After a time I began to think that all of Kubrick's films are "Ludivico Techniques", that melding of music and images that shock, amaze, amuse, warp, move. Here is a small collection of music and song used to good effect in his work. While some are from the actual soundtracks, most are not. Why mention it? Kubrick only used abbreviated versions of some pieces, for example, the 2nd movement of Rossini's "Thieving Magpie" is featured prominently in A Clockwork Orange, but the intro will probably be unrecognizable to the casual droogish viewer who is not also a classical music fan. Similarly, only the final chorus of the 9th's choral is played at the end of Clockwork, but I have included the entire piece. I culled all the mp3's from Napster. As I find them, I'll update this page.

IMPORTANT!! READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING And now to some dreary business. In order to post all of these files, I had to use online virtual hard drives, specifically Yahoo-groups. In order to download, you'll have to get a user account with them. Don't worry, its free, and you are not required to give them any truthful information. After signing up, go to the links listed below. When you click on them, they will take you to the group subscription page. At this point, you can choose not to display your user info or receive email updates. When you're ready, hit the "subscribe" button at the bottom. The group home page appears, on the left hand side click on the "files" link. The files will be called up, just right click on them and "save as". I apologize for the inconvenience, but I couldn't find a more practical way to render the material widely accessible. Feel free to email me if anyone has any problems or suggestions.

Paths of Glory "La Marsaille"...(2:21) A stirring anthem to start us down the right path. "Artist's life waltz"...(2:52) While the three condemned men eat their last supper with their fingers, the General Staff attends a lavish dinner party. Johann Strauss.

Lolita Teen theme...(2:33) It's love at first sight for the unfortunate Humbert. Nelson Riddle's catchy teenie bopper popper. Love theme...(4:37) A lovely little lilting lyrical love theme, melodramatically provided by Bob Harris (original film score).

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb "Try a little tenderness"...(4:12) Classic aeroplane copulation opener. This song is proving hard to find, so the version here is not from the original soundtrack but it'll do for now. The bomb run (2:39) Original movie score by Laurie Taylor heard just before Maj. Kong goes out with a bang. "We'll meet again" (3:02) Sung by Vera Lynn, this WW2 song plays out while the world blows up.

2001: A Space Odessey "Thus Spake Zarathustra" (1:51) Nietzschean declaratory opening title music by Richard Strauss. "Blue Danube waltz" (10:04) Floyd's lunar Pan Am flight dances to the strains of Johann Strauss. "Lux aeterna"...(8:15) Strange things are happening on the moon. Gyorgi Ligeti guides us through that airless place. "Atmospheres" (8:39) Journey beyond the infinite with Ligeti.

A Clockwork Orange Opening...(2:25) Walter Carlos' legendary electronic version of Purcell: "Music for the funeral of Queen Mary". "The thieving magpie" (9:21) Rossini jams in the background while the droogs get it on with Billy Boy. "William Tell overture"...(1:19) Alex trysts a bit to this Rossini quickie rendered by Carlos. "William Tell overture (intro)"...(3:01) Rossini provides an ironically appropriate tragical accompaniment as our humble narrator is off to the stripey hole. "Pomp and circumstance marches no.1-4" (6:22) The MP inspects some potential "true christians" in cell block. Musical pomposity courtsey Elgar. "Timesteps"...(13:47) Alex enjoys his first day at the pictures. Braindrain original from Carlos. Ludivico treatment (7:06) Oustanding curative Carlos rendition of the Glorious 9th's choral, perfect for nasty bits of ultra violence. "Overture to the sun" (1:46) Newly reformed Alex licks boot. Charming Terry Tucker tune. "I want to marry a lighthouse keeper" (1:00) Alex's Dada and Mum groove to this wacky tune warbled by Erika Elgen. "9th symphony, 4th movement, choral" (10:48) Since they're such good friends, MP Fred visits Alex in hospital with a surprise or two, featuring Ludwig Von Beethoven. "Singin' in the rain" (4:14) He's cured alright. Gene Kelley closing credits classic.

