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Ich sach ma auf die Schnelle:

MONARCH LEGACY OF MONSTERS - flottes Thema, das hier und da mal aufgegriffen wird und dann auch den ansonsten echt öden 0815 Suspense Score aufleben lässt. Völlig verschenkter Score zu 90 Prozent… schade

EXPATS - sehr moody drama Score, viel Klavier, mal nen paar flirrende Streicher. Gefällt mir gut, ein paar eingängige Themen. Runde Zusammenstellung.

Netflix’s AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER - aufs erste reinhören grosser Bombast, JNHs Score nicht unähnlich. Erstmal beindruckt, ob thematisch was hängenbleibt kann ich noch nicht sagen

Music by Trevor Rabin

Limited Edition of 2000 Units

La-La Land Records and Sony Pictures proudly present the official world premiere 2-CD limited edition release of renowned composer Trevor Rabin’s (ARMAGGEDON, DEEP BLUE SEA, NATIONAL TREASURE) original motion picture score to the 2003 blockbuster big-screen action/comedy BAD BOYS II, the first sequel in the powerhouse BAD BOYS franchise, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, and directed by Michael Bay.

The long-awaited re-teaming of Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Michael Bay for BAD BOYS II would notably up the scope, scale and action of the original film and composer Trevor Rabin rises to the challenge with a breathtaking behemoth of an action score. Teeming with propulsive original material and themes, Rabin unleashes all-new musical adrenaline, with subtle nods honoring BAD BOYS composer Mark Mancina’s original main theme. This 2-CD deluxe presentation marks the first official release of Rabin’s BAD BOYS II in any format!

Produced by Stéphane Humez and edited and mastered by Maxime Marion from studio vault elements, this deluxe presentation of BAD BOYS II features the film score presentation, including additional score by Steve Jablonsky on both CDs, while a massive bounty of Bonus Tracks is featured on Disc Two, including Mark Mancina’s unused demo for this sequel – a rearrangement of his original, iconic BAD BOYS theme! Limited to 2000 Units, this release’s exclusive liner notes are by writer Kaya Savas and the sharp art design is by Dan Goldwasser.

TRACK LISTING:

