Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Mine arrived yesterday! Great album, with wonderful linner notes -- the ones it deserved, back when it was poorly released by Varese.Full cronological list to come soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 do the mono tracks sound decent?i dont think i 've seen this mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 shipping notice!Phew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hmmm so I'm starting to get nervous now, still no CD! And I got my shipping confirmation on the 11th. Whaaaaaaaat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Has anyone ever not received a shipment of a sold out title? I wonder how the retailer would go about handling it. I always feel like nothing's truly sold out and they have some copies stashed away or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have shipping notice but it hasn't arrived yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My SAE CD arrived but I'm still waiting for the one from Quartet Records in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My CD just arrived! 2 days after the shipping confirmation. Ah classic SAE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 maybe ill get it tomorrow then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have to say that this is a classy release. The liner notes are very interesting and enlightening and the package looks classy with great stills from the film and some production photos plus the wonderful cover art work. And of course the music is top notch. It is really a unique entry in Williams career in how the music is used in the film and the score or rather the song variations really leave you with a long lingering memory, something bittersweet but affecting and are a big part of the whole atmosphere and feel of the film. And this feel is well captured here on the album, the different versions feeling like thematic variations and the album sustains interest from beginning to the end despite that fact that we are hearing only one melody throughout.It has to be said about Altman that he really knew how to create these unique films and created also very unique opporturnities for the composers to express themselves. As atypical and eclectic as Images or The Long Goodbye are in execution in comparison with JWs most renowned music, they are still fascinating and quite brilliant in their own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 654 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Mine shipped today, allegedly. #SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have to say that this is a classy release. The liner notes are very interesting and enlightening and the package looks classy with great stills from the film and some production photos plus the wonderful cover art work. And of course the music is top notch. It is really a unique entry in Williams career in how the music is used in the film and the score or rather the song variations really leave you with a long lingering memory, something bittersweet but affecting and are a big part of the whole atmosphere and feel of the film. And this feel is well captured here on the album, the different versions feeling like thematic variations and the album sustains interest from beginning to the end despite that fact that we are hearing only one melody throughout.It has to be said about Altman that he really knew how to create these unique films and created also very unique opporturnities for the composers to express themselves. As atypical and eclectic as Images or The Long Goodbye are in execution in comparison with JWs most renowned music, they are still fascinating and quite brilliant in their own way.This is indeed a wonderful release in every way. Great music, presented in full -- or as full as possible -- with dream of a booklet with great notes and pictures.It should be pointed out something, that I will mention again as I finish my cronological ordering of the tracks, that is the presence of a non Williams tune, on the very opening of the film (as we see United Artists logo) and in the end, over the end credits. In both cases this is a old recording of "Hooray for Hollywood", which was given lyrics by Johnny Mercer, back in the 30's. While is logical not to include it on the CD, it makes quite a lot of sense on the film.As mentioned on the linner notes, Marlowe is a man of another era, living in the 40's, when the song was new, and he also shares with the lyrics the disanchentement for tinseltown and all the fake glow of all the pretty people who sorround him. It is almost like saying, some of us still live on another time and we don't really care for today's trends... even if we keep saying "it's ok with me". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thank you for the info!! Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Seems like it'll be a great CD. Whenever it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Seems like it'll be a great CD. Whenever it arrives.Yeah... which reminds me. I didn't check the mail today. Here I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I see someone already has it for sale for $70 on Ebay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I see someone already has it for sale for $70 on Ebay...King Mark Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 It's still $20 at MovieMusic, unless you can deeper into the purchase of a sold-out item now than you used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,826 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I just received mine today,Does it have any spoilers about the film in the liner notes?because I haven't seen it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Yeah it features the outline of the main plot more or less in the middle section after discussing the character of Philip Marlowe and the production for a spell. And of course the track descriptions in the discussion of the score in the latter half give something away of the plot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,826 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Ok thanks.So, I'll wait to see the film before I read them.It's a lovely score as I hear it.. Melancholic...By the way, the film is being released in Bluray in 2 weekshttp://www.blu-ray.c...-Blu-ray/52119/edit: what is this weird edit of different versions of the song in the main title montage? is this how it sounds in the film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Ok thanks.So, I'll wait to see the film before I read them.It's a lovely score as I hear it.. Melancholic...By the way, the film is being released in Bluray in 2 weekshttp://www.blu-ray.c...