UFO

[Eric Mc]

UFO was the first Gerry Anderson series where I lusted after more than the models.

[Matty3]

I had the pleasure of meeting Gabrielle Drake a few years ago at one of the Nick Drake (her equally talented, but alas departed, brother) events - she has aged rather well! - loved UFO - I don't know why - must have been the vehicles

[Eric Mc]

I saw her on stage in London back in 1983. She was still stunning.

[tombar]

cologne2792 said:

The closing music:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MArxVTPpy78

The closing credits had to be influenced by the wonderful use of Ligeti's music in 2001 A Space Odyssey?

[Hedobot]

I thought the Joe 90 closing music was very chilled and a nice contrast to the famous Big Rat opening score.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otg6ltGA6vU

As its a UFO thread here is the Power Themes 90 UFO intro... very good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4nMui3rb8c

"Crazy coming in at that speed!" ...brilliant

Edited by Hedobot on Thursday 12th March 12:43

Edited by Hedobot on Thursday 12th March 12:48

[Eric Mc]

tombar said:

The closing credits had to be influenced by the wonderful use of Ligeti's music in 2001 A Space Odyssey?

There are "2001" influences in a lot of Gerry Anderson stuff - especially "UFO" and "Space 1999". I think some of the people who worked on "2001" also worked with Anderson.

[tombar]

Eric - think of the special effects talent that was around at Pinewood in the late 60's thanks to 2001! UFO still looks fantastic today - the model work is stunning. The drama not always so, but a lot of it stands up really well too and the overall atmosphere of creepiness has rarely been matched.

[P5BNij]

I have a feeling Brian Johnson worked on 2001 before moving onto UFO.

[Eric Mc]

He did. He went on to design the Eagle Transporter in "Space 1999".