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* Un verdadero concierto disco con Walter Murphy Tracklist :
A1 Mostly Mozart A2 Malaguena A3 Classical Dancin' B1 Bolero B2 Romeo & Juliet B3 Afternoon Of A Faun Acoustic Guitar – Tim May (tracks: A1, B2, B3), Tommy Tedesco (tracks: A2, B1) Arranged By, Conductor, Producer, Keyboards – Walter Murphy Art Direction – Dick Smith Artwork [Cover Art] – Paul Plumadore Bass – Mike Porcaro (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3), Scott Edwards (tracks: A2, B1) Cello – Barbara Badgley, Edgar Lustgarten, Frederick Seykora, Harry Shlutz, Marie Fera, Mary Louise Zeyen, Paul Bergstrom, Raphael Kramer, Raymond Kelly Co-producer [Production Assistance], Contractor, Percussion – Frankie Capp Double Bass [Bass] – Arni Egilsson, Jim Hughart, James Bond Jr., Peter Mercurio Drums – Bobby May (tracks: A3), Eddie Greene (tracks: A2, B1), Harvey Mason (tracks: A1, B2, B3) Electric Guitar – Mitch Holder (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3), Tim May (tracks: A2, B1) French Horn – Arthur Maebe, Richard (Gus) Klein, Richard Perissi, Vincent De Rosa Harp – Gayle Levant Mixed By – Andy Abrams, Gerry Block, Jim Burgess Percussion – Frankie Capp, Larry Bunker Percussion [Solos] – Greg ("The Professor") Westhoff Photography By [Walter Murphy Photographs] – Nick Sangiamo Producer – Jim Burgess Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Clark Gassman, Gary Haberman Recorded By [Group IV Recording] – Dennis Hunt Recorded By [United / Western Studios] – Richie Schmitt Saxophone [Solos] – Pete Christlieb Soloist, Clarinet – John Neufeld Soloist, Flute – Sheridon Stokes Soloist, Oboe – Norman Herzberg Trombone – Dick Hyde, Dick Nash, Lew McCreary, Lloyd Ulyate, Tommy Shepard Trumpet – Allen Vizzutti, Bill Peterson, Chuck Findley, Malcolm McNab, Paul Salvo, Steve Madaio Tuba – Tommy Johnson Viola – Alan de Veritch, Allan Harshman, Daniel Stockhammer, David Schwartz, Jan Hlinka, Louis Keivman, Mark Kovacs, Pamela Goldsmith, Robert Ostrowsky Violin – Bernard Kundell, William Hybel, David Frisina, Henry Ferber, Irving Geller, Judith Aller-Talvi, Karen Jones, Mari Tsumura, Marshall Sosson, Miwako Watanabe, Nathan Ross, Norma Leonard, Reginald Hill, Robert Konrad, Robert Sushel, Ronald Folsom, Sheldon Sanov, Spiro Stamos, Stanley Plummer, Tibor Zelig, William Hymanson Violin, Concertmaster – Gerry Vinci Woodwind – Arnold Koblentz, Bob Tricarico, Dominick Fera, Don Menza, Gene Cipriano, Jack Marsh, Joe Roccisano, Joe Soldo, Julian Spear, Norman Benno, Ron Jannelli, Ronnie Lang Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : A1 Introduction A2 The Phantom Of Your Dreams A3 Dance Your Face Off A4 I'm Your Man A5 A Night At The Opera A6 The Music Will Not End A7 Reverie For Christine B1 Toccata And Funk In D Minor B2 Keep Dancin' (Then It's Back To The Dungeon Again) B3 Gentle Explosion B4 You Can't Do That To Me B5 Rescue Me B6 The Chase, Et Fin. Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Soloist – Thom Rotella Art Direction – Neil Terk Backing Vocals – B.G. Gibson, Eddie Garr, Gene Pistilli, Renee Geyer, Walter Murphy Bass – Jim Hughart Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor – Walter Murphy Coordinator [Production Assistance And Contracting] – Frankie Capp Creative Director [Creative Direction] – Jim Massey Design [Album] – J. Lee Design Concept [Album Concept] – Laurie Robertson Murphy Drums – Eddie Green Engineer – Ritchie Schmitt Executive-Producer – Thomas J. Valentino Guitar – Lee Ritenour Illustration – Ed Soyka Leader [Chorus Led By] – Paul DeKorte Lyrics By – Gene Pistilli Percussion – Greg "The Professor" Westhoff Photography By – Jim Houghton Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Computer [Allen Digital Computer