The arrangement is densely packed with Jones's "orchestra" of unorthodox instruments, including gunshots, cowbells, sirens, and honking horns .

This studio version was recorded on May 24, 1949 .

Unlike the shortened radio or television versions, the studio recording on Discogs is a complete, multi-part "murder" of the opera that uses a full suite of City Slicker chaos:

Spike Jones - Bizet's Carmen- Rare Studio Version Link

The arrangement is densely packed with Jones's "orchestra" of unorthodox instruments, including gunshots, cowbells, sirens, and honking horns .

This studio version was recorded on May 24, 1949 . SPIKE JONES - Bizet's Carmen- RARE studio version

Unlike the shortened radio or television versions, the studio recording on Discogs is a complete, multi-part "murder" of the opera that uses a full suite of City Slicker chaos: The arrangement is densely packed with Jones's "orchestra"