Dominic Frontiere – The Outer Limits (Original Television Soundtrack) [2008] (3 x CDs)

THE OUTER LIMITS

Dominic Frontiere – The Outer Limits (Original Television Soundtrack) [2008] (3 x CDs)

Finally, the thrilling and atmospheric compositions by Dominic Frontiere for the first season of the iconic SciFi anthology series “The Outer Limits” have been made available! and is a Limited Edition of 3,000 units.

Although Crescendo had previously released “The Outer Limits: Original Television Soundtrack,” this NEW three-CD set from La-La Land Records surpasses it in every aspect. The Crescendo release included scores from only three episodes (“The Man Who Was Never Born,” “The Hundred Days of the Dragon,” and “Nightmare”). In contrast, this La-La Land release, which spans over three hours, features scores for those three episodes plus six additional ones (“The Architects of Fear,” “Controlled Experiment,” “Tourist Attraction,” “Don’t Open Till Doomsday,” “The Mice,” and “The Human Factor”) and select pieces from “ZZZZZ” and “The Borderland.” Additionally, it features the main and end themes of the first season (with all their variations) and all the variations of the Control Voice narration. This CD set focuses solely on music from the first season because Dominic Frontiere was replaced by Harry Lubin as the composer for the second season. While some fans may prefer the first season’s scores, this release is a comprehensive compilation of Frontiere’s work for “The Outer Limits,” with a few pieces composed by Robert Van Eps.

The three-CD set is organized as follows:

CD1 - Opens with the The Control Voice - long version and the Outer Limits main title version #1. This disc includes the scores for “The Architects of Fear,” “Controlled Experiment,” and “Tourist Attraction,” along with extended versions of the main and end titles and Vic Perrin’s Control Voice narration. While the score for “The Architects of Fear” may not be as SciFi-esque as some might hope, “Controlled Experiment” more than compensates with its dreamy, atmospheric, and distinctly SciFi sound. “Tourist Attraction,” primarily composed by Robert Van Eps, adds a Latin American flair to the collection. CD1 concludeds with the Outer Limits end credits, long version in stereo.

CD2 - Opens with the The Control Voice - short version and the Outer Limits main title version #1. This disc features the scores for “Nightmare,” “Don’t Open Till Doomsday,” and “The Man Who Was Never Born,” as well as the second revisions of the main and end themes and the Control Voice. “Nightmare” stands out as the best score of the album, with its haunting and beautiful composition. “Don’t Open Till Doomsday” follows with a chilling and ominous feel, while “The Man Who Was Never Born” offers a romantic and dreamy score. CD2 concludeds with the Outer Limits end credits, version #2.

CD3 - Opens with the Outer Limits main title version #3. The final disc includes the scores for “The Hundred Days of the Dragon,” “The Mice,” and “The Human Factor,” along with select pieces from “ZZZZZ” and “The Borderland,” the third revision of the end theme, and the Control Voice/closing narration music. “The Hundred Days of the Dragon” features a simple, repeating melody, while “The Mice” uses a revised version of the “Nightmare” score. “The Human Factor” delivers a sinister and action-packed score, and the pieces from “ZZZZZ” and “The Borderland” add unique elements to the collection. CD3 concludeds with the Outer Limits end credits, version #3.

The La-La Land Records release of “The Outer Limits” soundtrack, remastered by James Nelson, has been highly praised for its sound quality. Many reviewers have noted that it surpasses the Crescendo set, which was mastered by Bernie Grundman. The La-La Land set is described as having a richly rewarding sound, with a mastering job that is both subtle and effective, almost belying the 45-year time span of the original recordings. (B)

Originally aired:

• "The Architects of Fear" on 30th of September 1963.
• "Controlled Experiment" on 13th of January 1964.
• "Tourist Attraction" on 23rd of December 1963
• "Nightmare" on 2nd of December 1963.
• "Don't Open Till Doomsday" on 20th of January 1964
• "The Man Who Was Never Born" on 28rd of October 1963.
• "The Hundred Days Of The Dragon" on 23rd of September 1963.
• "The Mice" originally aired on 6th of January 1964.
• "The Human Factor" on 11th of November 1963.
• "ZZZZZ" on 27th of January 1964.
• "The Borderland" on 16th of December 1963.

Overall, this La-La Land release is a must-have for any “The Outer Limits” fan.

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Track lists

CD01

01 Dominic Frontiere - The Control Voice: Long Version 1:09

02 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits Main Title: Version #1 0:26

03 Dominic Frontiere - The Architects Of Fear: Teaser: Nuclear War / “to Be Turned Into That” 0:53

04 Dominic Frontiere - The Architects Of Fear: The Lottery / Alan Leighton / The Point Of No Return / Baby Talk 4:40

05 Dominic Frontiere - The Architects Of Fear: Scarecrows (Alan And Yvette Love Theme) 2:43

06 Dominic Frontiere - The Architects Of Fear: Alan’s Departure / The Telegram / Maturity Cloths 2:05

07 Dominic Frontiere - The Architects Of Fear: Double Vision / Madness / Aborted Phone Call / Sadness 3:37

08 Dominic Frontiere - The Architects Of Fear: The Spaceship / Alien On The Loose / Alan Returns To The Lab / The Truth Revealed 2:55

