Alexander Grodzinski

Den Film mag ich auch sehr, vielleicht sogar mehr als den ersten. Das Album ist auf die gesamte Laufzeit aber tatsächlich eine kleine Geduldsprobe. Sowas spricht aber auch nur einen wirklich kleinen Sammlerkreis an. Und der kauft eben eher Vinyl als CD. Was das Streamen angeht: MV meinte mal, dass die Rechte, eine CD oder LP zu produzieren, ganz andere sind, als etwas digital zu veröffentlichen. Man müsste zweimal verhandeln und natürlich auch zweimal zahlen. Die digitalen Rechte verbleiben normalerweise beim Studio. Es gibt Ausnahmen, aber besonders bei älteren Katalog-Titeln scheinen die digitalen Rechte recht teuer zu sein, beziehungsweise lizenziert die ein Studio normalerweise nicht an Dritte. Daher kann nur das Studio selbst so ein Album auf die Streaming-Plattformen bringen, nicht aber das Label, welches das physische Album veröffentlicht hat. Ich bekomme auf unserer Mark-Snow-Seite auf Facebook beispielsweise auch immer wieder Nachfragen, warum es die LLL-Box-Sets der X-Files nicht zum streamen gibt. Auch hier kann LLL die Sets nicht digital veröffentlichen, das muss über das Studio laufen.

Ist eben wie erwartet ein themenloser Ambient-Score, eigentlich eher eine Soundcollage. Ich mag ja auch die Collagen-Scores von Reitzell zur HANNIBAL-Serie sehr gern. Die finde ich im Vergleich dann aber doch insgesamt kreativer, abwechslungsreicher und auch angsteinflößender. Und da gab es zumindest mal so etwas wie kleine Motive oder auch Übernahmen klassischer Melodien. Bei EXORCIST III grummelt und brummelt es wirklich nonstop vor sich hin, mal lauter, mal leiser. Dafür muss man wirklich in Stimmung sein, beziehungsweise dazu bereit sein, sich in die Stimmung bringen zu lassen.

Quartet Records, in collaboration with Paramount Pictures, presents a remastered, remixed and expanded edition of one of Henry Mancini’s most evocative and powerful dramatic scores: THE MOLLY MAGUIRES. Directed by Martin Ritt in 1970, starring Sean Connery, Richard Harris, Samantha Eggar and Frank Finlay. Written by Walter Bernstein, the movie is set in Pennsylvania coal country in 1876 and is loosely based on the true story of a small band of Irish miners/terrorists called the Molly Maguires. Henry Mancini was hired to compose the film score after the previous one by Charles Strouse (BONNIE AND CLYDE), famous composer of stage musicals and some film scores, was rejected. Mancini wrote a sensitive, dramatic, delicate score with an Irish flavor that was always close to his heart; he considered it one of his favorites. Originally released on vinyl at the time of its premiere, the album has been reissued on CD several times, most recently in 2012 by Kritzerland in a limited edition that included Mancini’s score and the premiere of the rejected Strouse. For this centenary celebration of Henry Mancini, Chris Malone remixed the score, eliminating the unpleasant hiss in previous editions using new technology. We were also fortunate that new elements appeared in the Paramount vaults, and the score has been released in a more complete form, with more than 20 minutes of previously unreleased cues, and revised and alternate versions. Finally, Mr. Strouse’s unused score has been newly remixed and included in this set. The 24-page package includes in-depth new liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond. 1. Theme From The Molly Maguires (Pennsylvania, 1876) 4:24 2. The Mollys Strike 2:51 3. Main Title 1:52 4. Room And Board 1:58 5. Sandwiches And Tea 2:15 6. Work Montage 2:18 7. Pennywhistle Jig / On Your Knees 1:52 8. A Hard Day’s Work 1:11 9. Jamie And Mary 2:48 10. Trip To Town 1:49 11. Strike Two / Strike Three 2:33 12. The Hills Of Yesterday 1:43 13. There’s More 1:06 14. The Mollys Strike Again 1:24 15. A Suit For Grandpa 2:16 16. Kehoe Lights Up / The Last Strike 0:57 17. The End 0:48 Bonus Tracks 18. Fiddle And Fife (Film Version – Fiddle Only) 2:00 19. A Brew With The Boys (Film Version – Fiddle Only) 1:43 20. Pennywhistle Jig (Album Version) 1:55 21. Jamie And Mary #1 (Film Version) 0:55 22. Jamie And Mary #2 (Film Version) 1:53 23. The Hills Of Yesterday (Film Version) 1:41 24. Bye Bye Jamie 0:35 25. The Hills Of Yesterday (Alternate 1) 1:48 26. Room And Board (Alternate) 3:08 27. The Hills Of Yesterday (Alternate 2) 1:49 28. Fiddler #4 (Fiddle Only) 2:25 29. Fiddle And Fife (Album Version) 2:01 30. A Brew With The Boys (Album Version) 1:45 31. Pennywhistle Jig (Alternate) 0:37 The Charles Strousse Unused Score 32. Sabotage 1:41 33. Fuse 1:06 34. Work In The Mine 1:24 35. Bleak Street / To Find A Room / To Work 2:18 36. The Long Walk 1:23 37. Widow Shopping 0:52 38. Truant Picnic-ers 1:44 39. The Last Rites 1:04 40. The Company Store (Parts I And II) 2:10 41. Arson 1:12 42. End Titles 0:48 Total Disc Time: 77:19

