Perseverance Records re-issuing The Witches Of Eastwick OST (La-La Land Records can make expanded version once it sells out)

[Trent B 337]

In general I refuse to support this label, especially after the whole Slipstream fiasco. Well, not only that but a dodgy reputation in general. However, I've never had this score on CD and did an order with Peter (Movie Music) to get it. Other than that, I have never owned anything from this label.

At the same time it does really suck ass that Warner Brothers simply forgot they offered La-La Land the rights issues first after the Collector's Choice went out of print. It MIGHT sell out but won't be any time soon.

[Marian Schedenig 8,154]

I agree. This and SpaceCamp have the same dry sound. Not sure anything could be done about it. Must be the way they were recorded.

I'm reasonably happy with the SpaceCamp sound actually. A fresh remaster would be welcome, but it's still a pleasant listen.

Anyway, I ordered Witches. Let's hope the difference is worth it.

[publicist 4,643]

The previouds CD releases are so dry, they sound as if all life had been sucked out of them. I'm actually surprised it's a Steiner recording, I've always thought it was Murphy, and counted it among his worst albums.

Hmm, i don't overly like the pinched sound of the Philips suite, but the album sounds ok, if a bit on the digitally thin side. EMPIRE OF THE SUN was the same year and sounds a bit warmer, but also has this partially digital shrillness.

[Richard Penna 3,664]

In general I refuse to support this label, especially after the whole Slipstream fiasco. Well, not only that but a dodgy reputation in general. However, I've never had this score on CD and did an order with Peter (Movie Music) to get it. Other than that, I have never owned anything from this label.

At the same time it does really suck ass that Warner Brothers simply forgot they offered La-La Land the rights issues first after the Collector's Choice went out of print. It MIGHT sell out but won't be any time soon.

You'd think LLL would have some sort of paperwork for the rights agreement. Maybe it was just a gentleman's agreement.

I just find it a shame for those who wanted this complete.

[crocodile 7,977]

In general I refuse to support this label, especially after the whole Slipstream fiasco.

Mistakes happen. I don't care much, to be honest.

Karol

[Ollie 1,059]

I care if it prevents studios from dealing with the labels because they can't trust them or giving them the proper material to give the most complete and comprehensive presentation of the material.

[crocodile 7,977]

Perhaps. But I have to admit to having a soft spot for Perseverence for releasing Music from the Edge earlier this year. My single favourite thing this year (so far).

Karol

[Miguel Andrade 1,260]

Perhaps. But I have to admit to having a soft spot for Perseverence for releasing Music from the Edge earlier this year. My single favourite thing this year (so far).

Karol

I have to agree with that.

[Frank Vincent 226]

I got my copy today and the artwork is great! Much better than the Collector's Choice release which had red bars on all sides on the front cover. Never liked that.

[Richard Penna 3,664]

I care if it prevents studios from dealing with the labels because they can't trust them or giving them the proper material to give the most complete and comprehensive presentation of the material.

I'd hope that the reputation of Lukas/MV/Intrada guys would set them apart. Robin has certainly made mistakes, but he hasn't got a huge back catalogue of proven releases to show he knows what he's doing. From what little I know about the Slipstream fiasco, I'd be surprised if it made any noticeable impact on the other labels.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

I believe MV said at the time that it ruined any chance of that score seeing a legit release.

[Wojo 2,453]

That does suck but what's done is done, and I won't be unloading my copy any time soon.

[Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488]

I got my copy today and the artwork is great! Much better than the Collector's Choice release which had red bars on all sides on the front cover. Never liked that.

Does it have a booklet or brief notes?

[Frank Vincent 226]

I got my copy today and the artwork is great! Much better than the Collector's Choice release which had red bars on all sides on the front cover. Never liked that.

Does it have a booklet or brief notes?

It has a 6-page booklet with information about the film and a track-by-track analysis by Randall D. Larson.

[Jay 37,264]

Witches of Eastwick Soon to be OOP!

Our 50th release has 5 copies left. Once they are gone, they are gone. Sigh!

[crumbs 14,287]

Ain't that a good thing?

We want this company to lose the rights faster than Concord's stranglehold on Indiana Jones.

[Jay 37,264]

Yea, its great news!

Looks like the "limited edition" Indiana Jones boxset Concord issued in 2008 is still in print!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G562ZU

[crumbs 14,287]

One hell of a limited edition. Only limited for 7 years... and counting...

[crocodile 7,977]

Even if the box set is out of print (or isn't) there are still regular discs that can be found in most local stores here.

Karol

[phbart 609]

Witches of Eastwick Soon to be OOP!