Organ], Keyboards [R M I Keyboard Computer], Clavinet [Hohner Clavinette], Synthesizer – Walter Murphy Producer – Eddie Leonetti, Walter Murphy Reeds – JIm Horn, Bill Green Soloist, Saxophone – JIm Horn Trumpet – Chuck Findley Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet – Paul Salvo Vocals [Christine] – Renee Geyer Vocals [Raoul] – B.G. Gibson Vocals [The Phantom] – Gene Pistilli Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Rock/Pop,Theme,Stage & Screen,Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : A1 Flight '76 Part 1 & 2 A2 (You've Got To Be) Your Own Best Friend A3 California Strut A4 A Fifth Of Beethoven A5 Night Fall B1 Russian Dressing B2 Suite Love Symphony B3 Midnight Express B4 Get A Little Lovin' B5 Just A Love Song Bass – Harvey Swartz Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor – Walter Murphy Drums – Bob Merigliano Engineer – Ron Johnson Engineer [Assistant] – Jay Borden Guitar – Carmine D'Amico Horns – Brook Tillotson, Don Corrado, Jim Buffington, Ray Alonge Mastered By – George Marino Percussion – Greg Westhoff Producer – Thomas J. Valentino Saxophone – Artie Kaplan, Ed Xiques, George Young, Lou Marini Trombone – Paul Bernardi Trumpet – Al Porcino, Jon Faddis, Mike McGovern Written-By – W. Murphy Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
* Uno de los primeros registros de Walter Murphy si se trata de sonido ''DISCO'' Tracklist : A1 –Walter Murphy - Do It A2–Walter Murphy -One Sweet Kiss A3–Walter Murphy -Can't Let You Go A4–Tom Manoff -Laugh At Me A5–Tom Manoff -Summer Is Gone B1–Walter Murphy -More And More Love B2–Walter Murphy -Black Velvet B3–Walter Murphy -The Shuttle B4–Walter Murphy -Dancin' Music By Walter Murphy Style : Disco,Funk/soul,Jazz,Instrumental/Orchestral Password : waltermurphylp75 Buy Vinyl :
* Segundo proyecto de Vincent Montana Jr. bajo el alias ''Montana''. Tracklist : A1I Love Music A2You Know How Good It Is A3Samba De Montana B1 Put It In Love B2Fanfare For The Common Man B3 Montana & Friends B4 Maybe It's All In My Mind Alto Saxophone – John Bonnie Art Direction – Sandi Young Baritone Saxophone – Michael Pedicin, Jr. Bass – Vincent M. Fay Bongos, Timbales – James Walker Cello – Richard Amoroso Congas – Larry Washington Contractor – Don Renaldo Copyist – Frank Zuback Drums, Timpani, Gong, Bass Drum [Concert], Cymbal [Crash Cymbals] – Grant Mac Avoy Engineer – Arthur Stoppe, Dirk Devlin, Fred Galletti, Ken Present Engineer [Assistant] – Bill Dorman, Bruce Bluestein, Darrel Rogers, Gene Leone, Jeff Stewart, Jerry Williamson, Michael Tarsia, Peter Humphreys Flute – Jack Faith French Horn – Joe De Angelis Guitar – Bobby Eli, Ronnie James, T.J. Tindall Illustration – Roger Huyssen Keyboards, Organ, Clavinet – Lenny Pakula Mastered By – George Piros Mixed By ["a Montana Mix"] – Vincent Montana, Jr. Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Montana Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Vincent Montana, Jr. Trombone – Edward Cascarella, Richard Genovese, Robert Moore, Roger De Lillo Trumpet – Evan Solot, Jack Wilson, Joseph Cataldo, Robert Hartzell, Rocco Bene Tuba – Edmund Moore Vibraphone [Vibraharp], Bells, Percussion – Montana Viola – Anthony Sinagoga, Davis Barnett Violin – Charles Appollonia, Charles Parker, Christine Reeves, Don Renaldo, Leonore Walaniuk, Rudolph Malizia Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Smooth Jazz,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
