Jump to content

PR: POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY / ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM - ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS BY MERRILL JENSON 


buysoundtrax

Recommended Posts

POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY / ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM - ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS BY MERRILL JENSON 

 

 

ya8aez9m
https://tinyurl.com/y9plmo9d
SRP: $19.95 

 

LISTEN TO A SOUND CLIP FROM the score for "POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY"
https://tinyurl.com/y8au7n67

 

LISTEN TO A SOUND CLIP FROM the score for "ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM"
https://tinyurl.com/y7ajmr33

 

 POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY / ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM - ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS BY MERRILL JENSON is a limited edition release of 500 units. This Title will begin shipping on the  week of Nov 4th, 2018

 

Dragon’s Domain Records, to be distributed through buysoundtrax.com presents the original motion picture soundtrack to the IMAX films POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY and ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, both composed by Merrill Jenson and performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra of London.

 

Merrill Boyd Jenson has specialized, not entirely but in large part, in documentaries and IMAX films shown at museums and American historical sites. The film scores collected on this album are excellent examples.

The 1988 IMAX film, ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM had been commissioned for The Alamo historical site in San Antonio, Texas, where it was shown for many years. Jenson counts this score among his own favorites. The main theme that opens and concludes the score is a breathtaking piece of music, with an elegant structure that reflects a sense of Americana through its harmonic phrasing, while reflecting with the military connotations of the battle via a martial snare drum; it is a score that breathes heavily the elegance of pastoral Americana. 

 

1991’s POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY, also filmed in the IMAX format, was commissioned by the Polynesian Cultural Center to be shown at its theme park and museum in Laie, Oahu in Hawaii. Through vivid, majestic images, POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY told the history of the Polynesian Islands and their peoples; Jenson’s score matched the film’s grand, large format visuals with vivid, eloquent music, from the pageantry of its resplendent choral excursions to the historical and ethnic flavorings that support much of the music’s layered orchestrations. Both ALAMO and POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY were recorded in England with The National Philharmonic of London.

 

Working on these nonfiction films, and many others, has given Jenson an intuitive respect for history and cultures other than his own. Writing emotionally-tinged music for significant events in human history provides a unique sense of fulfillment, and has inspired music that is both meaningful and cinematically effective. “It’s been rewarding to help viewers realize the greatness of the migration of the Polynesian people, and the greatness of their culture. And with ALAMO, the stories of heroes who died for our country should be told. I am proud to be part of both of these stories.”

 

Dragon’s Domain Records is excited to bring these excellent scores to compact disc – ALAMO as a reissue, POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY for the first time. Both scores have been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland with exclusive liner notes by author Randall D. Larson, with the participation of the composer. POLYNESIAN ODYSSEY/ALAMO: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM is released in a limited edition of 500 units. The CDs, to be distributed through buysoundtrax.com, are expected to begin shipping on the week of November 4th.

 

Polynesian Odyssey
01. Prologue / Man Is Born (2:04)
02. First Migration (1:47)
03. First Sea Voyage / First to Discover New Land (2:55)
04. Migration From Peru (1:34)
05. Easter Island (1:06)
06. Ancient New Zealand / New Zealand By Air (4:24)
07. Boar Hunt (3:13)
08. Boar Kill (1:02)
09. Arrival of the Wedding Party (1:12)
10. Wedding Dinner (3:02)
11. Wedding Ceremony (2:07)
12. Evolution of Man (1:09)
13. Impending Invasion / Invading War Party (3:54)
14. Arrival of the Clipper (2:20)
15. Natives See the Great Ship (2:53)
16. Epilogue (2:49)
17. End Credits (1:06)

Alamo: The Price of Freedom
18. Main Theme (1:30)
19. The Dream of Texas (1:24)
20. Travis Arrives (1:06)
21. Post of Honor (1:02)
22. Santa Anna Arrives (1:21)
23. With a Cannon Shot (0:48)
24. Cavalry Attack (1:01)
25. The Time Has Come (0:46)
26. Bowie Surrenders Command (1:08)
27. “To The People of Texas” (1:50)
28. Bohnham’s Return (1:12)
29. The Line (2:45)
30. The Ring (1:48)
31. Call to Attention / Deguelio (1:27)
32. No Small Affair / Finale (3:35)
33. Suite from Polynesian Odyssey (4:54)
Total Time: 69:03

y8fj6bkc

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 0
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

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 account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Guidelines.