DISC 1

SCORE PRESENTATION

1. Xtreme Machine*** 4:19

2. Swamp – KKK++ 5:29

3. Tapia 0:35

4. Money Counting* 1:11

5. Haitian Saddle Up+ 0:49

6. Syd Getaway – Muscle Car* 4:10

7. Shootout§§ 2:47

8. Causeway* 4:12

9. Syd And Mike** 1:33

10. Pressure Points* 0:29

11. Tapia Pissed Off 1:07

12. Ice Pick** 0:49

13. Haitian Shootout+ 3:45

14. Rat Porno°°° 0:25

15. Tapia Conversation – Escape Tapia’s 4:11

16. Tapia Threatens – Computer Lab* 0:34

17. Wiretap Results 1:01

18. Tapia And Syd Ocean 1:39

19. Stilt House* 2:17

20. Boat Dock – Follow The Cubans+++ 2:48

21. Cuban – Van Chase* 4:32

22. Train Fight 2:23

23. Bad Boys For Life 0:38

24. Mortuary Sneak 1:38

25. Escape Mortuary° 3:24

26. Syd’s Cover Is Blown 5:45

27. Tapia Has Syd°° 5:31

TOTAL DISC TIME 68:00

DISC 2

SCORE PRESENTATION CONTINUED

1. Prepare For Tapia*** 0:52

2. Tapia Attack§§ 9.03

3. Cuba Chase 3:23

4. Guantanamo 1:56

BONUS TRACKS

5. Theme From Bad Boys (Bad Boys II Demo Version)** 2:37

6. Xtreme Machine (Alternate)*** 2:45

7. Syd Getaway – Muscle Car (Alternate)* 4:10

8. Shootout (Alternate)§§ 3:05

9. Causeway (Alternate)* 4:23

10. Pressure Points (Alternate)* 0:29

11. Tapia Conversation (Alternate) 3:17

12. Bad Boys For Life (Alternate) 0:38

13. Mortuary Sneak (Alternate) 1:08

14. Tapia Has Syd (Alternate Version 1) 5:19

15. Tapia Has Syd (Alternate Version 2) 5:27

16. Tapia Has Syd (Alternate Version 3) 2:20

17. Tapia Has Syd (Helicopter Insert)* 1:19

18. Tapia Attack (Alternate Beginning) 3:33

19. Cuba Chase (Alternate) 3:22

20. Guantanamo (Alternate Version 1) 2:09

21. Guantanamo (Alternate Version 2) 2:11

22. Menina§ 4:05

TOTAL DISC TIME 67:29

TOTAL ALBUM TIME 2:15:29

* Written by Steve Jablonsky

** Written by Mark Mancina

*** Written by Paul Linford

+ Written by Harry Gregson-Williams

++ Written by Trevor Rabin & Mark Mancina

+++ Written by Mark Mancina, Steve Jablonsky & Trevor Rabin

° Written by Steve Jablonsky, Mark Mancina, Tim Heintz & Trevor Rabin

°° Written by Trevor Rabin, Steve Jablonsky & Tim Heintz

°°° Written by Trevor Rabin & Paul Linford § Written by Heitor Pereira

§§ Contains an Interpolation of “Theme From Bad Boys” Written by Mark 

Mancina

These are CD format releases.

wir starten einen erneuten Versuch, die manchmal aufkommende Flut neuer Soundtrack-Veröffentlichungen ein wenig übersichtlicher zu kanalisieren.

In diesen Thread sollen künftig Veröffentlichungen hinein, die höchstwahrscheinlich eher ein kleineren, sehr überschaubaren Kreis von Filmmusikfreunden ansprechen. Beispiele für solche Veröffentlichungen sind in der unten angeführten Grafik (courtesy of Stefan Jania ) angegeben.

Score-Veröffentlichungen von hoher oder höherer Popularität bekommen weiterhin ihre eigenen, einzelnen Threads.

Der Grund für diesen Sammelbereich liegt in der Tatsache begründet, dass zwar oft viele kleinere, obskurere Releases vorgestellt werden, es jedoch seitens der User sehr wenig bis gar kein Feedback dazu gibt. Darunter leidet die Übersichtlichkeit im "Veröffentlichungs-Unterforum". Sollte sich jedoch aus diesem Sammelthread heraus zu bestimmten Veröffentlichungen eine längere Diskussion entwickeln, werden wir Mods/Admins diese in einen separaten Thread auslagern, damit dort weiter debattiert werden kann.

Limited edition of 5000 units

RETAIL PRICE: $32.98

Exclusive release

Sold exclusively at www.lalalandrecords.com for the first 90 days of release.

La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Universal Music Enterprises proudly present the 60th anniversary remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of renowned composer John Barry’s original motion picture score to the fourth James Bond film, THUNDERBALL. Produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, the 1965 film stars Sean Connery as James Bond 007 and is directed by Terence Young, returning to the series for the third time.

Bold and brassy, propulsive and daring - John Barry’s THUNDERBALL is a mesmerizing monsoon of orchestral might that helped surge the Bond franchise to new heights! As illustrated within this exhilarating remastered showcase – THUNDERBALL sounds sensational and it cements its legacy as one of Barry’s finest works. Included are the iconic title song “Thunderball” by Barry and lyricist Don Black performed by Tom Jones, as well as the song “Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” by Barry and lyricist Leslie Bricusse, with versions performed by Dionne Warwick and Shirley Bassey! Expanded beyond previous soundtrack editions, THUNDERBALL is unleashed like never before within this deluxe presentation.

Produced by Neil S. Bulk, mastered by Doug Schwartz, and mixed by Chris Malone, the 91 minute score presentation (on Discs 1 & 2) and 39 minute original 1965 album (on Disc 2) are sourced from 3-track and 2-track stereo tapes. Additional music cues (on Disc 2) are from 3-track tapes, except for two score cues which were unavailable on the stereo tapes and have been sourced from the mono film music stem and processed into stereo.

