Alien The Movie & The Birth of Nostromo: Scoring Space Age Disco Cult Classics. From Kenny Denton’s memoir, “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll”

Alien The Movie & The Birth of Nostromo: Scoring Space Age Disco Cult Classics. From Kenny Denton’s memoir, “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll”

Author: Kenny Denton May 21, 2026 Duration: 22:20

This Deep Dive review recounts the creation of Nostromo, a studio project formed by Kenny Denton to produce disco-inspired synth covers of popular science fiction film themes. Following a private preview of Alien, Denton collaborated with programmer Dave Lawson to develop a unique version of the movie’s score, famously substituting expensive voice samples with his own whispers and screams. The project’s debut gained cult status in 1980s club culture, leading to further recordings based on The Black Hole and The Empire Strikes Back. The memoir highlights the logistical challenges of early electronic music production, including the transition to digital recording and negotiations with major labels like Bronze Records. Ultimately, the author reflects on the lasting legacy of these tracks and the personal joy of sharing the Space Age era with his young son.

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Kenny Dentons" There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll"  Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry.
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The Birth of my first band, the Uniques in 1964 and the Rock Illusion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This Deep Dive review is from Kenny Denton’s memoir, which chronicles his early fascination with rock 'n' roll and his determination to form a band during the 1960s. Inspired by icons like The Beatles, a young Denton acq…