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ScoreKeeper's CD Soundtrack Round-Up: Jan-April 2010 - DRAGONSLAYER, ROBOCOP, BATMAN '66, STRAW DOGS, and More!
Greetings! ScoreKeeper here rounding up the usual suspects for an intimate aural inquisition of epic proportions. The major soundtrack labels of the world are in a bitter battle to release the next coveted "holy grail" film score. Along the way they are unearthing long forgotten masterpieces many of which have been out-of-print for decades or never before available to the public. While they meticulously toil and sweat over each cherished title, we sit back and reap the rewards of their bruises and wounds.
For the past five or six years, movie studios have flung opened their vaults allowing an avalanche of monumental scores to flood the small, yet noble, market of film music enthusiasts. If you are one, you've no doubt felt the tug on your bank account not to mention the time required just to keep up with it all.
I have amassed a survey of the latest and greatest releases from most of the major soundtrack labels around the world over the past several months. This is merely a starting point. There is still so much great film music being released on a near weekly basis. How many of your favorites are on this list?
(Click the album cover for more information including audio samples.)
La-La Land Records
DRAGONSLAYER (1981) - Alex North [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - Alex North's DRAGONSLAYER is an unmitigated masterpiece. There's no other way to catalog it. If you fancy yourself a lover of film music then this is an absolute requirement. Alex North was one of the pure geniuses of this craft and his legacy is marked by several scores that represent some of the best ever written. DRAGONSLAYER is one of these scores.
La-La Land surprised the hell out of me by releasing this one. My jaw dropped when I first found out about it. In typical La-La Land fashion, this release features superb sound quality (digital restoration and mastering by Mike Matessino) along with detailed liner notes and a track by track analysis by Jeff Bond.
Of all the new releases I've spotlight here, this is my number one recommendation.
INDEPENDENCE DAY (1995) - David Arnold [Limited Edition of 5,000 copies] - This 2-CD set features David Arnold's rousingly patriotic complete score for INDEPENDENCE DAY. It's interesting how much the popularity of this score has grown in the past decade and a half. At the time of its initial release I didn't think much of Arnold's music myself but over the years it has grown on me. "The President's Speech" alone is enough to laud this melody-laden ultra-American collection of anthems as an ambassador of endearing cinematic cheese-fests I've missed so much in modern film.
BATMAN: THE MOVIE (1966) - Nelson Riddle, Theme by Neal Hefti [Limited Edition of 2,000 copies] Before Zimmer, or Goldenthal, or Walker, or Elfman, there was Riddle and Hefti. As iconic as the aforementioned composer's scores are for the Batman franchise, none have endured as long or become as recognizable as the music of Nelson Riddle and Neal Hefti. This CD features the complete score digitally restored and mastered by Mike Matessino including the reassembled cue "Submarine Battle" which was previously unreleased. If you already own the FSM Vol. 3 No. 7 CD released in October of 2000 you may want to snatch up a few of these other titles before rushing to this one. However, if you don't yet own the score to BATMAN: THE MOVIE, La-La Land records has given you a reprieve. Once this version is sold out, you may not see it again for a long time.
THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE (1972) - John Williams [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] I've done a fairly admirable job keeping up with all of the Film Score Monthly CD releases over the years. I don't have them all but I do own most of the heavily coveted titles including all of the ones that have since gone out-of-print...all of them, except for one...THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE. Thanks to La-La Land Records for making this cherished Williams score available once again.
So how does this version compare to other albums? For starters it sounds absolutely stellar! La-La Land mentions the following on their site...
"For this release, the 2” 24-track tape containing the original 35mm 6-track mag was transferred into Pro Tools, and restored and mixed with the advantages of another decade’s advance in sound processing technology."
Film Score Monthly
WHITE DOG (1982) - Ennio Morricone [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - Ennio Morricone lovers be on alert. This score is a must-have addition to your collection. I saw the film for the first time at Butt-Numb-A-Thon 11 and the entire time I was mesmerized by the score. I didn't learn who composed it until after the film. I wasn't expecting Ennio Morricone's name to appear but I wasn't necessarily surprised either considering what an incredibly provocative and weighty score it was. This has never been released on CD before so grab this rare treat while it lasts.
MARATHON MAN and THE PARALLAX VIEW (1976 and 1974) - Michael Small [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - I haven't picked this up myself yet but I'm very anxious to. Michael Small is a very underrated composer and these two scores represent some of the best scores of his career.
