Sandor 796 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 1 hour ago, King Mark said: it has the choir but sounds way different than the choir on the OST Yes! Probably not arranged by Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 The reason for the short running time of the album: https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Williams-Life-Music-VINYL/dp/B07CPF5FF5/ref=zg_bs_231249_66?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V5QZJQXFSV932X5HGB3K Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 OH for Christ's sake... Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelot 508 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 9:29 PM, Drew said: This totally should have had some pieces from the Star Wars sequels. Just to hear what it might have sounded like with the LSO... I was hoping for Rey's Theme at least to be on there to hear it with them. Or Scherzo for X Wings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Too obscure for the general audience this release is made for. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matt S. 493 Posted May 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2018 43 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Too obscure for the general audience this release is made for. There was no more room anyway, they packed it full.... Jurassic Shark, Bayesian, Taikomochi and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Let's just hope Matessino won't start packing his new releases full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,176 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Stefancos said: Too obscure for the general audience this release is made for. Well they did play Scherzo for X-Wings in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Some versions of this CD already replaced the old ones on my TREMENDOUS BEST OF Spotify Playlist (btw everyone here should suscribed to it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 don't encourage Spotify bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Encourage me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt S. 493 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 It’s a decent enough album, but I don’t think any of the performances will replace earlier recordings by the Boston Pops or the OSTs as my go-tos. I find the tempos just a touch on the slow side overall. Just a few extra ticks on the metronome for the Raiders March and Superman would give them a great deal more energy. Also, Greenaway’s conducting is a bit over the top with his huge ritardandos at the ends of several tracks, Jurassic Park in particular. For what it is, a nice John Williams sampler, it mostly gets the job done. I wish it was longer like everybody else here, but they probably recorded it in a single day and that’s what they had. (I figure the “packed it full” remark referred to the recording sessions rather than the actual CD. Two three-hour sessions is probably just about right for this.) Bayesian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,319 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 The endings of some tracks is what I didn't like either. They finish too grandiose, like they're performing a live concert and the audience will burst into applause at the end. Doesn't work when it's a studio recording for an album. Bayesian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,359 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 The album does the job it’s supposed to do, no more, no less. Charting as high as it has in the UK hopefully means there might come a vol. 2 that covers more “interesting” material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,243 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 10 hours ago, Jay said: The endings of some tracks is what I didn't like either. They finish too grandiose, like they're performing a live concert and the audience will burst into applause at the end. Doesn't work when it's a studio recording for an album. I like that. And you're free to applaud whenever you like while listening to the album. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,243 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Ricard said: There's even dedicated domain and website for their promotional 360 video: https://www.johnwilliams360.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,319 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Huh. That was kinda neat. John Williams is a freaking legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,675 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I suppose it's very clear who this release is targeted at. But my question remains: do we really need another one? Reckon they'll be selling them at the RAH concert? I've only been there a few times some years ago so I don't know whether they do that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 An old release won't sell as good as a new one. Hence its needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 If they do a volume two down the line, it’ll be more of the same. No Monsignor, The Eiger Sanction or The Accidental Tourist... But we’ll get The Imperial March, Suite from CE3K and the theme from Jurassic Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Let's hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,176 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 18/05/2018 at 7:48 AM, Jay said: The endings of some tracks is what I didn't like either. They finish too grandiose, like they're performing a live concert and the audience will burst into applause at the end. Doesn't work when it's a studio recording for an album. Doesn't work when it's a live performance either, or at least it's a very cheap effect. (Going just by your description, I haven't heard this recording) bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,507 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 On 18/05/2018 at 8:14 PM, rough cut said: If they do a volume two down the line, it’ll be more of the same. No Monsignor, The Eiger Sanction or The Accidental Tourist... But we’ll get The Imperial March, Suite from CE3K and the theme from Jurassic Park. On 18/05/2018 at 8:15 PM, Stefancos said: Let's hope! Is he due to record anything, in October, in London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 In that case, I think it’d been announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Why on earth haven't tehy announced a recording of that London concert anyway, what with the CD selling so well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 It's just too much music (more than 50 minutes). When releasing live recordings it's an advantage to record several concerts in a row in order to weed out bad performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 9 hours ago, bollemanneke said: Why on earth haven't tehy announced a recording of that London concert anyway, what with the CD selling so well? Fortunately, two concerts from Vienna will be recorded (both announced as TV Concert) so blu-ray seems inevitable. Maglorfin and bollemanneke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 24. 5. 2018 at 8:11 PM, Pawel P. said: Fortunately, two concerts from Vienna will be recorded (both announced as TV Concert) so blu-ray seems inevitable. Whoa, that's great news! Have the Wiener Philharmoniker officially announced this themselves? bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel P. 738 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Officially not, it's too early. But since they wrote that it's a TV Concert, surely such a blu-ray will appear. Of course, only death and taxes are certain in life In fact, there are quite a lot of Vienna Philharmonic blu-rays on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,176 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 The difference between a TV broadcast and a permanent home video release is a shitload of royalties, so one doesn't necessarily imply the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Both blu-ray and a CD would be awesome! Just like VP do with all their New Year's and Summer Night's concerts. Ah, wishful thinking ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Just wanted to say that I listened to my CD for the first time while taking a break and I really, really like it now! Yes, it's short, but today that was an advantage. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I purchased this for practically nothing, and what I got was a digipak. Argh! Anybody knows if it exists as a regular jewel case release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Damn, you almost made me think volume 2 has finally been announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Damn, you made me think you had an answer to my question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 2:57 PM, Jurassic Shark said: I purchased this for practically nothing, and what I got was a digipak. Argh! Anybody knows if it exists as a regular jewel case release? It's a digipak here in Australia too. Nothing wrong with that, you paper-hater. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 If they record a vol 2, they could put Imperial March on there! I felt that it was really missing from this release and would really appreciate a new recording! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 And/or they could start with a 79-minute running time that includes Jane Eyre, the new Han Solo and the Princess suite, Jane Eyre, Far and Away and other things we actually need. (Not saying I have anything against the imperial march, I'm just a bit tired of the wasted opportunities.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,499 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 There's the original, and there's the Skywalker Symphony version. How many recordings of the exact same piece you've heard 100000 times and know inside out do you need? I could apply it to this whole album, probably the main reason I haven't checked it out. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Arpy said: It's a digipak here in Australia too. Nothing wrong with that, you paper-hater. What I don't like is that they often get damaged in transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I think a couple of you missed rough cut's obvious sarcasm rough cut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 It's much more fun to reply as if he meant it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,176 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I think a couple of you missed rough cut's obvious sarcasm Nevertheless... 1 hour ago, Holko said: How many recordings of the exact same piece you've heard 100000 times and know inside out do you need? I have more than 10 recordings of several Bruckner symphonies, 9 Planets, 4 Alpensinfonien. What do you think? Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I think a couple of you missed rough cut's obvious sarcasm Hahaha, thank you, Stu. ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,033 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Just now, Marian Schedenig said: have more than 10 recordings of several Bruckner symphonies, 9 Planets, 4 Alpensinfonien. What do you think? Exactly! My weakest spots when it comes to purchasing multiple recordings are Beethoven's symphonies, piano concertos, and piano sonatas, Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and Händel's Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now