* Una cortesía de ''Harry Van Der Veen''. Tracklist : A1 Darth Vader / Yoda's Theme A2 The Battle In The Snow A3 The Force Theme B1 The Asteroid Field / Finale Co-producer – Lance Quinn, Tony Bongiovi Drums – Steve Gadd Composed - John Williams Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : A1 Star Trek Medley A2 Love Theme From Star Trek A3 Theme From Star Trek B1 Theme From The Black Hole B2 Clearmotion B3 Space Sentry B4 Meteorites Arranged By – Harold Wheeler Art Direction, Design – Gribbitt!, Murry Whiteman Autoharp [Auto-Harp] – Gloria Agostini, Nad Dnalloh Bass – Bob Dlo, Marcus Miller, Retsim Steab, Tnecniv Cello – Aruhu Ulus, Egroeg Sacul, Jesse Levy, Neddor Yrreb, Ymmij Rennei Drums – Nailimixam, Richard Crooks, Yhtac Truax Engineer – Bob Clearmountain, Clay Hutchinson, Michael Farrow, Piers Plaskitt, Scott Litt French Horn – Jim Buffington, Maci Nyl, Peter Gordon , Raula Lujei Guitar – Atten-Luap-Yrag, Bob Cadway, Joe Caro, Lance Quinn, Sun Gyc Illustration – Shushei Nagaoka Keyboards – Harold Wheeler, Ynot Odranom, Snah Tdrahnier Mastered By – Greg Calbi Mixed By – Tony Bongiovi Percussion – Dave Carey, Onim Olap, Retsim Ocem, Tony Bingo Producer – Harold Wheeler, Meco Monardo, Tony Bongiovi Reeds – Dave Tifani, George Marge, Jerry Dodgen, Lekly Roomdan, Xela Tnarud Synthesizer – Etak Earcm, Lloyd Landesman, Simm Tenaj Trombone – Alan Raph, Dave Taylor, Enrico Macardo, Tony Stud, Wayne Andre Trumpet – John Gatchel, Brab Donmora, Derf Nardomo, Bob Millikan Violin – Obb Stretlaw, Kcops, Lady Marrion, Mij EuQnic, Nacluv, Semaj Krik, Senob Yoccm, Thatie Notwsin, Voh Kehc, Yrrah Htoob Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Stage & Screen,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : Themes From Superman A1 Main Title Theme A2 The Destruction Of Krypton A3 The Trip To Earth A4 Growing Up A5 Fortress Of Solitude A6 March Of The Villains A7 The Flying Sequence A8 Can You Read My Mind? A9 Chasing Rockets A10 Turning Back The World A11 End Title Theme A12 Reprise: Love Theme From Superman B1 The Boy Wonder B2 The Caped Crusader B3 Lord Of The Jungle B4 The Amazing Amazon Arranged By – Harold Wheeler Art Direction – Phyllis Chotin Autoharp [Auto-Harp] – Gene Bianco, Laup Ekliss Bass – F. Centeno, Neil Jason, Retsim Steab Cello – Het Mogen, Jesse Levy, Mijmy Nernie, Ralry Leicher Drums – Allan Schwartzberg, Gerald Jackson, Jimmy Young, Pete Jackson, Rafael Charres, Ralph Rolle, Rickey Mangum, Yhtac Xaurt Engineer – Bill Sheniman, Bob Clearmountain, Don Berman, Neil Dorfsman, Scott Litt French Horn – Fred Griffin, Jim Buffington, John Clark, Mali Nyl, Peter Gordon, Raula Lujei Graphics – Ed Beckett Guitar – Atten Lessik, Bobby Mann, Cliff Morris, Lance Quinn, Inirt Zepol Keyboards – Harold Wheeler, Ynot Odranom, Pat Rebilliot Mastered By – Greg Calbi Percussion – Butchie, Dave Carey, Nyto Bongo, Retsim Ocem, Ynned Silsek Photography By – Chris Callis Producer – Harold Wheeler, Meco Monardo, Tony Bongiovi Reeds – Dave Tifani, Eddie Daniels, George Marge, Phil Bodner Synthesizer [Moog] – Richard Trifan Trombone – Eddie Bert, Lekly Roomdan, Paul Faulise, Retsim Meco, Sonny Russo, Tom Malone, Wayne Andre Trumpet – Dan Cahn, Joe Shepley, Jon Faddis, Barb Donmora, Derf Nardomo, Randy Brecker, Bob Millikan Viola – Odew Royam, Richard Maximoff, Ted Israel Violin – Dave Davis, David Nadien, Elliot Rosoff, Guy Lumia, Harry C., Harry Lookofsky, Irving Spice, John Pintavelli, Kemie Ceedu, Leanie Kranf, Lou Eley, Mij EuQnic, Nala Lebos, Paul Winter, Simm Amorni, Thatie Notswin, Tomen Risorm Vocals – Diva Gray, Ellen Bernfield, Lani Groves Vocals [Lois Lane] – Janet Burnham Written-By – John Williams Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
A1 Over The Rainbow A2 Cyclone A3 Munchkinland A4 Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead A5 Munchkinland (Again) A6 We're Off To See The Wizard (The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz)
B1 Poppies B2 The Spell B3 Optimistic Voices B4 The Merry Old Land Of Oz B5 The Haunted Forest B6 March Of The Winkies B7 Dorothy's Rescue B8 If I Were King Of The Forest B9 Over The Rainbow B10 The Reprise: Delirious Escape/Over The Rainbow/Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead/Munchkinland