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM (1976) - Jerry Goldsmith [Limited Edition of 5,000 copies] When a score is released that has the name Jerry Goldsmith on it, you really don't need any other reason to acquire it. Such is the case here. However, even among Goldsmith scores, this is a particularly cherished title. It's exquisitely beautiful on every level and the sound quality has never been so pristine. You'd swear it was recorded yesterday. What a treasure!
THE CINCINNATI KID: LALO SCHIFRIN SCORES, VOL.1 (1964-1968) [Limited Edition of 2,000 copies] - I haven't yet picked this one up either but I'm very anxious to add it to my collection. This 5-CD set features complete Schifrin scores from five major motion pictures including RHINO! (1964), ONCE A THIEF (1965), THE CINCINNATI KID (1965), THE VENETIAN AFFAIR (1967), and SOL MADRID (1968), along with a cornucopia of rare themes and bonus tracks. This is the finest treatment of Lalo Schifrin's music I've seen yet and the "Vol.1" designation already makes me pine for the next set.
Intrada
ROBOCOP (1987) - Basil Poledouris [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - This is another no-brainer. It's Basil Poledouris dammit! There have been several releases of ROBOCOP in the past two decades and some of them still may be floating around random retailers and auction sites but this latest album is the bee's knees. It features more music at the best possible sound quality modern audio technology has to offer. Regardless of your affiliations with previous albums this is a must-acquire!
STRAW DOGS (1971) - Jerry Fielding [Limited Edition of 2,000 copies] - If you tell me you're not too familiar with the music of Jerry Fielding then I'll tell you to remedy that immediately! You can start with STRAW DOGS. Along with Alex North, I would place Fielding in my list of the top five masterminds of film music. He may be most recognized for his partnership with Sam Pekinpah and arguably created his most inspired work for the famously austere director. After STRAW DOGS you may take your pick amongst THE WILD BUNCH (1969), SCORPIO (1973), BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA (1974), THE ENFORCER (1976), THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES (1976)...You can't go wrong.
What's especially uber-cool is that soundtrack super-producer Nick Redman has practically made it his life's mission to release every available Jerry Fielding score ever produced. Along with Douglass Fake at Intrada, they're doing a damn fine job in their quest. You couldn't have picked a better composer to allocate such intense devotion. Keep up the great work!
ALIEN (1979) - Jerry Goldsmith [Unlimited Edition] - OK, this actually came out several years ago but I thought I would include it here just in case you spent the last four years in hyperspace on a trans-planetary voyage hunting extra-terrestrials. It's one of the prized possessions of my personal collection.
Varese Sarabande
THE GOONIES (1985) - Dave Grusin [Limited Edition of 5,000 copies] - I already wrote about this last month but it warrants mentioning again because it's just so incredibly cool. I love that this score is finally available.
FREUD (1962) - Jerry Goldsmith [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - Another early Goldsmith masterpiece gets a proper release. FREUD redefined and set new bars for both psychologically functioning film music and characterizations. It's as complex and intellectually thick as you'll uncover in a film score. I know you think that Jerry Goldsmith was a master of his craft. Unless you know this score intimately you have absolutely no idea.
Although labels are doing a remarkable job releasing older scores, there are certainly a crop of new scores hitting the streets as well that are certainly worth devoting your undivided attention to.
IN MY SLEEP (2010) - Conrad Pope - I haven't seen this film but when you have one of Hollywood's most in-demand A-list orchestrators (John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, Alan Silverstri) at the helm, magic is bound to occur. Actually Pope is an extremely talented composer in his own right. His gifts as an orchestrator I'm sure are indispensable to the composers who hire him; however, I would really love to see him orchestrate less and compose more. Listen to IN MY SLEEP and tell me I'm wrong.
BABIES (2010) - Bruno Coulais - Bruno Coulais penned my number one favorite film score of last year, CORALINE (2009). Although he was already a composer firmly entrenched on my radar he has since become one whom I now pledge a mildly religious devotion. Since CORALINE, Coulais has been extremely busy. I could have written about his scores for BRENDAN ET LE SECRET DE KELLS (2009), or OCEANS (2010) as both are incredible manifestations of pure unadulterated film music brilliance; however, his score for BABIES is epoch-making.
Already on my radar as a 2010 favorite, BABIES is absolutely heavenly! Everybody creates scores utilizing ensembles ranging from tiny chamber groups all the way up to giant orchestras backed with large choirs. How many composers can score a film using a box full of toys? I'll give you one guess and it better be Bruno Coulais.
