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For those with an interest in bass clarinet

Author: ned
Date: 2004-03-12 03:00

I have just been listening to a recent CD of mine entitled ''Last Orders'' it is music from a recent British film, directed by Fred Schepsi [an Australian] and starring, amongst others, Bob Hoskins and Michael Caine.

Many of our UK and Australian colleagues will probably be aware of the very thoughtful musical soundtrack and will also appreciate the contribution by one Phil Todd on bass clarinet. I don't know where Phil hails from, presumably the UK, as the film was made there, but the original score is written by a talented musician, Paul Grabowsky, also an Australian.

For our colleagues on the other side of the Pacific/Atlantic [read as appropriate] and who are probably starved of most cinema which is not of USA origin, this music is worth seeking out and listening to. The bass clarinet is heard on about half of the tracks and is a featured instrument, weaving in and out of the theme variations on various pieces.

In very small print on the back of the case I have spotted the following:

Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, 10 Universal City Plaza, Universal City ,CA 91608. There is also a website listed: www.VareseSarabands.com

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