Veröffentlichung Kurz & knapp: Sammelthread für "kleine" Veröffentlichungen

[Stefan Schlegel]

Bei Discogs kann man beide Varèse-Alben sehen. Das von 1985 mit der Etikettierung auf dem Front Cover "Varèse Sarabande Digital" und dem zusätzlichen Hinweis auf dem Back Cover "Recorded with One Stereo Microphone":
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/28812466-Bernard-HerrmannLondon-Studio-Symphony-Orchestra-Laurie-Johnson-Alfred-Hitchcocks-North-By-Northwest

Und dann die andere Version ebenfalls mit der Labelnummer VCD 47205 wohl von 1988 ohne diesen Hinweis auf dem Back Cover, also die analoge Version, die Du ja auch hast:

https://www.discogs.com/de/release/2369280-Bernard-Herrmann-Laurie-Johnson-The-London-Studio-Symphony-Orchestra-Alfred-Hitchcocks-North-By-Nort?srsltid=AfmBOorH7pzg_gzo_rudOciX_g97kwxn84ai6M11qCog9YhMupfIpI2t

Auf der Varèse-Wikipedia-Seite gibt es ebenfalls noch eine kleine Info dazu:
"First pressing of CD was a digital recording which is stated on the booklet as a "digital recording". However, later pressings utilized the analog tape sources due to problems with the original digital recording. The digital recording notation was deleted from all future pressings."

[Angus Gunn]

Am 14.5.2026 um 09:54 schrieb Alexander Grodzinski:

A notable aspect of ESCAPE TO ATHENA is its musical score, which blends bold orchestration and Mediterranean color. For ESCAPE TO ATHENA, Schifrin created music that balances suspense and playfulness,reflecting the film’s mixture of wartime danger and comic adventure. The score incorporates lively percussion, brass flourishes, and melodic passages that evoke the Greek island setting.

Da kommt der einfach so  kaum beachtet mal auf CD raus. Den Score empfinde ich als echtes Highlight in Schifrins Schaffen. Habe mich schon früher immer gefragt, warum das so lange dauert. Die japanische LP trug damals den Titel OFFSIDE 7, ein Titel, der mir niemals sonst irgendwo begegnet ist. Ich finde auch keinen Hinweis darauf, ob der Film seinerzeit in Japan  unter diesem Titel bekannt war. Ein Mysterium. 

[Stefan Schlegel]

vor 6 Stunden schrieb Angus Gunn:

Die japanische LP trug damals den Titel OFFSIDE 7, ein Titel, der mir niemals sonst irgendwo begegnet ist. Ich finde auch keinen Hinweis darauf, ob der Film seinerzeit in Japan  unter diesem Titel bekannt war. Ein Mysterium. 

Der japanische Filmtitel von ESCAPE TO ATHENA war damals OFUSAIDO 7 - von daher das OFFFSIDE 7.

[ronin1975]

Heute ist eine schöner Filmmusikfreitag, neben den langerwartetm Scream 7 und Youngs Passenger (und dem unerwarten Paesano-Kracher) gibts von Anthony Willis einen schönen Drama/Thriller Score… ich mag Willis irgendwie einfach.

 

[neo]

LOST Season 3 kommt am 24. Juli auf Vinyl und kann ab jetzt vorbestellt werden.

https://varesesarabande.com/collections/vinyl/products/lost-season-3-original-television-soundtrack-forest-green-2-lp

[neo]

Der neue Europhoria Soundtrack vom Hans ist raus. Hört sich recht gut an.

 

[Alexander Grodzinski]

Neu von Quartet:

Quartet Records, in collaboration with GDM and Universal Music Publishing Italy, celebrates the centenary of Maestro Riz Ortolani with the ultimate edition of his classic, killer score for DAY OF ANGER (I giorni dell’ira, 1967), an iconic spaghetti western directed by Tonino Valerii and starring Lee Van Cleef and Giuliano Gemma. The film, one of the most beloved by fans of the genre, is about a scruffy street sweeper who becomes the pupil of a famed gunfighter, and the stage for confrontation is set when the gunman overruns the boy’s town through violence and corruption.

Riz Ortolani’ score finds him at the height of his creative powers, blending sweeping orchestral themes, tense action motifs and moments of surprising lyrical beauty into a uniquely sophisticated musical experience.

