Barry Gray - Joe 90 (Original Television Soundtrack) (2023)

First appearing on TV screens in September 1968, Joe 90 was a unique nine year old boy with the ability to absorb the brain patterns of top experts, enabling him to become the most special agent of WIN (World Intelligence Network).
Whilst there are arguably better-known scores amongst Barry Gray's sublime catalogue of work with the Andersons, the composer's work for Joe 90 is in many ways the most consistent and inventive selection he ever wrote. Developing a theme for the new series was always the musician's starting point, and for Joe 90, the pop charts breezed into Gray's studio, with an opening tune featuring a genuine groove. Mixing Gray's inventive electronics with 60s "surf rock" guitars was an inspired decision. It is no wonder that this piece has gone on to enjoy a second life as a Northern Soul disco floor-filler. For episodic incidentals, Gray was freed from the detached unearthly premise of Captain Scarlet and able to bring back a playful sensibility and a more mature musical palette which are amply illustrated in this 24 track collection.
Tracklist
1.01 - Barry Gray - Joe 90 Main Titles (From "Joe 90") (1:19)
1.02 - Barry Gray - A Dream Come True (From "Joe 90") (3:39)
1.03 - Barry Gray - A Wolf In The Fox's Den (From "Joe 90") (6:44)
1.04 - Barry Gray - Air / Sea Rescue (From "Joe 90") (4:12)
1.05 - Barry Gray - Wagon Train Of Fear (From "Joe 90") (1:12)
1.06 - Barry Gray - Running The Gauntlet (From "Joe 90") (2:33)
1.07 - Barry Gray - Tragedy Aboard The U85 / Porto Guava (From "Joe 90") (5:57)
1.08 - Barry Gray - A Song And Dance Of Death (From "Joe 90") (2:16)
1.09 - Barry Gray - The Tangled Web (From "Joe 90") (2:46)
1.10 - Barry Gray - Race Of Intelligence (From "Joe 90") (2:56)
1.11 - Barry Gray - Taking The WIN (From "Joe 90") (2:30)
1.12 - Barry Gray - Fleming In The Fortress (From "Joe 90") (1:35)
1.13 - Barry Gray - Breakout And Pursuit (From "Joe 90") (2:07)
1.14 - Barry Gray - Nuclear Winter (From "Joe 90") (4:19)
1.15 - Barry Gray - Boy With A Suitcase (From "Joe 90") (4:58)
1.16 - Barry Gray - Church Rats (From "Joe 90") (2:42)
1.17 - Barry Gray - Divine Intervention (From "Joe 90") (2:30)
1.18 - Barry Gray - Agent Sladek (From "Joe 90") (3:36)
1.19 - Barry Gray - Sladek's Recital (From "Joe 90") (3:47)
1.20 - Barry Gray - Trapped In The Sky (From "Joe 90") (2:08)
1.21 - Barry Gray - The Alpine Clinic Waltz (From "Joe 90") (1:59)
1.22 - Barry Gray - Balloon Ride (From "Joe 90") (2:50)
1.23 - Barry Gray - The Mine Rescue (From "Joe 90") (4:06)
1.24 - Barry Gray - Joe 90 End Titles (From "Joe 90") (1:27)