A Clockwork Orange: Wendy Carlos's Complete Original Score
Wendy Carlos · 1972
46 min · 10 tracks · electronic
A pioneering synthesis of classical motifs and electronic soundscapes, echoing dystopian themes with a futuristic edge.
Why this album works
This score is notable for its unique blend of classical compositions reimagined through synthesizers, influencing the acceptance of electronic music in mainstream cinema. The album not only reached commercial success but also received critical acclaim, contributing to the film's cultural impact and securing Carlos's legacy within the genre.
- Career context
- When 'A Clockwork Orange: Wendy Carlos's Complete Original Score' was released in 1972, Carlos was already recognized for her innovative work on electronic music, following the success of her groundbreaking album 'Switched-On Bach' in 1968. This album marked her continued collaboration with director Stanley Kubrick, solidifying her position as a leading figure in film scoring and electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Kalkbrenner· Isao Tomita· Moby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Timesteps Standout 13:47
- 2 March from A Clockwork Orange (Beethoven: Ninth Symphony: Fourth Movement, abridged) Standout 7:02
- 3 Title Music from A Clockwork Orange (from Purcell’s “Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary”) 2:23
- 4 La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie, abridged) 6:00
- 5 Theme from A Clockwork Orange (Beethoviana) Standout 1:49
- 6 Ninth Symphony: Second Movement (Scherzo) 4:53
- 7 William Tell Overture (abridged) 1:18
- 8 Orange Minuet 2:35
- 9 Biblical Daydreams 2:06
- 10 Country Lane 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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