09 Dominic Frontiere - The Architects Of Fear: Requiem For A Scarecrow 2:32

10 Dominic Frontiere - Controlled Experiment: Spaceship / The City / The Pawn Shop / The Customer / Coffee And Cigarettes / Act Out 3:11

11 Dominic Frontiere - Controlled Experiment: The City #2 / The Hotel / Time Loops / The Shooting / “put It Back The Way It Was!” 6:02

12 Dominic Frontiere - Controlled Experiment: Marriage Proposal #1 / Marriage Proposal #2 / A Happy Ending 2:34

13 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: The Republic Of San Blaz 1:00

14 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Creature On Tv / First Dive 1:40

15 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Drive To The Party 0:24

16 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Party Source Cue #1 2:16

17 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Party Source Cue #2 4:10

18 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: The Old Gods 1:20

19 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Dive #2 / Capturing The Creature 3:50

20 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Photo Op 0:51

21 Dominic Frontiere - Tourist Attraction: The Creature Wakes 2:10

22 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: To The Rescue / Nets 1:12

23 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Love Scene 2:05

24 Robert Van Eps - Tourist Attraction: Finale / Act Out 0:26

25 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits End Credits: Long Version (Stereo) 1:01

CD02

01 Dominic Frontiere - The Control Voice: Short Version 0:47

02 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits Main Title: Version #2 0:23

03 Dominic Frontiere - Nightmare: Prologue 1:54

04 Dominic Frontiere - Nightmare: Ebonite Pow Camp 1:54

05 Dominic Frontiere - Nightmare: Tortures Of The Mind 3:12

06 Dominic Frontiere - Nightmare: Turning On One Another 2:03

07 Dominic Frontiere - Nightmare: The Verdict And Sentence 3:21

08 Dominic Frontiere - Nightmare: The Truth Revealed And Epilogue 3:34

09 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: Wedding Party Source 2:47

10 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: The Years Pass / Phone Call 2:02

11 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: Dark Corridor 1:37

12 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: Crazy Lady Source Cue 2:29

13 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: Unopened Box / Scared 1:44

14 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: Groom Be Gone 0:56

15 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: Bride Be Gone / Box Creature 2:55

16 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: Crazy Lady Room / Back To Room 1:45

17 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: A Father’s Search / Upstairs / Zapped Into Box 3:47

18 Dominic Frontiere - Don’t Open Till Doomsday: The Price Of Freedom / Double Cross / The House Is Destroyed 3:30

19 Dominic Frontiere - The Man Who Was Never Born: Teaser / Enter Andro / The Library / Return To The Past 3:02

20 Dominic Frontiere - The Man Who Was Never Born: Andro & Noelle Theme / “moments, Men & Places” 6:17

21 Dominic Frontiere - The Man Who Was Never Born: Andro Breaks Mirror / Andro Revealed 1:58

22 Dominic Frontiere - The Man Who Was Never Born: Time Crossed Lovers / The Big Chase / Take Off 8:17

23 Dominic Frontiere - The Man Who Was Never Born: “i Was Never Born!” / A Better World 2:18

24 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits End Credits: Version #2 0:56

CD03

01 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits Main Title: Version #3 0:26

02 Dominic Frontiere - 100 Days Of The Dragon: The Slumbering Giant 1:22

03 Dominic Frontiere - 100 Days Of The Dragon: Malleable Flesh / Transformation 4:58

04 Dominic Frontiere - 100 Days Of The Dragon: Assassination / I Didn’t Know You Had A Gun / Election / Voting And Swearing In 5:13

05 Dominic Frontiere - 100 Days Of The Dragon: Washington D.C. / Bad Guys Meet In Oval Office / Unmasked! 3:12

06 Dominic Frontiere - The Mice: What Planet / Planet Chromo / 3 O’clock / Chromoite Beams In / Attempted Escape 4:41

07 Dominic Frontiere - The Mice: Alien Pond Scum / Alien Overhears Plan / Kill Jong / Escape And Recaptured 4:02

08 Dominic Frontiere - The Mice: Chromoite Dinner / Transmat Attempt / Chromoite Breaks In / Act Out 2:14

09 Dominic Frontiere - The Mice: Jelly Morton / Chromoite Lurking / Chromoite Kills Guard / Battle With Chromoite / Big Finish 7:23

10 Dominic Frontiere - The Mice: Epilogue With A Jelly Doughnut 0:54

11 Dominic Frontiere - The Human Factor: It’s Here / Monster Appears 1:24

12 Dominic Frontiere - The Human Factor: Love Revealed / You Don’t Need Me / Major Arrives And Talks / I’m The Doctor / Monster #2 / Getting The Gun 8:03

13 Dominic Frontiere - The Human Factor: Building Terror 1:24

14 Dominic Frontiere - The Human Factor: Phone Call / Look Into My Eyes / The Key / Escape / Struggle And Gunshot 5:18

15 Dominic Frontiere - The Human Factor: Love Theme (Reprise) 2:18

16 Dominic Frontiere - Zzzzz: Teaser 1:26

17 Dominic Frontiere - Zzzzz: Buzzing About 1:27

18 Dominic Frontiere - The Borderland: The Big Finish 4:31

19 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits: Format Music: Closing Narration Music 1:04

20 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits: Format Music: Control Voice Sign Off 0:15

21 Dominic Frontiere - The Outer Limits End Credits: Version #3 0:48

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