Arranged By, Producer – Harold Wheeler Engineer – Bob Clearmountain, Don Berman, Neil Dorfsman Mastered By – Greg Calbi Producer – Meco Monardo, Tony Bongiovi Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Classical,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : Star Wars : A1.1 Title Theme A1.2 Imperial Attack A1.3 The Desert And The Robot Auction A1.4 The Princess Appears A1.5 The Land Of The Sand People A1.6 Princess Leia's Theme A1.7 Cantina Band A1.8 The Last Battle A1.9 The Throne Room And End Title Other Galactic Funk : B1.1 Other B1.2 Galactic B1.3 Funk Arranged By – Harold Wheeler Art Direction, Design – Gribbitt!, Stephen Lumel Autoharp – Atten Lessik, Gene Bianca, Ynned Lessick Bass – Neil Jason, Obb Sretlaw, Will Lee Cello – Jesse Levy, Richard Loaker, Yhtac Truax Copyist [Music Preparation] – Betty Rowland Drums – Allen Schwartzberg, Dor McBrene, Jimmy Young Effects [Special Sound Effects], Synthesizer [Electronic Music Effects Made On A Buchla] – Suzanne Ciani Effects [Special Studio Tape Effects] – Tony Bongiovi Engineer [Recording] – Harvey Hoffman Engineer [Remix] – Tony Bongiovi French Horn – Bill Brown , Fred Griffin, Jim Buffington, John Clark , Nitac Palkan Guitar – Cliff Morris, David Spinozza, John Tropea, Lamer Murnhab, Lance Quinn, Nyto Bongi,Simm Tenaj Illustration – Robert Rodriguez Keyboards – Drasan Thims, Harold Wheeler, Pat Rebilliot Lacquer Cut By – J.G. Liner Notes – Meco Management [Earth Rep] – Tony Blacca Percussion – Anthony Eversley, Dave Carey, John Purcell, Kendall Turner, Kirk Parson, Nor Thornaring, Retsim Ocem, Ruebens Bassisni, Solomon Smith, Thomas Simons, Timothy Thompson, Vincent Lilly Producer – Harold Wheeler, Meco Monardo, Tony Bongiovi Reeds – Dave Tifani, Eddie Daniels, George Marge, George Young, Lou DelGatto, Morris Mamorsky, Thatie Notwsin Trombone – Dave Taylor, Dom Monardo, Raryl Scomb, Sonny Russo, Wayne Andre Trumpet – Allen Rubin, Aynot Tinto, John Faddis, Lou Soloff, Randy Brecker Viola – Lamar Alsop, Richard Maximoff, Sec Nurf, Yug Aimul Violin – Aniad Chacen, Arianne Bronne, Brab Ferrag, Charles LiBove, Derf Odranom, Gene Orloff, Gerald Tarack, Harold Kohon, Lamer Murnhab, Naje Spua, Nam Elohass, Nomeg Oirepim, Paul Gershman, Paul Winter, Sanford Allen Written-By – Harold Wheeler (tracks: B), John Williams (tracks: A), Solomon Smith (tracks: B) Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental Buy Vinyl :
* Primer registro de Meco que he publicado en el blog a la vez infaltable. Tracklist : A1 Time Machine A2 In The Beginning A3 Roman Nights A4 Lady Marion A5 Icebound A6 Hot In The Saddle B1 Time Machine B2 Crazy Rhythm B3Topsy B4Meco's Theme/3 W. 575:32 B5Theme From Close Encounters (Inspired By The Soundtrack Of Close Encounters Of The Third Kind) Arranged By, Composed By – Harold Wheeler Bass – Obb Stretlaw, Jack Zimmerman, Neil Jason, Will Lee Cello – Alan Shulman, Jesse Levy, Paul Brand Drums – Allan Schwartzberg, Jimmy Young Engineer [Recording] – Harvey Hoffman, Tony Bongiovi Engineer [Remix] – Tony Bongiovi French Horn – Bill Brown , Fred Griffin, Jim Buffington, John Clark Guitar – Cliff Morris, Lance Quinn, Simm Tenaj Keyboards – Harold Wheeler, Lady Rasha, Pat Rebillot, Thatie Notwsin Mastered By – George Marino Percussion – Dave Carey, Nyto Bongi, Retsim Ocem, Simm Tenaj Producer – Harold Wheeler, Meco Monardo, Tony Bongiovi Reeds – Eddie Daniels, George Marge, George Young, Lou DelGatto Trombone – Dave Taylor, Dom Monardo, Sonny Russo, Tom Malone, Wayne Andre, Yhtac Truax Trumpet – Allen Rubin, Joe Sheply, Randy Brecker, Bob Millikan Viola – LaMar Alsop, Richard Maximoff Violin – Atten