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Show _ 1V10-THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Monday, July 27, 1981 M us i C O00 00000008 0000008000000 OO00000OOOOOSSESOOOO ALBUM REVIEWS By Rock On: Harrison's Tribute Album \Veak ETHLIE ANN VARE sine artist The LP England The label .. . George Harrison Somewherein Derk Horse To a musical backing that soundsjoyfully innocent, George Harrison tackles such topics as God, death, corruption and saving the world. His simplistic attitude bespeaks an earlier age. yet his lyrical bitternessis terribly recent — since December 8, 1980, tion belies the I-hate-this-industry attitude. The poor boy soundsall mixed up. Harrison was an importantspiritual anchorfor the Beatles, but his dourness has madeforlittle success as soloartist. ‘Somewherein England” is unlikely to change that, unless it racks up enormous curiosity sales (which Harrison himself would surely despise) Briefly Noted: Squeeze ‘‘East Side Story’’ (A&M) Squeeze is another of those critically acclaimed publicly ignored bands. Their effervescent sound is reminiscent of an updated Hollies and, thanks to production by Elvis Costello and Dave Edmunds. they come across with a pleasant, polished performance. in fact. Behind the upbeat tunesthereis a frightening sadness. With guest artists the likes of Ringo Starr. Al Kooper, Tom Scott and the McCartneys, Harrison Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes ‘‘Reach Up hasreleased an album thatis far less than the sum of and Touch the Sky’’ (Mercury) if you're one of those its parts. The lightweight sound contradicts the people who thinks the worst problem with the world bathos of the sentiment: the commercial presenta- today is that there aren't enough Bruce Springsteen Television Music recordsin it, you can have the next best thing in this live Southside Johnny double LP. He sounds so much like the Boss one suspects there’s something in the water over there in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Split Enz “Waiata’’ (A&M) The Australiansextet has abandoned its crazy make-up and yard-high hairdos in the hope of being accepted for the music alone. And said music is surely acceptable. with throbbing drums and buzzsaw guitars on one cut shifting easily to sparse pop clarity on another Vocalsare a bit strained and there are weaknesses. but Split Enz has promise. PERSONALITIES update This summer, 146 television stations around the country will carry the Blue Jean Network, a series of rock and pop concerts. Featured acts include Chicago, James Taylor, Journey, the Electric Light Orchestra and Alice Cooper in 90-minute specials Special July Sale! Is Not Meant To Be Remembered, Only Felt Here's a quiz — can you rememberthe musicfrom anyof your favorite television shows? Sure, you can hum the theme from “Three’s Company.”’ “The Love Boat" and “Dallas’’ — but how about thescore. the music that ebbs and flows through every scene? Probably not Accordirg to composer Jerrold Immel. whoscores “Dallas” and a host of others, if the viewer remembersthescoreit hasn't been properly written “Film in general isn’t like a Broadway musical where wetry to have the public whistle the tunes,” says Immel. ‘‘Music on television isn’t really meant to be heard. it’s meanttobefelt Says Immel, “I write themes for specific television characters, then interweave those themes whenthe stars are together in a scene. The musicis JERROLD IMMEL written to depict the contents of the scene. It should bypassthe ears and godirectlyto thevital organsof the viewer, instilling fear for one scene. joy for another and romancein thenext.” With all of the composers in Hollywood. why have only a few risen to the top? Ina word. it’s versatility Beethoven was heavy and dramatic. Vivaldi youthful and lilting but modern film composers need the kind of stretch that Immel displays. rang ing fromthe sombertones of Charles Bronson’s recent “Death Hunt” feature. to the Great American West evoked by his scores for “Dallas,” “The Sacketts,”” and the fondly remembered “How The Be comfortable at West Was Won.” Immel's versatile projects — from the Americanaof the Palmerstown” themeto the ponderous, ominous theme and the score of “Alcatraz: The Untold Story” — are references to his talent So, the next time you are watching your favorite television show, close your eyes andlisten for the music. If J.R. is about to knock on the door and you can hear a low baritone oboestrike a chord — it’s confrontation time Ca perts will be glad to do it for you.) CAC will cir culate the oir. Prevent cold air fram collecting along the floor and warm cir from collecting ot the cel: g. We con get your humidity to the comfort level, too. Make the most ‘of your fuel. You'll feel comfortable ot o higher and if you note a melodious flute interlude, get ready for a surprise. Either way. you get an immediateclue as to what's soon to happen on screen — thanks to composers and musical tipsters like Jerrold Immel. temperature: W yoy need advertisement eee cies problems A GoodDiet Plan? OREM-There are many plies many of the diet plans around. Does vitamins, minerals and yours help you lost weight trace elements your body just to put it back on? needs, andstill helps you TOM Then you need a new lose w diet! For a diet that sup- BRONSON LENNOX MEET Gunther’s bray ut BC Aue advertisement 67 £100 W. Spanish Fork, UT. 84660 Phone: 798-8474 the INDOW ORKS 15 E. Main, American Fork, UT 84003 Phone: 756: 5301 1785S. State, Orem, UT. 84057 Phone: 225-1876 i 3 ao ; Q \ |