RedBard 71 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 The turncoat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 He'll always be a JWFanner to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBard 71 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 He'll always be a JWFanner to me.Yeah, but he had so much potential with his post count.And yet his standing was "neutral."Still, once a JWFanner, always a JWFanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Even AI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBard 71 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Even AI?Those snakes don't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Were you here when AI was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,998 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I miss him.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Lol seriously? The guy was a perve and would randomly go off on posters. At first I thought he was being sarcastic cause what he would say was so ridiculous but he always ended up being serious. Must have been bipolar or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,998 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 At least it was entertaining.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 And they kept letting him back in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Still, once a JWFanner, always a JWFanner.Even AI? Those snakes don't count.According to your original statement, he most certainly counts. It's OK, hypocrisy is a prerequisite here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Creature Features' website just released the cover art:There will be an in-store signing on Saturday January 17th.So, I guess the CD is dropping Tuesday January 6th then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,998 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Awesome!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Yea, I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,998 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I only heard the score in the film. And it was ages ago. So this will be my first album.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Wow! You're in for a real treat! The 1995 MAF release is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I've always found the Close Encounters sort of reference interesting. Aside from that, this is just a more minimalist approach to the original cover. Still, I'm getting excited about this. . . !Although the one thing I've always wondered about the poster art is . . . why did they choose to show Xur's scepter rocketing through space? Wouldn't a gunstar be both cooler and more accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 That is an awful looking cover!Photoshop galore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Isn't pretty much every poster and soundtrack cover "photoshopped". . . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 That's heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. A. Ron 1,742 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Theoretically, I'll be getting an autographed copy from CreatureFeatures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Yeah that cover is horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 INTRADA Announces:THE LAST STARFIGHTERComposed and Conducted by CRAIG SAFANINTRADA MAF 7139Craig Safan's score to the Warner Bros. and Univeral Studios co-production The Last Starfighter (1984) remains the most popular and iconic of his numerous film scores. The late-Romantic symphonic approach was almost a prerequisite for genre scores in the '80s, and Safan met the challenge with a large-scale score for orchestra with electronics. To distinguish himself from the other guys composing similar genre scores at the time, Safan turned for inspiration to the works of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (18651957), whose lush symphonies and tone poems he found particularly beautiful. Safan also strove to distinguish himself through his integration of electronicschiefly, in his music for the films alien characters. The aggressive material for Xur and the Ko-Dan, for example, was accompanied by a bed of low synthesizers, doubled with tubas, low strings and contrabassoon. The centerpiece of Safans music, however, is his powerful and multifaceted main theme, kicking off with a lengthy, hard-driving fanfare for brass.The soundtrack was originally released on LP and CD in 1984 on the Southern Cross label (a brief half-hour presentation), followed by a modest expansion on the Intrada label in 1995. Both previous editions were drawn from ¼˝ two-track mixes made for the composer at the conclusion of the 1984 scoring sessions. This new Intrada disc, featuring the premiere of the complete score, is the first release sourced from the multi-track masters, mixed directly from the 2˝ 24-track session elements and includes a wealth of previously unreleased music.The film tells the story of Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teen who lives in a trailer court with his mother (Barbara Bosson) and kid brother (Chris Hebert). Dreaming of a seemingly unreachable life in the outside world, he finds solace in his sympathetic girlfriend, Maggie (Catherine Mary Stewart)and in a peculiar arcade game titled Starfighter. When Alex breaks the high score and wins the game, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger named Centauri (Robert Preston), who claims to have invented the machine. Centauri is, in fact, an alien bounty hunter, and the actual purpose of the game is to seek out potential Starfighters to face the real-life menace of the traitor Xur and the Ko-Dan alliance. Alex is spirited away to the distant world of Rylos, where he is mentored by Centauri and Grig (Dan OHerlihy) a reptilian pilot, to join reluctantly in the battle for freedom.INTRADA MAF 7139Retail Price: $19.99SHIPPING NOWFor track listing and sound samples, please visithttp://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.9143/.f Long-awaited release of complete score by Craig Safan for landmark 1984 sci-fi tale with Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, Robert Preston, Catherine Mary Stewart, directed by Nick Castle. World of Rylos, battles with evil Xur, his armies of Ko-Dan, heroic efforts of "the last starfighter" to conquer the enemy - all were fodder for pioneer computer-generated imagery back in 1984. Surprise hit movie finds young Alex Rogan proving himself adept at video games in small town trailer park. Soon, mysterious visitor appears, whisks Alex to planet Rylos to fight conquering menace. Romance, an android "beta unit", vicious "hit beasts" and more add dimension to rewarding tale.Craig Safan launches in brilliant major key fashion with dynamic fortissimo rhythmic motif for trombones, then adds trumpet fanfares, finally allows heroic main theme to take command. Both ideas play important roles throughout score. Propulsive action cues dominate with emphasis on aggressive low brass rhythms, sweeping lines for upper strings, zig zag material for woodwinds, synths. Brass parts throughout are commanding! Unusually crisp, punchy recording courtesy engineer Lyle Burbridge, acoustics of MGM Studios Scoring Stage 1 (known currently as Sony Pictures Scoring) and sizzling performance by 100 top L.A. session players. Highlights