Quartet Records, in association with Paramount Pictures, Sony Music, the Henry Mancini Estate and the Johnny Mercer Estate, presents a remastered and extensively expanded deluxe edition of Blake Edwards’ 1970 big-budget musical-war-romantic comedy DARLING LILI, starring Julie Andrews and Rock Hudson. DARLING LILI is not a conventional musical in which characters burst into song as a narrative substitute for speech or interior monologue. Rather, director Blake Edwards has taken pains to describe it as “a romantic comedy with music.” Inspired by the life of Mata Hari, the film tells the story of supposedly British singer Lili Smith (Julie Andrews), who triumphs in France during World War I. In reality, she’s a German citizen named Lili Schmidt, working for German military espionage. The film was a resounding failure at the box office and led to a several-year hiatus in the relationship between Blake Edwards and Henry Mancini, due to some disagreements and misunderstandings during postproduction. But it was also the movie where Edwards met Julie Andrews, who became his wife for the rest of his life. It was also the first collaboration between Julie Andrews and Henry Mancini, two musical souls destined to meet. Henry Mancini and his favorite lyricist, Johnny Mercer, wrote a number of wonderful songs for the picture, including “Whistle Away the Dark,” one of their most beautiful creations, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Original Song in 1970. Mancini also wrote a powerful symphonic and dramatic score that has never been heard outside of the movie. The score and songs were also nominated in the Best Music Original Songs Score category. This edition has been painstakingly produced, restored and mastered by Chris Malone, working from the first-generation album master and mono and stereo elements provided by Paramount Pictures. It includes the historic RCA album with the original songs beautifully performed by Julie Andrews, Mancini’s complete underscore for the film, plus some curious extras such as the demos played by Johnny Mercer before filming that include two unreleased Mancini-Mercer songs that were not included in the film. Instrumental versions of the songs round out the program. A treat for fans of Julie Andrews, Henry Mancini and the Mancini-Mercer songs. The lavishly designed package includes a 24-page booklet with extensive liner notes by film music writer John Takis. DISC 1. The RCA Album recording 1. Overture 4:06 2. Whistling Away The Dark 3:47 3. The Little Birds (Les P’tits Oiseaux) 2:58 4. The Girl In No Man’s Land 3:36 5. Gypsy Violin 3:21 6. I’ll Give You Three Guesses 3:35 7. Darling Lili 2:51 8. Smile Away Each Rainy Day 2:29 9. The Can-Can Café 2:07 10. I’ll Give You Three Guesses 2:06 11. Skäl (Let’s Have Another On Me) 1:43 12. Your Good-Will Ambassador 2:14 13. Whistling Away The Dark 3:45 The Henry Mancini Underscore 14. Overture 4:05 15. Red Cockpit / Nazi Mess Call / Up Your Zeppelin / Up Your U-Boat 2:12 16. The Can-Can Café 2:03 17. Picnic Sequence / Best Time, No Ants 2:57 18. Darling Lili 1:43 19. Some Kind Of Spy 2:12 20. Strolling In The Sun 1:40 21. Gypsy Violin (Mother Machree) 1:41 22. Plot Thickener / Wet Job / Warm Water Job 1:51 23. Entr’acte 3:04 24. The Great Escape 2:54 25. Get The Car 1:10 26. Tear Jerker 1:28 27. Sour Kraus And Kessler / Hands Up—Kraus Down 2:26 28. Message To R-5 / Anybody Here? 1:08 29. Showdown 1:29 30. Drop The Hankie / Temporary Peace 1:50 31. Finale And End Titles 1:43 32. Exit Music 3:04 Total Disc Time: 79:17 DISC 2. The Johnny Mercer Demos 1. Darling Lili (Demo) 1:56 2. Whistling Away The Dark (Demo) 3:02 3. Piccadilly Circus (Demo) 2:39 4. The Girl In No Man’s Land (Demo) 2:21 5. Skäl (Let’s Have Another On Me) (Demo) 1:35 6. I’ll Give You Three Guesses (Demo) 2:17 7. The Little Birds (Les P’tits Oiseaux) (Demo) 3:27 8. Steal Two Eggs (Demo) 1:24 9. Your Good-Will Ambassador (Demo) 2:26 10. Smile Away Each Rainy Day (Demo) 2:16 11. Whistling Away The Dark 3:48 French Version 12. Henry Mancini Piano Ballad 3:10 Instrumental Versions 13. Whistling Away The Dark 3:39 14. Main Title Medley 2:30 15. The Girl In No Man’s Land 3:34 16. Smile Away Each Rainy Day 1:36 17. Skäl (Let’s Have Another On Me) 1:00 18. It’s A Long, Long Way To Tipperary 1:18 19. Mademoiselle From Armentieres 1:06 20. French Montage 1:49 21. Lili Of The Roses 3:25 22. I’ll Give You Three Guesses 3:25 23. The Little Birds (Les P’tits Oiseaux) 2:16 24. Your Good-Will Ambassador 2:30 25. I’ll Give You Three Guesses (Strip Version) 2:26 Total Disc Time: 60:54 Total Collection Time: 140:11

Quartet Records, in collaboration with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony Music and the Henry Mancini Estate, present the premiere release of the original film tracks of Henry Mancini’s Academy Award-nominated, iconic score for the no-less-iconic Blake Edwards film THE PINK PANTHER (1964), celebrating its 60th anniversary. A cornerstone of sophisticated heist comedy and romance, and a classic that began a saga about the clumsiest policeman in history: Inspector Clouseau, brilliantly played by Peter Sellers, who would reprise the role for four more films before his passing. In addition to Sellers, THE PINK PANTHER stars David Niven, Capucine, Robert Wagner and Claudia Cardinale. The film was shot on luxurious locations in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, with some sequences shot in Rome, Paris and Los Angeles. Henry Mancini had previously composed several acclaimed scores for Blake Edwards, including BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES and the TV series PETER GUNN. The theme he created for the animated main titles of THE PINK PANTHER immediately became a classic—one of the most famous pieces in the history of cinema and popular music culture. Mancini went on to write a fantastic catalog of melodies—all refined with his redoubtable good taste—and an exciting underscore that has remained unreleased for sixty years. Together with Johnny Mercer, he wrote another of his great songs, “It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera),” which appears on this CD in its original version, performed by Fran Jeffries. This double CD presents in the first disc the actual film score from the original master recordings with the original session at the Samuel Goldwyn Studios in 1963, preserved in mint condition and originally recorded in mono. It also includes some alternate versions and unused music. The second disc contains the remastered album Mancini recorded for RCA with new arrangements of the more commercial tracks. Carefully produced, restored and mastered by Chris Malone, the package includes a 24-page booklet with extensive liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond. DISC ONE. The Original Film Score 1. Main Title (Theme From The Pink Panther) 3:04 2. Meanwhile. 5:10 3. Ski For Two 1:53 4. Cortina (Film Version) 2:48 5. More Ski For Two / How Did It Go? 2:39 6. Nasty Little Habits 2:25 7. Dinner Party (Guitar Solo) 2:37 8. She Shall Have Milk 1:38 9. Champagne And Quail (Film Version) 2:38 10. Piano And Strings (Film Version) 2:01 11. The Lonely Princess (Film Version) 3:24 12. Royal Blue (Film Version) 4:05 13. Imbecile! 2:26 14. It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) Vocal: Fran Jeffries 3:52 15. The Village Inn (Film Version) 4:18 16. Oh, Darling 1:56 17. Uncle Charles 2:44 18. Stand Back 1:52 19. The Tiber Twist (Film Version) 3:29 20. It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) Chorus 4:02 21. Something For Sellers (Film Version) 2:01 22. The Safe’s Empty 3:00 23. Shades Of Sennett (Film Version) / End Titles 1:20 Bonus Tracks 24. Main Title (Theme From The Pink Panther) Alternate 3:34 25. It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) Alternate 2:05 26. Once Upon A Time… 1:15 27. More Dinner Party (Guitar Solo) 2:51 28. It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) Instrumental 2:05 29. La Marsellaise 0:13 Total Disc Time: 78:03 DISC TWO. The RCA album Recording 1. The Pink Panther Theme 2:39 2. It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) Instrumental 1:47 3. Royal Blue 3:14 4. Champagne And Quail 2:49 5. The Village Inn 2:39 6. The Tiber Twist 2:54 7. It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) Chorus 2:02 8. Cortina 1:58 9. The Lonely Princess 2:31 10. Something For Sellers 2:51 11. Piano And Strings 2:39 12. Shades Of Sennett 1:29 Total Disc Time: 29:33 Total Collection Time: 107:36

