My biggest memory of Quigley down Under was a road trip with my father. He wanted to show me his favorite films, and this happened to be one of them. Truly this score always reminds me of that trip and my father. Now is one of my favorite movies of all time.
I remember... I used to sit up until 3am watching Quigley Down Under . My pops would be fast asleep on his recliner right next to the fireplace as I sat in his lap, watching this movie, and a few others everytime Id go to his house. He taught me how to shoot a gun, how to lasso, how to pull the biggest catfish out of the lake, and how to make the best damn hushpuppies in the South. This song brings a plethora of different emotions to me, to the point ill be in tears yet still have to finish the song. The memories will never be forgotten. Cherish your elders.... They wont be here forever. Rest In Peace, Pops. 1947-2011
Best western chase music. EVER. It also goes extremely well with chase sequences from star wars jedi academy, believe it or not. Favorite section has to be where the banjo joins in.
@@CritStanley You'd be amazed how much a change of music helps that level. That and good timing with a lightsaber as the idiots chasing you inevitably pull up alongside...
55 years ago in the mornings I would have been in Band class playing French horn. That's one of the reasons why I LOVE this score so much. I am so grateful the beautiful tone of the French horns are not limited to ump pah pah's as so often they are. The soaring quality of them in this score makes my heart sing. Thank you for uploading this entire score. LOVE THIS MUSIC!!!
This song holds a special distinction in my heart as being the most compelling moments of the first western I never got burnt out on. I have woke up from a dead sleep at my grandpas needing to watch the sniping sequences accompanied by this song. Nowadays, A Million Ways to DIe in the West shares the distinction that neither have lost my interest, but Quigley edges it out in musical terms.
Two of the happiest moments in my life in college included getting a visit on the first day of class from the archaeology department and being allowed to handle a bronze khopesh sword from the Battle of Kadesh, the other was going to the NRA Museum and both seeing and getting special permission (got some strings pulled from my sister since it was my birthday) to handle the rifle from this movie, also. As one who watched this innumerable times as a young lad, that meant something and still does. :)
This is such an amazing tune! Anyone else wishes that there was another version that at 2:05 doesn't go to strange places just to work well with whatever is displayed in the film?
Great upload, thankyou. The film holds special emotion for me. Grew up shooting various firearms, and will continue and pass it on with great respect to the next generation.
Im English and i cheered when quigley tore allen rickman a new ass hole lol, quality movie, i see this at the pictures when it come out, i must be getting old, quality movie, well under rated
Eating the hottest chili con carne and racing a horse down the dessert with a gun, screaming yeeehaaaa is all I see when listening to this theme damn!!!
SORRY!? why, dude this song fit that movie so well the banjo sounds like a chinese sanxian and the moving brass is so similar in feeling to the Wong Fei Hong theme.
Why does this soundtrack fall out of sync with the actual movie soundtrack? What is wrong with the horn player on this recording? Is his head up his ass? Does he have no sense of timing or did a studio engineer mess up the overdubs? This song was my favorite scene in the movie too, where Quigley starts picking off the aborigine killers one by one. I don't remember the horn player losing his sense of timing during the scene soundtrack! Very irritating to us discriminating musicians who know how to keep time! Are there any other recordings of this piece where the horn is synchronized with the background trumpets? I would like to get my hands on it!
@stelloni90001 While it's hard to disagree that it's a lot of fun to watch, the film got one big flaw. It's very obvious that it went through the develepement hell and the scenario is a superb screenplay for a western from mid-70's... but is simply dated and pales when compared with what was achieved with the genre in late 80's. Not to mention being the last "oldschool" (even if set in Australia) western before Unforgiven in '93.
I disagree. I was brought up on the great films from the 50s on up through present and I must say...this movie is in my top 5 westerns ever. Lonesome Dove might be number 1, but this movie had no flaws. The end shootouts is the best end duels of any western Ive ever seen as well, acting is stellar, music is heavenly, location is picturesque, and shooting/director shot placements are insane!
Jonathan Cox I was talking more about plot structure and story-telling, not the story itself. PLUS I never said it's a bad western or a bad film. My point is that a lot of things changed in the genre between finishing the screen-play and finally filming it, thus when it was released, it was thrown in completely different environment than when it was written.