His infections melodies, colorful harmonies, unique and charming orchestrations combining western and ethnic instruments along with a store full of toys, makes this score an absolute treasure! I've had it on continual rotation since I acquired it and it has invaded a space in my heart reserved only for the film music I cherish the most.
TRUE BLOOD (2009) - Nathan Barr - I'm not an active watcher of television but a score like this makes me wish I was. When I do watch television, I pick a show and watch it through from beginning to end on DVD. I don't have vast quantities of time to engage in this activity so it takes me a relatively long period of time to get through a particular show. People tell me all the time to watch show "X" or you'd love show "Y" and they're constantly pointing out how great the scores are for these programs. It's easier for me to become acquainted with a show through its music which I've done on several occasions even though I've yet to see a single episode.
TRUE BLOOD, composed by Nathan Barr, fits this bill. I've listened to the music numerous times over the past few weeks and I love it's simplicity, its exposed and unexpected momentum, and of course the solo and chamber ensemble sound which I've opined countless times is near and dear to my heart.
Television music is certainly experiencing a renaissance and TRUE BLOOD is an example. Now I'll just have to acquire the DVDs and place them in line. At my rate I'll get to watching the series sometime in 2026.
I'll try to maintain a watchful eye on any new soundtrack releases as they appear. I won't be as diligent as Harry's weekly DVD column (which is my personal favorite here on AICN), but I'll do my best to call attention to the ones that deserve it. Since most of the soundtracks spotlighted here are limited editions, they will sell out. Some of them a lot sooner than you think.
Since record labels are pulling out all the stops to release so many coveted titles, what could possibly be left? Actually, a lot! I've got a short list brewing of titles I'd love to see get the royal treatment from any of these fine soundtrack establishments. What is at the top of my list?
For years it used to be THE RIGHT STUFF (1983) by Bill Conti but that was issued late last year by Varese Sarabande (and is already sold out). After that, THE GOONIES (1985) by Dave Grusin moved into the top spot for a short time before it was eventually released earlier this year by Varese Sarabande. DRAGONSLAYER by Alex North (1983) was next but La-La Land remedied that desire in a hurry.
So what is now in my top spot? I could easily say GREMLINS (1984) by Jerry Goldsmith, or SPARTACUS (1960) by Alex North, or even an expanded THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) by Elmer Bernstein or TOP GUN (1986) by Harold Faltermeyer.
Right now I would have to say that ICEMAN (1984) by Bruce Smeaton is now at the top of my list. It's such a beautiful and haunting score composed primarily of small orchestra, synthesizers, and shakuhachi.
What is your number one "holy grail" soundtrack you'd love to see released on CD?
ScoreKeeper!!!
"For this release, the 2” 24-track tape containing the original 35mm 6-track mag was transferred into Pro Tools, and restored and mixed with the advantages of another decade’s advance in sound processing technology."
Film Score Monthly
WHITE DOG (1982) - Ennio Morricone [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - Ennio Morricone lovers be on alert. This score is a must-have addition to your collection. I saw the film for the first time at Butt-Numb-A-Thon 11 and the entire time I was mesmerized by the score. I didn't learn who composed it until after the film. I wasn't expecting Ennio Morricone's name to appear but I wasn't necessarily surprised either considering what an incredibly provocative and weighty score it was. This has never been released on CD before so grab this rare treat while it lasts.
MARATHON MAN and THE PARALLAX VIEW (1976 and 1974) - Michael Small [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - I haven't picked this up myself yet but I'm very anxious to. Michael Small is a very underrated composer and these two scores represent some of the best scores of his career.
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM (1976) - Jerry Goldsmith [Limited Edition of 5,000 copies] When a score is released that has the name Jerry Goldsmith on it, you really don't need any other reason to acquire it. Such is the case here. However, even among Goldsmith scores, this is a particularly cherished title. It's exquisitely beautiful on every level and the sound quality has never been so pristine. You'd swear it was recorded yesterday. What a treasure!
THE CINCINNATI KID: LALO SCHIFRIN SCORES, VOL.1 (1964-1968) [Limited Edition of 2,000 copies] - I haven't yet picked this one up either but I'm very anxious to add it to my collection. This 5-CD set features complete Schifrin scores from five major motion pictures including RHINO! (1964), ONCE A THIEF (1965), THE CINCINNATI KID (1965), THE VENETIAN AFFAIR (1967), and SOL MADRID (1968), along with a cornucopia of rare themes and bonus tracks. This is the finest treatment of Lalo Schifrin's music I've seen yet and the "Vol.1" designation already makes me pine for the next set.