abound but spotlights go to showstopping "Centauri Into Space", rousing "Death Blossom, Ultimate Weapon", powerful "Centauri Dies", exciting "Target Practice". Special mention is due "Record Breaker": Here, Safan ingeniously melds low-brow synth sound of video game seamlessly into powerful orchestral variants of his propulsive opening material as piece progresses. Clever!March 1984 sessions were recorded onto 2" 24-track tape, then mixed down to both 1/2" three-channel, 1/4" two-channel stereo tape and preserved in pristine condition. Entire score presented in picture sequence, courtesy both Warner Bros. & Universal. Craig Safan conducts. Intrada MAF series CD release is a must for all sci-fi, fantasy and eighties orchestral action score enthusiasts!01. Main Title (2:31)02. Alex Dreams (1:44)03. Record Breaker (2:28)04. Centauri Into Space (5:59)05. Rylos (2:01)06. Beta Transforms (0:44)07. Gunstars (0:39)08. Victory Or Death (0:54)09. Zur (2:30)10. Krill (4:25)11. Slap (0:30)12. Hit Beast (0:54)13. Centauri Dies (6:53)14. Target Practice (2:20)15. Alexs First Test (2:53)16. Alex Decides (2:50)17. Betas Sacrifice (3:47)18. Good Luck Starfighter (0:44)19. Death Blossom, Ultimate Weapon (4:46)20. Big Victory March (2:15)21. Alex Returns (3:28)22. Into The Starscape (7:21) Order from here, shipping today:http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.9143/.f?sc=13&category=22848http://www.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/28477/http://www.moviemusic.com/soundtrack/M09725/last-starfighter/http://www.musicbox-records.com/en/cd-soundtracks/1401-the-last-starfighter-expanded.htmlOrder from here, SIGNED BY CRAIG SAFAN, but not shipping until Jan 17:http://creaturefeatures.com/shop/cds/last-starfighter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Anybody received theirs yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Anybody want to talk about this great new release? I think it's so great!"Record Breaker" is a highlight new cue! So good!Anybody read Takis' liners yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have to order it first. But since I'm still waiting for my mid December SAE order to ship, that'll have to wait for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Is this worth blind-buying for $20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 You don't have to buy blind. There are samples on Intrada's site.http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.9143/.f?sc=13&category=22848But yes, if you like William's Star Wars scores you will very likely like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Is this worth blind-buying for $20?I don't often say this (not knowing people's particular tastes), but . . . in this case, I can answer with an unequivocal "yes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Okay! Just purchased it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 On the other hand, there's always a chance you won't like it, so you probably shouldn't just jump in and—Oh. You already bought it? Great! I'm sure you'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I listened to a couple of the samples and found them to be impressive. I'd never 100% blind buy something (unless it's by John Williams (excluding all Johnny Williams scores)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's a fantastic, classic orchestral, big Space-y score. It gets a lot of spins from me. And the new release of it is flawless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 The main theme is currently my default ringtone.It's a fantastic, classic orchestral, big Space-y score.But it also has the poignant romance necessary for such a story. The final buildup (during the last part of "Into the Starscape") is a Williamesque start-small, end-big piece reminiscent of the end of "Adventures on Earth" from E.T. and "Leaving Home" from Superman. Not often that a non-Williams type person can pull that off so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Oooh, good way to describe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Anybody read Takis' liners yet?He did a great job as always. There were a couple of mistakes along the way (random font switches 'n' stuff), and I was disappointed that he left out my favorite story involving this score--that Safan hit on the main theme one day while sitting at a stoplight. But I always learn new things from these liner notes, no matter how well I think I know the score or film (I never knew director Nick Castle played Jason in Halloween!).For some reason, the CD itself seems a little plain to me. I guess I'm always hoping for better things with these big re-releases.But the star of the show--as it should be--is the score itself. The sound is beautiful, I love the new additions, and even after two prior releases this feels like I'm finally getting everything I wanted. With all the great scores from all the great composers I own, this remains (and is now confirmed as) a top-shelf player in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (I never knew director Nick Castle played Jason in Halloween!).??????!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Everyone knows that Jason doesn't show up until Halloween 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 And fought Pinhead in the 2000s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's been ordered and on its way to me, along with Broughton's The Boy Who Could Fly. These two sound like very nice scores.Of The Last Starfighter I only know the excellent fanfare, which is like the most Williams-y track not written by him.I first heard it by the Prague Philharmonic on one of their Space & Beyond compilations. There's also the fantastic Kunzel & Cincinnatti Pops version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 There's a great rendition of the main title on Richard Kaufman's The High and the Mighty compilation with the LSO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (I never knew director Nick Castle played Jason in Halloween!).??????!!!!!!Yeah, I know, I know. I was jes' jokin' with yeh. I'm totally aware the Halloween movies feature Freddie, not Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,998 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 It's a phenomenal album, much better score than I expected.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (I never knew director Nick Castle played Jason in Halloween!).??????!!!!!! Yeah, I know, I know. I was jes' jokin' with yeh. I'm totally aware the Halloween movies feature Freddie, not Jason. Freddie Mercury is a great slasher villain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneBuckFilms 319 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 This CD has been in my CD player since I picked it up on the 17th at Creature Features.I wanted to echo the comments on the sound quality and mixing on this release. Absolutely top notch, and as far as I can tell, pretty much flawless.On the music itself, it is one of those scores that has stood up extremely well since 1984, and is a fun, heartfelt, spirited and fantastic score.It's also one that stands up as a pure listening experience in complete form.I do feel sorry for the brass section here. Their lips and lungs must have needed serious medical attention after all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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