... nothing? My point is the same as it was when I've posted it. The film is unintentionally dated when it comes to story-telling and it's clearly a 70s western, even if filmed in '90. But that doesn't mean the same as "it's a bad film" or "I don't like it".
Myrth1 I see. I just wanted to know what things in the film make it dated in regards to story telling, what makes it a 70s western, and what was so great about the 80s westerns.
One of the most under rated films, I've seen the film many times and loved every time and watch it again.
My biggest memory of Quigley down Under was a road trip with my father. He wanted to show me his favorite films, and this happened to be one of them. Truly this score always reminds me of that trip and my father. Now is one of my favorite movies of all time.
I remember... I used to sit up until 3am watching Quigley Down Under . My pops would be fast asleep on his recliner right next to the fireplace as I sat in his lap, watching this movie, and a few others everytime Id go to his house.
He taught me how to shoot a gun, how to lasso, how to pull the biggest catfish out of the lake, and how to make the best damn hushpuppies in the South.
This song brings a plethora of different emotions to me, to the point ill be in tears yet still have to finish the song.
The memories will never be forgotten. Cherish your elders.... They wont be here forever.
Rest In Peace, Pops.
1947-2011
This music absolutely makes the movie soo much more thrilling... "Basil Poledouris had such a gift for composing music".
Great soundtrack. Just saw the movie again and immediately looked up the soundtrack. ❤❤❤
Best western chase music. EVER.
It also goes extremely well with chase sequences from star wars jedi academy, believe it or not. Favorite section has to be where the banjo joins in.
I always hated that level. XD
@@CritStanley You'd be amazed how much a change of music helps that level. That and good timing with a lightsaber as the idiots chasing you inevitably pull up alongside...
55 years ago in the mornings I would have been in Band class playing French horn. That's one of the reasons why I LOVE this score so much. I am so grateful the beautiful tone of the French horns are not limited to ump pah pah's as so often they are. The soaring quality of them in this score makes my heart sing. Thank you for uploading this entire score. LOVE THIS MUSIC!!!
You're welcome!. All the best.
"French Horns Rock!" - Metallica (After preforming with Michael Kamen and the San Francisco Symphony)
This is still my favorite score of any movie ever. I grew up watching this with my dad and the music has always stayed with me.
From the Hyborian Age to Down Under, R.I.P. Basil Poledouris.
Truly one of my favorite movies. This tune does it for me, love it.
This song holds a special distinction in my heart as being the most compelling moments of the first western I never got burnt out on. I have woke up from a dead sleep at my grandpas needing to watch the sniping sequences accompanied by this song. Nowadays, A Million Ways to DIe in the West shares the distinction that neither have lost my interest, but Quigley edges it out in musical terms.
I watch this movie to pay respect to my father who passed away from cancer stage 4 it is his favorite movie of all time * RIP PAPA
Legendary.
This is an uplifting, courage-inspiring song! Thanks for sharing!
Colten Grostefon You're welcome!
great film. inspirational music. this song touch's my soul. makes me proud.
This ain't Dodge City, and you ain't Bill Hickok
Flying Rebel, I said never had much use for one, never said I don't know how to it
@@ricksprings This music makes we want to watch this movie again. I do love a good Western.
one of the most underrated westerns .
ONE OF THE GREATEST LINES WRITTEN!!! I LOVE IT!!!
I have no idea what it meant, but it was a hell of a line.
I said, "I never had much use for one, never said don't know how to use one." Matthew Quigley is gangster
To me, that was the most brutal verbal burn ever given to a bad guy in ANY movie. I bet Marston's last thoughts were "bloody hell..." 😂
The music that plays in my head any time I get ready to leave the house. Lol
Two of the happiest moments in my life in college included getting a visit on the first day of class from the archaeology department and being allowed to handle a bronze khopesh sword from the Battle of Kadesh, the other was going to the NRA Museum and both seeing and getting special permission (got some strings pulled from my sister since it was my birthday) to handle the rifle from this movie, also. As one who watched this innumerable times as a young lad, that meant something and still does. :)
I enjoy the film but love the score since it inspires me as a musician so thanks for posting this!
This is such an amazing tune! Anyone else wishes that there was another version that at 2:05 doesn't go to strange places just to work well with whatever is displayed in the film?
