(Cast): Audition pianist Ian McKean

Music Composed by John Capek

Music Mixer John French

Music Recorded by David J Holman, at Cactus Studio, Los Angeles Music Programming Assistant Eddie Ganet Additional Orchestration Consultant Gordon Goodwin Songs Recorded at Fast Forward, Melbourne Songs Produced by John French David Herzog Songs Arranged by David Herzog John French Ian McKean Music Consultants Boulevard Music Pty Ltd

Songs "I Only Have Eyes For You" Performed by The Sunset Dance Club Written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin Published by Remick Music Corporation For Australasia - J. Albert & Son Pty Ltd

"What The Moon Saw" Performed by The Sunset Dance Club Written by Frank Howson and Ian McKean Published by Boulevard Music

"Catch The Moon" Performed by Mark Jordan Written by Mark Jordan and Paul DeVilliers Published by WB Music Corp, Geffen Music Vulpine Music, Opechee Music and BMG Music

"Where The Rainbow Ends" Performed by Mal Stainton and Danielle Spencer Written by Frank Howson and Ian McKean Published by Boulevard Music "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way" Performed by Pat Evison Written by Charles Collins and Fred W. Leigh

"Animals In The Zoo" Performed by Danielle Spencer Written by Frank Howson and Ian McKean Published by Boulevard Music

"Something Is Wrong Tonight" Performed by Ronnie Charles Written by Frank Howson and Ian McKean Published by Boulevard Music

"I Only Have Eyes For You" Performed by Danielle Spencer Written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin Published by Remick Music Corporation For Australasia - J. Albert & Son Pty Ltd

Original Soundtrack Album, Cassette and CD now available.

Music in the film:

There’s not that much music performed to camera in the film. Danielle Spencer gets to do I Only Have Eyes For You at an audition early in the film, and later near the end of the film, while Pat Evison also gets a chance to do a little song and dance for Steven (though it brings on a heart attack).

(Below: Danielle Spencer and Pat Evison performing in the film).

Lyrics:

After a scene with Steven leaving his parents to catch a bus to Melbourne, there’s music over the opening titles sequence. This is the Sunset Dance Club performing the old Warren/Dubin number I Only Have Eyes For You. The lyrics are essentially the same as those heard when the song reappears at the end and runs over the end titles

Thanks to Steven triggering the theatre fire alarm, Emma makes it to her audition, which gives Danielle Spencer a chance to to do her own performance of the Warren/Dubin number.

The first verse is in the rehearsal room, and over Steven taking the bus out of town, away from gran and back to his parents:

Are the stars out tonight? I don't know if it's cloudy or bright 'Cause I only have eyes for you, dear The moon may be high But I can't see a thing in the sky 'Cause I only have eyes for you ... I don't know if we're in a garden Or on a crowded avenue You are here, so am I Maybe millions of people go by But they all disappear from view And I only have eyes for you …

(By this time there has been a long zoom back to reveal the old Melbourne City Baths on the left, the Shrine of the Remembrance in the distance, as the camera looks down Swanston street from the top of the old CUB brewery building. There is a lightly jazz-inflected piano/double bass instrumental interlude, which begins as end credits roll over black, and then the chorus returns):

I don't know if we're in a garden Or on a crowded avenue You are here, so am I Maybe millions of people go by But they all disappear from view And I only have eyes for you …

The music tails out slowly, and then a synth-dominated tune featuring the film’s title takes over (this had previously turned up in the body of the film):

The world is turning tonight, Tomorrow’s burning tonight, That lonely lover inside Has run for cover too high ... In the city of dreams It’s hard to find yourself One man’s burden is another man’s world … The stars are falling … tonight! Adventure’s calling … tonight! On the streets of danger … and shame! You greet the stranger … by name. In the valley of doubt the thieves are at your heels Oooh And nobody cares what the culprits feel Oooh When the night’s your only friend And you can’t find any more You have to ask your heart What the moon saw … What the moon saw … What the moon saw … What the moon saw … What the moon saw ... What the moon saw … What the moon saw … (song is fading out) What the moon saw … (song fades)

