BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 That's a good way to look at it, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 All I hear is soprano voice(s) but not Monica's theme.It's there. Very subtle, but there. Only the peaks of the theme are really audible though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ah, the famous german dub. The music playing for the finding-of-the-blue-fairy scene - the best version of it on the LLL set - is much too good and evocative for the scene it accompanies. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Some guy on NeoGAF started a thread calling this score JW's best of the 21st century. Interesting to read the thoughts of neutral fans, but most agree that Azkaban is the better score. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1276108 Either way, this was a great excuse to revisit the LLL set. What a stunning release this is, thank you MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 They're right: POA is the better score. I have the CD, the DVD-A, and the 2-set FYC. Is the LLL an improvement in sound over these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Richard said: They're right: POA is the better score. I have the CD, the DVD-A, and the 2-set FYC. Is the LLL an improvement in sound over these? Yes, absolutely! They couldn't go back and change Murphy's original mixes but Matessino did a brilliant job remastering the score, cleaning up that omnipresent hiss on the OST while enhancing the finer details. The score will never have that crispness and clarity of several other JW scores from the same era, but that's a result of the recording (and was presumably intentional). The score has never sounded as good as it does here though; I can't imagine there's any improvement left to be made. Amer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 23 minutes ago, crumbs said: Some guy on NeoGAF started a thread calling this score JW's best of the 21st century. Interesting to read the thoughts of neutral fans, but most agree that Azkaban is the better score. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1276108 Either way, this was a great excuse to revisit the LLL set. What a stunning release this is, thank you MM. Philosophers Stone and TFA are better then both those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 It's not the best Williams score of the 21st century, it's the best Williams score. Haven't we been over this? nightscape94 and Taikomochi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 TFA better than AI? Come on. Loert and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 5 hours ago, Richard said: I have the CD, the DVD-A, and the 2-set FYC. Is the LLL an improvement in sound over these? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 In fairness, we should wait for the 3CD complete score release of The Force Awakens before making judgment. It's only fair! Taikomochi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I bought this set not long after it came out but am only recently delving into it. I like it a lot but am not overly familiar with it either. Is there any reason to keep the OST now that I have this? Any album arrangements or edits that are exclusive to the OST that are worth keeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Nothing on the soundtrack is not on the expanded set. I guess I might keep it if I was particularly fond of the listening experience of the original album, which is distinctly different from the expanded set just by virtue of what is omitted and the order it is presented in. I am not a fan of the original album, though, and the new set has improved sound quality as well, so I would not hold onto the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 17 minutes ago, Taikomochi said: Nothing on the soundtrack is not on the expanded set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I realize all of the material on the OST is present on the LLL set, but are there any distinct album edits (like Rescue of the Princess from Star Wars or Incident at Isla Nublar from Jurassic Park) on the OST that have been broken up into individual cues on the LLL set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 The original album is a drastically different experience. Aside from the dreadful two versions of For Always I was rather always fond of its more tone poem-like concept album feel. It doesn't really reflect the film score as such but it's an interesting album. I like how each track almost serves as an independent miniature - each piece written in a different style. Almost reflecting the eclectic Kubrickian musical tendencies. But as a score representation it wasn't perhaps that good. But the LLL versions is superb. Karol Taikomochi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 There's no point in throwing out the OST. Not only is it a great presentation, it also featured quite a few original edits not found on the LLL release: The Mecha World, Hide And Seek, The Moon Rising, Stored Memoried And Monica's Theme, Rogue City and The Search For The Blue Fairy. 51 minutes ago, crocodile said: But the LLL versions is superb. ...and I also agree with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I never owned the OST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 That's not bad, it's almost as bad as the Air Force One OST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 386 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Does anyone know who provided the vocals for "The Biker Hounds (extension)"? It was interesting to notice that the phrase heard at 4:23, 6:25, and 6:42 in this song reappeared in Spielberg's film; perhaps it may be the same singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Corellian2019 said: Does anyone know who provided the vocals for "The Biker Hounds (extension)"? It was interesting to notice that the phrase heard at 4:23, 6:25, and 6:42 in this song reappeared in Spielberg's film; perhaps it may be the same singer It was also used in a track of David Newman's The Phantom. It must be part of a sample library or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 386 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Ooh, really? Do you remember which cue from The Phantom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Corellian2019 said: Does anyone know who provided the vocals for "The Biker Hounds (extension)"? It was interesting to notice that the phrase heard at 4:23, 6:25, and 6:42 in this song reappeared in Spielberg's film; perhaps it may be the same singer Interesting. The Biker Hounds piece is