Kommt nun als Doppel-LP von Quartet: Quartet Records, in collaboration with Paramount Pictures, presents the premiere vinyl edition of the actual film tracks composed and conducted by Henry Mancini for BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, the landmark, bittersweet romantic comedy directed by Blake Edwards in 1961 and starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Martin Balsam, José Luis de Vilallonga and Mickey Rooney. What more can you say about BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S that hasn’t already been said? It is one of the most iconic films in the history of cinema, and that’s just from the first five minutes of the movie: Audrey Hepburn, Hubert de Givenchy’s Little Black Dress, Tiffany’s jewelry, and the longing strains of “Moon River.” Iconic images and iconic music. The music is perhaps Henry Mancini’s most famous score, awarded two Academy Awards (for Best Original Score and Best Original Song [“Moon River”]. It is the quintessence of his style, as well as the music and lifestyle of the sixties. The movie, its aesthetics and its music marked an era. As was customary in the sixties and during his contract with RCA, Mancini recorded a legendary album with a selection of cues specially arranged for listening pleasure. This album has been available continuously for more than sixty years, and it is impossible to count the number of reissues around the world, as well as the countless covers that singers of all nationalities and styles have recorded of “Moon River.” But the original version, the one heard in the movie, the magnificent and clever underscore, or “Moon River” itself, performed by Audrey Hepburn, was not released until Intrada found the masters in the Paramount vaults and released the actual score on CD, for which we will never be able to thank Douglass Fake and his team enough. The new vinyl boom has given us the irresistible opportunity to release the original score on a luxurious double LP, with all the music, the dramatic score and the source music—music to love, to cry, to dance and to be moved by. Remastered and restored by Chris Malone from the bottom up from the original masters courtesy of Paramount, this white double vinyl includes a gatefold jacket and a separate booklet with liner notes by Jeff Bond and stills from the movie. SIDE A Main Title (Moon River) 3:11 Something For Cat 4:51 Poor Fred 3:26 Moon River Cha Cha 2:37 Paul Meets Cat / After The Ball 2:36 Turkey Eggs 2:48 SIDE B Moon River (Vocal: Audrey Hepburn) 2:08 Rats And Super Rats 2:29 Wait A Minute / An Exceptional Person 3:43 Sally’s Tomato 5:02 A Lovely Place 1:36 Moon River (Guitar And Piano) 1:41 SIDE C Holly 2:00 Latin Golightly 3:09 Meet The Doc / Feathers 2:49 Loose Caboose – Part 1 (Àla Cha Cha) 3:28 Rusty Trawler / Bermuda Nights / The Hard Way / You’re So Skinny 2:29 Just Like Holly 1:44 Moon River (Guitar And Harmonica) 1:39 SIDE D Moon River (Vocal: Audrey Hepburn) 1:43 Let’s Eat 1:42 The Big Blowout 1:05 Loose Caboose 2:15 The Big Heist / After The Heist 4:04 Hub Caps And Tail Lights 2:21 Where’s The Cat? / End Title (Moon River) 3:51

Ich habe die LP zu EXORCIST 3.

BSX bietet momentan nicht nur einen 40%-Rabatt an, sondern auch eine „Mystery Box", in der 30 CDs (und ein paar DVDs) enthalten sind für 39,99 Dollar. Scheinbar muss da einiges raus. Dear Valued Customers, As the season of gratitude approaches, we would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt wishes to all of our customers celebrating Thanksgiving. We hope your holiday is filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments with family and friends. In the spirit of giving and celebration, we are thrilled to announce an exclusive Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale! For a limited time, enjoy a fantastic 40% discount on all in-stock items in our store. Please keep in mind that this offer does not apply to our newly released products or the highly sought-after mystery box, but everything else is eligible for this generous savings opportunity. We are also excited to reintroduce the beloved BSX Mystery Box! This delightful surprise package contains approximately 30 CDs, along with a few bonus DVDs, all for the incredible price of just $39.95, plus shipping. Each mystery box is a treasure trove of musical wonders, making it a perfect gift for loved ones or an indulgent treat for yourself as the holiday season approaches. Don't miss out on this chance to discover new favorites and hidden gems! Once again, we wish you and your loved ones a happy, safe, and fulfilling Thanksgiving holiday filled with memorable experiences. Warm wishes, The Staff of BSX Records and Dragons Domain Recordings

Snow Files of the Week: "Santos Elves/The Way it was" aus "MillenniuM", Episode "Omerta" (1998). "Omerta" ist die Weihnachtsfolge der dritten Staffel von "MillenniuM". Darin geht es um zwei junge Frauen, die in den Wäldern leben, fernab der Zivilisation. Ihre Namen sind Lassa und Rose, Lassa hat heiliende Kräfte. Für seine Musik benutze Mark opernhafte Gesang-Samples, die der Musik einen magischen Touch verleihen. Mark kombiniert seine düsteren Klanglandschaften mit dem wundervollen Thema für Lassa und Rose, womit "Omerta" eine der "MillenniuM"-Folgen mit der aussergewöhnlichsten Musik ist. Die Tracks befinden sich auf dem ersten Volume mit "MillenniuM"-Musik von LLL, limitiert auf 1000 Stück. Viel Spaß beim Hören!

Wobei der Veröffentlichungstermin 29.11. schon seit Wochen bei JPC oder auch Amazon steht. Das hätte ja keinen Sinn gemacht, wenn die CD bis dahin nicht lieferbar gewesen wäre. Vielleicht hat Warner auch gesagt, dass erstmal die Händler beliefert werden, um das Veröffentlichungsdatum einzuhalten.