Soundtrack Album: The film soundtrack was released in a variety of formats, but is now relatively rare:

CD Boulevard 467666 2 1990

Produced by John French and David Herzog* Engineered by John French Assistant Engineer: Mark McDougall Programming & Arrangements: David Herzog Bass: Roger McLaughlan Guitar: David Herzog Drums: Mike Jordan Piano: Peter Jones Acoustic Bass: Nick Heywood Strings: Peter Jones Military Snare: Peter Blick Backing Vocals: Mal Stainton, Lisa Edwards, Greg Hine, Rose Bygrave, Marcie Howard, Tilarni, Peter Cupples, Steve Wade, Dario, Christine Sullivan, Mark McDougall, David Herzog & Adrian Button Additional programming & synthesizers: John Capek. Additional advice & cheesecake: Ian McKean All songs programmed & arranged by David Herzog except ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’ Version #2 arranged by Peter Jones ‘Night’ music & ‘Jim Shilling’s Theme’ arranged by John Capek Special thanks to Malcolm Olivestone & all at Pacvest, Peter Bick, Lynn Howson, Kevin Jacobsen, Gordon Weaver, George Birch, Trevor Courtney, Mal Stainton, Leticia, Barbi Taylor, Marc Jordan, Rodney Fisher, Sam Agricola, Ben Steer, Philip Reid, Kerrie Boyle & all at CBS Australia ‘Night’ music & ‘Jim Shilling’s Theme’ Produced by John Capek & David Holman ‘What The Moon Saw’ includes excerpts from the original stage musical ‘Sinbad - The Last Adventure’ by Frank Howson & Ian McKean, which premiered at the Playbox Theatre, Melbourne, January 1982 Executive Producers: Frank Howson and Peter Boyle Dedicated to Pearl Howson Photography: Greg Noakes Artwork: Richard Lewis

1. I Only Have Eyes For You (Harry Warren/A. Dubin) (J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd). The Sunset Dance Club 2. What The Moon Saw (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) (Boulevard) The Sunset Dance Club 3. Animals In The Zoo (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) (Boulevard) Vocals: Danielle Spencer 4. Something Is Wrong Tonight (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) Vocals: Ronnie Charles 5. Night (Frank Howson/John Capek) (Boulevard/Balmain) Vocals: Nicki Paull 6. One By One (Frank Howson/John Capek) (Boulevard/Balmain) Vocals: Venetta Fields 7. Don’t Dilly Dally (Charles Collins/Fred W. Leigh) (Public) Vocals: Pat Evison 8. What The Moon Saw (Jim Shilling’s Nightmare) (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) (Boulevard) Vocals: The Bagdad Cats 9. Where The Rainbow Ends (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) (Boulevard) Vocals: Mal Stainton & Tilarni 10. Turkish Delight (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) (Boulevard) Vocals: Kim Gyngell 11. Sinbad’s Farewell/Jim Shilling’s Theme (Frank Howson/John Capek) (Boulevard/Balmain) Vocals: Mark Hennessy & John Capek 12. I Only Have Eyes For You (Harry Warren/Al Dubin) (J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd) Vocals: Danielle Spencer 13. Something Is Wrong Tonight (Extended Mix) (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) (Boulevard) Vocals: Ronnie Charles 14. Where The Rainbow Ends (Extended Mix) (Frank Howson/Ian McKean) (Boulevard) Vocals: Mal Stainton & Tilarni

Composer John Capek:

Composer John Capek had previously been engaged to work with Frank Howson on the feature film Backstage, starring Laura Branigan, but a dispute with executive producer Geoff Burrowes saw them both exit that film. However they came together again to work on Boulevard of Broken Dreams.

