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The Music of Raymond Scott: Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights
CD-Charts > Music > Cartoon Music
by: Raymond Scott
Release Date March 01, 2008
Honestly, I purchased this CD after someone played "Powerhouse" and I recognized the song from many of the classic Warner Brothers' cartoons of the 40's and 50's. I had heard this piece many times but never appreciated how fantastic it was without animation accompanying it. I purchased this CD and it just blows my mind that so few people know anything about Raymond Scott. All the pieces are interesting but the amazing feel of his music comes from how well he paints a picture through sound. "Tobacco Auctioneer" and "At an Arabian House Party" both floored me with the musical moods that he arranged.
Scott also stands out as a great example of closely arranged and innovative jazz. While he allowed some of the musicians to improvise during ... Read More:
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