{"product_id":"distinctive-themes-race-to-achievement-the-kpm-reissues","title":"Distinctive Themes \/ Race to Achievement (The KPM Reissues)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1976, \u003cem\u003eDistinctive Themes\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eRace To Achievement\u003c\/em\u003e is legendary arranger \u003cstrong\u003eNick Ingman\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring the two distinct ideas of \"impressive themes varying in style from Basie to Elgar\" and \"a study in the pressure and rewards of achievement\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistinctive Themes\u003c\/em\u003e is a veritable indulgence of variously-tempoed, full orchestra, big band workouts, from relaxed swing to more propulsive themes. The progressively building \"Expanding Markets\" is a true highlight, with its rolling pianos, contemplative electric guitar solos and moody horns over skipping beats. The dramatic \"Against The Odds\" is another stand-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRace To Achievement\u003c\/em\u003e is all rugged funk with stabbing chords and strutting horns and it's probably our favourite side. Of course we have to acknowledge the fantastic \"Tense Preparation\", sampled by \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Paul\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDan The Automator\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cem\u003eHandsome Boy Modeling School\u003c\/em\u003e's seminal \"Magnetizing\" with \u003cstrong\u003eDel Tha Funky Homosapien\u003c\/strong\u003e. But the whole side's range from tense underscores to fast and punchy chase themes makes this is a gem of the KPM catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all ten re-issues, the audio for \u003cem\u003eDistinctive Themes\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eRace To Achievement\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by \u003cstrong\u003eBe With\u003c\/strong\u003e regular \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Francis\u003c\/strong\u003e. The same care has been taken with the sleeves, handing the reproduction duties over to \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the current custodian of KPM's brand identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLP - Remastered 180 Gram Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be With Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50472013398347,"sku":"1049850","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0e15ed26-f0c4-4fc3-8d08-eedc50536bcc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727415128","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/distinctive-themes-race-to-achievement-the-kpm-reissues","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}