Intrada announces an expanded edition of what is regarded as one of John Barry's finest: the Oscar-winning music to the 1985 Universal Pictures film Out of Africa. It is also one of the last albums produced by Doug Fake, to whom this release is dedicated. The lengthy film is sparsely scored, especially considering the expansive nature of the film and beautiful scenery. The 37-minute score is just all the more powerful when it does appear, including the spectacular "Flight Over Africa" sequence. Included in this release are themes and ideas not present on the original MCA album released at the time of the film, premiering some true Barry gems. The release was mastered by Doug Fake and Chris Malone and features liner notes by Barry expert Jon Burlingame. The complete soundtrack is sourced from Dan Wallin’s original half-inch 15 I.P.S., Dolby-A-encoded three-channel stereo mixes made on November 4, 5, 6 & 8, 1985. After the regular scoring sessions were completed, Barry had one last pickup session to record two additional alternate cues. Barry also supervised the traditional African piece and the other source cues. Out of Africa, directed by Sydney Pollack, is a romantic drama based on the autobiographical book by Karen Blixen. The film stars Meryl Streep as Blixen, a Danish woman who moves to Kenya in the early 20th century to run a coffee plantation with her husband, played by Klaus Maria Brandauer. The story follows her personal journey as she navigates the challenges of life in Africa, forms deep relationships with the locals, and embarks on a passionate affair with a British hunter, played by Robert Redford. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the African landscape. It won seven Academy Awards in addition to Best Score: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Sound. Play all clips CD 1 Out of Africa – The Score 01. I Had A Farm In Africa (Main Title) (3:16) 02. Alone On The Farm (Karen’s Theme) (0:59) 03. The Farm (0:47) 04. Have You Got A Story For Me? (1:18) 05. Bror Returns (Karen’s Theme) (0:59) 06. W.W. I (0:48) 07. Short Wait (0:27) 08. I’m Better At Hello (Karen’s Theme) (1:21) 09. Cuckoo Clock (0:27) 10. Karen’s Journey Starts (Revised) (2:06) 11. Karen’s Journey – Masai (Mix With Percussion) (1:46) 12. Karen’s Journey Ends (1:01) 13. Karen Returns From Border – III (1:23) 14. Syphilis (0:35) 15. I Had A Compass From Denys (0:28) 16. Karen Builds A School (1:16) 17. Harvest (Karen’s Theme) (2:01) 18. Safari – Part I (1:01) 19. Safari – Part II (0:37) 20. Safari – Part III (1:19) 21. Return From Safari (0:48) 22. Strange Love (1:00) 23. Flight Over Africa (2:57) 24. Don’t Move (0:40) 25. She Said Yes (0:58) 26. Meeting On The Porch (0:46) 27. Beach At Night (1:01) 28. The Dam Breaks (0:38) 29. I Think God Is Coming (0:37) 30. Trying To Get Land (Detached Strings) (0:44) 31. You’ll Keep Me Then (0:58) 32. If I Know A Song Of Africa (2:16) 33. You Are Karen M’ Sabu (1:28) 34. Out Of Africa – End Credits (2:53) Total Score Time: 41:39 Score Alternates 35. W.W. I. (Alternate) (0:50) 36. Karen’s Journey Starts (Mix With Percussion) (2:06) 37. Karen’s Journey Starts (Mix Without Percussion) (2:06) 38. Karen’s Journey – Masai (Alternate Mix With Percussion) (1:46) 39. Karen’s Journey – Masai (Mix Without Percussion) (1:46) 40. Safari – Part III (Alternate Opening Bar) (1:10) 41. Flight Over Africa (Alternate) (2:58) 42. Trying To Get Land (Alternate) (0:42) 43. Trying To Get Land [Revised] (0:48) 44. If I Know A Song Of Africa (Alternate) (W.W. & Harp Opening) (2:16) 45. Out Of Africa – End Credits [Wild] (2:51) 46. Theme No. 1 On Oboe (1:55) 47. Theme No. 2 On Oboe (1:43) Alternates Time: 22:57 CD 1 Total Time: 64:36 CD 2 Source Music 01. Siyawe (African Traditional) (2:15) 02. Concerto For Clarinet And Orchestra In A (K. 622) – 2nd Movement (Mozart) (7:29) 03. Sinfonia Concertante – Andante (Mozart) (10:17) 04. Divertimento In D (K. 136) (Mozart) (13:07) 05. Piano Sonata In A – 1st Movement (Mozart) (4:22) 06. The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring (W.S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan) (1:32) 07. Duet – From The Mikado (W.S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan) (2:14) 08. Let The Rest Of The World Go By (Ernest R. Ball/J. Keirn Brennan) (3:17) Total Source Music Time: 44:33 Original 1985 Soundtrack Album 09. Main Title (I Had A Farm In Africa) (3:12) 10. I’m Better At Hello (Karen’s Theme) (1:18) 11. Have You Got A Story For Me? (1:15) 12. Concerto For Clarinet And Orchestra In A (K. 622) – 2nd Movement (Mozart) (2:50) 13. Safari (2:44) 14. Karen’s Journey/Siyawe (African Traditional) (4:50) 15. Flying Over Africa (3:25) 16. I Had A Compass From Denys (Karen’s Theme II) (2:31) 17. Alone On The Farm (1:57) 18. Let The Rest Of The World Go By (Ernest R. Ball/J. Keirn Brennan) (3:17) 19. If I Know A Song Of Africa (Karen’s Theme III) (2:12) 20. End Title (You Are Karen) (4:01) Total Album Time: 33:32 CD 2 Total Time: 78:05

Intrada is proud to present an expanded edition of Corey Wallace's exciting exciting music for Supercell, possibly one of the best scores from last year. The score is a throwback to the large symphonic tradition of the '80s and '90s, which themselves were products of large epic scores of decades prior. The score features a vast symphonic soundscape performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra in Hungary, capturing the thrilling, frightening and emotional musical journey of the onscreen characters. A musical highlight, featured in the trailer below, is "William's Escape," one of the most exciting and adventurous cues to be heard in years. The album was produced by Wallace and mastered by Dietrich Schoenemann. Supercell (2023) is a disaster thriller centered around a young man named William (played by Daniel Diemer), who, after the death of his storm-chasing father, decides to follow in his footsteps. William joins a team of storm chasers led by his father's former colleague, intent on uncovering the mysteries of violent, unpredictable supercell storms. Tensions rise as they encounter increasingly perilous conditions, blending high-stakes action with emotional drama. Play all clips THE SCORE 01. Heartbeats (2:36) 02. Biblical (3:02) 03. One-One-Thousand-Two-One-Thousand (1:42) 04. Mother And Son (2:59) 05. Onto The Roof (1:13) 06. Driver’s Ed (4:08) 07. A Package Arrives (1:47) 08. Much To Do (1:04) 09. Uncle Roy (3:25) 10. The Kid Is Here (1:21) 11. All You Can Do Is Wait (1:45) 12. Rule Number 3 (1:11) 13. Through The Canyon (2:29) 14. First Supercell (2:49) 15. Passing The Torch (1:55) 16. Left Behind (1:30) 17. I’ll Show You (2:51) 18. Backside Of The Cell (3:30) 19. They’d Be Here (1:35) 20. Why Can’t You Be Both (1:43) 21. Ghost Of A Giant (1:10) 22. Get Me Within Range (2:12) 23. Scouting The Sky (1:30) 24. Chasing (4:08) 25. Zane’s Death (2:05) 26. William’s Escape (1:40) 27. In The Cage (3:22) 28. I Did It For You (Love Theme) (2:32) Total Score Time: 63:18 THE EXTRAS 29. William’s Escape (Alt Unused Demo) (1:31) 30. Wonderment (Supercell Main Theme Pre-Production Arrangement) (2:55) Total Extras Time: 4:27 Total CD Time: 67:55

