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A new The Legacy Of John Williams podcast episode is up, featuring @TownerFan, @mahler3, @John Takis, me, and Mike Matessino
 
https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2023/12/27/hook-podcast-special/

It's been a long time since I've listened to the OST, and for all the years I've had the 2012 LLL, I can't remember listening to it more than once or twice, so I can't really make any informed comparisons right now... suffice to say, over the last few days I've listened to this set several times already, and it is simply marvelous. In the past I've found the score a bit overwhelming in its wealth of themes and setpieces, but somehow this new presentation makes it a varied and satisfying listen throughout. Not to mention the songs on the last disc giving so much more context to the theme usage in the film! (The only critical observation I could make would be that for my ears, the music and lyrics of the songs sometimes don't mesh very well on a micro-level - the stresses/accents of the text differ from those of the melody...)
 

It's been a long time since I've listened to the OST, and for all the years I've had the 2012 LLL, I can't remember listening to it more than once or twice, so I can't really make any informed comparisons right now... suffice to say, over the last few days I've listened to this set several times already, and it is simply marvelous. In the past I've found the score a bit overwhelming in its wealth of themes and setpieces, but somehow this new presentation makes it a varied and satisfying listen throughout. Not to mention the songs on the last disc giving so much more context to the theme usage in the film! (The only critical observation I could make would be that for my ears, the music and lyrics of the songs sometimes don't mesh very well on a micro-level - the stresses/accents of the text differ from those of the melody...)
 

It's been a long time since I've listened to the OST, and for all the years I've had the 2012 LLL, I can't remember listening to it more than once or twice, so I can't really make any informed comparisons right now... suffice to say, over the last few days I've listened to this set several times already, and it is simply marvelous. In the past I've found the score a bit overwhelming in its wealth of themes and setpieces, but somehow this new presentation makes it a varied and satisfying listen throughout. Not to mention the songs on the last disc giving so much more context to the theme usage in the film! (The only critical observation I could make would be that for my ears, the music and lyrics of the songs sometimes don't mesh very well on a micro-level - the stresses/accents of the text differ from those of the melody...)
 

It's been a long time since I've listened to the OST, and for all the years I've had the 2012 LLL, I can't remember listening to it more than once or twice, so I can't really make any informed comparisons right now... suffice to say, over the last few days I've listened to this set several times already, and it is simply marvelous. In the past I've found the score a bit overwhelming in its wealth of themes and setpieces, but somehow this new presentation makes it a varied and satisfying listen throughout. Not to mention the songs on the last disc giving so much more context to the theme usage in the film! (The only critical observation I could make would be that for my ears, the music and lyrics of the songs sometimes don't mesh very well on a micro-level - the stresses/accents of the text differ from those of the melody...)
 

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Pre-orders start on January 23. The full score book is available on February 23 🎶
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Anybody else found the movie entertaining?

The Legacy of John Williams podcast episode with Mike Matessino and @John Takis is up!
 
https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2023/12/21/heidi-and-jane-eyre-podcast/

(I thought we had a thread about this at some point, but I can't find one)
 
Years ago, I wanted to find a way to display my autographed CDs and played around a bit with magnets, but couldn't find a satisfying, non-invasive solution (i.e. one that doesn't damage the CD case or inlay) and in the end mostly forgot about it. Until I came across "self-adhesive" (via glue) neodymium magnets at Amazon recently. My first idea was to just stick a few of them at the back of the jewel cases and directly magnet-attach them to my door frame (which has some metal inside - I've been magnet-pinning postcards and travel magnets to my other door frame for years). But while the magnets can hold relatively high weights pretty well, one thing magnets also do quite well is slide, and the CD cases (with CD and everything inside) are a bit too heavy - it takes about 5 or 6 of them to prevent one from slowly sliding down the frame. So instead I'm now sticking two magnets to the back of each case (one in each upper corner) and another two to the door frame. This way, the frame has fixed "slots" for CDs, but those hold very well. Each CD can be detached simply by taking it off the frame, and reattached by just putting them back on the magnets:
 

 
 
What I don't have a solution for yet are digipaks, because I don't want to risk damaging the cardboard my sticking magnets directly to it. And of course the ROTK:CR is too massive for just hanging it on a vertical surface.
 
