Monday, January 31, 2011

FF003 LEGENDS OF LIBRARY: ALAN HAWKSHAW





















Updated compilation can be found here

Track 1 - Beat Me Til I'm Blue
Track 2 - Mile High Swinger
Track 3 - Tap Footer
Track 4 - Girl In A Sportscar
Track 5 - Get Ready, Get Set...Fly
Track 6 - Oddball
Track 7 - Organ Mania
Track 8 - Collect
Track 9 - Fun Pack
Track 10 - Hot Seat
Track 11 - Troubleshooter 1
Track 12 - Man Of The World
Track 13 - The Speed Of Sound
Track 14 - The Reporter
Track 15 - Man Of Means
Track 16 - End Credits

This is the first in a series of compilations I am putting together which celebrate the careers of library music legends. Today we begin with Mr. Alan Hawkshaw. It was a bit of a challenge because I have already posted the excellent "Mo' Hawk" collection at Funky Frolic so I had to dig a bit deeper to come up with some groovy gems.

Hawkshaw fans will know what to expect - lots of great organ work, funky drumming and a smattering of horns and synths. These tracks have been culled from various Bruton and KPM releases aswell as a few compilation albums. I've tried to do the best with the material I have and hopefully it does Alan's amazing career justice.

5 comments:

NX said...

A legend to say the least! I have to give credit where it's due however, you sir have an amazing estabishment here. It's truly an honor to have these classic and timeless items presented in such a respectful and cordial manner! The descriptions, the labeling, your own personality inflicted upon each entry make me check for this blog first thing when I hop on the good old internets! Salute.

Hawkshaw for the win!

Mr. Craig said...

Goodness me NX, you're making me blush! I have a lot of fun doing this so I'm glad it shows. Here's hoping you enjoy the Funky Frolic future.

lef teris said...

uber thanx

Funkyfil44 said...

Famous french artist SERGE GAINSBOURG (1928/1991) conductor and arranger from his classics concept albums of the 70's like "l homme a tete de chou"1977...

J. Sam said...

Great compilation! My personal favorite Hawkshaw composition is "Saturn Rings" from Bruton's "Frontiers of Science" LP. One of the most beautiful tracks ever.