Our 50th release has 5 copies left. Once they are gone, they are gone. Sigh!

You think maybe someone at LLL bought all of those?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Well this happened sooner than I thought it would. Didn't think it would actually sell.

Yip yip!

[crocodile 7,977]

Great news!

The original album is actually a very well put together listening experience. But I'd love to have the complete release.

Karol

[Incanus 5,713]

Great news!

The original album is actually a very well put together listening experience. But I'd love to have the complete release.

Karol

Ditto!

[King Mark 3,624]

well,we already got the DVD isolated score bootlegs, so the situation isn't urgent

[crocodile 7,977]

Unless there is some good unused material in there...

Karol

[King Mark 3,624]

true...there could be

[Incanus 5,713]

There actually is some material that was dialled out or unused but mostly short snippets.

The OST album is missing about 15 minutes of music as lion's share of the setpieces are on the album.

[Jay 37,264]

Well it will just be nice to have a proper specialty label tackle it - go back to the recording masters stored by the studio, present every cue in sequence, plus alternates, all wrapped in a nice package with nice, detailed liner notes. Even if there isn't a lot of music we've never heard before, it will be nice to have it all properly assembled and sounding the best it can.

[Incanus 5,713]

Well it will just be nice to have a proper specialty label tackle it - go back to the recording masters stored by the studio, present every cue in sequence, plus alternates, all wrapped in a nice package with nice, detailed liner notes. Even if there isn't a lot of music we've never heard before, it will be nice to have it all properly assembled and sounding the best it can.

Yup. Naturally.

My comment was just made to emphasize that the OST was rather well put together back in the day by JW. By all means one of the labels should release a complete version.

[crocodile 7,977]

It was one of the strongest OST albums Williams put together in his career.

Karol

[Jay 37,264]

I'd say War Horse or SpaceCamp wins that for me.

I've still never seen Witches of Eastwick or listened to the boots so have no knowledge of what the non-OST music is like

[crocodile 7,977]

War Horse is on the same level. Not as familiar with SpaceCamp.

Karol

[Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488]

Witches of Eastwick, like the War Horse album, had too much music.

[crocodile 7,977]

Who are you and what have you done with E.T. and Elliot?

Karol

[nightscape94 965]

War Horse can never have too much music. When the inevitable expanded release is put together, JW should record even more music for the hell of it.

[Incanus 5,713]

Who are you and what have you done with E.T. and Elliot?

Karol

I heard he doesn't listen to JW anymore.

[BloodBoal 7,538]

[Koray Savas 2,251]

So has MV said anything about this now that it's sold out?

[Jay 37,264]

He has to me

Publicly? I don't think so.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

It's WB right? I take it it's just a matter of time then.

[Jay 37,264]

Yes, it's Warner Brothers.

[nightscape94 965]

I love the optimism. Keep it going guys.

[Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488]

Who are you and what have you done with E.T. and Elliot?

Karol

I heard he doesn't listen to JW anymore.

Both of those albums are too long. I skip tracks, historically. I mean, I haven't listened to either one in a long time. However, I do remember some good parts were left off the OST, in true JW form.

[Wojo 2,453]

I've never listened to Witches, and War Horse got one or two spins.

[Not Mr. Big 4,639]

[Richard Penna 3,664]

I never got into Witches either, outside of a few stand-out tracks - 'The Ballroom Scene' and the opening titles.

War Horse will return to my consciousness at some point - definitely a fine score.

[crumbs 14,287]

He has to me

Publicly? I don't think so.

You tease!

Is it fair to say that the right people have been keeping a close eye on things?

Not that EOTS and AI being from the same studio would have any bearing...

[Thor 7,453]

WITCHES is a wonderful score -- "The Devil's Dance" is probably the closest Williams has been to Bernard Herrmann this side of THE FURY. I love the film too -- not only because it stars my favourite actor Jack Nicholson, but because it's drenched in George Miller's trademark subversive style.

[Jay 37,264]

He has to me

Publicly? I don't think so.

You tease!

Is it fair to say that the right people have been keeping a close eye on things?

Not that EOTS and AI being from the same studio would have any bearing...

Well MV publicly posted when the Perseverance CD was announced that he would have done an expanded version through LLL if Perseverance hadn't snatched up the LP rights right before he went to do so. So when I saw Perseverance's post that their version was going OOP, I immediately emailed MV in case he hadn't seen it. If MV is successful or not at getting the rights, that's for him and LLL to post publicly or not, not something I would share if I was told in private.

[crumbs 14,287]

But private conversations about top secret discussions are so much more interesting when divulged in public!