What are your ways of displaying your autographed stuff?

I absolutely adore this score. It was my second album from Horner after Titanic and the first one from him that really enchanted me. I played the original album to death when I first got it and it will always hold special place in my heart. It was also the last film I watched with my whole family at the cinema. We all really liked it. It was interesting sequencing for Horner who usually arranges very chronological  programmes. But The Mask of Zorro felt more like a John Williams album with cues combined and out of sequence. It's very cool to hear the entire thing after so many years. Similarly to Willow, the majority of the new material comes from the earlier parts of the film and consists mostly of smaller moments which help to flesh out the narrative and the world of the story. There's actually way more previously unreleased stuff than I realised and it all flows beautifully from start to finish. Wonderful collection of themes and beautiful recording. Horner really embodied the character perfectly and created one of his absolutely best. Classy and charming. I am absolutely over the moon.
 
I really hope there is a way to release the sequel which had a score just as good (and occasionally better). But I also understand it might be more tricky to license.
 
Horner fans were really spoiled this year.
 
Karol

Yeah, shipment almost doubled the costs for the CDs. But it was express and well packed.
 
Seems the booklet is worth every penny...

Another performance with Martha Argerich, Misha Maisky and Anne-Sophie Mutter
 
 

I do wish someone like Mike would rescue Jane Eyre (the film) from whatever domain it is in. I have a dodgy DVD bought from Amazon some time back and the picture and sound are truly awful 😞

Ahh the horn parts in Heidi ❤️

Listening will answer many questions.

The liner notes will answer many more.
 
The various upcoming podcast episodes will answer even more.
 
Lots of discussions to be had about this masterpiece in the coming months!

This score hits one of my Horner nostalgia soft spots, as it was one of the first Horner scores I discovered (back in the browsing-in-shelves way of things), and clichéd as it may be (hello Carmen!), it's just so much fun to listen to . Even though I pretty much consider the album already very comprehensive, this is an immediate order for me.

Pretty sure I'm the first (and last ? ^^) to cover this cue 😛
 
 

Now in full and complete, my re-arranged intro from "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis".
 
 

And finally...last but not least...
BANGARANG!!!

HOOK – THE ULTIMATE EDITION: EXPANDED & REMASTERED
LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET)      
LLLCD 1632
Music by John Williams
Limited Edition of 5000 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $39.98
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La-La Land Records, Sony Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and Sony Music present HOOK – THE ULTIMATE EDITION, a remastered and expanded 3-CD soundtrack presentation of legendary composer John Williams’ (STAR WARS, E.T., HARRY POTTER) original motion picture score to the 1991 adventure-fantasy HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg.

An undisputed masterwork within the treasured John Williams and Steven Spielberg collaboration that has spanned five glorious decades, HOOK is an astounding orchestral odyssey that exemplifies the Maestro’s musical genius—a sonic epic that soars with imaginative joy, wonder and adventure!

This remastered ultimate presentation unleashes Williams’ iconic score as never before, expanded beyond any previous soundtrack release, with never-before-released score, alternate tracks, songs and source music.

Produced, edited and mastered by Mike Matessino, in consultation with the composer, Disc One of this deluxe reissue contains the score presentation, which continues through Disc Two with additional music tracks. Disc 3 offers a sumptuous bounty of songs (highlighting the wonderful songwriting talents of Leslie Bricusse), alternate cues and source music! With stellar art direction by Jim Titus, this limited-edition release of 5000 units features a 48-Page booklet that includes exclusive in-depth liner notes by Matessino and associate producers John Takis and Jason LeBlanc. The track listing is featured on a 12-page second booklet within the package.