Limited to 5000 units, this release features sharp art direction by Dan Goldwasser, with a new front cover designed by Jim Titus. The exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by journalist and author Jon Burlingame.

THIS IS A COMPACT DISC RELEASE

CLICK HERE to view the hi-res art

TRACK LISTING:
DISC 1
SCORE PRESENTATION 1:31:26
1. Gun Barrel (From “Thunderball”) 0:24 
2. Château Flight (Film Version) 2:32 
3. Main Title – Thunderball (Performed by Tom Jones) 3:03
4. The Spa 2:43 
5. The Rack And Sweat Box 2:35 
6. Double Derval 3:02 
7. Switching The Body 2:47
8. Gassing The Plane 0:59 
9. The Bomb (Film Version) 5:52 
10. The Execution Branch 1:55 
11. Code Name: Thunderball 0:46
12. Bond Meets Domino 3:58 
13. Casino 1:06 
14. Café Martinique (Film Version) 3:44 
15. Shark Tank 2:41
16. Bond Below Disco Volante (Extended Version) 4:04 
17. SPECTRE Ring 0:41 
18. Search For Vulcan 2:23
19. Lights Out For Paula 2:49 
20. Bathing Beauty 1:20 
21. For King And Country 1:37 
22. Street Chase And Kiss Kiss Club 3:26
23. Death Of Fiona 2:31 
24. The Golden Grotto 3:30 
25. Underwater Ballet 0:57 
26. Got The Point 2:26
27. Bond With SPECTRE Frogmen 3:35 
28. The Bombs Revealed 1:28 
29. Bond Is Discovered 2:44 
30. Caught 1:08
TOTAL DISC 1 TIME: 1:13:38

DISC 2
SCORE PRESENTATION CONTINUED
1. Leiter To The Rescue 1:36 
2. The Underwater Battle Begins 4:52 
3. Underwater Mayhem 5:59
4. Death Of Largo 3:02 
5. When Arrows Meet And End Title 2:11

ADDITIONAL MUSIC 18:33
6. Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Performed by Dionne Warwick) 3:04 
7. Bond Meets Domino (Take 1) 4:00
8. Street Chase (Early Version) 2:47 
9. Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Alternate Instrumental) 2:34
10. Do You Fly Here Often? (Mono Stem) 0:27 
11. The One That Got Away (Mono Stem) 3:04
12. Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Performed by Shirley Bassey) 2:28

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 39:09
13. Main Title – Thunderball (Performed by Tom Jones) 3:04 
14. Château Flight 2:31 
15. The Spa 2:44 
16. Switching The Body 2:47
17. The Bomb 5:46 
18. Café Martinique 3:45 
19. Thunderball 3:57 
20. Death Of Fiona 2:29 
21. Bond Below Disco Volante 3:58
22. Search For Vulcan 2:23 
23. 007 2:27 
24. Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 3:16
TOTAL DISC 2 TIME: 1:15:45
TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 2:29:23

This is a CD format release.

Music by Mark Mancina

Limited Edition of 3000 Units

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La-La Land Records and Sony Pictures celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the 1995 blockbuster big-screen action/comedy BAD BOYS, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, and directed by Michael Bay, with this remixed, remastered and expanded limited edition 2-CD re-issue of acclaimed composer Mark Mancina’s iconic original motion picture score.

Mark Mancina’s (SPEED, TWISTER, TARZAN) exhilarating action score to the film SPEED established the composer as a fresh and notable musical voice, making him the perfect choice for BAD BOYS, a bold and exciting new take on the battle-tested buddy-cop/action formula. Mancina expertly harnesses superstars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s explosive comedic and dramatic chemistry, along with Director Michael Bay’s high-octane action mayhem, creating a legendary work that helped change and influence action film scoring into the 21st century and one that still serves as the musical thematic foundation of the entire BAD BOYS franchise decades later.

La-La Land’s original 2007 single disc CD release of BAD BOYS was compromised by the only available music elements at that time, resulting in some of that release’s program in mono. Now presented in full stereo for the first time, this all-new remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue is a major upgrade in both sonic quality and content, finally allowing Mancina’s work to shine in all its brilliance!

