Milton Delugg - The Golden Age of Science Fiction, Vol. 9 (Santa Claus Conquers The Martians) (2025) [Hi-Res]

Dragon’s Domain Records has released the ninth volume in its soundtrack series, featuring the world premiere of Milton DeLugg’s score for the 1964 film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. The plot involves Martians traveling to Earth to abduct Santa Claus in an effort to alleviate the depression of Martian children, who lack recreation. Composer Milton DeLugg, responsible for the film's upbeat score, is also noted for his fifty-year tenure as musical director for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and his work on The Tonight Show. Mastered by James Nelson, this release is sourced from analog tapes, which implies potential audio limitations, and includes exclusive liner notes.

Tracklist:
1-1 Milton Delugg - Main Title: Hooray For Santa Claus [2:01]
1-2 Milton Delugg - Santa's Workshop / Mars Needs Santa [3:22]
1-3 Milton Delugg - Martians vs Air Force / Kidnap Earth Kids [4:07]
1-4 Milton Delugg - Invasion of the North Pole [2:54]
1-5 Milton Delugg - Kidnap Santa [1:25]
1-6 Milton Delugg - Return to Mars / Martian Children Laugh [2:40]
1-7 Milton Delugg - Sabotage and Subterfuge [2:14]
1-8 Milton Delugg - Plots and Counterplots [1:53]
1-9 Milton Delugg - Martian Mayhem [2:24]
1-10 Milton Delugg - End Titles [2:00]
1-11 Milton Delugg - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964) Trailer [2:22]
1-12 Milton Delugg - Read-a-Long Book, Pt. 1 [8:09]
1-13 Milton Delugg - Read-a-Long Book, Pt. 2 [8:52]
1-14 Milton Delugg - Read-A-Long Book, Pt. 3 [8:25]
1-15 Milton Delugg - Read-a-Long Book, Pt. 4 [8:13]