Intrada announces the digital release of Frank Ilfman's latest score, A Mistake. The 2024 film, directed by Christine Jeffs and adapted from Carl Shuker’s novel, is a gripping medical drama that delves into the consequences of a critical surgical error. The story follows Elizabeth Taylor (played by Elizabeth Banks), a highly skilled surgeon who, during a routine operation, allows her younger colleague to take charge. This decision leads to a mistake with irreversible consequences, sparking an intense fallout. As Elizabeth faces mounting scrutiny from the patient’s family and the hospital’s administration, the film explores themes of accountability, ethics, and the ripple effects of human error. It examines how one moment of vulnerability can unravel professional reputations and personal lives, raising questions about blame, responsibility, and the pressure within high-stakes medical environments. The movie premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June 2024 and received attention for its nuanced storytelling and a strong performance by Elizabeth Banks. For the score, composer Frank Ilfman created a poignant, understated depth for the unfolding drama, aligning musically with the film's exploration of vulnerability, accountability, and personal resilience. It avoids grandiosity— instead emphasizing delicate, emotive themes that reflect the characters' internal struggles. Ilfman recorded the score at the famed Abbey Road Studios. The album is available digitally wherever music is available, including Amazon, Spotify, and many others. Play all clips 01. Opening (1:48) 02. Relived (3:42) 03. The Water Front (3:09) 04. Blurred Glass (2:31) 05. After (4:33) 06. My Name Is Liz Taylor (1:53) 07. Night And Day (2:20) 08. I Am Sorry (1:47) 09. Where is He (1:33) 10. Richard Suicide (3:01) 11. The Infestation (3:39) 12. Time To Say Goodbye (3:48) 13. A Suite From A Mistake (4:15) 14. End Credits (4:33)

Intrada and Volta Music present a brand-new recording of Dimitri Tiomkin's 1958 Oscar-winning score to The Old Man and the Sea. The album was recorded with regular Intrada favorite, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, under the baton of Richard Kaufman. The Old Man and the Sea was a golden opportunity for a composer. Rife with atmosphere and notably short on dialogue, the picture called for a composer who could “think big” and create a sprawling musical canvas reflecting the film’s theme of man vs. nature. In the mid-1950s, few (if any) film composers were routinely producing large works on the scale of Dimitri Tiomkin. Tiomkin composed nearly 80 minutes of rich orchestral underscore. His music encompasses a wide range of moods, including passages that reflect the lush seascapes and breathtaking sunsets of Howe’s cinematography with Impressionistic tone color and rhythm; bold dramatic cues for Santiago’s struggle with the marlin; periodic references to Latin-American rhythms for the film’s Cuban setting and quiet moments of repose to depict the tender relationship between Santiago and Manolin. Inspired by Hemingway’s story, Tiomkin crafted a score that supports the drama, in his words, “in the style of a symphonic poem for concert.” Five principal themes unify the mammoth composition. Featuring gorgeous cover art by Stéphane Coedel and liner notes by Frank K. DeWald, Warren M. Sherk and Patrick Russ, the CD includes nearly 130 minutes of music—the complete score plus additional arrangements. Remarkably, the original full-score manuscripts have survived for nearly 70 years thanks to Dimitri Tiomkin’s own preservation efforts. He donated all his music to the Dimitri Tiomkin Collection in the Cinematic Arts Library at The University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and the Warner Bros. Archives, also located on the USC campus. The Old Man and the Sea is a film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's novella, directed by John Sturges and starring Spencer Tracy as the aging Cuban fisherman Santiago. Struggling with a long stretch of bad luck, Santiago embarks on a solitary fishing expedition, determined to catch a giant marlin that has eluded him. After an epic battle lasting several days, he successfully catches the fish but faces new challenges as he struggles to protect his catch from sharks on his journey home. The film explores themes of perseverance, human dignity, and the struggle between man and nature. Spencer Tracy's performance was widely praised, earning him an Academy Award nomination. Play all clips CD 1 THE COMPLETE SCORE (Beginning) 01. Cojimar Harbor And The Old Man (3:38) 02. Fisherman’s Cantina (3:01) 03. Boy Feeds Old Man (1:44) 04. The Boy (1:53) 05. Wake Up, Old Man (1:25) 06. The Old Man Loved The Boy (1:58) 07. The Early Dawn (1:00) 08. Coffee Chat/Mar Bravio (1:46) 09. And The Old Man Rowed Out To The Ocean (1:34) 10. Waiting For Luck (1:22) 11. The Old Man Catches His Bait, Part 1 (3:37) 12. The Old Man Catches His Bait, Part 2 (3:17) 13. Fish Finally Hooked (2:02) 14. Sunset And Red Clouds (2:29) 15. The Long Night (2:14) 16. A Small Bird (3:50) 17. Fish Is Coming To The Surface, Part 1 (1:09) 18. Fish Is Coming To The Surface, Part 2 (1:40) Total CD 1 Time: 40:02 CD 2 THE COMPLETE SCORE (Continued) 01. Taverna At Casa Blanca (3:16) 02. Just Before It Was Dark (2:21) 03. Porpoises (1:01) 04. Duel With The Fish (5:30) 05. Monster Fish (4:10) 06. Going Southwest (1:23) 07. The Shark Fight (1:58) 08. Second Shark Attack (3:37) 09. The Lost Fight (1:59) 10. Last Shark Attack (1:34) 11. Lights of Havana (1:37) 12. Defeat Return (2:30) 13. Same Old Hut (1:24) 14. Old Friends (0:54) 15. Cubana (1:23) 16. The Last Dream/Finale (3:09) Total Complete Score Time: 78:13 THE EXTRAS 17. I Am Your Dream (Violin Solo and Orchestra, arranged by Maurice de Packh) (2:58) 18. The Old Man And The Sea Theme (arranged by Pete King) (2:40) 19. The Old Man And The Sea Theme (Orchestra Version arranged by George Parrish) (2:15) 20. Tiomkin On The Old Man And The Sea (5:07) Total Extras Time: 13:00 Total CD 2 Time: 51:21

