The Sound of Speed

by Bob Thompson

The Sound of Speed cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Dot
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:13
  • Community rating: 3.17/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Thematically dedicated to the post-war obsession with velocity and modern transportation, the arranger utilizes sweeping, propulsive orchestrations. The highly dynamic instrumental pieces employ racing strings and punchy brass to simulate forward momentum, acting as a vibrant soundtrack for the optimistic, technologically fascinated Jet Age.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, instrumental, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Super Chief (2:52)
  2. Midnight Sailing (4:01)
  3. La Vespa (2:07)
  4. Sub-Manhattan Blues (3:56)
  5. Three-Wheeler Waltz (3:31)
  6. Count Down (3:03)
  7. Star Fire (2:43)
  8. Surrey Serenade (2:41)
  9. Le Mans (2:43)
  10. Streetcar Named Irving (2:24)
  11. Sea-Spray (2:49)
  12. Early-Bird Whirly-Bird (2:20)

Credits

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