Trent B 337 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Got Die Hard ordered, number 43443 and shipping notification within about 2 minutes of placing the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalanche 0 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Can anyone tell me what's so good and special about the Die Hard score? As i said before i didnt notice it at all the few times i watched the movie. The only moments i remember were the Ode to joy rearrangement and one or two ocurrences of the theme...The music definetly didnt stand out well enough to merit a listen out of the filmI didn't think I was going to buy this one, but after listening to some clips on YouTube, decided to take the plunge. For me, the music brings back fond memories of the movie, which was one of my favorites as a teen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Can anyone tell me what's so good and special about the Die Hard score? As i said before i didnt notice it at all the few times i watched the movie. The only moments i remember were the Ode to joy rearrangement and one or two ocurrences of the theme...The music definetly didnt stand out well enough to merit a listen outside of the filmDude, there are sound clips right here so you can judge for yourself:http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Die.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If sound clips are any indication than Die Hard was already more than worthy of purchase.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1_freeze 131 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Can anyone tell me what's so good and special about the Die Hard score? As i said before i didnt notice it at all the few times i watched the movie. The only moments i remember were the Ode to joy rearrangement and one or two ocurrences of the theme...The music definetly didnt stand out well enough to merit a listen outside of the filmDude, there are sound clips right here so you can judge for yourself:http://www.lalalandr...ds.com/Die.htmlI didn't consider it that good, so you had my judgement already... why would the samples change anything (and maybe i already listened to the samples)I was interested in your opinions and reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I picked up all four, with an order confirmation at 4:12. Still no shipping confirmation.Decided to hold off on the FSM batch for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmanjerm 78 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Scrooged and Die Hard here.Haven't weighed in much on these, but I'll say there's some really interesting stuff in the "Die Hard" score when it comes to writing for action films. Maybe not the melody-filled fare we're used to as JW fans, but a lot of it is textbook-style examples of how to write lengthy/extended suspense cues without becoming either boring or insanely taxing for the listener. Much different than JW's style in many ways of course, but it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Ordered Die Hard, Scrooged and Tora Tora Tora. Threw in Forever Young and The Golden Child too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I was interested in your opinions and reviewsIf the score is uninteresting to you then why the hell would anyone else' opinion matter? You know Jason's stance on the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I can't shake the feeling that all the good stuff from Scrooged was previously available on the Music for a Darkened Theater cdI hope not. I own both of those albums -- haven't listened yet -- but still felt compelled to buy Scooged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 This is a case in which I really have to listen to the whole thing before deciding whether to buy it or not. Those 8 minutes are great, but I heard nothing in the movie that lived up to them, so I'm really curious about the unused music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm ecstatic that the source music from IBC's Scrooge promo made it on there. They're so thorough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,690 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I didn't consider it that good, so you had my judgement already... why would the samples change anything (and maybe i already listened to the samples)I was interested in your opinions and reviewsDon't worry, you're not alone. I don't think I've ever seen Die Hard from start to end, but the fairly length score excerpts I've heard didn't do anything for me. I struggle with Kamen when he ventures outside his very classical approach (i.e. Band of Brothers sort of thing).Passed on this batch myself. Not that I think they're 'minor' titles - I'm just not interested in any of the films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1_freeze 131 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I was interested in your opinions and reviewsIf the score is uninteresting to you then why the hell would anyone else' opinion matter? You know Jason's stance on the score.Your opinions don't have to make me like the score, i just want to understand how and what is special about this score. I myself don't see it. And even after thati won't consider it good... I will then only know why and what others see in this score that makes them buy it!Trent you could also tell me why you consider this a good score. Obviously the only one that understood my point of those who ordered it was airmanjerm, thanks for your analysis of the action music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmanjerm 78 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 No sweat!FWIW, I'm not gonna tell anybody to buy anything: opinions are far too frequently presented as "factual evidence," which is frustrating and silly. If somebody doesn't like the samples of a movie they don't care for, then I'm not spending their money for them by trying to coerce them into buying something....and $30 ain't cheap if you're on the fence about it. But, if you want to know why some find it interesting, I'm happy to oblige.Who was it that just said a few days ago that they don't care if "Hook" is ever released because they hate it? That's fine..not my job to tell somebody what they like, and that's just one less person I have to compete with when it goes on sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1_freeze 131 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I wanted a small review or analysis to understand what's special about Die Hard and you wrote exactly that. That wasn't sarcasm, i was happy that you reviewed a part of this score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 All 4 titles are sellin like hotcakes, with Die Hard in the lead. If you are on the fence about it I would make a decision soon.More later today in regards to Tora and Scrooged (also selling fast)MV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmanjerm 78 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I wanted a small review or analysis to understand what's special about Die Hard and you wrote exactly that. That wasn't sarcasm, i was happy that you reviewed a part of this score Oh sure I knew it