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Original Television Soundtrack - Various Artists
The Prisoner: File #2
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks

Track Listings (39) - Disc #1
1. "Transmission Begins..." (Dialogue) - Original TV Soundtrack,
2. The Prisoner (Main Title Theme) - Original TV Soundtrack, Hancock, Herbie
3. Breakfast [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack, Arel, J.
4. "Elections? In This Place? (Dialogue) [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack,
5. Speedboat Dash [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
6. Nightclub [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack, Better Than a Thous
7. "What Happens If I Run Against You?" (Dialogue) [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack,
8. Number 6 Wins the Election [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
9. "I Call This Meeting to Order (Dialogue)" [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack,
10. Number 6 Gets Beaten [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
11. "Will You Never Learn?" (Dialogue) [From Free for All] - Original TV Soundtrack,
12. Art Class [From the General] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
13. Speedlearn Broadcast [From the General] - Original TV Soundtrack, Peters, F.
14. The Board Meet [From the General] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
15. "Knowledgeable Cabbages" (Dialogue) [From the General] - Original TV Soundtrack,
16. Exam Results [From the General] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
17. The General [From the General] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
18. Final Report [From the General] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
19. Adrift at Sea [From Many Happy Returns] - Original TV Soundtrack, Veneux, T.
20. "We Have a Problem" (Dialogue) [From Many Happy Returns] - Original TV Soundtrack,
21. Gunrunners [From Many Happy Returns] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
22. Early Morning [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack, Roger, R.
23. "You're a Wicked Man" (Dialogue) [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack,
24. Carnival [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
25. Nocturnal Escape [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack, Bonneau, P.
26. Number 6 Takes the Life-Belt [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
27. Number 6 Leaves the Dance [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
28. "I Like My Dream" (Dialogue) [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack,
29. Angry Mob [From Dance of the Dead] - Original TV Soundtrack, Grainer, R.
30. Human Chess [From Checkmate] - Original TV Soundtrack, Logan, S.
31. Tower Attack [From Checkmate] - Original TV Soundtrack, Elms, A.
32. MS Polotska [From Checkmate] - Original TV Soundtrack, Farnon, R.
33. Following Number 6 {From Hammer Into Arrival}
34. Village Band (Farandelle) {From Hammer Into Arrival}
35. Kosho {From Hammer Into Arrival}
36. Number 6 Fights Number 14 {From Hammer Into Arrival}
37. "You Are Merely Citizemn Number 6" (Dialogue) [From A Change of Mind] - Original TV Soundtrack,
38. Number 6 at Café [From A Change of Mind] - Original TV Soundtrack, Sauvage, C.
39. End Titles [From A Change of Mind] - Original TV Soundtrack, Arnold, David [1]

CD Details

All Artists: Original Television Soundtrack - Various Artists
Title: The Prisoner: File #2
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Silva America
Original Release Date: 6/1/1968
Re-Release Date: 2/11/2003
Album Type: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 738572114527, 738572060220

Synopsis

Amazon.com

In 1967, Patrick McGoohan followed up his successful run in TV's Secret Agent (titled Action Man in the UK) with a bizarre, pioneering miniseries that seemed to pick up where the previous show left off. An angry secret agent resigns, only to be kidnapped by political entities unknown and imprisoned in an otherwise idyllic storybook resort called The Village. The show has endured as a cult favorite to this day. Its metaphorical undercurrents were supported by deeply ironic musical scores, which are finally available in a three-volume series. This second title begins with a faithful, full-length 1996 performance of Ron Grainer's main title theme by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. The volume covers the episodes "Free for All," "The General," "Many Happy Returns," and four others. Focused largely on the uneasy, emblematic jazz-exotica and strange martial music of show staff composer Albert Elms, it's a prime showcase for much of the show's unsettling musical tack (which would see recycling in future episodes). The remaining music is split between a handful of other composers and stock library tracks, chosen with an ear for the show's angular ethos by music editors Eric Mival and Robert Dearberg. Key dialog excerpts from each show are included as well. --Jerry McCulley

CD Reviews

Now If Only Silva Would Release "The Persuaders!"

S. Wynn | Florida | 01/28/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm thrilled at both the sound quality and artistic quality of this release! If you liked the Prisoner show and for some bizarre reason only wanted one volume of the music, then "The Prisoner File #2" should be your pick! It has more of the thrilling suspense and escape and chase music heard on the show. It doesn't contain so much of the source music (like the "Oom-Pa-Pa" band music) featured on the other volumes. The Main Title is a re-record, which is a decent version, but the End Title included here is the best arrangement of the theme I've heard! Now if only Silva would release the scores from the 1971-72 TV series "The Persuaders!" my life would be complete!"

"the score covers seven exciting episodes ~ The Prisoner"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 03/13/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album covers seven classic episodes of "The Prisoner", featuring some of the best story lines complimented by a intriguing score. Patrick McGoohan who as you know by now is referred to as Number 6 takes his characterinto several directions, trying to escape "The Village". We open with "FREE FOR ALL", Number 6 runs for election to become Number 2 ~ "THE GENERAL",now we have [mind-controlled] citizens as a result of speed learning ~ "MANY HAPPY RETURNS", where did everybody go? The Village is deserted and a raft must be built to escape, but does escape? ~ "DANCE OF THE DEAD", finding bodies on the beach is breaking The Village rules, a trial is in the making ~ "CHECKMATE", chess anyone? The Rook and Number 6 are ready to leave and board a rescue ship ~ "HAMMER INTO ANVIL", Number 2 is about to be unhinged ~ "A CHANGE OF MIND", Number 6 climbs on the operating table for surgery and turns the tables. The Prisoner is simply the greatest television series ever made, with outstanding cues at every turn. Through this score we are able to relive all the characters that grew so dear in our hearts. The composer Albert Elms synchronizes the score to fit the mood of each cue. Elms music is interwoven into the original theme that was written by Ron Grainer featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and it works perfectly. Highly recommend this collection as we relive those magical years when television was creative and entertaining. The music should be considered as one of the primary characters of the series.Total Time: 57:45 on 39 Tracks ~ Silva America SSD-1145 ~ (2/11/2003)"

Number 2 has succeeded

X.O.4 | 07/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is awesome if you want the mood music, the music which plays in the background and often set the mood. Not the Village Radio music (although there's some of that, too), and the dialouge is just first-rate! Well, to me, anyway. Feel free to form your own opinion, though!"