TRACK LISTING:

 DISC 1
 SCORE PRESENTATION
 1. Hook Prologue (Extended Version) 1:33
 2. We Don’t Wanna Grow Up (Extended Version) * 2:57
 3. Banning Back Home (Film Version) 3:21
 4. Wendy’s Entrance 2:12
 5. The Bedroom 1:08
 6. The Nursery Scene 1:40
 7. Saying Goodnight :57
 8. Hook Returns To Kensington 2:00
 9. Hook Is Back 2:09
 10. Forgotten How To Fly :56
 11. The Stories Are True 2:24
 12. The Arrival Of Tink 3:33
 13. The Flight To Neverland 2:40
 14. Pirate Town And Presenting The Hook 5:09
 15. Hook’s Entrance 2:42
 16. Draw Your Sword! 2:14
 17. Peter’s Challenge 5:42
 18. From Mermaids To Lost Boys (Film Version) 4:26
 19. Enter Rufio 1:19
 20. The Lost Boy Chase 3:35
 21. The Face Of Pan 2:42
 22. Hook’s Epiphany 2:16
 23. Smee’s Plan 1:46
 24. Pick ’Em Up * 2:56
 25. Hook’s Lesson 3:08
 26. The Banquet 3:14
 27. The Never-Feast (Film Version) 4:41
 28. When You’re Alone * 3:17
 29. Goodnight Neverland 1:45
 Total Time Disc One: 78:54

 DISC 2
 SCORE PRESENTATION (Continued)
 1. Stop That Clock! 4:05
 2. Home Run And Follow That Shadow 5:24
 3. Peter Remembers (The Flying Sequence) 8:23
 4. You Are The Pan (Film Version) 1:26
 5. Tink Grows Up 2:21
 6. The Ultimate War (Film Version) 8:02
 7. Death Of Rufio 4:23
 8. The Sword Fight And The End Of Hook 7:07
 9. Farewell Neverland 10:18
 10. Hook End Credits And Exit Music 5:52
 Total Score Time: 2:16:23

 ADDITIONAL MUSIC
 11. Hook Prologue 1:25
 12. Banning Back Home (Extended Version) 4:24
 13. From Mermaids To Lost Boys 4:26
 14. The Face Of Pan (Choral Version) 2:43
 15. The Ultimate War 7:54
 Total Additional Music: 21:00
 Total Time Disc Two: 78:32

 DISC 3
 SONGS, ALTERNATES AND SOURCE MUSIC
 1. We Don’t Wanna Grow Up * 1:52
 2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 1:10
 3. Childhood * 3:54
 4. When You’re Alone – Moira’s Lullaby * :46
 5. The Stories Are True (Alternate) 2:24
 6. The Arrival Of Tink (Alternate) 3:35
 7. The Flight To Neverland (Alternate) 2:33
 8. Low Below – Pirate Sequence * 4:58
 9. Hook’s Entrance (Alternate) 2:42
 10. The Lost Boy Chase (Alternate) 3:34
 11. The Never Song * 2:04
 12. The Never-Band 1:20
 13. The Never-Feast 4:42
 14. When You’re Alone (Instrumental) 3:19
 15. Mothers * 2:26
 16. Stick With Me * 2:00
 17. Take Me Out To The Ball Game 2:18
 18. Remembering Childhood 11:06
 19. Believe * 3:01
 20. Farewell Neverland (Short Version / Alternate) 6:54
 21. Hook Exit Music (Alternate) 1:48

 BONUS TRACKS
 22. Pirate Sequence (Instrumental) 3:59
 23. Smee’s Concertina Medley 4:50
 24. Presenting The Hook (Vocal Version Segment) * 1:38
 Total Time Disc Three: 79:17
 Three-Disc Total Time: 3:56:43

 * Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

This is a CD format release
 
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Release #4 has one SEXY DANCE on it...   MASK OF ZORRO, THE: EXPANDED & REMASTERED LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET)
LLLCD 1631
Music by James Horner
Limited Edition of 3000 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $29.98
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La-La Land Records, Sony Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and Sony Music proudly present a remastered and expanded 2-CD presentation of renowned composer James Horner’s (GLORY, FIELD OF DREAMS, SNEAKERS) original motion picture score to the 1998 big-screen adventure THE MASK OF ZORRO, starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones and directed by Martin Campbell.
 