Lessik, Charles Libove, Dave Davis, Gerald Tarack, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Lew Eley, Onty Anmodro, Paul Gershman, Sanford Allen, Ynned Lessik Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : A1 What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life A2 Love In The Morning Sun A3 Sad Sweet Dreamer A4 Tornado (From The Wiz) A5 Sounds Of Love A6 Love Hustle B1 I've Got You Under My Skin B2 Perfidia B3 Return To The Stars B4 Midnight Blue B5 Ebb Tide B6 Brazilia Arranged By, Producer – Tony Hatch Bass – Mike Thorn Drums – Bob Wackett Engineer – Ray Prickett, Terry Evennett Guitar – Rick Morcambe Leader – Pat Halling Percussion – Johnny Dean Vocals – Dee Dee Lewis, Jackie Trent
* Y con este álbum cerramos toda publicación acerca de los proyectos de Van McCoy,algunos registros que no he mencionado en blog son ''Night Time Is Lonely Time 1966'' ''Soul Improvisations 1972'' que no tienen nada de DISCO en ellas y por último ''My Favorite Fantasy 1978''. Tracklist : A1 I'm Beginning To Feel Like My Old Self Again A2 Merry Go Round A3 The Samba A4 Decisions B1 Lonely Dancer B2 I Wish You Well B3 Touchdown B4 All I Need Is You / You're My Peace Of Mind Arranged By – Van McCoy Art Direction – George Osaki Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard, Destry, Pete Marshall, Van McCoy, Zulema Cusseaux Bass – Gordon Edwards Conductor – Gene Orloff Copyist – John Mical Design – Bill Murphy, Rod Dyer, Inc. Drums – Brian Brake, Charles Collins, Chris Parker Engineer – Don Berman Guitar – Bert Jones, Charlie Brown, Cornell Dupree, Hugh McCracken, Jeff Mironov, Joe Caro Horns – Barry Rogers, Bernie Glow, George Marge, Janice Robinson, John Gale, John Gatchell, Mel Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green Keyboards – Leon Pendarvis, Van McCoy Oboe – Phil Bodner Percussion, Vibraphone [Vibes] – 'Crusher' Bennett, George Devens Photography By – Milton Greene Producer – Charles Kipps, Van McCoy Strings – Al Brown, Fred Buldrini, Gene Orloff, Gerald Tarack, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Jesse Levy, Jonathon Abramowitz, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Kermit Moore, Marvin Morgenstern, Mitsue Takayama, Paul Gershman, Richard Maximoff, Theodore Isreal Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : Reel One - Medley I : A1.1 Moon River A1.2 Over The Rainbow A1.3 Gone With The Wind A1.4 Somewhere Medley II : A2.1 Love Theme From A "Star Is Born" (Evergreen) A2.2 Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) Reel Two - Medley II : B1 Theme From Shaft B2 Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" B3 The Magnificent Seven Art Direction – Mike Mendel Backing Vocals – Faith, Hope & Charity, Van McCoy Bass – Gordon Edwards Copyist – John Mical Drums – Charles Collins Engineer [Assistant] – Gary Parisi, Mathew Murray Engineer [Recording] – Steve Jerome Executive-Producer – Hugo & Luigi Guitar – Cornell Dupree, David Spinozza Horns – Dominick Gravine, Janice Robinson, John Frosk, Melvyn Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green, Victor Paz Keyboards – Leroy Leon Pendarvis, Jr., Richard Tee Mastered By – Gilbert Kong Percussion – Errol (Crusher) Bennett, George Devens Piano – Van McCoy Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Van McCoy Producer, Engineer [Recording], Engineer [Remix] – Michael DeLugg Sleeve, Design – Jim O'Connell Strings – Ariana Bronne, Gerald Tarack, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Jesse Levy, Joseph DeAngelis, Julien Barber, Kermit Moore, Mitsue Takayama, Paul Gershman, Regis Iandiorio, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Isreal Strings, Concertmaster – Gene Orloff Woodwind – Phil Bodner Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