Produced by Stéphane Humez and mixed and mastered by Maxime Marion from newly discovered 32-track digital masters, this deluxe presentation of BAD BOYS features the film score presentation on Disc One and Bonus Tracks on Disc Two. Limited to 3000 Units, this release’s exclusive liner notes are by writer Kaya Savas and include new interviews with composer Mark Mancina and additional composer Nick Glennie-Smith. The sharp art design is by Dan Goldwasser.

TRACK LISTING:

DISC 1

SCORE PRESENTATION

1. Funky Logo – Car Jacking 3:39

2. Bad Boys Main Title – The Heist* 6:11

3. Funky Brothers To P.D. 0:38

4. Air Conditioning Inspection* 1:09

5. Jojo What You Know 0:41

6. Dead Guy 5:14

7. He’s The Person I’d Call* 0:55

8. Killing Max 4:18

9. The Boys Find Max 1:34

10. Into Lois’ Apartment 1:11

11. Max Logan’s Best Friend 0:53

12. Escape From Julie’s 2:48

13. You’re Going To Leave Me Alone? 0:54

14. Don’t “Honey Baby” Me 1:04

15. My Bologna Has A First Name* 3:59

16. Julie’s Got A Gun 0:42

17. Escape From Club Hell – Ether Chase* 4:36

18. We Don’t Want To Lose You 0:41

19. I Mean Like Funny 2:13

20. Stake Out – Interrogation 1:26

21. Tailing Lab Tech – Blown Cover 1:39

22. Busted* 1:00

23. Footchase 4:25

24. Fouchet Calling* 0:35

25. Hangar Shootout* 9:17

26. Cobra Chase 1:47

27. Fouchet’s Death 3:03

TOTAL DISC TIME 66:30

DISC 2

BONUS TRACKS

1. Theme From Bad Boys 4:15

2. Funky Brothers To P.D. (Demo Version) 0:29

3. Jojo What You Know (Film Version) 0:34

4. Dead Guy (Alternate) 3:35

5. The Boys Find Max (Alternate Version 1) 1:23

6. The Boys Find Max (Alternate Version 2) 1:24

7. Escape From Julie’s (Demo Version) 2:47

8. My Bologna Has A First Name (Alternate) 4:05

9. Escape From Club Hell (Demo Version)* 1:53

10. Escape From Club Hell (Film Version)* 2:01

11. Footchase (Demo Version) 4:24

12. Fouchet Calling (Alternate)* 0:35

13. Fouchet’s Death (Alternate) 3:03

14. Theme From Bad Boys (Funky Boys Remix) 5:38

TOTAL DISC TIME 36:08

TOTAL ALBUM TIME 1:42:38

* Written by Mark Mancina & Nick Glennie-Smith

This is a CD format release

Alhambra Records proudly presents on this CD the world premiere release of Angelo Francesco Lavagnino’s complete original score for the 1969 historical drama BEATRICE CENCI which was directed by Lucio Fulci – who later on would reach cult status through his horror movies - and had an international cast with the American actress Adrienne La Russa as Beatrice Cenci, the Italian Tomas Milian as her servant and lover Olimpio and the French actor Georges Wilson as powerful and ruthless patriarch Francesco Cenci.
Beatrice Cenci (1577-1599) had been a member of a prominent and wealthy Roman family in the late 16th century known for her tragic life story that has captivated audiences through history. Her father Francesco Cenci was a cruel tyrant who was hated by everyone including his own family, especially Beatrice whom he placed in solitary confinement for deciding to become a nun. He was even rumoured to have repeatedly raped her. Due to this abusive treatment, Beatrice persuaded two servants to help her murder Francesco. This act resulted in a highly publicized trial in which Beatrice, her stepmother and her brother were sentenced to death, provoking widespread sympathy among the Roman populace.
In 1969 Fulci´s picture was already the fourth film version of this famous story and in contrast to the previous adaptations he follows the historical events of Beatrice´s life very closely, but uses a quite unconventional non-linear storyline. With the help of some stylish camera work, lush sets and costumes he quite convincingly evokes the harsh 16th century setting and mercilessly attacks the abuse of power as well as the corruption of the Catholic Church.
