{"product_id":"david-lindup-shatter-original-soundtrack","title":"David Lindup - Shatter - Original Soundtrack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe score for the 1974 action-thriller \u003cem\u003eShatter\u003c\/em\u003e was composed by David Lindup, serving as a standout, Blaxploitation-style soundtrack that blends funky library music, wah-wah guitars, and \u003cstrong\u003eQuincy Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e-style jazz elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main theme is a lively, brass-heavy pastiche of 1970s funk and soul, heavily inspired by \u003cstrong\u003eIsaac Hayes\u003c\/strong\u003e’ iconic \u003cem\u003eShaft\u003c\/em\u003e theme. In the final 1974 theatrical release, much of Lindup's acclaimed score was buried underneath the movie's heavy action sound effects. For decades, the \u003cem\u003eShatter\u003c\/em\u003e soundtrack was never commercially released in any form. However, as part of Hammer's modern revival and restoration efforts, the original clean cues have been released for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Lindup (10 May 1928 – 7 January 1992) was an English composer, arranger and orchestrator best known for his collaborations with \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Dankworth\u003c\/strong\u003e and his library music (often for KPM). Lindup composed music for TV series including \u003cem\u003eThe Informer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSurvival\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJourney to the Unknown\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Persuaders!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDiamonds\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as film scores such as \u003cem\u003eGames That Lovers Play\u003c\/em\u003e (1971), \u003cem\u003eWhite Cargo\u003c\/em\u003e (1973), \u003cem\u003eShatter\u003c\/em\u003e (1974), \u003cem\u003eThe Spiral Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e (1975), and the film version of \u003cem\u003eRising Damp\u003c\/em\u003e (1980).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe library music he composed is usually uncredited in films and TV programmes, although a younger audience is likely to have heard it in recent years; \u003cem\u003eMidnight Serenade\u003c\/em\u003e is featured in two \u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e video games for PlayStation 2 (\u003cem\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Sims 2: Castaway\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HAMMER FILMS","offers":[{"title":"Orange Coloured Gatefold Vinyl LP","offer_id":58436221632857,"sku":"SDZ-48100","price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/LIT_20260630_1526_142711_601_v_5061058621482_002.jpg?v=1782834948","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/david-lindup-shatter-original-soundtrack","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}