The spirited 2024 documentary Killing Me Softly With His Songs, directed by Danny Gold, follows composer Charles Fox around the world exploring his past while showcasing songs performed by various groups and singers from around the world. Fox traveled from the US to Paris to Havana, Cuba. Following closely on Intrada's 2-CD release of Fox's Foul Play, this new release features brand new songs written with Rita Wilson, Common, Alain Boublil and Cuban songwriters, Edesio and Cristian Alejandro. The film has garnered numerous awards at film festivals and Best Music Documentary at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards. The album also includes new and innovative arrangements of some of Fox's most classic tunes, performed by the following wonderful artists: Sing a Brand New Song (Donald Webber, Jr.) Viene Acabando (Charles Fox with Cuba All Star Band Featuring Orquests Aragon) At The Movies (Rita Wilson and Jason Alexander) Wonder Woman (Cristian Alejandro) I Got a Name (A. J. Croce) Night Life (Charles Fox Paris Sextette) On N'aime Qu’une Fois Comme Ça (Anne Sila) Sin Tu Amor (Cristian Alejandro) Ballade (Charles Fox with Cuba All Star Band) Elle Chantait Ma Vie En Musique (Anne Sila) Blue Pachanga (Charles Fox Paris Sextette Featuring Alexandre Desplat) Happy Days (Barenaked Ladies) A Day Our Love Has Put Together (Charles Fox with Cuba All Star Band) Salsa Suite (Charles Fox Paris Sextette Featuring Alexandre Desplat) Killing Me Softly With His Song (Charles Fox, Piano Solo) The film follows Fox’s life and career from the Bronx to Paris and the conservatoire in the Palace of Fontainebleau, France, where he studied with the legendary composition teacher Nadia Boulanger (who taught Aaron Copland, Quincy Jones, Elliot Carter, Michel Legrand and others), through his fabled career in Hollywood, and finally to his musical roots in Havana, Cuba. All of this is interspersed with some of the most phenomenal live music—shot with an emphasis on capturing the interactions of gifted musicians joyously making music together. Featuring Anne Sila (winner of the French version of The Voice), A.J. Croce (son of the legendary Jim Croce), Henry Winkler (Happy Days, Barry), Paul Williams (Academy Award-winning composer), Rita Wilson (recording artist, actor, producer), Jason Alexander (Seinfeld, and Tony Award winner), Donald Webber, Jr. (Hamilton), Alexandre Desplat (two-time Academy Award winner, and Alain Boublil (Tony Award-winning book writer/lyricist known for Les Misérables and Miss Saigon)—the film is a musical feast … with a great story! Play all clips 01. Sing a Brand New Song (Donald Webber Jr.) (2:00) 02. Viene Acabando (Charles Fox with Cuba All Star Band Featuring Orquesta Aragón) (3:02) 03. At The Movies (Rita Wilson & Jason Alexander) (3:22) 04. Wonder Woman (Christian Alejandro) (2:44) 05. I Got A Name (A.J. Croce) (3:16) 06. Night Life (Charles Fox Paris Sextette) (3:40) 07. On N’aime Qu’une Fois Comme Ça (Anne Sila) (3:38) 08. Sin Tu Amor (Cristian Alejandro) (3:54) 09. Ballade (Charles Fox with Cuba All Star Band Featuring Orquesta Aragón) (3:33) 10. Elle Chantait Ma Vie En Musique (Anne Sila) (4:39) 11. Blue Pachanga (Charles Fox Paris Sextette Featuring Alexandre Desplat) (4:21) 12. Happy Days (Barenaked Ladies) (1:22) 13. A Day Our Love Has Put Together (Charles Fox with Cuba All Star Band Featuring Orquesta Aragón) (3:35) 14. Salsa Suite (Charles Fox Paris Sextette Featuring Alexandre Desplat) (6:24) 15. Killing Me Softly With His Song (Charles Fox, Piano Solo) (4:18) Total CD Time: 56:29

2025 haben dann erstmal A VIEW TO A KILL, THUNDERBALL, GOLDENEYE und SPECTRE rundes Jubiläum. Letzterer dürfte rausfallen (das Album ist allerdings auch randvoll). Ich hoffe auf A VIEW TO A KILL nächstes Jahr und vielleicht sind die beiden anderen, THUNDERBALL und GOLDENEYE, auch dabei. Wobei ich von den beiden eher auf THUNDERBALL tippen würde. Oder LLL macht einen Doppel-Batch, A VIEW TO A KILL und THUNDERBALL an einem Termin, GOLDENEYE und LICENCE TO KILL an einem anderen, wenn sie an letzterem auch schon länger dran sind.

Snow Files of the Week: "Suite from The X-Files - Christmas Carol" (1998). Für diese Episode der fünften Staffel X-Akten komponierte Snow einen sehr berührenden, manchmal auch etwas düsteren Score. Aber so ist das wohl, wenn man Weihnachten mit Mulder und Scully feiert. Die Musik wurde zuerst auf einer Promo-CD veröffentlicht, zusammen mit Musik aus der Folge "Post-Modern Prometheus". Später erschienen Teile der Musik auf dem ersten 4-CD-Set von LLL. Ein Track der Musik befindet sich auch auf dem von BSX veröffentlichten Album "Music from The X-Files 20th Anniversary Celebration", welches auf 1000 Stück limitiert ist. Dort sind auch weitere Stücke enthalten, die auf dem ersten LLL-Set waren. Allerdings handelt es sich hier um Neueinspielungen. Die Suite enthält sowohl Musik von der Promo-CD, als auch vom ersten LLL-Set. Viel Spaß beim Hören!

