{"product_id":"john-carpenter-anthology-ii-movie-themes-1976-1988","title":"John Carpenter Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988)- \"The Thing\" Blue Variant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy now everyone should know,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn Carpenter is not only a celebrated filmmaker but also a musical maestro whose soundtracks have become synonymous with the genres of horror, suspense, and science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988) continues the celebration of his compositional genius via an excellently sequenced collection of some of his most iconic pieces of music from his extensive filmography, all newly recorded with his musical collaborators\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDaniel Davies and Cody Carpenter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe compilation includes selections from Escape From New York, Big Trouble in Little China, The Thing, They Live, Assault on Precinct 13, Prince of Darkness, The Fog, Halloween (and its sequels), and beyond. Among its highlights are the three lost cues from The Thing, previously unreleased and now re-recorded. The Thing marks one of the rare occasions that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn Carpenter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estepped away from scoring duties and entrusted the task to another composer, the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnnio Morricone. Upon receiving Morricone’s score Carpenter felt that the film would benefit from the inclusion of additional music and took the initiative to record and insert multiple synth driven cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988) represents just a fraction of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn Carpenter's impressive musical repertoire. His ability to capture the essence of his films through evocative melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and innovative use of synths has solidified his status as one of the most influential composers in the history of cinema. With each haunting note and pulsating beat, his soundtracks continue to resonate with audiences, forever etching his name in the annals of film music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECRETLY DISTRIBUTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46741705130161,"sku":"6859","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5073\/4513\/files\/SBR324_BLUE_cba3ee79-4a62-48df-8fdf-93d1fecf5075.webp?v=1786042744","url":"https:\/\/academymuseumstore.org\/products\/john-carpenter-anthology-ii-movie-themes-1976-1988","provider":"Academy Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}