Search - John Barry, Michel Colombier :: The Golden Child (3 CD) [Soundtrack]

La-La Land Records presents, in association with Paramount Pictures and Capitol Records, the premiere release of both John Barry's unused score and Michel Colombier's score to the 1986 Paramount Pictures action/adventure motion picture THE GOLDEN CHILD, starring Eddie Murphy, Charlotte Lewis, Charles Dance and directed by Michael Ritchie. Mr. Barry's (FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, BODY HEAT, A VIEW TO A KILL, DANCES WITH WOLVES) unused orchestral score is simply put, wondrous -- a powerful, majestic work brimming with action, suspense and romance that strongly recalls the recently departed composer's 80s Bond period while still retaining its own robust identity. Composer Michel Colombier's (RUTHLESS PEOPLE, THE MONEY PIT, AGAINST ALL ODDS) score, only a portion of which has been previously released, is finally given its proper due here as well, showcasing the composer's knack for traditional action scoring blended with the era's contemporary, synth-based pop sound. Produced by Lukas Kendall and mastered by Mike Matessino, this comprehensive 3-Disc collection of music contains additional unreleased Barry cues, including the unused song "Dance A Little Closer" performed by none other than Randy Edelman! Along with Barry's "Best Man In The World," performed by Ann Wilson of Heart fame, all songs featured on the original 1986 soundtrack album are presented here, including tracks from such artists as Ratt, Ashford & Simpson, Meli'sa Morgan and others. Film music writer Jon Burlingame takes you behind the film's duo of scores in his exclusive liner notes. A must for film music fans, this limited edition release of 5000 units showcases the work of two brilliant composers who remain with us through the timelessness of their talent.