The Burning Soundtrack CD
The Burning.
1981, Filmways.
Rick Wakeman.
Fusion, CD, 2006, MFVP110CD
Rating: 
This first CD release of Rick Wakeman’s score for cult slasher flick ‘The Burning’ may have sounded relatively modern on its original release some eighteen years ago, but electronic scores don’t always age well and this is no exception. Highly anticipated by fans, this album is largely for them; however, it is more engaging overall than John Carpenter’s score for seminal horror ‘Halloween’, that relied on repetition of its major themes to make its point. Wakeman’s inclusion of his ‘Wakeman’s Variations’ on ‘The Burning’ takes listeners back to his prog-rock roots, offering up an interesting parallel score which contrasts sharply with the largely electronic one used in the film. Meanwhile, cues such as ‘Devil’s Creek Breakdown’ and ‘Doin’ It’ respectively crank up the banjo’s and 1970’s MOR. Dated or not, ‘The Burning’ remains an effective slow-burner with plenty of atmosphere and originality.
The Burning Movie Soundtrack. Review: Tim Mowbray.
Track Listing:
1. Theme From The Burning.
2. The Chase Continues (PO’s Plane)
3. Variations On The Fire.
4. Shear Terror And More.
5. The Burning (End Title Theme).
6. Campfire Story.
7. The Fire.
8. Doin’ It.
9. Devil’s Creek Breakdown.
10. The Chase.
11. Shear Terror.
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