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Standby for Barry Gray

Posted by Gary Craig on Monday, September 5, 2011, In : Composer 
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Famous for composing the unforgettable themes for Supercar, Thunderbirds , Captain Scarlett and the like, Barry Gray also penned dozens of jingles, themes and mood music, for radio, television and cinema from the late 1950’s through to the end of the 1960’s. Some of this work has now been released on the album, ‘Standby for Adverts’. It is unashamedly, Kitsch, Camp and extremely British, but completely undiluted nostalgia.  From the catchy jingle to Quaker’s Banana Mellows and the f...
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And now we return you to the test card and some music

Posted by Gary Craig on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : General Chat 
And now we return you to the test card and some music’ the words spoken by BBC Television continuity announcer John Ross-Barnard. This would usher in a few hours of guaranteed sweet library tracks.
During the sixties and seventies  you could leave  your television switched on and watch a static Carole Hersee, her toy and black board on Test card  F and enjoy an eclectic mix of the familiar and strange, played by anonymous and highly skilled orchestras.






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Gary Hello I’m Gary, the guy behind ‘Sounds Familiar’. Every since I can remember I’ve always loved TV and Film soundtracks, particularly those from my formative years that being the 1960’s and 1970’s. I really enjoying tapping into the much under rated genre known as Library music, if you dig deep enough you can unearth some real gems. That’s what ‘Sounds Familiar’ is all about. Thanks for visiting and please come back soon. If you'd like to comment please click on the Blog Name and a comments dialogue box will open.
  
  
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