Experiment in Terror – Music from the Motion Picture
Henry Mancini · 1962
31 min · 12 tracks · easy listening · lounge music · stage and screen
A vibrant mix of playful melodies and suspenseful undertones, embodying the essence of early 60s cinematic jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for light moods
- steady pacing for background listening
- suspenseful undertones with intrigue
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep emotional narratives
- prefer longer, immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1962, Henry Mancini was already an acclaimed composer, riding high on the success of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' from the previous year. 'Experiment in Terror' came shortly after, solidifying his reputation as a master of film scoring, particularly in blending orchestral arrangements with popular genres like jazz and lounge music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nelson Riddle· Percy Faith· Franck Pourcel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flutter’s Ball 3:20
- 2 Tooty Twist 2:08
- 3 Kelly’s Tune 3:18
- 4 Golden Gate Twist 2:12
- 5 The Good Old Days 2:02
- 6 Experiment in Terror (Twist) 2:45
- 7 Experiment in Terror 2:19
- 8 Nancy 3:32
- 9 Down by the Wharf 2:25
- 10 Teen-Age Hostage 2:38
- 11 White on White 2:10
- 12 Final Out at Candlestick Park 2:59
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