Jay 46,242 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 New announcement posted by Roger Feigelson of Intrada records:Coming this March from Intrada and Walt Disney Records...OZ - The Great and Powerful - Music by Danny Elfman Main TitlesA Serious TalkOz RevealedA Strange WorldWhere Am I?/Schmooze-A-WitchFireside DanceMeeting FinleyThe Emerald PalaceTreasure Room/Monkey BusinessChina TownA Con JobGlinda RevealedThe Munchkin’s Welcome SongBad WitchThe Bubble VoyageGreat Expectations/The AppleMeeting the TroopsWhat Army?Theodora’s Entrance/A Puppet WaltzA ThreatBedtime/The Preparation MontageCall to ArmsDestructionOz The Great and PowerfulFireworks/Witch FightTime for GiftsEnd Credits from Oz More details soon.... http://www.intrada.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5401 This is Intrada's first Elfman CD (they previously released some Elfman on their Amazing Stories compilations)
Thor 9,362 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 The film looks kinda crappy from the trailer, but I'm looking forward to the score. If it's anything like ALICE IN WONDERLAND -- one of my favourite Elfman scores from the past decade -- it's something to look forward to.
Jay 46,242 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 Agree - the film looks dumb, but the score will hopefully be greatI REALLY like his score to Hitchcock, hopefully it's a sign of a new spark of creativity in Elfman ShowUStheHOOK 1
scallenger 665 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Also very interested in this score. Glad Intrada gets to be the one to release it! I hope this is a sign they may be able to reissue/expand Return To Oz this year as well! I remember actually e-mailing Roger with a warm-hearted request for this score (it's very dear to me) and he also expressed such interest. So it's not a far-fetched thought!
Koray Savas 2,260 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Nice to see them releasing new scores. Will buy this one.
scallenger 665 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah, I'm wondering if Elfman will hint at any of the themes from Wizard of Oz in his score? Being a prequel of sorts, it would seem a little fitting (although Return To Oz didn't do such a thing at all). But the original is so famous for it's music, and Elfman may not be able to resist the urge since he is a such an admirer of older film scores.
Jay 46,242 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 I highly doubt it. The Wizard of Oz score is owned by MGM (so now Sony), while this is a Disney production. Even if that wasn't a case, I dunno if there'd be a reason to do so - the old movie is about Dorothy and is from her POV, and this film has nothing to do with her
scallenger 665 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah, you're probably right. Oh, and hey, no track titled "Final Confrontation" in this score! Darn it!
Matt C 605 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 I highly doubt it. The Wizard of Oz score is owned by MGM (so now Sony), while this is a Disney production. Even if that wasn't a case, I dunno if there'd be a reason to do so - the old movie is about Dorothy and is from her POV, and this film has nothing to do with herWarner Brothers owns The Wizard of Oz, and specific legalities prevent some elements from the 1939 film from showing up in Oz: The Great & Powerful. They can't use things like the ruby slippers or model the production design exactly like the film (however there are numerous homages to the original). Everything in the books (as they are public domain) are fair game, but specific elements can't be used without permission and/or licensing.Return to Oz (another Disney film) used the ruby slippers, but Disney had to pay a licensing fee for that.
Jay 46,242 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 Ah, yes! I forgot that Warner Brothers owns Wizard of Oz now, its a similar situation to Psycho being well known as a Paramount-produced film even though Universal owns it now
lonzoe 19 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Wow 27 tracks!!! I can't wait for this score. Elfman's score is the only thing I'm looking forward to about the film, which feels like a sequel to the disappointing Alice in Wonderland (2010) than a prequel to Oz.
Thor 9,362 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 No Weepy Donuts either!I think he only does that one for Gus van Sant movies.
LongTallJodie 76 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 That's a rather robust release for a new film! I love Elfman and I love Oz, so this should rather lovely, though I doubt it will surpass the awesomeness of Return to Oz's beautiful score.
KK 3,313 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 I'm expecting Alice in Wonderland level Elfman fantasy! Hopefully he won't disappoint.
Matt C 605 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Elfman said he scored the movie as if it was an old-fashioned epic. And considering he idolizes Herrmann, wouldn't be surprised to hear nods to scores like Mysterious Island or whatever.
fommes 165 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Well, looks like I might be forced to buy my second Intrada CD in two or three years. Good news that this gets a CD release!
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Only your second Intrada?
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Hmmmm...so Intrada didnt release any Arnold?
fommes 165 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Nor any Desplat; it's outrageous!I can't say their taste has much overlap with mine, other than some classic Goldsmith here and there.(And I've been somewhat put off by their business practice too I must admit - such as (very) occasional questionable selection/editing and their variation on the Varèse limited edition game.)But let's return to Oz!