Intrada
ROBOCOP (1987) - Basil Poledouris [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - This is another no-brainer. It's Basil Poledouris dammit! There have been several releases of ROBOCOP in the past two decades and some of them still may be floating around random retailers and auction sites but this latest album is the bee's knees. It features more music at the best possible sound quality modern audio technology has to offer. Regardless of your affiliations with previous albums this is a must-acquire!
STRAW DOGS (1971) - Jerry Fielding [Limited Edition of 2,000 copies] - If you tell me you're not too familiar with the music of Jerry Fielding then I'll tell you to remedy that immediately! You can start with STRAW DOGS. Along with Alex North, I would place Fielding in my list of the top five masterminds of film music. He may be most recognized for his partnership with Sam Pekinpah and arguably created his most inspired work for the famously austere director. After STRAW DOGS you may take your pick amongst THE WILD BUNCH (1969), SCORPIO (1973), BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA (1974), THE ENFORCER (1976), THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES (1976)...You can't go wrong.
What's especially uber-cool is that soundtrack super-producer Nick Redman has practically made it his life's mission to release every available Jerry Fielding score ever produced. Along with Douglass Fake at Intrada, they're doing a damn fine job in their quest. You couldn't have picked a better composer to allocate such intense devotion. Keep up the great work!
ALIEN (1979) - Jerry Goldsmith [Unlimited Edition] - OK, this actually came out several years ago but I thought I would include it here just in case you spent the last four years in hyperspace on a trans-planetary voyage hunting extra-terrestrials. It's one of the prized possessions of my personal collection.
Varese Sarabande
THE GOONIES (1985) - Dave Grusin [Limited Edition of 5,000 copies] - I already wrote about this last month but it warrants mentioning again because it's just so incredibly cool. I love that this score is finally available.
FREUD (1962) - Jerry Goldsmith [Limited Edition of 3,000 copies] - Another early Goldsmith masterpiece gets a proper release. FREUD redefined and set new bars for both psychologically functioning film music and characterizations. It's as complex and intellectually thick as you'll uncover in a film score. I know you think that Jerry Goldsmith was a master of his craft. Unless you know this score intimately you have absolutely no idea.
Although labels are doing a remarkable job releasing older scores, there are certainly a crop of new scores hitting the streets as well that are certainly worth devoting your undivided attention to.
IN MY SLEEP (2010) - Conrad Pope - I haven't seen this film but when you have one of Hollywood's most in-demand A-list orchestrators (John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, Alan Silverstri) at the helm, magic is bound to occur. Actually Pope is an extremely talented composer in his own right. His gifts as an orchestrator I'm sure are indispensable to the composers who hire him; however, I would really love to see him orchestrate less and compose more. Listen to IN MY SLEEP and tell me I'm wrong.
BABIES (2010) - Bruno Coulais - Bruno Coulais penned my number one favorite film score of last year, CORALINE (2009). Although he was already a composer firmly entrenched on my radar he has since become one whom I now pledge a mildly religious devotion. Since CORALINE, Coulais has been extremely busy. I could have written about his scores for BRENDAN ET LE SECRET DE KELLS (2009), or OCEANS (2010) as both are incredible manifestations of pure unadulterated film music brilliance; however, his score for BABIES is epoch-making.
Already on my radar as a 2010 favorite, BABIES is absolutely heavenly! Everybody creates scores utilizing ensembles ranging from tiny chamber groups all the way up to giant orchestras backed with large choirs. How many composers can score a film using a box full of toys? I'll give you one guess and it better be Bruno Coulais.
His infections melodies, colorful harmonies, unique and charming orchestrations combining western and ethnic instruments along with a store full of toys, makes this score an absolute treasure! I've had it on continual rotation since I acquired it and it has invaded a space in my heart reserved only for the film music I cherish the most.
TRUE BLOOD (2009) - Nathan Barr - I'm not an active watcher of television but a score like this makes me wish I was. When I do watch television, I pick a show and watch it through from beginning to end on DVD. I don't have vast quantities of time to engage in this activity so it takes me a relatively long period of time to get through a particular show. People tell me all the time to watch show "X" or you'd love show "Y" and they're constantly pointing out how great the scores are for these programs. It's easier for me to become acquainted with a show through its music which I've done on several occasions even though I've yet to see a single episode.
