Laura Brown

NOW Music proudly presents the next electrifying chapter in the ‘NOW 12” 80s’ series – NOW 12” 80s: 1983 – Part 1, out 19th July 2024. With 46 extended, full-length, or remixed versions that encapsulate the vibrant evolution of 80s music, this collection spans the dynamic spectrum of the year, featuring Synth-Pop and New-Wave hits alongside the catchy grooves of Pop-Dance and Disco. This essential compilation is perfect for both dancefloors and collectors. CD1 opens with two of 1983’s biggest artists with Wham!’s "Bad Boys”, followed by Eurythmics’ (over 12 minutes remix of) "Right By Your Side”. Revel in the huge tracks from Duran Duran with "Union Of The Snake (The Monkey Mix)", and the extended “Communication” by Spandau Ballet. The Human League keeps the momentum with their massive hit "(Keep Feeling) Fascination", while Howard Jones and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark keep the Synth-Pop strong with "New Song" and "Genetic Engineering" respectively. Extended versions from Blancmange, Ultravox, and Tears For Fears are also featured on the stunning first disc.

Following the fantastic success of the Best 100 series; EMI now present Best Jazz 100 Jazz, a great value 6 disc set. Jazz is the epitome of cool; it is a music of infinite variety and timeless appeal. This 6 CD set BEST JAZZ 100 offers just that! This collection features the very best in jazz across the ages: From cool swing to burning Latin; husky vocals to smooth ballads; from the new faces on the scene to the classic artists of yesteryear. With each CD representing a different style: Classic Jazz Vocals; Swing Classics; Latin Jazz; Relaxing Jazz; Jazz Ballads and Legends of Jazz there's something here for everyone.

John Mellencamp is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock which emphasizes traditional instrumentation. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has amassed 22 Top 40 hits in the United States. In addition, he holds the record for the most tracks by a solo artist to hit number-one on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, with seven, and has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, winning one. His biggest musical influences are Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Buddy Holly and The Rolling Stones. Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008.

Historical recordings of black music popular in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. Going all the way back to the era of Edison’s wax cylinders, of which several photos in the lavishly illustrated booklet.

Music For The Movies: Bernard Herrmann (58') [1992]:

From Citizen Kane to Taxi Driver, Bernard Herrmann composed over 50 film scores. He is, however, best known for his fruitful collaboration with Alfred Hitchcock. Illustrated by film scenes and interviews with his friends and collaborators, this portrait helps us to better understand Bernard Herrmann's immense contribution to cinema.

Interviews of Bernard Herrmann, Elmer Bernstein, Martin Scorsese, Claude Chabrol, David Raskin…
Extracts of Citizen Kane, Psycho, North by Northwest, Torn Curtain, La mariée était en noir, Sisters.

The Hollywood Sound (85') [1995]:

The 2 main schools of Hollywood composers: The Europeans (Max Steiner and Franz Waxman) who drew heavily on Romanticism and their American counterparts (David Raskin, Jerome Moross and Alex North) influenced by jazz and folk music, illustrated by scenes from "Gone With the Wind', "Rebecca", "Big Country" and "A Streetcar Named Desire".

Bonus: Biography of Bernard Herrmann - Discography of Bernard Hermann