The orchestrations here really are inspired and lovely, creating a perfect 'jungle-like' ambiance a la John Scott's 'Greystoke'.
This is a really, really impressive effort and I'm amazed it's never been mentioned around here, that I could find. Here's a link to the last few minutes of the film, including the awesome and extended end title suite (try to ignore the fact that it plays out over footage of a topless Bo Derek wrestling w/ a primate). Crying shame, because if this score is any indication he has a wonderful and very unique symphonic voice. One thing I had absolutely not been prepared for at all was Perry Botkin's wonderful, brilliantly-orchestrated and romantic score! I'd never even ehard of the composer, and doing a little research it appears he is best-known for his electronic, non-filmmusic compositions. Had heard terrible things about it for years, and indeed it was bad - in a fun way though mostly. Just caught this wretched movie the other night. General Discussion: Perry Botkin - Tarzan, The Ape Man (1981) FSM Board: Perry Botkin - Tarzan, The Ape Man (1981)
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