Reg Tilsley, Tilsley Orchestral No. 10

BIS => 2025 10 03
1LP - DEWOLFE MUSIC
1972 => 2025

- Exclusive reissue of Tilsley Orchestra No.10 from De Wolfe Music, a pioneering library music label revered by crate diggers, producers, and beatmakers.
- Featuring the classic break “Warlock,” famously sampled by countless artists including Drake, Jay Z, Jay Electronica, KRS-One, Swizz Beatz, Soulja Boy, Swizz Beatz, and more.
- A masterclass of lush orchestral drama funk, big band arrangements, classic ’70s breaks, and genre-spanning compositions
- Reg Tilsley is a prolific composer known for his work in film and television, including Dawn of the Dead (1978), The Benny Hill Show, and Breaking Bad.
- First time commercial release and limited run of only 500 units.

TRACKLIST
Hold The Road
Blue Eyes
Warlock
Just Carol
Grand Slam
Come Next Sunday
Stax
Pan Ram
Sue
Strike Rich
Theme For Marilyn
Mark Twelve
Rosebud Joe Version 1
Rosebud Joe Version 2

DESCRIPTION
With influences ranging from Burt Bacharach to Quincy Jones, Tilsley Orchestral No.10 belongs on the shelves of all record collectors. Sweeping strings, pounding drums, leaping flutes, and polished horn sections take the listener on a sonic journey of late 60’s orchestral pop. Composed and arranged by the library legend Reginald Tilsley, this eponymous collection of recordings digs deep into jazz harmonies that adds a level of complexity while maintaining the simplicity of easy listening, highlighting the true genius of the composer. Tilsley Orchestral No. 10 spans a spectrum of spirits, from the lows of lost love (Sue) to the highs of winning the big game (Grand Slam). This LP features a favorite of hip-hop producers, Warlock, which has been sampled in songs by artists including Cam’ron, KRS-ONE, Soulja Boy, and Jay Electronica.