Record producer and musician Domenico Monardo (Meco) and his band released an awesome music album in 1977, titled Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk, that featured funky disco arrangements of original songs from the classic Star Wars soundtrack by John Williams. YouTuber lcozzarelli has shared Meco’s take on the iconic Star Wars main theme song. Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk is a disco album by Meco released in 1977. The album uses various musical themes from the Star Wars soundtrack arranged as instrumental disco music. A single from the album, Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 1.
Artist: Meco Title: Star Wars And Other Galactic Funk Year Of Release: 1977 / 1999 Label: Mercury Records / HIP-O Records #HIPD40171 Genre: Disco, Funk, Electronic Quality: EAC Rip -> FLAC (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320 Total Time: 39:29 Total Size: 316 / 109 Mb (Full Scans) WebSite: Album Preview
Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk is a disco album by Meco released in 1977. The album uses various musical themes from the Star Wars soundtrack arranged as instrumental disco music. A single from the album, 'Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band', reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 1, 1977, holding to that position for two weeks. The album was released on compact disc with two additional versions of the single.
As a purist, Meco's Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk should be heard on its original vinyl, even if that means losing the two bonus tracks on the Hip-O CD, the 'Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (7' Radio Edit)' and the 'Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (12' Disco Mix).' This is not the music most people would listen to every day, so why not enjoy the experience. The LP's cover is large, and the two space travelers bumping bottoms is hilarious cheese. Musically, the LP and the CD are identical (with the exception of the bonus material). An interesting trivia bit is that John Williams supposedly did not know anything about disco when he returned from London. When he was asked to listen to Meco's version of his now famous recording, Williams was apprehensive. But, in the end, he credited Meco with helping bring symphonic music further into the mainstream. This important genre-busting album is most enjoyable in its original form. The 'Title Theme' was a number one hit in 1977. Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk makes one of the best kids albums out there.
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Track List: 01. Star Wars [15:50] a. Title Theme b. Imperial Attack c. The Desert And The Robot Auction d. The Princess Appears e. The Land Of The Sand People f. Princess Leia's Theme g. Cantina Band h. The Last Battle i. The Throne Room And End Title 02. Other Galactic Funk [12:32] 03. Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band (7' Radio Edit) [03:33] 04. Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band (12' Disco Mix) [07:35]