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Interesting compilation and worth giving a listen. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you share!

Great share.
Thanks for posting it.
Over 8 hours of super stuff.
Again many thanks

You're welcome! Thanks Guideff for the idea to post this set.

Always wondered about this - will give it a try thank you

Actually came accross this review: interesting reading.

'The Thundering Heard
Review by Christopher Coleman


For over 40 years now, NFL Films has produced some of the most-watched sports documentaries and specials in television history. Kinetic snapshots taken from countless-Sundays of football have been preserved by visionaries Ed and Steve Sabol and their team of creatives. Those snapshots are inexorably joined to the music of composer Sam Spence, Tom Hedden and David Robidoux. For the sports fan, much of the music attached to the myriad of Super Bowl shows, team documentaries or player tributes, are just as recognizable as some of Hollywood's famous musical themes.

After a year and a half of work, NFL Films, along with Cherry Lane Music, released the massive 10-disc compilation, AUTUMN THUNDER: 40 YEARS OF NFL FILMS MUSIC. Contained within are most of the classic tracks that football aficionados have come to know and love. Although some the titles have been renamed, the music of "Forearm Shiver," "Ramblin' Man from Gramblin'," "A Golden Boy Again," "Pony Riders," "The Raiders," among others from composer Sam Spence are included. Moving beyond the body of the famed NFL composer's work are a number of slightly-lesser known compositions, from slightly-lesser-known composers such as Tony Luisi, Martha Jane Webber and Beverly Hermmann.

Beginning with the heavily jazz-influenced music from the 1950s and concluding with pulse-pounding, synthesized scores of the new millenium, AUTUMN THUNDER is almost like taking a historical tour of pop and orchestral music. Film music fans will certainly find familiar references to classic film themes like THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and THE GREAT ESCAPE and PETER GUN. Likewise, jazz and pop fans will find allusions to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five," Henri Mancini's theme for Peter Gun or to Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" from the mid-1980s. The discs and tracks generally follow a chronological order, so one of the more entertaining aspects of this compilation is listening to the evolution of the sound of NFL Films and the era-nuances found from disc to disc.

Going beyond those classic football tunes and into the new millennium, AUTUMN THUNDER further delivers a healthly introduction to the music of NFL Film's next-generation-composers: TOM HEDDEN and DAVID ROBIDOUX. While maintaining the traditions established by Steve Sabol and Sam Spence, the two composers also keep the production company's sound fresh and accessible for today's audiences. The combined result is a massive compilation that entertains the hard-core NFL fan as well as many soundtrack collectors.'

Second part of the review

The Golden Spence Era

NFL Films' earliest era is, of course, synonymous with the sound of SAM SPENCE. The first six discs are dominated by his compositions. For those who remember watching NFL Films' productions prior to the days of ESPN, then it is likely that Spence's flair with jazz as well as memorable melodies will be those pieces that are immediately recognized and emotionally connected to. His famous pieces simply transport the listener back to an era where players and coaches stayed with one team and when they were known more for the football-exploits than off-the-field-failings. Many of Spence's pieces seem to capture the essence of an era long gone. The earliest of tracks are heavily influenced by the period in which they were composed. Disc 1 is predominantly made of jazz/big-band compositions, although the foundations of the NFL Films, orchestral feel start surfacing on track 4, "Knight in Cracked Leather." After disc 1, the famous musical personality of Steve Sabol's productions takes shape and, by disc 2, the music has matured into what fans have come to remember most about Sam Spence's work.

Tracking through to disc 7, some listeners may be wearied as each disc holds only one or two easily recognizable pieces. Some may find many of the tracks plagued by musical references that pinpoint the era in which they were written. Music peppered by references from the 60s, 70s and 80s are in abundance. That said, discs 4 through 7 still contain some of Sam Spence's best works: "The Raiders," "Jazz Undercurrents," "Round Up," "Classic Battle," "Wild Bunch," "Salute to Courage." Each exhibit at least one characteristic that helped Sam Spence set these productions apart: memorable melodies, blarring brass accents, pulsing percussion, or determined string work. That said, even this 10-disc release isn't enough to cover all of Sam Spence's recognizable works such as "The Final Quest" and "The Equalizer" which can be found on the 1998 Tommy Boy Records release of THE POWER AND THE GLORY. The contribution of Spence to the world of sports-video production can hardly be measured, but suffice it to say that some of his works have become slices of Americana and AUTUMN THUNDER does his body of work justice.

Thanks a lot, Guideff! Excellent review.

Thanks

I own this set - friggin love it!!!

This is the last section of
'The Thundering Heard
Review by Christopher Coleman

The New Millennium of NFL Films

Reaching mid-way through disc 7, we have a handing off of the torch. With the 75 SEASONS Suite, we move into NFL Film's new musical era. Composers Tom Hedden and David Robidoux are boldly introduced with music from their 1994, Emmy-Winning score for the TNT-aired special covering the history of the NFL's first 75 Seasons. Composer Tom Hedden is given the main music credit here and David Robidoux credited with "additional music." However the credits are divided, the combined effort of the two composer here, features some of the most lyrical and evocative music found on any of the 10 discs. Founded upon a single, title theme, the composers arrange and orchestrate its employment throughout the track with grace and finesse and also with climactic majesty, just as it is found in the TV special. Truly, the 12 minute suite alone almost makes the entire set worth the price of admission. Those who were fortunate to see the special or buy the VHS tape of it (yes VHS - there is no DVD release), will find this suite particularly poignant. Those who have not seen this brilliant documentary will certainly want to after hearing this track alone.

Now the work of Tom Hedden and David Robidoux extend far beyond 75 SEASONS. The balance of the compilation, discs 8 through 10, features only the work of NFL Film's two new torch-bearers. The pace and tone of the remaining discs takes on a decidedly more contemporary feel. Fans of modern-day film or game music will find much to sink their ears into. That said, the mindful listener will discover that much of what is presented is "Sam Spence" as interpreted in the new millennium. The horns are there, but blare the louder. The stringers are there, but soar the higher. The percussion remains, but pounds even harder.

As modern-day composers, both Tom Hedden and David Robidoux demonstrate their unique styles and voices quite clearly. As demonstrated in the 75 Seasons Suite, Tom Hedden's work reflects the ideals and techniques of his predecessor yet modernizes them. Tom Hedden's early work provides an accessible bridge from Spence's style to the present-day sensibilities. In discs 7 through 9, is found Tom Hedden's most enjoyable work. Full of bold themes and wondrous orchestrations, his work carries the NFL Film's flag quite well. One only need to listen to tracks like "Golden Boy" (track 13, disc 7), "The Hero's Suite" (track 8, disc 8), or "Touchdown Suite" (track 1, disc 9), to find NFL Film's musical tradition alive and well. Still, by disc 10, Tom Hedden shows that his musical evolution continues. His sound has transitioned into a smaller orchestra-feel and greater dependence on production. It is this modern-ideal that David Robidoux also exhibits, but much stronger and right from his early days with NFL Films.'


I can assure you folks out there, that if you don't consider downloading this, you will allow the chance of a lifetime to slip you by.
This is not only a rare slice of history, but a musical experience.

Just thought I'rd mention your Reg Tilsley thread.
Great job
thanks

Thank you for this share.

Thank you for this share.

You're welcome Uncle Bela!

thanx for some good library tracks
cheers

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

Thanks a ton.

Glad i found this (search box), Thanks for sharing! ...I recognize these tracks (specifically from in the last 4 folders) from America's Game & even maybe A Football Life series. Great stuff; the Never Relent, Legends, & Building a Dynasty tracks are especially familiar & good.

Thank you kindly.

Link received.
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