While Ennio Morricone’s influence often dominates discussions of music for Italian westerns, Ortolani’s approach to DAY OF ANGER reveals a distinct voice—elegant, dramatic and melodic. The unforgettable main theme (rediscovered by Tarantino and included in his film Django Unchained) captures the film’s atmosphere of revenge, ambition and moral conflict, while recurring motifs demonstrate the composer’s remarkable ability to balance raw tension with emotional depth.

Albums were released by RCA in 1967 in mono (the Italian LP) and stereo (the U.S. edition). Both featured the same track listing, though with different mixes, takes and edits on some tracks. That LP program was subsequently released on CD, but always in the Italian mono version until the two most recent reissues, which also included the film score in stereo. For this new 2-CD edition, we have included the complete score in stereo, in addition to the mono and stereo albums, from their respective original elements. The audio for this release (supervised by Claudio Fuiano) has been restored and mastered by Chris Malone; the package includes an essay by Jeff Bond.

This soundtrack remains an essential chapter in the history of the Italian western and a shining example of Riz Ortolani’s extraordinary legacy as one of Europe’s greatest film composers.

DISC 1. THE ORIGINAL ALBUM (STEREO)

1. I Giorni Dell’Ira 3:07

2. Senza Pietà 2:21

3. Una notte serena 2:49

4. L’arma del killer 1:29

5. Fino all’ultimo colpo 2:56

6. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#2) 1:21

7. Fino all’ultimo colpo (#2) 3:00

8. Violenza, odio 1:34

9. Una notte serena (#2) 3:34

10. Un uomo forte 2:28

11. Fino all’ultimo colpo (#3) 1:26

THE ORIGINAL ALBUM (MONO)

12. I Giorni Dell’Ira 3:07

13. Senza pietà 2:21

14. Una notte serena 2:49

15. L’arma del killer 1:29

16. Fino all’ultimo colpo 2:56

17. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#2) 1:21

18. Fino all’ultimo colpo (#2) 3:00

19. Violenza, odio 1:34

20. Una notte serena (#2) 3:34

21. Un uomo forte 2:28

22. Fino all’ultimo colpo (#3) 1:26

Total Disc Time: 52:02

 

DISC 2. THE FILM SCORE (STEREO)

1. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#3) (Original Main Titles) 3:08

2. Una notte serena (#3) 2:50

3. L’arma del Killer (#2) 1:30

4. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#4 Saloon) 1:46

5. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#5) 1:49

6. Violenza, odio (#2) 1:28

7. Fino all’ultimo colpo (#4) 2:56

8. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#6) 1:22

9. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#7) 1:21

10. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#8 Saloon) 1:20

11. Violenza, odio (#3) 1:14

12. Una notte serena (#4) 2:05

13. Senza pietà (#2) 1:19

14. Un uomo forte (#2) 2:30

15. Violenza, odio (#4) 0:51

16. Fino all’ultimo colpo (#5) 3:01

17. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#9) 1:56

18. Una notte serena (#5 Harmonica) 1:28

19. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#10) 1:25

20. Violenza, odio (#5) 1:40

21. Fino all’ultimo colpo (#6) 1:25

22. Una Notte Serena (#6) 2:52

23. L’arma del killer (#3) 1:49

24. Una notte serena (#7 Harmonica) 1:16

25. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#11) 1:51

26. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#12) 1:56

27. Una notte serena (#8) 1:50

28. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#13) 1:04

29. I Giorni Dell’Ira (#14 Demo Song) 2:11

Total Disc Time: 53:12

Total 2-CD Time: 105:14

Quartet Records, in collaboration with Errekappa Edizioni and the Riz Ortolani estate, celebrates the centenary of Maestro Riz Ortolani with a special 2-CD set that showcases three scores focused on Mafia and gangster movies that had long been eagerly awaited by his fans.

Among Riz Ortolani’s most remarkable contributions to the world of Italian crime cinema are his scores for THE VALACHI PAPERS (1972), BANDITI A MILANO (1968) and IO HO PAURA (1977). Although each soundtrack reflects a different facet of the poliziottesco and gangster genres, all three display Ortolani’s extraordinary ability to combine dramatic intensity with sophisticated musical writing.

For THE VALACHI PAPERS, directed by Terence Young and starring Charles Bronson and Lino Ventura, Ortolani crafted a powerful and elegant score that captures both the brutality and tragic dimension of organized crime, blending sweeping orchestral passages with darker, tension-filled material. In BANDITI A MILANO, directed by Carlo Lizzani and starring Tomas Milian and Gian Maria Volonté, his music mirrors the film’s raw realism and urban violence through dynamic rhythms and urgent orchestral textures, creating one of the defining musical statements of late-1960s Italian crime cinema. Finally, IO HO PAURA, directed by Damiano Damiani and staring Volonté and Mario Adorf, reveals a more mature and introspective approach, balancing suspense, melancholy and psychological depth in a score that perfectly complements Damiani’s politically charged thriller.