As the singer-songwriter and actor Silvano Spadaccino also received an official credit as co-composer in the film´s main title, till now there has always been some confusion as to who wrote what for this movie. However, Spadaccino and his folk group I Cantastorie were only responsible for the a cappella consolation chants – based on Italian folk songs of the medieval period – which are heard during the film´s prison scenes and for a few tavern songs. Nothing of this music can be heard on our CD as the tapes which we have had at our disposal contain only Lavagnino´s own music. It consists of  all the instrumental tracks in the film and of two religious a cappella choir cues (In the Garden/The Pope`s Room).
Lavagnino has written a rather intimate score for a medium-sized orchestra which for the most part is an elegy for the tragic fate of the heroine Beatrice Cenci. The beautiful plaintive main theme with its slight Renaissance flavour – due to the use of typical instruments of the period like lute and harpsichord – immediately grabs the attention of the listener and makes it clear where the sympathies of the composer lie. The musical highlight of the score certainly are the torture scenes for which Lavagnino reserved his most extensive symphonic elaboration of the Beatrice Cenci tune interweaved with an even sadder theme with his characteristic use of the high strings and the solo viola.
On the other hand, all the musical sequences involving the patriarch Francesco Cenci are infused with a doom-laden brooding bass motif of four notes which seems to suffocate everything just as the cruel tyrant humiliates everyone around him. Besides, Lavagnino has written an agitated musical hunt which resembleses a devilish dance (On the Run) and some festive brass music for the arrival of the Cardinal Lanciani at the Cenci fortress (The Cardinal Arrives).
This wonderful CD project – the 18th CD in our Lavagnino series – has only been possible thanks to the generous support of the three daughters of the composer – Bianca, Iudica and Alessandra Lavagnino -, who still had open reel tape copies of the original master tapes in their personal archive which we were allowed to use. Our CD edition which contains a 16-page booklet with extensive liner notes and numerous colour stills from the two movies is limited to 400 copies.

The CD is now in stock at Alhambra and can be pre-ordered at SAE and at the other European dealers during the next few days.

Track listing:

01.  Main Theme 0:40
02. Return to Rocca di Petrella 2:01
03. Secret Meeting 2:24
04. The Cardinal Arrives 1:02
05. The Discovery 0:56
06. On the Run 2:25
07.  Beatrice and Olimpio (Love Scene) 2:07
08. Preparations for the Murder – The Murder 5:02
09. The Confrontation 2:25
10. Beatrice Is Led Away 1:43
11.  Beatrice Gets Tortured – The Confession 3:54
12. The Black Dress 1:54
13. The Pope´s Room 1:09
14. Finale – End Cast 1:41

Bonus Tracks:
15. In the Garden (Choir Rehearsal) 1:10
16. Secret Meeting (Alternate Track) 2:25
17. Beatrice and Olimpio (Alternate Track) 1:52

Hörprobe:

Eine CD von diesem absoluten Klassiker der französischen Filmmusik dürfte von Universal kaum mehr zu erwarten sein, dafür gibt es das komplette Album nun bereits auf Youtube:

https://filmmusicreporter.com/2025/04/18/max-aruj-alfie-godfrey-scoring-christopher-mcquarries-mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning/

der lustige Trailer/Abspannsong ist übrigens von Gore Verbinski selbst geschrieben und performed :-)))) aber leider nicht auf dem Album noch sonst wo zu kriegen... schade...

MMS25028 THE OVAL PORTRAIT (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Music Composed by ANDREW MORGAN SMITH

Release date: October 10, 2025

Original score from the 2025 thriller feature film directed by Adrian Langley, starring Simon Phillips, Louisa Capulet and Paul Thomas, produced by Grimehouse and released by Blue Fox Entertainment (USA).

THE STORY: A thief, artist, and shopkeeper are pulled into the orbit of a haunted portrait connected to a vengeful ghost.

