TUGSB at the movies series: funk on film.

Back in the 70s, the music in the films was often a mirror image of the music on the street and clubs and what was hip at the time. In this series, I intend to post up some of the funkiest break and funk driven OSTs you ever heard. These LPs have been a source for DJs since the Britcore era of the early 90s, and some are still used today in the sample based production world. Lets start the ball rolling with the most famous and slip into obscurity as we go!

DIRTY HARRY

The extended version recently re-released on a double lp, this is the most complete version to date.
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MAGNUM FORCE

Originaly recorded at Warner Bros. Studios, during October/November 1973Composed by Boris Claudio "Lalo" Schifrin. Another extended edition.
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THE 4TH PROTOCOL

Another Lalo's soundtrack
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ENTER THE DRAGON

Another classic from Mr Schifrin,with some great horn sections.
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THE TAKIN OF PELHAM 123

Fantastic soundtrack to the underrated 1974 film is loaded with tough breaks and beats (especially the End Title)
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LO SQUARTATORE DI NEW TORK (aka the new york ripper)

The New York Ripper, original title Lo squartatore di New York, is a 1982 film directed and co-written by Lucio Fulci. An example of the giallo genre of Italian horror/suspense movies, a genre known for graphic violence and explicit gore and sexuality, this film was banned in many countries or released as an "adults-only" movie after heavy editing.Original score composed by Francesco De Masi
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CITTA VIOLENTA (aka the violent city)

Poliziottesco movie directed by Sergio Sollima with Charles Bronson, Telly Savalas and Jil Ireland. Music composed by Ennio Morricone and directed by Bruno NicolaiRCA RECORDS. 1970...
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ZOMBI (aka dawn of the dead)

Horror soundtrack by Goblin for the second chapter of the "Dead Trilogy". Directed by George A. Romero, in collaboration with Dario Argento, "Zombi" (Dawn of the Dead) is a cult, produced with a budget of 1.5 million dollars, collecting over then 40 millions. The 2004 Snyder's movie "Dawn of the Dead" is a "Zombi" remake. The historical italian progressive rock group of GOBLIN has produced this soundtrack like a lot of others horror movies soundtrack, like the most famous "Profondo Rosso" a.k.a. "Deep Red" and "Suspiria"
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MARTIN

Originally composed for a movie, never used for it but for the George A. Romero's movie "Martin (Vampyr)" in 1977
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