Together, these works confirm Riz Ortolani as one of the most versatile and distinctive voices in European film music, capable of elevating genre cinema through melody, atmosphere and dramatic sophistication.

This album has been produced by Claudio Fuiano from the original elements courtesy of the Ortolani estate, restored and mastered by Chris Malone. The package includes an in-depth essay by film music specialist Miguel Ángel Ordóñez.

DISC1

THE VALACHI PAPERS

1. Main Title Theme 2:54

2. A Generous Girl 2:41

3. Murder in the Street 3:15

4. Tarantella Party 2:18

5. Engagement of Joe and Maria 3:31

6. Power and Violence 2:58

7. Valachi Theme 3:25

8. Awaiting 2:05

9. I te vurria Vasà 2:54

10. End Titles Valachi 3:20

11. Murder in the Street (#2) 1:46

12. Main Theme 0:29

13. Murder in the Street (#3) 2:16

14. Main Theme (#2) 3:18

15. Murder in the Street (#4) 1:17

16. Main Theme (#3) 1:11

17. Power and Violence (#2) 5:34

18. Power and Violence (with dialog) 1:19

Total disc Time: 46:41

 

DISC 2

IO HO PAURA

1. Titoli 5:15

2. Ansia urbana 2:13

3. Amore e dolore 1:18

4. Radio 1:56

5. Sofferenza dell’anima 2:01

6. Atmosfera di morte 2:16

7. Attesa 1:41

8. Ludovico e Gloria 1:20

9. Sospetti 1:50

10. Nell’ombra 2:21

11. You and Me 2:42

12. Spaziale 3:26

13. Finale 4:22

BANDITI A MILANO

14. Shake criminale 1:02

15. Nel locale notturno 1:59

16. Discoteque Shake 2:21

17. Shake Criminale (#2) 0:49

18. Strange World (Vocal: Katyna Ranieri) 3:04

19. Shake Criminale (#3) 3:07

20. Strange World (Instrumental) 2:32

21. Shake Criminale (#4) 1:51

22. Strange World (Instrumental slow) 3:04

Total Disc Time: 52:43

Total 2-CD Time: 99:34

Quartet Records, in collaboration with GDM and Universal Music Publishing Italy, presents a remastered reissue of Ennio Morricone’s score for STATO INTERESSANTE, a 1977 comedy-drama by Sergio Nasca. This is a thoughtful and unconventional film that explores the experiences of three women confronting pregnancy, motherhood and the changing social realities of contemporary Italy. Balancing intimate character study with broader social observation, the film reflects the evolving cultural landscape of the late 1970s through a sensitive and deeply human perspective.

Ennio Morricone composed a lyrical and emotionally nuanced score in his mature style. Far removed from the experimental edge of many of his contemporary works, the music combines delicate orchestral writing with graceful thematic development and a profound sense of emotional intimacy. The score unfolds with elegance and restraint, perfectly capturing the hopes, uncertainties and personal struggles experienced by the film’s protagonists.

Although STATO INTERESSANTE is less widely known than many of Morricone’s celebrated masterpieces, this release offers listeners the opportunity to rediscover a hidden gem from one of cinema’s greatest musical voices.

Originally produced by Claudio Fuiano and Dániel Winkler and presented from the best available stereo sources carefully mastered by Chris Malone, this edition restores the full beauty of Morricone’s score, allowing collectors and admirers alike to appreciate a work that deserves recognition among the composer’s finest dramatic achievements of the 1970s. The package includes in-depth liner notes by Miguel Ángel Ordóñez.

1. È mejo de morì che restà qui (Strumentale) 4:03
2. Morale ipocrita borghese 2:46
3. Per Annabella 2:40
4. Una bossa a cena 3:07
5. Una famiglia povera 2:40
6. Mezza luce 1:53
7. Un salotto troppo elegante 1:54
8. Per l’amore si farà 2:56
9. Morale ipocrita borguese (#2) 5:22
10. Controluce 2:56
11. Per Annabella (#2) 3:15
12. Una famiglia povera (#2) 1:53
13. Morale ipocrita borghese (#3) 0:39
14. È mejo de morì che restà qui (vocal) 4:03

Total Disc Time: 41:11