reportedly written by Joseph Williams, the maestro's son, so either he sampled that piece in his music or recreated that vocal line himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Saw this thread bumped the other day and then I couldn't shake the desire to listen to this set again. Glorious! Although, a noticed a couple of tracks had some skipping glitches. I'm listening to it in my car, so I'm hoping it's my disc player and not the discs. Haven't had time to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 I listened to this set again last week for the same reason. I think its a score I like a little more every single time I hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_vader 534 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Mine arrived from La-La Land yesterday, listened to the first disc, beautiful sound and presentation. The second disc had a split in it though, but the kind people at La-La Land quick as a flash are sending a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 12 hours ago, Jay said: I listened to this set again last week for the same reason. I think its a score I like a little more every single time I hear it This is one of my favourite scores period but I find that it is so emotionally exhausting it is something I want to have time to experience in its enterity in relative quietude. It deserves no less. aj_vader and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_vader 534 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 17 hours ago, Jay said: I listened to this set again last week for the same reason. I think its a score I like a little more every single time I hear it I felt exactly the same with The Force Awakens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Incanus said: This is one of my favourite scores period but I find that it is so emotionally exhausting it is something I want to have time to experience in its enterity in relative quietude. It deserves no less. Yea, its not a great work listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's one of my favorite scores too! I've listened to the expansion in full once, while I was mowing my lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 hours ago, mstrox said: I've listened to the expansion in full once, while I was mowing my lawn. You must have a good sized plot of lawn to mow then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I have a decent yard, and a non-motorized reel mower that is pretty narrow. I also mow my 80+ year old neighbor's backyard. Takes a while to git'er done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, mstrox said: I have a decent yard, and a non-motorized reel mower that is pretty narrow. Wow! I've never seen someone using one of those in real life! I'm only familiar with their existence because of The Simpsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Homer and Ned's mow-off may have been my only frame of reference for it before I bought one. It's super quiet, there's no reliance on gas. The only maintenance is sharpening once or twice a year. It keeps your lawn healthy - it's a gentle cut and doesn't cut the grass super low. None of my white sneaks have grass stains. My neighbors liked it enough to get one of their own. If you have a flat yard and the time to go out once a week from April through early November, I'd recommend it. If your yard is hilly or bumpy, it will leave a lot of gaps and blips. If you go too long between mows, the mower will just push the tall grass down instead of clipping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got an electric mower. I thought about getting a reel type but decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I have a real mower and an electric battery operated mower. You'd be suprised how effective the non-motorised one is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: Wow! I've never seen someone using one of those in real life! I'm only familiar with their existence because of The Simpsons. Also the first thing I thought of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN WILLIAMS FLASH SALE! Celebrate the legendary maestro's birthday with the newly-back-in-stock A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET) at a special price of only $25 EACH! This offer is good until 11:59 am (pst) on 2/9. https://lalalandrecords.com/a-i-artificial-intelligence-limited-edition-3-cd-set/ crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy 2,391 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 A must-have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Amazing price. This set is an absolute must-have for any Williams fan. One of his finest scores and one of Matessino's finest works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittBash 282 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I guess this means I better pick this and the potter set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,043 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I'd been waffling on this one for a while, and the sale was just the kick in the pants I needed. Sadly, one of the discs arrived damaged, but the good folks at LLL said they're sending me a replacement for that disc. Woo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brundlefly 2,385 Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just in case anyone is interested: I made a square version of the LLL album art which was not square, because it is the cover of a 3CD set. Normally, when the side lengths are different the picture is distorted on various media players and mobile phones, so I created this: I find it great that LLL now provides square versions of the covers of their 3CD sets, like they did with Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Superman! @Jay, are the booklet covers of the A.I.-set and the Superman-set digitally available? Those look too good to be withheld from us! KittBash, Bayesian, Jay and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I'm surprised the A.I. set hasn't sold out yet! I guess it's to a greater degre for connoisseurs compared to many other JW expansions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: I'm surprised the A.I. set hasn't sold out yet! I guess it's to a greater degre for connoisseurs compared to many other JW expansions. You might not be the only one who is surprised: On 5/26/2015 at 6:27 PM, Jay said: 3,000 copies? This is going to sell out quick. I was also quite sceptical, when I saw that the set was limited to 3000 units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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