TRUE BLOOD, composed by Nathan Barr, fits this bill. I've listened to the music numerous times over the past few weeks and I love it's simplicity, its exposed and unexpected momentum, and of course the solo and chamber ensemble sound which I've opined countless times is near and dear to my heart.
Television music is certainly experiencing a renaissance and TRUE BLOOD is an example. Now I'll just have to acquire the DVDs and place them in line. At my rate I'll get to watching the series sometime in 2026.
I'll try to maintain a watchful eye on any new soundtrack releases as they appear. I won't be as diligent as Harry's weekly DVD column (which is my personal favorite here on AICN), but I'll do my best to call attention to the ones that deserve it. Since most of the soundtracks spotlighted here are limited editions, they will sell out. Some of them a lot sooner than you think.
Since record labels are pulling out all the stops to release so many coveted titles, what could possibly be left? Actually, a lot! I've got a short list brewing of titles I'd love to see get the royal treatment from any of these fine soundtrack establishments. What is at the top of my list?
For years it used to be THE RIGHT STUFF (1983) by Bill Conti but that was issued late last year by Varese Sarabande (and is already sold out). After that, THE GOONIES (1985) by Dave Grusin moved into the top spot for a short time before it was eventually released earlier this year by Varese Sarabande. DRAGONSLAYER by Alex North (1983) was next but La-La Land remedied that desire in a hurry.
So what is now in my top spot? I could easily say GREMLINS (1984) by Jerry Goldsmith, or SPARTACUS (1960) by Alex North, or even an expanded THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) by Elmer Bernstein or TOP GUN (1986) by Harold Faltermeyer.
Right now I would have to say that ICEMAN (1984) by Bruce Smeaton is now at the top of my list. It's such a beautiful and haunting score composed primarily of small orchestra, synthesizers, and shakuhachi.
What is your number one "holy grail" soundtrack you'd love to see released on CD?
ScoreKeeper!!!
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How cool is that? Looks like i'll have to get this one. As for some music that i would like finally released?....The Black Hole and Outland (full score, not with Capricorn one on the same disc)
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Watched the film again last week. Basil Poledouris should have been nominated.
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I was humming Goonies opening scene score in the shower this morning. Someone also gave me a copy of the ID4 score (they bought the wrong one) I thought it was very well done. As much as I disliked that movie when it came out the movie did atleast have a unique style to it. I wish more big movies oozed half as much style (minus the Will Smith one liners)
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...by Laurance Rosenthal, and it promptly sold out. You still might be able to grab a copy from a secondhand retailer, though.
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brilliant
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Laurence Rosenthal
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Seriously, Scorekeeper's collums are amongst my favorites at AICN. I just wish I could afford to get all of these. :(
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His name is Ro-Bo / He is a cop / His name is Ro-Bo-Cooooooooooooop
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Yes indeed! I wanted to write about it as well but it sold out in less than a week! Looks like it's still available here: http://www.moviemusic.com/soundtrack/miracleworker
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FIREFOX and GREMLINS.
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You consistently bring the only solid reviews and interviews on this site anymore. Keep up the good work.
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Have you ever seen those Golden Tusk videos on YouTube? That dude does exactly what you've done here- and he's hilarious. Here's his RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK song: http://tinyurl.com/57nu69
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Love your columns, Scorekeeper. My wishlist:
- A proper version of the "Blade Runner" score, akin to a clean remaster of the "Off-World" bootleg edition. The 3-disc set that they have out now is a joke.
- The full score for SE7EN, also circulating as bootlegs. Unbelievable how this hasn't been released.
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I'll second that.
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I have a bootleg from many years ago, but I'd kill for an official release, with ALL the cues.
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With the unreleased music and improved sound. One of my favorite Goldsmith scores from his late-70s/early-80s prime. I'm amazed this hasn't happened yet, especially with a new version of Poltergeist coming out later this year from FSM.
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"Gremlins", "Childs Play" 1 & 2, "The Haunting" (1963), Silvestri's "Super Mario", and "Silent Movie". I'm sure I could think of more, if I tried.
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Any plans to double-dip the second one as well? That's my personal favorite of the two.
