Directed by:
William Cameron MenziesScreenplay:
H.G. WellsComposer:
Arthur BlissCast:
Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Cedric Hardwicke, Derrick De Marney, Ann Todd, Patricia Hilliard, Terry-Thomas, George Sanders (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
It's Christmas 1940 and the people of Everytown, unprepared and ill-equipped, find themselves at war against an enemy who have been planning such a conflict for years. The land is devastated by the horrors of aerial bombardment as the war drags on for thirty years, causing a period of despair, with feudal tyrants ruling a downtrodden populace suffering famine and pestilence. Can the human race rise above its desperate circumstances and build a scientific utopia? A future history as scripted by the visionary writer H.G. Wells, Things to Come set a high benchmark for science fiction with its fantastic design, gigantic sets and spectacular special effects. Acknowledged as a landmark within the genre, Oscar-winning William Cameron Menzies' creation is an astounding vision of post-war desolation and utopian futurism. Starring Raymond Massey as John Cabal and his descendants and Ralph Richardson as The Boss, Things to Come showcases a gorgeous, instantly recognisable score by Arthur Bliss. (Network)
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Things to Come
Music from the Film / Concert Suite
Label: Gillihams Ltd.
Year: 2015
Country: UK
Format: digital
Length: 14:42
Notes: Concert suite F131.
1. | Ballet | Arthur Bliss | 03:31 |
2. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | 02:04 |
3. | Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | 02:12 |
4. | Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | 01:51 |
5. | Machines | Arthur Bliss | 01:26 |
6. | March | Arthur Bliss | 03:38 |
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Things to Come
Suite from
Label: Trunk Records
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 14:15
1. | Ballet | Arthur Bliss | 03:24 |
2. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | 02:01 |
3. | Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | 02:09 |
4. | Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | 01:47 |
5. | Machines | Arthur Bliss | 01:23 |
6. | March | Arthur Bliss | 03:31 |
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Things to Come
Soundtrack
Label: Harrison James Music
Year: 2011
Country: UK
Format: digital
Length: 14:51
Notes: Remastered Edition.
1. | Suite I. Ballet | Arthur Bliss | 03:32 |
2. | Suite II. Attack | Arthur Bliss | 02:06 |
3. | Suite III. Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | 02:15 |
4. | Suite IV. Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | 01:53 |
5. | Suite V. Machines | Arthur Bliss | 01:28 |
6. | Suite VI. March | Arthur Bliss | 03:37 |
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The Film Music of Sir Arthur Bliss
Label: Chandos
Year: 2001
Country: UK
Format: CD, digital
Length: 01:11:42
Notes: Rerecording Version. Caesar and Cleopatra score was unused in the film.
1. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: March | Arthur Bliss | 06:47 |
2. | THINGS TO COME: Prologue (Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:31 |
3. | Ballet For Children (Allegro Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | 03:38 |
4. | March (Alla Marcia) | Arthur Bliss | 03:37 |
5. | Attack (Allegro Con Fuoco) | Arthur Bliss | 01:53 |
6. | The World In Ruins (Lento Doloroso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:40 |
7. | Pestilence (Molto Sostenuto) | Arthur Bliss | 02:52 |
8. | Excavation (Moderato E Pesante) | Arthur Bliss | 01:53 |
9. | The Building Of The New World (Allegro Moderato Molto Deciso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:15 |
10. | Machines (Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | 01:26 |
11. | Attack On The Moon Gun (Molto Allegro Fuoco) | Arthur Bliss | 01:18 |
12. | Epilogue (Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | 07:33 |
13. | THE ROYAL PALACES: Queen Victoria's Call To The Throne | Arthur Bliss | 03:03 |
14. | The Ballroom In Buckingham Palace | Arthur Bliss | 03:59 |
15. | Joust Of The Knights In Armour (George IV's Reign) | Arthur Bliss | 01:35 |
16. | Melodrama: The Murder Of Rizzio In Holyrood House | Arthur Bliss | 02:39 |
17. | The Royal Palace, Theme | Arthur Bliss | 03:38 |
18. | UNUSED SCORE: CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA: Overture (Allegro Marcia) | Arthur Bliss | 03:17 |
19. | The Sea (Lento) | Arthur Bliss | 02:47 |
20. | Dance Interlude I. (Allegro Giocoso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:03 |
21. | Dance Interlude II. (Allegro Molto) | Arthur Bliss | 01:12 |
22. | Dance Interlude III. (Waltz Time) | Arthur Bliss | 01:18 |
23. | Barcarolle (Allegretto Piacevole) | Arthur Bliss | 02:57 |
24. | Memphis At Night (Andantino) | Arthur Bliss | 01:38 |
25. | Supply Sequence (Allegro) | Arthur Bliss | 01:29 |
26. | WAR IN THE AIR: Theme From 'War In The Air' (Allegro Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | 01:44 |
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A Colour Symphony / Things to Come
Music from the Film
Label: World Record Club
Year: 1981
Country: Australia
Format: LP
Notes: Alternate cover in blue/red colors exists.
