veröffentlichung Sacred Bones Records: HALLOWEEN: THE COMPLETE EXPANDED COLLECTION (John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies)

[Alexander Grodzinski]

Nachdem der Score zum HALLOWEEN-Reboot seinerzeit relativ kurz nach Kinostart in einer expandierten Form veröffentlicht wurde, folgen nun auch die Scores zu HALLOWEEN KILLS und HALLOWEEN ENDS in erweiterter Form. Es gibt die drei Scores einzeln auf CD und Vinyl (hier natürlich wieder in verschiedenen Farben/Layouts) oder zusammen in einer Box, ebenfalls auf CD und Vinyl.

John Carpenter’s soundtracks for the most recent Halloween trilogy, made alongside his frequent collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies, marked the legendary director and composer’s return to film scoring after nearly two decades away. 2018’s Halloween, 2021’s Halloween Kills, and 2022’s Halloween Ends were all directed by David Gordon Green, who engaged Carpenter early in the pre-production process, ultimately enlisting him as both an executive producer and soundtrack composer for the trilogy. 

In listening to the recent Halloween scores, the collaborative spirit among the composing trio is one of the first things that jumps out. The now-famous bowed guitar part on Halloween’s “The Shape Hunts Allyson,” like all the guitar parts strewn across the trilogy, is played by Daniel Davies. John calls Daniel “the adventurer” of the group, and credits him with introducing sounds he’d never have considered. Cody, who his father refers to as a “musical savant,” is an equally essential presence. It’s his steady, methodical hand that helps give shape to the ideas that fly around when these three get in a room together. The scores for the new films may be centered on familiar themes, but they’re also a lot more sonically diverse and musically audacious than anything John could have pulled off in 1978, when he made the original Halloween. 

In addition to the individual expanded releases, the Halloween Expanded Trilogy will be available as part of a deluxe limited box set, offered in 6xLP and 3xCD formats. These editions feature exclusive new packaging and artwork by Chris Bilheimer, along with expansive liner notes by music critic Brad Sanders, which include exclusive interviews with John Carpenter and director David Gordon Green. Also included on both box sets are three collectible posters designed by Creepy Duck, a box set-exclusive poster design by Chris Bilheimer, and a deluxe lenticular cover that brings the artwork to life. 

An essential release for Carpenter collectors & film score fans.

- Includes all 3 Expanded Editions of the Halloween Trilogy
- All with new artwork & packaging by Chris Bilheimer
- 121 tracks out of which 35 unreleased tracks across 6xLPs / 3x digipak CDs
- Exclusive liner notes & interviews with John Carpenter & David Gordon Green
- Each expanded edition comes with a poster designed by Creepy Duck
- Plus a boxset-exclusive poster design by Chris Bilheimer
- Features deluxe lenticular cover art

HALLOWEEN (2018)

1. Intro

2. Aaron Meets Michael

3. Halloween Theme

4. Laurie's Theme

5. Aaron and Dana Enter Laurie's Compound

6. Laurie's Past

7. Prison Montage

8. Laurie Breaks Down

9. Karen's Flashback

10. Lumpy Explores Crash

11. Michael Kills

12. Hawkins Arrives at Crash Site

13. Dana's in the Shower

14. The Story of Judith's Death

15. The Gas Station

16. Michael Kills Again

17. Gas Station Aftermath

18. The Shape Returns

19. The Boogeyman

20. The Shape Kills

21. Hawkins Called to Babysitter's House

22. Laurie Sees the Shape

23. Babysitter Aftermath

24. Sartain Meets Laurie

25. Looking for Allyson

26. Wrought Iron Fence

27. The Shape Hunts Allyson

28. Talking to Cops

29. Allyson Discovered

30. Gun Closet

31. Halloween Theme (I've Got Eyes)

32. Sartain's Gone Mad

33. Say Something

34. Through the Woods

35. Ray's Goodbye

36. The Shape Attacks Laurie

37. The Shape Is Monumental

38. Searching for the Shape

39. Mannequin Panic

40. Death Drum

41. The Shape and Laurie Fight

42. The Grind

43. Trap the Shape

44. The Shape Burns

45. Halloween Triumphant

 

HALLOWEEN KILLS

1. Logos Kill

2. Hawkins Discovered *

3. Flashback *

4. Spit *

5. Hey Kid *

6. The Myer’s House

7. Cops Explore *

8. First Attack

9. Stand Off

10. Halloween Kills (Main Title)

11. Let It Burn

12. He Appears

13. From the Fire

14. Strodes at the Hospital

15. Cruel Intentions

16. Phone Call *

17. Massacre *

18. Someone’s in the Car *

19. Halloween Trick *

20. Back at the Hospital *

21. Goodbye Michael *

22. Gather the Mob

23. Rampage

24. Frank *

25. Search *

26. Frank and Laurie

27. Evil Dies Tonight *

28. The System Failed *

29. Blood on the Door *

30. Disturbed Man *

31. Violent Return *

32. Hallway Madness

33. It Needs to Die

34. Look At Me *

35. Reflection

36. Hunting a Killer *

37. Righteous Intention *

38. Morbid Discovery *

39. Unkillable

40. Payback

41. Michael’s Legend

42. Back to His Sister’s Room *

43. Final Kill *

44. Michael Answers *

45. Halloween Kills (End Titles)

 

HALLOWEEN ENDS

1. Where is Jeremy?

2. Halloween Ends (Main Title)

3. Laurie’s Theme Ends

4. The Cave

5. Tire Slash *

6. Cool Kid

7. Drags to the Cave

8. Evil Eyes

9. Transformation

10. Because of You

11. Walk With Me *

12. Requiem For Jeremy

13. In the Restaurant *

14. Bridge Fight *

15. Kill The Cop

16. Corey and Allyson *

17. Side of the Road *

18. Corey and Michael

19. Slap *

20. Corey’s Requiem

21. Take the Mask *

22. The Junk Yard

23. Where Are You?

24. Suicide *

25. What Did You Do? *

26. Bye Bye Corey

27. The Fight

28. Before Her Eyes

29. The Procession

30. Cherry Blossoms

31. Halloween Ends