Exclusive release: Sold exclusively here at www.lalalandrecords.com and 007Store.com for the first 90 days of release La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EON Productions and Universal Music Enterprises mark the 50th Anniversary of the ninth 007 film The Man With The Golden Gun, with a remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of composer John Barry's original motion picture score. Produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, the 1974 film stars Roger Moore as James Bond with Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga, and is directed by Bond veteran Guy Hamilton. Hot off a stellar debut in Live And Let Die, Moore returns in The Man With The Golden Gun, a film that would also mark the return of Oscar® winning composer John Barry to the franchise, providing his first score for Moore’s 007. The composer accompanies the globe-trotting adventure with yet another accomplished work – with 007 motifs, familiar and new, blended within an irresistible meld of classic orchestra, rock and jazz. With lyrics by Don Black, the bombastic title song is brought to life by iconic Scottish singer Lulu. Expanded beyond previous soundtrack editions and with highly enhanced audio quality, The Man With The Golden Gun is unleashed like never before within this deluxe presentation. Produced by Neil S. Bulk, remixed by Chris Malone from high-resolution digital transfers of 2" tapes provided by MGM and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this 2-CD release, limited to only 5,000 units, showcases the music of The Man With The Golden Gun in thrilling and comprehensive fashion. Disc 1 presents the score in chronological order and features music never before available. This is followed by additional music including source music recorded for the film and the demo take of the title song. Disc 2 presents the original 1974 soundtrack album, newly assembled for this release. The new, exclusive liner notes are by journalist and author Jon Burlingame, and the art design is by Dan Goldwasser. TRACK LISTING: DISC 1 SCORE PRESENTATION 65:49 1. Gun Barrel / The Island 1:36 2. Scaramanga’s Fun House 4:37 3. Main Title: The Man With The Golden Gun (Performed By Lulu) 2:35 4. Getting The Bullet 2:43 5. Macau / Forever Hold Your Piece 2:04 6. Following Andrea 1:43 7. Scaramanga Strikes 2:05 8. Hip’s Trip 3:19 9. Chew Me 2:03 10. Quite Titillating 1:02 11. Grisly Land 2:12 12. Take Mr. Bond To School / Chula / Escape 1:30 13. Kung Fu Fight 1:54 14. 20,000 Baht 1:22 15. J.W. Pepper / Bond Rides Off 0:39 16. The Death Of Hai Fat / New Chairman 1:22 17. Moments 1:01 18. Goodnight Goodnight 5:22 19. You Must Be Good / In The Boot / Car Keys 2:07 20. Let’s Go Get ’Em 3:48 21. Flying Car 0:58 22. In Search Of Scaramanga’s Island (Film Version) 2:33 23. Bond’s Arrival / The Solex Agitator / The Sun / Solar Power 1:32 24. Return To Scaramanga’s Fun House 6:26 25. Absolute Zero 0:59 26. Retrieving The Solex Agitator 2:45 27. Slow Boat From China 1:38 28. End Title: The Man With The Golden Gun–Reprise (Performed By Lulu) 3:06 ADDITIONAL MUSIC 11:04 29. Lost Charm :48 30. Bottoms Up I 2:14 31. Bottoms Up II 2:48 32. In Search Of Scaramanga’s Island (Alternate) 2:31 33. The Man With The Golden Gun (Demo Instrumental) 2:35 TOTAL DISC 1 TIME: 1:17:00 DISC 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 43:11 1. Main Title: The Man With The Golden Gun (Performed By Lulu) 2:35 2. Scaramanga’s Fun House 4:37 3. Chew Me In Grisly Land 3:59 4. The Man With The Golden Gun (Jazz Instrumental) 2:29 5. Getting The Bullet 2:43 6. Goodnight Goodnight 5:21 7. Let’s Go Get ’Em 3:41 8. Hip’s Trip 3:19 9. Kung Fu Fight 1:54 10. In Search Of Scaramanga’s Island 2:28 11. Return To Scaramanga’s Fun House 6:26 12. End Title: The Man With The Golden Gun–Reprise (Performed By Lulu) 3:06 TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 2:00:11 This is a CD format release

Exclusive release: Sold exclusively here at www.lalalandrecords.com and 007Store.com for the first 90 days of release La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EON Productions and Universal Music Enterprises mark the 45th Anniversary of the eleventh 007 film Moonraker, with a remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of composer John Barry's original motion picture score. The 1979 film stars Roger Moore as James Bond in his fourth turn as 007 and is produced by Albert R. Broccoli and directed by Lewis Gilbert. Oscar® winning composer John Barry continues to bring his creative mastery to the Bond franchise with a thrilling, often romantic score that not only takes 007 around the world… but propels him into outer space. Shirley Bassey returns for her third Bond title song featuring lyrics by Hal David. Expanded beyond previous soundtrack editions and with highly enhanced audio quality, Moonraker blasts off like never before within this deluxe presentation. Produced by Neil S. Bulk, remixed by Mike Matessino from high-resolution digital transfers of 2” tapes provided by MGM, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this is a special 2-CD release, limited to only 5,000 units. Disc One presents the score in chronological order and features music never before available, followed by source music recorded for the film and additional versions of score cues. Disc 2 presents the original 1979 soundtrack album, newly assembled for this release, followed by alternate versions of the title song, including two early versions with lyrics and vocals by Oscar® and GRAMMY® winner Paul Williams. The exclusive, new liner notes are by film music journalist and author Jon Burlingame and art direction is by Dan Goldwasser. TRACK LISTING: DISC 1 SCORE PRESENTATION 56:02 1. Gun Barrel And Hijackers 1:25 2. Last Leg And Freefall Sequence 2:23 3. Main Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 3:12 4. California And The Drax Residence 1:36 5. Look After Mr. Bond And Chang’s Entry 1:34 6. Centrifuge 1:09 7. You Presume A Great Deal, Mr. Bond 1:19 8. 18-Carat 1:30 9. Corrine Put Down 1:30 10. Venini Glass And Bond Follows Holly 2:01 11. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase 3:15 12. Bond Smells A Rat (Extended Version) 2:31 13. It Could Have Its Compensations 1:23 14. Bond Arrives In Rio 1:08 15. Cable Car Fight 1:58 16. Hello Dolly (Romeo & Juliet) 0:54 17. The Magnificent Seven 0:46 18. South American Boat Chase And Hang Glider Crash 1:58 19. Bond Lured To Pyramid (Film Version) 2:10 20. Snake Fight 1:12 21. Launch Program Commence And I Bid You Farewell 2:26 22. Flight Into Space 6:27 23. Marines Get Ready And Emergency Stop 1:44 24. Space Laser Battle 2:47 25. Jaws And Dolly Reunited And Jaws Lends A Hand 1:40 26. Globes Destroyed 2:38 27. End Title – Moonraker (Extended Version) (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 2:48 ADDITIONAL MUSIC 17:38 28. Moonraker (Instrumental) 3:14 29. Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 (“Raindrop”) 0:56 30. Bugle Call 0:23 31. Mardi Gras 4:39 32. Morning After 2:34 33. Gregorian Chant 0:48 34. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase (Alternate Mix) 3:15 35. Emergency Stop (Film Ending) 1:12 36. Intro To End Title 0:25 TOTAL DISC 1 TIME: 1:13:47 DISC 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 30:42 1. Main Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 3:10 2. Space Laser Battle 2:47 3. Miss Goodhead Meets Bond 2:46 4. Cable Car And Snake Fight 3:06 5. Bond Lured To Pyramid 2:04 6. Flight Into Space 6:28 7. Bond Arrives In Rio And Boat Chase 2:37 8. Centrifuge And Corrine Put Down 2:35 9. Bond Smells A Rat 2:22 10. End Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 2:33 BONUS TRACKS 13:38 11. Moonraker (Early Lyrics, Slow Version) (Performed By Paul Williams) 4:13 12. Main Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) 3:02 13. Moonraker (Early Lyrics) (Performed By Paul Williams) 3:18 14. End Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) 3:00 TOTAL DISC 2 TIME: 44:27 TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 1:58:14 This is a CD format release