-Blu-ray/52119/edit: what is this weird edit of different versions of the song in the main title montage? is this how it sounds in the film?Yeap. The main title montage is a wonderful piece of intercutting both in the film and in music. The music goes from one source to another along with the cuts. On the album it may sound very odd if you do not know what it accompanies, the changes so abrupt in style and cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,826 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 thanks..I'm on track 16 now.As i said, wonderful to hear but so repetitive! Haven't heard anything else beside the song theme.I'm sure it explains in the liner notes which i can't read right now, but i wonder if it's a stylistic approach on the part of director, or Williams not having time to compose anything else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Well while not giving anything vital away of the plot I can say that the use of the song as the only musical signature of the whole film was entirely intentional and purposeful both on the director's and composer's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,826 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 well, even if the song plays a very vital role of life and death, I can't think of a reason why only this should be used and not anything else..anyway, maybe my questions are explained when i see the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Or if you just read the notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 well, even if the song plays a very vital role of life and death, I can't think of a reason why only this should be used and not anything else..anyway, maybe my questions are explained when i see the film.It's just a cool approach for this kind of movie. More importantly, it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,826 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Or if you just read the notes yes, as i've said above, I'll wait until i see the film, before I read the notes, so as not to spoil anything.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I don't read liner notes anymore. I just put the CD into a dust jacket and throw the case away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Ok, I've had no contact from Quartet records at all. Not even a reply to my email asking for confirmation of purchase. Their customer service doesn't just suck, it is literally non-existant. No sign of the CD, no communication, nothing. Has anyone had anything at all from Quartet records yet? Any communication? A shipping notice? God forbid an actual CD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Yes mine came from Quartet Records directly, last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Mine's going to the USA, so maybe that's why it's taking longer. Hmmm. Fommes, did you get shipping notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 mine did not arrived yet. Maybe on monday it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I ordered a couple of times from them and always got a shipping notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Mine arrived yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Mine arrived yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 yay, it's here.the jewel case is fine, but the cd holding spikes did not survive the journey from spain to USA and back again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I haven't received any email verification or any CD, but the paypal transaction went through. Sent them an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I finally got mine. Yay! Its a fun CD, though side effects include having the song stuck in your head for a week!Good thing its a great song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,515 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sorry to nit-pick, guys, but it's not qiute complete: it doesn't have the source- music "Hooray For Hollywood". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sorry to nit-pick, guys, but it's not qiute complete: it doesn't have the source- music "Hooray For Hollywood".I already mentioned that before -- it also misses the dorbells and Rydell whistling the theme.Nevertheless, it makes quite some sense not including "Horray for Hollywood", as it was a old recording not made for the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 But you could argue that the door bell and Rydell's whistling are sound effects and therefore have no business being on the album and the Hooray for Hollywood was just licensed to be used in the film and can be found elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 the jewel case is fine, but the cd holding spikes did not survive the journey [...]Same here. Man, I hate it when that happens. I don't know why, it's nothing catastrophic and the plastic insert can easily be replaced, but I hate it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 But you could argue that the door bell and Rydell's whistling are sound effects and therefore have no business being on the album and the Hooray for Hollywood was just licensed to be used in the film and can be found elsewhere.Absolutely not!!! The Door bell was essential for the advance of the score!!! Actually, it was quite fun, the first time I saw the film, to hear that every single bit of melodic material was indeed drawn from the theme. Even doorbells and whistles. I knew at the time that the song was omnipresent, but never really imagine it would be to such an extent.And seriously, in the film, "Hooray..." makes a lot of sense. But in the CD it would be weird, even if placed in the begin or end, like in the film. Or at least to my ears it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 My copy from Quartet finally arrived (despite having not received shipping notice or any replies to my emails...), and it's in good shape. Great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 So ordered Quartet's release of The Long Goodbye a few days after it was released, but I was only able to pick it up today due to the location it was shipped to. I opened the package to find...they send me the wrong CD. They sent me Bruno Coulais' Les Adieux A La Reine. The Long Goodbye is now sold out.Is there anything I can do? If I asked them to buy me a copy from Amazon or eBay do you think they would do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTennisBallKid 17 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 It's possible they may have a few copies held back for situations like this. In any case, I'd ask them and see what they could do. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I agree, they should have extra copies on case of defective discs, errors in shipping etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,347 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Correct. Contact Quartet immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I agree, they should have extra copies on case of defective discs, errors in shipping etc...Correct. Contact Quartet immediately.What everybody in this thread have said. They are responsible for shipping you the right disc and it was their mistake so they should correct it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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