"ORBITAL's new single will be a version of the theme tune from
forthcoming film The Saint. The track, which is due out on April 7, was
recorded as the theme for the film which stars Val Kilmer and is based
on the Leslie Charteris-created character and Roger Moore '60s TV
series. Phil Hartnoll said: "The film-makers originally recorded it with
a 50-piece orchestra, but they didn't like it, so they asked us to do
it. We had a great time doing it 'cos we're still old enough to remember
the original series. "In fact, we're great fans of that sort of music
and we really liked the original theme. So our version is still quite
'60s sounding."
The film, which is released here on April 28 and next month in the US,
has been directed by Phillip Noyce, the man responsible for Dead Calm
and Patriot Games. Other bands to feature songs on the soundtrack
include The Chemical Brothers, Sneaker Pimps and Duran Duran, who have
recorded the title track. Apart from doing the obligatory remixes of
their forthcoming single, Orbital are also working on their new album,
the follow-up to last year's gold-selling 'In Sides'. They are also
expected to announce a series of live UK dates shortly."
BTW, for those interested in seeing The Saint here in the US, take note:
the film's release has been pushed back from March 14th to April 7th.
Why? The MONSTER returns from the Star Wars Special Edition. The Return
of the Jedi Special Edition is set to open on March 7th and Paramount is
scouring for cover. Universal found out last weekend what happens when
you underestimate the power of the Force :)
Also, in a somewhat related note (getting more off topic by the minute)
there will be a music video featuring newly inserted music footage from
Jabba's Palace in The Return of the Jedi Special Edition which will
begin regular rotation (hopefully) on MTV after it's premiere Feb. 16 at
10:30pm on MTV's Star Wars TV special.
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