John Crichton 4 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Woo hoo! Per the main page:Sony to Release Expanded Prequel Scores PDF Print E-mailThursday, 01 April 2010PRESS RELEASE:SONY CLASSICAL TO OFFER EXPANDED ALBUMS ON ITUNES - Launching with Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom MenaceNEW YORK, Apr. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Apple Computers, Sony Classical will be launching a new line of downloadable albums. "The Signature Line", available in the high-resolution iTunes Plus format, will offer exciting extra material previously not available on conventional Compact Discs. The premiere release will be a brand new re-edited and remastered release of Sony's hit album, Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom Menace."This is an exciting release for all music and Star Wars fans" said Phil Lirpa, Junior Vice President at Lucasfilm. "This new edition of 'The Phantom Menace' score would only fit on three Compact Discs, which isn't feasible to release in stores, but with Apple's iTunes we can get all of this music out there for everyone to enjoy and to remain in the catalog."The album has been produced by John Williams.To commemorate the launch of this new line, Sony Classical will be issuing 1500 limited edition three disc Compact Disc sets signed by composer John Williams. Available exclusively from starwars.com, this true "Signature Line" album will retail for $99.99 and will be available the same day as the iTunes album, Tuesday, April 20.Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.RCA Red Seal, Sony Classical, deutsche harmonia mundi, Masterworks Broadway and Masterworks Jazz are labels of Sony Masterworks. For email updates and information regarding RCA Red Seal, Sony Classical, deutsche harmonia mundi, Masterworks Broadway and Masterworks Jazz artists, promotions, tours and repertoire, please visit www.sonymasterworks.com.SOURCE Sony Classicalwww.sonymasterworks.comHe he he. I love it, Ricard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Saw that, but I can't seem to be able to find the source on the site that it lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Oy. I hate time zones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Yay! I might have to sell my Blue Box to come up with the money, but it is SO worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,675 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Ha. Ha. Ha.Not one of your better ones Ricard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Saw that, but I can't seem to be able to find the source on the site that it lists.Sony may not have it up yet, but I've got independent confirmation from certain sources that this is absolutely true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 YES YES YES YES! I hereby declare this decade a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,823 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I believe it's April Fool's, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I hereby declare this decade a failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,177 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Oy. I hate time zones.Ah, I'd forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Yeah, it's still March 31st here...I wasn't expecting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Nobody expects the...wait, Mark should say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,675 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 It's been April 1st in Europe for 90 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Fuck.I got ridiculously excited for more than a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Goddammit, I thought this was true, and was getting ready to fork over $100 for the physical release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Stupid. The 3 disc quote gave it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,675 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 The "Williams will sign 1500 copies" sort of sealed the joke for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ah....April 1st,I forgot about the dateI got caught for I minute I thought I was still dreaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,090 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Had me for a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 The "Williams will sign 1500 copies" sort of sealed the joke for me.If it was more along the lines of "Williams will sign a contract forbidding the release of any additional music", I might not have rolled my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Is it that time of the year again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST-321 4 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Boooooooooooooooo to April Fool's Day & this evil "news". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is why I detest April fools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 "Data, that is not funny!" I totally fell for it. The "3-discs not selling in stores" thing did strike me as ridiculously stupid, but then I remembered that this was Lucasfilm, so I totally let it go.And here I was thinking "What if it's during the day on the 20th? Who am I gonna get to buy me one while I'm in Fort Worth seeing the man himself?"Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I was expecting something more like Star Wars Prequels: The Soundtrack Collection. Featuring repacks of the original albums with a photo booklet, screensavers, stickers, temporary tattoos and a fourth disc with 5 minutes of previously unreleased music ("Across the Stars" dialogue version) and interviews with Rick McCallum and Ben Burtt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 With all the goodies coming out these days I think the April fools jokes are losing their luster. Although it would be the perfect day for one of the labels to actually announce a big release for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,647 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob 0 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ... with 5 minutes of previously unreleased music ("Across the Stars" dialogue version) ...Too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 hehehe ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 With all the goodies coming out these days I think the April fools jokes are losing their luster. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego 21 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Kinda stupid really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 With all the goodies coming out these days I think the April fools jokes are losing their luster.Ricard's recent April Fools jokes just aren't as inspired as his old ones were. It feels like he's just going through the motions. His humor may have grown in complexity and technical proficiency, but somehow the magic just isn't there anymore. He's getting up there in years, of course, so this is to be expected. He's updating the site less and less each year, and it's clear he's in semi-retirement. I say he's earned it.By the way, Google's April Fools joke is hilarious: http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacy.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 AHAHAHA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Even this is an April's Fool, I think it's very likely that major labels will go the digital download-only way in the not too distant future, even for special releases like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I began figuring out how I was going to finance this. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 finally the prequel trilogy will be released, I can not believe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 finally the prequel trilogy will be released, I can not believe itUhh, you realize, this is an April fools joke don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Bloke 115 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Stupid. The 3 disc quote gave it away.I was suspicious but the name of the Sony Executive confirmed it for me: Lirpa is April spelled backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 At least I will not spend $99.99. Now I'm sad.finally the prequel trilogy will be released, I can not believe itUhh, you realize, this is an April fools joke don't you?At least I will not spend $99.99. Now I'm sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebulba 0 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is AMAZING news!!! Even the blog has CONFIRMED that it's not a hoax!! His contact at Sony has more details! Check it out!!!YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 At the end of this day I think you'll be disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Even this is an April's Fool, I think it's very likely that major labels will go the digital download-only way in the not too distant future, even for special releases like this.I'd rather SA-CDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,793 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 he... i didnt bought it.Its sooo unlikely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is AMAZING news!!! Even the blog has CONFIRMED that it's not a hoax!! His contact at Sony has more details! Check it out!!!YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :D :D It is the same press release that JWFan has posted, also in Sony Classical website no news about SW Prequels Scores Expanded Releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 796 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Some people really have too much time on their hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 I can now confirm through my certain sources that this release will be, to the relief of us all, screensaver free. Still no word if the bonus disk will be more unreleased music or just interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebulba 0 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 At the end of this day I think you'll be disappointed Really? Why?? Some people really have too much time on their hands...Who are you referring to?This is AMAZING news!!! Even the blog has CONFIRMED that it's not a hoax!! His contact at Sony has more details! Check it out!!!YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :D :D It is the same press release that JWFan has posted, also in Sony Classical website no news about SW Prequels Scores Expanded Releases.But the guy says it's confirmed! There's even another link on the blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Come on!Drop your mask!Nobody on earth can be that stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Yes, Sebulba, the blog links, to a YouTube video. Your optimism is not contagious and borders on ridiculousness.Stop beating this stick with a dead horse.In other news, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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