Jim Abrahams ist mit 80 Jahren gestorben. Er war das A in der ZAZ-Formation, zusammen mit den Zucker-Brüdern David und Jerry. Sie haben vor allem in den 80er Jahren Filmparodien zu Kassenschlagern gemacht. Zusammen schrieben und inszenierten sie AIRPLANE!, TOP SECRET! und natürlich DIE NACKTE KANONE. Nicht zu vergessen KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE (Regie: John Landis). Solo schrieb und drehte Abrahams Filme wie die beiden HOT SHOTS!-Teile oder auch BIG BUSINESS und arbeitete zuletzt am Drehbuch zu SCARY MOVIE 4.

Der Vollständigkeit halber: Das Doppel-Album erscheint auch auf Vinyl (mit drei Tracks weniger als auf der Doppel-CD).

Neu von Quartet: Quartet Records, in collaboration with El Deseo, celebrates the 40th anniversary of Pedro Almodóvar’s iconic classic film ¿QUÉ HE HECHO YO PARA MERECER ESTO! (aka WHAT I HAVE DONE TO DONE TO DESERVE THIS?), one of his most celebrated and beloved films, with the premiere edition of the original soundtrack composed by Bernardo Bonezzi for the film. Bernardo Bonezzi was only 19 years old when he composed and orchestrated the music for this film, which was also his first film score and the beginning a solid career as a film composer, leaving behind a successful career as a pop musician. He collaborated with Almodóvar on two other films (MATADOR and WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN) and with many other directors, completing more than 60 films and TV series before his untimely passed at the age of 48, ending the career of one of the most respected composers of Spanish cinema and one of its most personal voices. Bonezzi’s score for ¿QUÉ HE HECHO YO PARA MERECER ESTO! is surprisingly mature and sensitive, with a neorealist-inspired waltz as the main theme, dramatic music for string orchestra, echoes of jazz and blues, and the piece “La soledad de Gloria,” which has remained one of the most representative themes of all Almodóvar’s filmography. The score was never released on album and the masters were considered lost for ages. Bonezzi re-recorded five cues in 1990 for the album “Three Films by Almodóvar,” specially re-orchestrated and arranged for that album (and also includes in this CD as bonus tracks) but still far from the freshness of the original recording. The recent discovery of the original 1984 recording sessions tapes, in stereo and mint condition, has resulted in the release of this highly requested score for all Almodóvar and Bonezzi fans. 1. ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto! 3:03 2. Paseo por la calle 2:33 3. Magia 1:27 4. La familia de Gloria 2:26 5. El lagarto 1:42 6. Disco-Vecina 3:13 7. Robo 1:30 8. Striptease 2:50 9. Noche 1:53 10. Madrid-Berlín 3:04 11. La soledad de Gloria 2:34 12. Vuelta a casa 1:28 13. ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto! (Final) 4:42 14. La bien paga 3:38 15. Nur Nicht Aus Liebe Weinen 3:21 Bonus Tracks: Regrabaciones 1990 16. El lagarto 1:55 17. La familia de Gloria 2:09 18. Madrid- Berlín 2:24 19. La soledad de Gloria 2:04 20. ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto! 2:55

“[Islands in the Stream] was so special and to me it’s always been one of my best scores. Every day I’d go down to work on it, [sitting] at the Moviola with tears in my eyes .... It’s a great film.” —Jerry Goldsmith, 1982 Intrada presents a newly mastered and edited edition of the original soundtrack to the 1977 Paramount Pictures film Islands in the Stream. The score was of such personal importance to Jerry Goldsmith that he approached Intrada in 1986, just a year after it had been formed and a few months after the release of his latest score, Poltergeist II, to seek the label's interest in creating a new recording of the score in Hungary. Intrada jumped at the chance. The brilliant recording has been in the catalog continuously since it was released in the late '80s. Since licensing and cost complications precluded a release of the original tracks at the time, the new recording was a godsend to Goldsmith enthusiasts, with the exception of a few omissions that Goldsmith couldn't get right with the Hungarian orchestra. In the 2010s, things had changed and the Film Score Monthly label was able to release the original tracks, but it has since been out of print for some time. With some slight modifications using newer technology, Doug Fake and Chris Malone were able to elevate the quality of the recording for this brand new release. The score is beautiful, deeply emotional and introspective, and at times simply thrilling. From the reflection of the inner feelings of the main character and his relationship with his family to the shark attack, lengthy Marlin sequence and rescue sequence in the last act, Goldsmith provides quite the musical adventure, presented in complete form with new notes by Frank K. DeWald. The film is a drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. The film follows the life of Thomas Hudson (George C. Scott), a successful painter living in the Bahamas during World War II. Struggling with his past and the impact of the war on his family, Hudson navigates complex relationships with his estranged wife, his children, and a series of romantic entanglements. The narrative explores themes of love, loss and redemption against the backdrop of a changing world, ultimately reflecting on the human condition and the search for meaning amidst chaos. Play all clips 01. Main Title (3:21) 02. The Boys Arrive (3:03) 03. Pillow Fight (1:08) 04. Is Ten Too Old? (4:09) 05. Night Attack (3:19) 06. The Marlin (11:46) 07. The Boys Leave (2:50) 08. The Letter (3:29) 09. How Long Can You Stay? (3:04) 10. I Can’t Have Him (2:36) 11. The Refugees (4:27) 12. Eddy’s Death (4:39) 13. It Is All True (5:08) Total Time: 53:27

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Wer noch gerne liest: Es sind zwei Bücher erschienen mit gesammelten Interviews zu ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK und ESCAPE FROM L.A.. Titel: ESCAPE ARTISTS. Da kommt wirklich jeder zu Wort, von Carpenter selbst, bis hin zu Dean Cundey, Todd Ramsay und einigen Statisten. Natürlich spricht im ersten Buch auch Alan Howarth über den Score und im zweiten Buch gibt es ein von Daniel Schweiger geführtes Interview mit Shirley Walker und John Carpenter. Ich habe es noch nicht verglichen, aber das könnte das sein, was auch im Booklet zum erweiterten Album von ESCAPE FROM L.A. enthalten war.