Barry Lyndon "Sarabonde" (3:04) Opening theme from Handel. "Mna na hEirann" (4:30) Redmond foolishly pursues his cousin Nora; the Chieftans put in an eloquent performance of this Sean O'Riada work. "British grenadiers"...(2:13) His Majesty's Army proves to be a convenient outlet for a young Redmond down on his luck and in search of adventure. Traditional march. "Lilliburlero"...(1:08) Life in the army! Traditional march. "Tin Whistles"...(3:44) Redmond's martial romps round the continent. Traditional song. "Hohenfriedberger march"...(1:16) Frederick the Great's stately Teutonic march disguises the moral degeneracy of the 7 Years War while Redmond deserts to the Prussian lines. "March from Idomeneo, King of Crete"...(1:48) Redmond may be free from the Prussian army, but he's not out of Prussian service. Mozart. "Barbier de Seville"...(4:31) Life on the road a gamin'. Paisiello. "German dance no.1 in C-major, piano trio in E-flat" (3:14) Redmond sets his sights on the fine family fortune of the Lyndon estate. Music by Schubert. "Cello concerto in E-minor" (3:52) Antoni Vivaldi illuminates the emptiness of materialism and despair of unfulfilled hopes in the Lyndon family.

The Shining "The Shining" (3:30) Eerily reminiscent of "Night on Bald Mountain", Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind shine in this original composition that introduces us to the Overlook. "Rocky Mountains" (3:02) Into the moutains of madness with another Carlos/Elkind original. "Music for strings, percussion and celesta" (8:04) Quiet moments between father and son. Also heard during Wendy and Danny's exploration of the Maze. Bela Bartok. "Lotano" (10:09) Used during various scenes, Jack goes a little "off" to this Ligeti tune. "Awakening of Jacob"...(7:31) Room 237. Uplifting music from Krzysztof Penderecki. "De naturis sonoris no.2"...(8:58) Wendy wants to leave, but Jack storms off and visits his favorite bartender. Courtsey Penderecki. "Home"...(3:13) While Jack and Delbert discuss correcting their families, this song can be heard from the other side of the red wall. Henry Hall and the Gleneagles Hotel Band. "Polymorphia"...(9:07) Wendy discovers the manuscript and has a worrisome conversation with her distracted husband. Penderecki at his brightest. "Utrenja (Ewangelia)"...(2:19) Wendy sees ghosts; Jack runs amok, handily equipped with an axe. Penderecki's ode to joy. "Midnight, the stars and you" (3:26) Who's in that 1921 hotel party photograph? Is it Jack...or us? The Ray Noble Orchestra performs nightly at the Overlook.

Full Metal Jacket "Hello Vietnam" (3:09) Johnny Wright's catchy little jingoistic ditty is the perfect opener to this cynical odyssey. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman...(5:54) The iconclastic first meeting of grabastic pieces of amphibian shit and their senior drill instructor. Parris Island (4:28) Abigail Mead's spartan music for the phony tough and crazy brave. "The Marines hymn" (2:06) Graduation day, the maggots are now Marines. Performed by the Goldman Band. "These boots are made for walking" (2:41) Nancy Sinatra kicks it off while Vietnam rolls out the welcome wagon. "Chapel of love" (2:49) Its Tet, and Joker's boredom is about to be relieved. Sweet sounds from the Dixie Cups. "Wooly bully" (2:19) Joker and Cowboy reunite while Sam the Sham & the Pharohs jam. "Surfin' bird" (2:16) The Green Machine blows the hell out of Hue city to the sunny sounds of the Trashmen. "Paint it black" (3:45) Joker is in a world of shit, but he's alive and short. Great Rolling Stones rocker.

Eyes Wide Shut "Waltz no.2, jazz suite" (3:40) Haunting opening and closing theme by Dmitri Shastakovish. "Baby did a bad thing" (2:54) Alice and Bill get funky with Chris Isaak. Circle of red (2:05) Forbidden pleasures beckon Dr. Bill during the private party's kickoff ceremony. Original score by Jocelyn Pook. "Migrations" (3:44) More original Pook as a bewildered Bill tours the sybaritic flesh feast. "Musica ricerata"...(4:16) Bill gets caught, and now things get very, very ominous. Ligeti provides this light musical accompaniment.

Melange None of this material is used in any Kubrick film, but it has some connection to the man, however tenuous it might be in some cases. "La Gazza Larda"...(6:00) Electrified Carlos rendering of Rossini, from "Clockwork Orange Complete Original Score". Sie Liebt Dich...(2:21) Peter Sellers sings the Beatles' "She Loves You," seemingly in character as Dr. Strangelove. Bizarre. "The Rugged Man: Stanley Kubrick"...(3:31) From the album (?) "Soundbombing II" comes Rawkus with a rap; the only connection I found was that they chant "Stanley Kubrick" a few times in the beginning. "Explicit" lyrics; you've been warned. "Kubrick"...(2:13") From John Scofield, a fairly pleasant tune with only the title to link it to the man. "Stanley Kubrick"...(4:16) An engaging piece by Mogwai, inspired, evidently, by our boy. "Road to Luxembourg"...(2:36) Interesting electronic song inspired by the film Barry Lyndon. Artist unknown.

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