Sandy Lipsman - vocals

Good stuff.

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