Snow Files of the Week

[SadEyes]

Snow Files of the Week: "Campfire/Goodbye" from the movie "Born to be Wild" (1995).

A rare occasion for Mark, scoring a motion picture with an orchestral score. And what a score it is. This is Mark in James Horner mode, writing sweeping themes for this family movie. The african music group "Lebo M", well known for their collaborations with Hans Zimmer on "The Lion King" and Jerry Goldsmith on "Congo", lend their musical talent to this score too.

The two tracks presented here show Mark's ability to write lush themes and wonderful sweeping melodies. Sadly the movie tanked at the box office big time, but nevertheless a score album was released by Milan Records, which still can be found in used condition.

Enjoy!

 

[Earthnut]

Really nice.  Need to find this album.  Thanks Alex.    

[SadEyes]

Snow Files of the Week: "Starspeak/Hidden Truths/Big Happening" from "The X-Files, season 8, episode "This is not happening" (2001).

At the beginning of season 8, Mark introduced a theme for Scully. The theme got a vocal performance by Nicci Sill, singing the words "We are near", to heighten Scully's quest for Mulder. In the episode "This is not happening", the theme reappears in an instrumental version, when Scully is talking to Skinner about a conversation she once had with Mulder.

When Mulders dead body appears on a field at night, Scully knows that the only help is Jeremiah, the healer. But before Scully can get to him, she witnesses an alien spacecraft abducting Jeremiah. Mark scores the scene with big, dramatic music, turning Scully's theme into an epic march.

These tracks are featured on the first volume of X-Files music from La-La Land Records, limited to 2.000 copies.

Enjoy!

 

[Earthnut]

So proud to say I have this album.

Thanks again Alex, it was nice hearing these tracks again.    

[SadEyes]

Snow Files of the Week: "El Lobo/Sling Blade" from "The Lone Gunmen".

This short-lived X-Files-spin-off focused more on humour. Mark's music also has a brighter touch to it, with sometimes even James-Bond-like spy music. The cliffhanger of the show was resolved in the ninth season of THE X-FILES, with the episode "Jump the shark".

Mark's music was released, limited to 2000 copies, by La-La-Land Records. The album also has music from the fourth Chris-Carter-show, HARSH REALM, on it.

Enjoy!

 

[Earthnut]

Love these tracks from the album.  Thank you again Alex.  Really enjoyed listening to this.

All my CDs are still packed from my move on June 1st, but when I finish sorting out my books, then they are my next big project.  Keep the music coming.

[SadEyes]

Snow Files of the Week: "Our Love/Notions/Midnight Rendez-Vous" from "You ain't seen nothing yet (Vous n´avez encore rien vu, 2012).

This french movie marked the third collaboration between Mark and director Alain Resnais. The movie is much like a stage play, but nevertheless very magical and touching.

Whilst Mark's score for "Private Fears in Public Places", the first Snow-Resnais-Collaboration, was very much butchered in the final movie, it was way better in "Wild Grass" and "You ain't seen nothing yet". Snow's music is as magical and tragic, as the movie is and together they create some very touching moments.

Fans will recognize the violin sound from "MillenniuM" at once, although it was replaced in the movie with a real violin player, at least at the end of the movie. The score got a digital release and a very limited release as a 2-CD-Set (together with "Wild Grass") in France.

Enjoy!

 

[Earthnut]

Oh how I love Mark Snow.  Was listening to this track and was enjoying it so much I didn't even notice when it ended.  Guess it put me into a trance.

As always, thank you Alex.     

[SadEyes]

Snow File of the Week: "Love Theme (aka "Rose's Theme")/Memories" from "Conundrum".

While still working on the second season of the X-Files, Mark Snow composed the score for this 1995 tv thriller. It's got some of Mark's familiar X-Sounds, combined with haunting female vocals.

The album was released by Buysoundtrax Records, limited to 1000 copies.

Enjoy!

 

[Earthnut]

Loved this, and proud to say I have the album.  Thanks again Alex.