MARCO BELTRAMI
The Watcher   Varese 66181   15.99
(45:00 or 60:10?)  Exciting orchestral (and techno-rhythmic) thriller
score with an emphasis on strings, percussion and trombones.  Strong
score.  Odd running time reflects a lengthy 14 minutes of silence
followed by ten seconds of hidden music.

LEE HOLDRIDGE
Into The Arms Of Strangers   CHA 1006   16.99
(42:30)  Holocaust documentary gets sensitive, haunting score featuring
strings, woodwinds and piano.  28 minutes of score unevenly padded with
numerous children's songs.

NORA ORLANDI
Lo Strano Vizio Della Signora Wardh
   HCD-SF01 (Italy) 19.99
(48:52)  -Limited Edition-  1970 Italian horror movie score makes world
premier on album.  Piano, strings, organ, wordless chorus and rhythm
section combine for music in equal parts pretty, lightly upbeat,
quasi-religious and dissonant.

JOHN OTTMAN
Urban Legends: Final Cut   Varese 66179   15.99
(73:23)  Ottman gives his own movie a large orchestral score, heavy on
suspense and aggressive action music.  Delicate theme for Amy a
standout.  Strong score but a long ride.

RICHARD RODGERS
Victory At Sea   QR 92918   11.99
(68:34)  Lengthy compilation from 3 famous RCA albums with orchestrator
Robert Russell Bennett and the RCA Victor Symphony.  Stunning stereo
sound.  Rodgers score has sweeping melodies, underscoring turbulent sea
battles, tragic defeats, rousing victories.  Classic television music.

JOHN WILLIAMS
Jaws   Varese 66078 (Cond Joel McNeely)   15.99
(51:09)  Anti-climactic release of legendary score, now interpreted by
Joel McNeely and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.