THE SCORE: “When Adrian Langley approached me to score The Oval Portrait the task seemed daunting: “What if a Waxman, Korngold, or Bernstein scored this movie? Bring these old sensibilities back to sell that we’re making a throwback film.” The one thing I did know, if one director was deadly serious about intention and style it’ll be Adrian Langley. What followed was truly an amazing compositional experience. Afterall it’s not every day that you’re asked to make music of this scope and style. Truly letting loose and exploring this genre of music that we so rarely get to play with was a pleasure. Thankfully, Langley prioritized using live musicians on this score. Knowing the style we were going for, we both knew that we had to record it with real musicians. All the imperfections that come with working with live players helps to sell the style and genre of the movie. The whole team loved working on this score, Andrew Osano the orchestrator did a superb job realizing the vision of the score. Robin Birner did an equally amazing job on the score mix as well as the album master. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into old school film music as much as we did creating it.” – Andrew Morgan Smith

Quelle: https://moviescoremedia.com/newsite/catalogue/the-oval-portrait-andrew-morgan-smith/

Der Score ist digital auf vielen Streaming Plattformen verfügbar. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3hZm5V8nFkWfMstm4OjcJy?si=OZAZ8-mCTVujiXqAFuBlJA

LLLCD 1631

Music by James Horner

Limited Edition of 3000 Units

RETAIL PRICE: $29.98

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La-La Land Records, Sony Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and Sony Music proudly present a remastered and expanded 2-CD presentation of renowned composer James Horner’s (GLORY, FIELD OF DREAMS, SNEAKERS) original motion picture score to the 1998 big-screen adventure THE MASK OF ZORRO, starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones and directed by Martin Campbell.

James Horner’s THE MASK OF ZORRO is nothing short of magnificent – a grand orchestral wonder that expertly melds authentic Hispanic colors with the Hollywood blockbuster, both modern and classic. Rich in theme and teeming with drama, romance, action and humor, Horner’s score is one of his very best, as highlighted within this deluxe 2-CD presentation - expanded with a bounty of never-before-released music!

This re-issue is produced by Neil S. Bulk and Mike Matessino,and mastered by Doug Schwartz from studio vault elements. The Original Score Presentation is showcased across both discs, with Disc Two also housing tracks from the original 1998 soundtrack release. The lovely ballad “I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You,” performed by Marc Anthony and Tina Arena is also included, as well as its Spanish-Language version “Quiero Vivir La Vida Amandote,” performed by Jon Secada and Ana Gabriel. This Limited Edition release of 3000 units features art design by Jim Titus and exclusive, in-depth liner notes by writer John Takis.

TRACK LISTING:

SCORE PRESENTATION 1:47:26
1. Main Title (From The Motion Picture "The Mask Of Zorro") 1:08
2. The Plaza Of Execution (Film Version)  7:58
3. Elena And Esperanza  8:17
4. Don't Touch My Brother   :28
5. Interrupted Getaway  1:09
6. Joaquin's Death  :59
7. Meeting On The Beach  1:11
8. Prison Escape  4:15
9. The Hand / Emotions Torn   3:04
10. Diego Meets Alejandro  1:29
11. The Medallion / The Master's Wheel  1:12
12. The Fencing Lesson (Film Version) 1:37
13. Lesson #3 1:15
14. The Black Tornado / First Meeting   3:10
15. Tornado In The Barracks  5:08
16. The Confession (Film Version) 2:50
17. Rooftop Getaway 1:23
18. Choose Your Weapon  1:17
19. Diego In The Study :39
20. Sexy Dance  1:11
21. The Mine (Montero's Vision)  2:57
22. Jack's Demise 1:06
23. Love's Suspicions 1:20
24. So Long Ago…  2:50
25. Sick Souvenirs  1:39
26. An Unknown Past 2:24
Total Time Disc One: 62:39

DISC 2 75:30
1.Stealing The Map 6:27
2. Alejandro & Elena's Duel  3:56
3. The Ride 3:22
4. Alejandro's Plea  :51
5. Elena's Truth  4:07
6. "Leave No Witnesses..."  13:19
7. Diego's Goodbye (Film Version) 4:55
8. Zorro's Theme (Film Version) 2:56
9. I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You 4:42
Performed by Marc Anthony and Tina Arena