Basil Poledouris was brilliant for incorporating the old time piano and banjo with the rest of the instruments
+Ryan Mcminn yes he was is amazballs
Yes! i agree adding the banjo was amazing its my favorite aspect of the entire song.
AND the brass section and rhythm section… everything's so tight and epic! They're on fire in this film score!!!
Great upload, thankyou. The film holds special emotion for me. Grew up shooting various firearms, and will continue and pass it on with great respect to the next generation.
You're welcome (incidentally, from someone who has never & likely will never fire a gun).
Love this movie
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just played this while running from town to town in RDR2 trying to escape bounty hunters....works great!
Excelente música, de esa gran película!!!!
Listen to that French horn come in and take over....AWESOME!!!
What about those banjos and castanets?
Im English and i cheered when quigley tore allen rickman a new ass hole lol, quality movie, i see this at the pictures when it come out, i must be getting old, quality movie, well under rated
GREAT, GREAT MUSIC SCORE AND A TERRIBLY UNDER RATED MOVIE!!!
That's it. I'm gonna fire up some Fallout New Vegas, get an Anti-materiel rifle, and start sniping some Caesar's Legion to this.
This song would be perfect for a Red Dead Redemption 2 Montage.
You're right ;-) here it is ua-cam.com/video/1S9LsS071yQ/v-deo.html
Dude I’ve always thought that!
Eating the hottest chili con carne and racing a horse down the dessert with a gun, screaming yeeehaaaa is all I see when listening to this theme damn!!!
This was swiped for the main theme for the Dagger brothers in Kevin Chu's New Year's comedy, Flying Dagger.
The wikipedia for flying dagger brought me here!
I so wanted to hear the full song
I'm sorry that the first time I heard this song was Flying Dagger 1993. Still an awesome song.
SORRY!?
why, dude this song fit that movie so well
the banjo sounds like a chinese sanxian and the moving brass is so similar in feeling to the Wong Fei Hong theme.
great Fing movie
I said I never had much use for one, not that I didn’t know how to use it…
I was inspired by the emotions that this film brought up in me to write a song. If anyone knows the chords of the rhythm please tell me
Horns Baby Horns !
Hail to the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Long Range Rifle
Get out there...
That Matthew Quigley is really beginning to annoy me. This music, however, doesn't annoy me in the least!
lel, Quigley is awesome XD
Okay, Snape.
Why does this soundtrack fall out of sync with the actual movie soundtrack? What is wrong with the horn player on this recording? Is his head up his ass? Does he have no sense of timing or did a studio engineer mess up the overdubs? This song was my favorite scene in the movie too, where Quigley starts picking off the aborigine killers one by one. I don't remember the horn player losing his sense of timing during the scene soundtrack! Very irritating to us discriminating musicians who know how to keep time! Are there any other recordings of this piece where the horn is synchronized with the background trumpets? I would like to get my hands on it!
@stelloni90001 While it's hard to disagree that it's a lot of fun to watch, the film got one big flaw. It's very obvious that it went through the develepement hell and the scenario is a superb screenplay for a western from mid-70's... but is simply dated and pales when compared with what was achieved with the genre in late 80's. Not to mention being the last "oldschool" (even if set in Australia) western before Unforgiven in '93.
I disagree. I was brought up on the great films from the 50s on up through present and I must say...this movie is in my top 5 westerns ever. Lonesome Dove might be number 1, but this movie had no flaws. The end shootouts is the best end duels of any western Ive ever seen as well, acting is stellar, music is heavenly, location is picturesque, and shooting/director shot placements are insane!
Jonathan Cox I was talking more about plot structure and story-telling, not the story itself. PLUS I never said it's a bad western or a bad film. My point is that a lot of things changed in the genre between finishing the screen-play and finally filming it, thus when it was released, it was thrown in completely different environment than when it was written.
Myrth1 I dont get that. What changed in your mind?
... nothing? My point is the same as it was when I've posted it. The film is unintentionally dated when it comes to story-telling and it's clearly a 70s western, even if filmed in '90. But that doesn't mean the same as "it's a bad film" or "I don't like it".
Myrth1 I see. I just wanted to know what things in the film make it dated in regards to story telling, what makes it a 70s western, and what was so great about the 80s westerns.