wasn't sarcasm...that was a broad comment not directed at anyone. But, glad to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Die Hard will sell very fast.I ordered Die Hard, Scrooged last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Die Hard will sell very fast.I was just thinking, how fast do you guys think it will go? At the moment - after almost exactly 24 hours - there's no low quantity (or any other) alert up yet, but that might change soon ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,829 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Die Hard will sell very fast.Die HArd will sell out and Home Alone hasn't sold out yet? that would be really peculiar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I just got the regular "New and Notable Releases" e-mail newsletter from SAE and there's a warning right below the Die Hard CD cover: Nearing Sellout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,829 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I can't believe this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I can. There has been a huge demand for this one.There are less than 500 copies left now btw.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I can. There has been a huge demand for this one.True. I think it'll be gone by tomorrow. If anybody is still pondering, order it NOW before it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 If you are on the fence about it I would make a decision soon.MVHow soon is soon? i.e. is it safe to wait a couple more hours?RobI would say less than 500 left on Die Hard and Tora.MVHoly cow! Just barely 24 hours since they went up for sale and already nearly gone! That's truly amazing, especially considering Die Hard's 3500 units.I'm always thrilled when any of our beloved labels has a big seller. But of those 3,000 Die Hards gone, many have gone to other retailers to sell, right? Or am I misinterpreting?Depnding on the title we usual sell about 35-50% of a title directly through our website and the remaining through other online specialty retailers like SAE, Movie Music, Intrada, etc. . . On a rare occassion, like the Batman titles, we sell upwards of 60% directly through our website. Those Gothamites want to be the first to get their hands on the latest Batman music. MV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I can. There has been a huge demand for this one.There are less than 500 copies left now btw.Karol Less than 500 copies???!?!?!??! Holy cow. I mean I knew that a complete Die Hard was an often requested one from people but didn't realize it would be selling this well. However, I am NOT surprised it is selling better than Home Alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I mean I knew that a complete Die Hard was an often requested one from people but didn't realize it would be selling this well. And it's not even a particularly good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Once this goes there'll be a bunch of people listing on ebay ***DIE HARD (VARESE) ONLY 3000 COPIES ULTRA-RARE $300*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 And it's not even a particularly good score.Only in your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 And it's not even a particularly good score.Only in your opinion.No. You are an idiot for liking it. Seriously, it's not very good, musically. Put it behind something like TIMECOP et voilá - nobody would care about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 245 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Just ordered these from La-La Land:1.Die Hard2.Eraser3.Fat man and Little Boy4.Speechless5.Alien Resurrection6.The Fugitive7.Laws of Attraction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 No. You are an idiot for liking it.You call me an idiot because I happen to like a score that you don't like that very much? Um okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 We are up to order #44000. All orders up to that one will be packed up and shipped out by thee morning. Our monkeys are hard at work until 11 pm tonight packing up orders.Die Hard is just about sold out. Maybe a 150 leftMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 150 left!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 OK it's gone now.Not bad for a "minor" release, eh?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Don't worry, it'll be on eBay in no time! It is however at the moment still available at SAE and possibly some other specialist soundtrack store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Wow it's been what nearly 48 hours later and it's sold out? Impressive, most impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 You call me an idiot because I happen to like a score that you don't like that very much? Um okay.Some people.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Wow it's been what nearly 48 hours later and it's sold out? Impressive, most impressive.I think it's been 33 hours! Is this a new record? Probably, e.g. Predator and Commando went even faster ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,690 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 So who will be criticising Intrada's new policy now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalanche 0 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 An understandable sellout, considering the Varese is pretty rare. I guess it helps the sellout mania when there's no available copies officially in print.I'm looking forward to hearing this score again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 La-La Land is awesome. My order arrived today! I live on the other side of the country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I knew Die Hard would sell fast but I didnt think it would be this fast. I'm glad I placed my order when I did. Initially I was going to wait a few days. Its a good thing I didnt. I would have missed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Holdo 16 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 La-La Land is awesome. My order arrived today! I live on the other side of the country!You're going to give us an in-depth description of Die Hard's packaging, liner notes, tracks, etc., right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalanche 0 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 La-La Land is awesome. My order arrived today! I live on the other side of the country!Nothing here yet - hopefully tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I too got my Die Hard copy from La-La Land today and I'm in Utah. I wasn't expecting it until tomorrow at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I never knew Die Hard was a holy grail until this week. I wasn't even sure that movie had a score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'll get mine in mid-December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I never knew Die Hard was a holy grail until this week. I wasn't even sure that movie had a scoreI remember the time before the previous release. It was definitely a holy grail back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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