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM VERSIONS 25:51
10. The Plaza Of Execution 8:27
11. The Fencing Lesson   5:24
12. The Confession  3:38
13. Diego's Goodbye 5:19
14. Zorro's Theme    2:56
BONUS TRACK
15. Quiero Vivir La Vida Amandote  4:42
Performed by Jon Secada and Ana Gabriel
Total Time Disc Two: 75:30
TOTAL ALBUM TIME 2:18:09

This is a CD format release

Caldera Records proudly presents John Cameron’s score for the TV movie “Witness for the Prosecution.”

What makes a good Agatha Christie story? Above all, a clever twist that feels natural, even necessary, to the plot, and one of her cleverest denouements appears in one of her most popular works, “Witness for the Prosecution.” An elderly solicitor, Sir Wilfred (here played by Ralph Richardson), is visited by a young client, Leonard Vole (Beau Bridges), who is accused of having killed a middle-aged woman by the name of French. It is revealed that Mrs. French had left her estate to Leonard, giving him, who is nearly destitute, ample reason to do away with her. But he insists on his innocence. He even claims to have a fireproof alibi: his wife, Christine Vole (played by Diana Rigg) was with him when the murder was supposed to have occurred.

Sir Wilfred is eager to throw himself into work. For him, it is an open-and-shut case. He calls on Christine, only to find that she hates her husband and does not doubt that he is indeed responsible for the poor woman’s death. Christine says she wasn’t with Leonard at the time of the murder and intends to appear in court as a witness for the prosecution. She has a few more surprises up her sleeve, though…

Agatha Christie’s works were at one of the peaks of their popularity when the TV movie was produced in 1982. Hallmark Television was eager to get a piece of the pie. How eager? After only a brief pre-production period the television film was shot in merely three weeks because Hallmark was desperate to premiere the film before Christmas 1982. Everything was done in a frenzy, including composing, orchestrating, and recording the score. John Cameron remembers the frantic schedule without having been bothered by it — as a film composer he was used to tight deadlines.

John Cameron decided to fuse ‘A Wandering Minstrel’ from “The Mikado” with his original composition, so in the film Gilbert and Sullivan’s music segues into ‘The Body in the Study’, before the melody then sneaks its way into subsequent cues. Cameron also developed several variations on the tune to make it sound more mysterious. Still, there is more the soundtrack has to offer. For Sir Wilfred, Cameron developed a strong theme that is both pompous and cheeky – ‘Elgarian’, as the composer describes it, invoking the master behind the “Enigma Variations.” Rather than make fun of the character, with its pastoral aspect the music underscores his gentle nature. By using the cimbalom for Christine Vole’s character, Cameron nudged the audience to think that Christine is ‘a little dangerous’, that she is playing a duplicitous game, only to then surprise the viewer at the end.

Caldera Records are pleased to make available John Cameron’s score for “Witness for the Prosecution” and thus complete the duo of his Agatha Christie adaptations. Unfortunately, the music only survived in mono on DAT cassettes. We have done our best to clean up the recording.

The 69th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Richard Moore and produced by Stephan Eicke.

C6069

Music Composed and Conducted by John Cameron
CD Produced by Stephan Eicke
Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke
Album Art Direction and Design by Luis Miguel Rojas

Visit our homepage and listen to the sound clips!
https://www.caldera-records.com/witness-for-prosecution

1. London 1954/On a Wet and Moonless Night (1:20)
2. A Wandering Minstrel/The Body in the Study (1:38)
3. The Old Fox Leaves Hospital (2:28)
4. Enter Christine/An Anonymous Call (1:52)
5. Too Hopeless?/Joy-Deprived (0:51)
6. The Temptation of a Mystery/The Great Escaper (1:47)
7. A Test for Christine (0:44)
8. Heart to Heart (1:30)
9. Prison/What is the Truth Anymore? (1:15)
10. A Mean, Ill-Tempered Old Man/The Prosecution is Satisfied (1:26)
11. The Great Halls of Justice (0:30)
12. Rubbish/Unbelievable, Yet True (0:41)
13. A Face in the Dark (3:31)
14. A Confession of Sorts (0:42)
15. Ready for a Holiday/Neat and Tidy (0:58)
16. Banana Skin (0:35)
17. Suspicions/A Cursed Inheritance/He Said, She Said (3:18)
18. Christine’s Revenge (3:39)
19. Brandy/The Nurse from Hell (0:32)
20. End Titles (1:00)