KK 3,313 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Elfman said he scored the movie as if it was an old-fashioned epic. And considering he idolizes Herrmann, wouldn't be surprised to hear nods to scores like Mysterious Island or whatever.He did say that Oz had more Herrmann than Hitchcock did.
Jay 46,242 Posted February 15, 2013 Author Posted February 15, 2013 Roger posted the cover:http://intrada.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=62917#p62917
Matt C 605 Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I expected that poster art to make the CD cover. Nice and simple.
Matt C 605 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 A sample of Mariah Carey's song is online.http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/listen-mariah-carey-song-almost-home-oz-great-and-powerful/No offense to Mariah, but this song makes my ears bleed. I would've thought Elfman would be involved with arrangements and such, like JNH did with "Breath of Life" and Newman's orchestrator J.A.C. Redford on "Skyfall."Nope. Just another grating Disney pop song.
Jill Sandwich 11,165 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Was Christopher Young not available for this project? Meh.
Matt C 605 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Elfman and Raimi kissed and made up... way back in July 2011 during filming.I'm sure Young would've done this if Elfman had said no.
crocodile 9,724 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 The samples are up on iTunes. It sounds very good, actually. Much better than Alice and cerainly a few levels above anything he released in 2012. The scope is quite grand. The main theme (or at least something that might be a main theme) recalls Charlotte's Web, of all things. It looks like Elfman is back in form.Karol
Jay 46,242 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Posted February 20, 2013 Link?~~~Track times for the mp3 version are up at Amazon1. Main Titles 2:57 2. A Serious Talk 2:23 3. Oz Revealed 1:58 4. A Strange World 1:48 5. Where Am I?/Schmooze-A-Witch 2:05 6. Fireside Dance 1:19 7. Meeting Finley 1:57 8. The Emerald Palace 0:47 9. Treasure Room/Monkey Business 2:56 10. China Town 3:07 11. A Con Job 1:47 12. Glinda Revealed 1:43 13. The Munchkin Welcome Song 0:41 14. Bad Witch 4:32 15. The Bubble Voyage 2:48 16. Great Expectations/The Apple 4:58 17. Meeting the Troops 1:18 18. What Army? 0:29 19. Theodora's Entrance/A Puppet Waltz 1:51 20. A Threat 2:07 21. Bedtime/The Preparation Montage 7:00 22. Call to Arms 2:13 23. Destruction 2:38 24. Oz The Great and Powerful 1:25 25. Fireworks/Witch Fight 1:39 26. Time for Gifts 5:54 27. End Credits from Oz 1:59 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFXG4F6/ No announcement yet if the Intrada CD will be longer or not
Matt C 605 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 @ Jason: Here's the link confirming Elfman's reconciliation with Raimi prior to filming.
Jay 46,242 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Posted February 20, 2013 I was actually asking for a link to the iTunes samples, because I'd love to hear them!I already knew about Raimi and Elfman making up
crocodile 9,724 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Well, they're on iTunes.On UK iTunes, anyway.Karol
crocodile 9,724 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 If you open your iTunes and go the store. But choose a British one and find Elfman's score album.https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/oz-great-powerful-original/id604848331Karol
JamieC 13 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 The Munchkin song sample sounds very much in order .
Jonesy 55 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Wow, the samples doesn't sound bad, I think I'll give it a chance.
Jay 46,242 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Posted February 28, 2013 Roger just confirmed on the Intrada boards that this is coming out on Tuesday!http://www.intrada.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=63159#p63159
Jay 46,242 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Posted March 1, 2013 More samples?http://www.musicme.com/#/Danny-Elfman/albums/Oz-The-Great-And-Powerful-(Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack)-5099992899650.html
Koray Savas 2,260 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 I'll blind buy this one. Looking forward to it. I used to be an Elfman completist but these days it seems hit or miss, and reviewing for a website opens up a nice avenue of hearing the misses before plunking any money down.
Matt C 605 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 I watched that "Travel by Bubble" clip on YT, and wow... Elfman's on a roll here. He's always at his best when he's allowed to tell a story musically, as opposed otherwise.
gkgyver 1,647 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 Main Titles are up:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qR9T7c-buEActually, the whole soundtrack is up.
publicist 4,650 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 And it's Elfman's most ebullient and ravishing since THE WOLFMAN. Nothing new stylistically (the main theme is classic Tim-Burton-style) but so well done and thematically apt that it's hard to resist.Two great fantasy scores in two weeks...the good times are coming? crocodile 1
KK 3,313 Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Main Titles are up:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qR9T7c-buEWhy is our national anthem playing at 0:54?
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