James Horner’s THE MASK OF ZORRO is nothing short of magnificent – a grand orchestral wonder that expertly melds authentic Hispanic colors with the Hollywood blockbuster, both modern and classic. Rich in theme and teeming with drama, romance, action and humor, Horner’s score is one of his very best, as highlighted within this deluxe 2-CD presentation - expanded with a bounty of never-before-released music!
 
This re-issue is produced by Neil S. Bulk and Mike Matessino,and mastered by Doug Schwartz from studio vault elements. The Original Score Presentation is showcased across both discs, with Disc Two also housing tracks from the original 1998 soundtrack release. The lovely ballad “I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You,” performed by Marc Anthony and Tina Arena is also included, as well as its Spanish-Language version “Quiero Vivir La Vida Amandote,” performed by Jon Secada and Ana Gabriel. This Limited Edition release of 3000 units features art design by Jim Titus and exclusive, in-depth liner notes by writer John Takis.
 
TRACK LISTING:
 
SCORE PRESENTATION 1:47:26
1. Main Title (From The Motion Picture "The Mask Of Zorro") 1:08
2. The Plaza Of Execution (Film Version)  7:58
3. Elena And Esperanza  8:17
4. Don't Touch My Brother   :28
5. Interrupted Getaway  1:09
6. Joaquin's Death  :59
7. Meeting On The Beach  1:11
8. Prison Escape  4:15
9. The Hand / Emotions Torn   3:04
10. Diego Meets Alejandro  1:29
11. The Medallion / The Master's Wheel  1:12
12. The Fencing Lesson (Film Version) 1:37
13. Lesson #3 1:15
14. The Black Tornado / First Meeting   3:10
15. Tornado In The Barracks  5:08
16. The Confession (Film Version) 2:50
17. Rooftop Getaway 1:23
18. Choose Your Weapon  1:17
19. Diego In The Study :39
20. Sexy Dance  1:11
21. The Mine (Montero's Vision)  2:57
22. Jack's Demise 1:06
23. Love's Suspicions 1:20
24. So Long Ago…  2:50
25. Sick Souvenirs  1:39
26. An Unknown Past 2:24
Total Time Disc One: 62:39
 
DISC 2 75:30
1.Stealing The Map 6:27
2. Alejandro & Elena's Duel  3:56
3. The Ride 3:22
4. Alejandro's Plea  :51
5. Elena's Truth  4:07
6. "Leave No Witnesses..."  13:19
7. Diego's Goodbye (Film Version) 4:55
8. Zorro's Theme (Film Version) 2:56
9. I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You 4:42 Performed by Marc Anthony and Tina Arena
 
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM VERSIONS 25:51
10. The Plaza Of Execution 8:27
11. The Fencing Lesson   5:24
12. The Confession  3:38
13. Diego's Goodbye 5:19
14. Zorro's Theme    2:56

BONUS TRACK
15. Quiero Vivir La Vida Amandote  4:42 Performed by Jon Secada and Ana Gabriel
Total Time Disc Two: 75:30
TOTAL ALBUM TIME 2:18:09
 
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You're right, thank you!
 
I remember now - it had Stereo and 5.1 in lossy Dolby Digital on a DVD-Video layer (that would play in a standard DVD player), but 24bit/48khz uncompressed audio only on a DVD-Audio layer, so required a DVD-Audio player to hear. 
 
The 2018 Blu Ray disc can play lossless audio in anyone's standard Blu Ray player.

Unless there were multiple versions back when they came out, I believe that's inaccurate - they're normal DVDs (the 3rd one double-sided) with stereo and 5.1 audio tracks, and animated menus showing arted-up images from the corresponding scenes during playback.

Unless there were multiple versions back when they came out, I believe that's inaccurate - they're normal DVDs (the 3rd one double-sided) with stereo and 5.1 audio tracks, and animated menus showing arted-up images from the corresponding scenes during playback.