Randall & Hopkirk Deceased The Soundtrack

The phenomenal Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) television show soundtrack is worth having, not only for its diverse artists and rare tracks, but for its ability to capture the mood of the televsion series.Many of the songs portray love and death, along with the idea of a spirit walking around on earth (Hopkirk) trying to make sure his best friend (Randall) doesn't make the moves on his still-living girlfriend. The Theme is a full, melodic song with vocals, which is impressive as far as television themes go. Highlights: Basement Jaxx's collaboration between electronic and swing jazz (complete with scats by Gwyn Jay Allen) on "Jus Tonite," Pulp and the Swingle Sisters' (of the acclaimed Swingle Singers) complete success of combining brooding rock with rich vocal arrangements on "My Body May Die," Talvin Singh's tribal electronic "Carnival of Drums," and up-and-coming Icelandic star Emiliana Torrini's haunting "Dead Things." And I'm leaving out the other half of the album only because it would take too long to review.The songs flow well from one track to another, and this soundtrack reflects "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" as well as Danny Boyle's "Trainspotting" Soundtrack reflects that movie's aura. There is no dominating style or genre of music overall; but the same strange unity between songs, where all songs serve a purpose to capture in music what's been viewed on a television screen.

Was expecting music from the 70s version of the series. I guess this is a contemporary version? I hated it.

If you never saw the Reeves and Mortimer remake of the 60's Randall & Hopkirk then you need to be good to yourselves and get it on DVD. This soundtrack is an odd mix of tracks but great fun and the tracks on it were perfect for the show.

a couple of good tunes, a couple a bit strange but cd fine and quick service.

Bought purely for the theme title and the ear worm of the song played on Jeff Randall's radio. The fact that David Arnold made serious contribution to the music helps (as he does in a lot of BBC productions, Sherlock, Dracula et al). Some of the tracks are a little odd though so four stars for quality rather than content only.

Excited, as am big fan of series (and original, being 49) and playback persisted in crashing at track 9. Returned !(which, spookily, is a really excellent french drama!)