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: A COLOUR SYMPHONY: First Movement: Purple (Andante Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | |
2. | Second Movement: Red (Allegro Vivace) | Arthur Bliss | |
3. | Third Movement: Blue (Gently Flowing) | Arthur Bliss | |
4. | Fourth Movement: Green (Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | |
5. | SIDE B: THINGS TO COME: Prologue | Arthur Bliss | |
6. | Ballet For Children | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | |
8. | March | Arthur Bliss | |
9. | The World In Ruins | Arthur Bliss | |
10. | The Building Of The New World | Arthur Bliss | |
11. | Attack On The Moon Gun | Arthur Bliss | |
12. | Epilogue | Arthur Bliss |
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A Colour Symphony / Things to Come
Music from the Film
Label: His Master's Voice
Year: 1977
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: A COLOUR SYMPHONY: 1st Movement: Purple (Andante Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | |
2. | 2nd Movement: Red (Allegro Vivace) | Arthur Bliss | |
3. | 3rd Movement: Blue (Gently Flowing) | Arthur Bliss | |
4. | 4th Movement: Green (Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | |
5. | SIDE B: THINGS TO COME: Prologue | Arthur Bliss | |
6. | Ballet For Children | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | |
8. | March | Arthur Bliss | |
9. | The World In Ruins | Arthur Bliss | |
10. | The Building Of The New World | Arthur Bliss | |
11. | Attack On The Moon Gun | Arthur Bliss | |
12. | Epilogue | Arthur Bliss |
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Pomp and Circumstance Marches / Things to Come / Welcome the Queen
Label: Ace Of Diamonds
Year: 1975
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: Pomp And Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 In D Major | Edward Elgar | |
2. | NOT IN FILM: No. 2 In A Minor | Edward Elgar | |
3. | NOT IN FILM: No. 3 In C Minor | Edward Elgar | |
4. | NOT IN FILM: No. 5 In G Major | Edward Elgar | |
5. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: No. 4 In C Major | Edward Elgar | |
6. | THINGS TO COME: Suite "Things To Come" (Ballet, Attack, Pestilence, Reconstruction, Machines, March) | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: Welcome To The Queen | Arthur Bliss |
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Pomp and Circumstance Marches / Things to Come - Suite / Welcome the Queen
Label: London Records
Year: 1967
Country: Canada
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: Pomp And Circumstance Marches (Op. 39): No. 1 In D Major | Edward Elgar | |
2. | NOT IN FILM: No. 2 In A Minor | Edward Elgar | |
3. | NOT IN FILM: No. 3 In C Minor | Edward Elgar | |
4. | NOT IN FILM: No. 5 In G Major | Edward Elgar | |
5. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: No. 4 In C Major | Edward Elgar | |
6. | THINGS TO COME: Suite "Things To Come" (Ballet, Attack, Pestilence, Reconstruction, Machines, March) | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: Welcome The Queen | Arthur Bliss |
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Things to Come
Suite from
Label: RCA
Year: 1959
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Ballet | Arthur Bliss | |
2. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | |
3. | Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | |
4. | SIDE B: Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | |
5. | Machines | Arthur Bliss | |
6. | March | Arthur Bliss |
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Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 1 to 5 / Things to Come / Welcome to the Queen
Label: RCA Victor Red Seal
Year: 1958
Country: USA
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: Pomp And Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 In D | Edward Elgar | |
2. | NOT IN FILM: No. 2 In A Minor | Edward Elgar | |
3. | NOT IN FILM: No. 3 In C Minor | Edward Elgar | |
4. | NOT IN FILM: No. 5 In C | Edward Elgar | |
5. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: No. 4 In G | Edward Elgar | |
6. | THINGS TO COME: Suite "Things To Come" (Ballet, Attack, Pestilence, Reconstruction, Machines, March) | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: Welcome To The Queen | Arthur Bliss |