Capek had a wiki here, and his personal website here, and that contained this CV:

John Capek is a composer, songwriter, keyboard player, arranger and scores music for feature films and television. John's unique musical stamp is strongly influenced by his Czech birth, Australian upbringing, North American residency and extensive travel throughout the world. Rod Stewart’s "Rhythm of my Heart" became a top hit in all major markets around the world, achieved number one in major territories and broke records for gaining more European radio stations than any other song.

"Rhythm of my Heart" was the most played song on European radio in its year of release and has gained ASCAP and SOCAN awards. "Rhythm of My Heart" was later covered by the Celtic Group RUNRIG and the single and album both debuted top ten on the British Charts in mid 1997. Currently "Rhythm of my Heart" is the lead off song on "The very Best of Rod Stewart" top 10 album and is featured in the West End musical "Tonight’s the Night”. Rod Stewart’s single "This" gained a SOCAN award for being one of the most played songs on Canadian Radio for the year of release. Rod Stewart leads the list of popular musics Icons who have recorded Capek compositions. They include; Diana Ross, Joe Cocker, Cher, Toto, Chicago, Olivia Newton- John, Little River Band, Heart, Patti Austin and ManhattanTransfer. In the recent past Capek produced Dan Hill's album that generated a Billboard Hot 100 top 5 hit for Dan called "Can't We Try", a duet with Vonda Shepard. This song is now one of the most performed songs ever in the history of Canadian Radio. John also wrote three of the songs on the album including the Billboard AC hit single "Carmelia" which is also one of the most performed songs ever on Canadian radio. John's song "Take Me Home" is on a multiplatinum Joe Cocker album. "Take Me Home" was the end title theme for the feature film "Blown Away" starring Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones. "Promises" is on Amanda Marshall's album which is over TEN times Platinum in Canada, and is also featured in the film promo "In Love and War". In the recent past John has played on and arranged several tracks for the popular "Bart Simpson Sings the Blues" album, Kermit's "Unpigged" album, the Chipmunks Christmas Album, arranging duets with Kenny G and Kenny Loggins, Mariah Carey and Timothy B Schmidt of the Eagles. Capek also scores for feature film and television. He scored the CBC-HBO special "The Canadian Conspiracy" which won the Genie Award in Canada for best comedy special. He scored the feature film "Boulevard of Broken Dreams",which won the Australian Oscar for best actor and best supporting actor. Other films that Capek has scored are in worldwide release and have achieved critical and financial success. John Capek songs have been included in films that he has scored, as well as other major Hollywood feature films including Cocktail, Blown Away, The Silencer, Loch Ness and A Perfect Storm. John Capek's own debut album INDABA which was recorded in South Africa at the time of Nelson Mandela's release from prison has been released worldwide to critical acclaim. Capek's followup album "Life's Rich Tapestry" is in production. Rod Stewart's 2001 album Human contains two Capek songs and the song "Love So High" is included on Cher's 2002 album. "Love So High" is the beginning and end title theme for one of Italy's top rating day time TV dramas. The new UK group "The Alice Band" was a Capek production released May 2002. British Mercury Award winner, Helicopter Girl has recorded two Capek songs for her album released spring 2004. A celebrity in the Czech republic, Capek songs have been recorded by Czech icons, Karel Gott and Helena Vondrackova with mutiplatinum sales. Multiplatinum sales have also been tracked for the girl group "Black Milk" all now recording Capek songs for second and third recent albums. Written with Murray McLauchlan, the song "Morning After Blues" was performed at Senator Grafstein's 9/11 tribute "Canada Loves New York" at the Roseland Ballroom on Broadway for an audience that included PM Jean Chretien and Rudi Giulianni. As an educator, John has conducted songwriting workshops and seminars across Canada, the USA and Europe. His original methods are compiled in his book "How to Write a Hit Song Without Really Trying”. John has a Diploma of Chemical Engineering from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, is on the Board of Directors of the Songwriters Association of Canada. and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

(Below: John Capek)