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May 03, 2010 10:29:04 PM CDT
The Child's Play soundtrack HAS been released on CD
by nasty in the pasty
http://www.lalalandrecords.com/ChildsPlay.htmlHowever, Graeme Revell's AWESOME Child's Play 2 score (orchestrated and conducted by the late, great Shirley Walker) remains MIA on CD. :(
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...but the "deluxe" edition released by Varese Sarabande a few years back contains virtually the complete score.
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I didn't know about La-La Land doing the first one.
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this has never been released and i have been trying to get it for years .it is strange beautiful and so original..can anyone help??
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As an avid film score fan, I've always enjoyed seeing your previous articles pop up, and it'll be great to see this as a regular feature. It's great to see a movie news website actually talk about film scores.
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May 03, 2010 10:56:33 PM CDT
Oh, and apparently expanded/complete Star Trek III is on the way
by bc007
It's being said that FSM will be giving ST III the expanded/complete treatment later this year, just like ST II.
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Amazing accordion music in that movie.
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'The Machinist' by Roque Banos. It's breathtakingly beautiful and if you are a Bernard Herrmann fan you've GOT TO HEAR IT.
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Lukas Kendall confirmed it himself on the FSM boards awhile back. I think it's coming out sometime this summer. An expanded Star Trek 3 is also coming, most likely around July for SDCC just like last year's Star Trek 2 release.
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Very difficult to find on CD, however... wonder if it will get a proper re-issue? It was originally released with music from a New Zealand TV movie called 'Iris'.
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to release the Samurai Jack soundtrack.
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Then I'll be real fucking happy. Yeah, I've got the mp3 of the album, but that's not the same. Oh yeah, and release THE BLACK HOLE on cd.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U8BbZFntLg
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for Alex North's DragonSlayer soundtrack. Unfortunately, the film was released at the same time as Raiders of the Lost Ark, so the soundtrack (as well as the film) got little of the attention that they both deserved.
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I would like this someday. The Jazz stuff not the overplayed theme song.
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When, when, WHEN is that ever going to get a proper re-release? To the best of my knowledge, it's NEVER been released on CD!
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One wishes the fight between Tangerine Dream and the studio would shake itself out. One wouldn't mind the movie on DVD, either.
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SORCERER is in rotation for morning drive to work
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Worth it just for the Smith's cover
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As well as a Planes, Trains & Automobiles soundtrack. John Hughes has such good music in his movies that it's criminal not to have these two on cd.
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The Black Hole, The Thing, The Keep, Van Helsing expanded
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which was ripped from an old LP release.i dont know if the torrent is still working though.
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the soundtrack for which was done by Elmer Bernstein (who did quite a few John Landis films) is a great piece of work.
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also would love to see FSM do a funky combo release of Quincy Jones' "The Hot Rock" with Dave Grusin's "Fuzz." Got an Italian release of Grusin's "Three Days of the Condor" but that could also use a full expanded version. I certainly wouldn't mind replacing my bootlegs of John Williams' "The Sugarland Express" and Georges Delerue's "The Day of the Dolphin" with better sounding releases. And just for personal guilty pleasure, I'd love to get a CD version of Alan Silvestri's score for "No Mercy" and chuck that horrible hissing TVT audio cassette release of it I have. (Just DON'T pair it with Silvestri's atrocious score for "The Super Mario Bros.," as has been done in the bootleg world.
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The end title cue from Luc Besson's first feature "Le Dernier Combat" by Eric Serra. There's an Eric Serra compilation out there from France that has a couple of other cues from that movie, but seriously, the end title track is the best.
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I have been DYING to get White Dog on CD...it was only previously released on some generic CD w/ another movie. You are officially AICN's coolest dude!
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...limited edition for Conan The Barbarian, damn it! It's only, like, the best score ever! And there's LITERALLY more of it left "officially" unreleased than what has seen an official printing. I would hack of Thulsa Doom's head myself for a remastered 2-disc limited edition of that bad boy.Nice column, though. I dig it. Good to know that these companies can see the value in building a customer base that will gladly snatch up these limited edition releases. Thankfully I live in an area where used music stores are still plentiful, and have a "Soundtrack" section. Still nice to know that I may find something I really love newly remastered and pressed with current tech. I remember hating the Dragonslayer score, though. I'm going to have to look into that and see if my memory is lying to me. I'll third Se7en. I'd buy that one as well.
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Full Alien 3 score by Eliot Goldenthal. Love the score, hate the movie.
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Everyone else is a substandard untalented hack.
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Great job SK!
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THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE sold out yesterday.
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