Bonus:
21. Pub Source (0:35)
22. Conversation with John Cameron (7:42)

Intrada announces a new compilation of music by Dimitri Tiomkin, featuring his dance music and early film work. A citizen of the world, Tiomkin was born in Ukraine, educated in Russia, triumphed in Berlin and Paris before coming to New York. "The transition from the concert halls of the Big Apple to the studios of Hollywood was an incremental one, but in retrospect it seems inevitable. Where else could such a generous, bighearted, all-encompassing spirit find a home for his music than on the world stage of cinema?" say liner note writers Warren Sherk and Frank K. DeWald.

This is the third volume in a series of recordings produced by Patrick K. Russ. Prior releases include The Great American Ballet and Paris Under the Stars. It is Russ' singular vision that pulls together seemingly disparate works separated by 1000s of miles into a brilliant compilation showcasing the breadth and diverse passion of Tiomkin. Both the Fashion and Swan Ballets appear here along with selections from numerous other films and works including Mexique, Lost Horizon and The Great Waltz, It's a Wonderful Life; and the program concludes with a jazz-noir excerpt from D.O.A. All performed brilliantly by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

01. Fashion Ballet (From Our Blushing Brides) (3:25)

02. Swan Ballet (From Rogue Song) (5:59)

03. Flight Of The Bumble-bee (1:52)

     (Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. Tiomkin)

     Lynda Cochrane, piano

04. Chopiniana (5:22) Lynda Cochrane, piano

05. Gitana (From Mexique) (3:06)

06. Fandango (From Mexique) (3:15)

07. Moon Ballet (From March Of Time) (3:34)

08. Gypsy Song (From Resurrection) (1:11)

09. Main Title (From More Than A Secretary) (1:09)

10. Suite From Lost Horizon:

     I. Arrival/II. Shangri-La/III. Procession And Return (12:42)

11. Love Theme (From Lost Horizon) Shlomy Dobrinsky, violin (2:46)

12. Suite From The Great Waltz:

     I. Main Title And Wiener Blut Waltzes (3:07)

13. Suite From The Great Waltz: II. Dommayer’s Casino (4:52)

     Shlomy Dobrinsky, violin

14. Suite From The Great Waltz:

     III. Blue Danube And Finale (6:50)

15. Suite From It’s A Wonderful Life: I. Prologue/

     II. Theme / III. Christmas Eve Finale (9:03)

16. Fisherman’s Jive (From D.O.A.) (3:37)

     Lewis Banks (saxophone) Christopher Hart (trumpet)

     Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone) Christian Geldsetzer (bass)

     Lynda Cochrane (piano) Tom Gordon (drums)

 Total CD Time: 72:09

Jedenfalls kann man den Score zur Serie auf seiner Website anhören: https://www.antonypartos.com/antony-work-the-artful-dodger

Leider nur in eher bescheidener Qualität im Format MP3 mit 128kbits. Ich hatte das Tonstudio daraufhin mal angeschrieben. Es ist wohl ein Release geplant, allerdings ist das mit Disney wohl alles nicht so einfach und kann sich lange ziehen. Ich hoffe, da kommt noch was.

Vielleicht interessiert es hier ja die eine oder den anderen. Ansonsten einfach weitergehen.

Wird wahrscheinlich - ähnlich wie zu THE MASTER - eine Score/Song-Compilation geben, da der Film in den 50ern angesiedelt ist, und demnach wohl auch Einiges an zeitgenössischer populärer Musik im Film zu hören sein wird. 

Kommt auch auf Vinyl, einmal schwarze Pressung und einmal weiß mit blauem Streifen, limitiert auf 400 Stück, beziehungsweise 100 Stück.