Dr. Rick

Found in the programme of the RAH concert. Look at the last sentence. HP confirmed.

JW:  I haven't gone by the name of "Johnny Baby" since oh, before you were born.
 
All kidding aside, my thoughts and prayers are with JW for a speedy recovery!

JW:  I haven't gone by the name of "Johnny Baby" since oh, before you were born.
 
All kidding aside, my thoughts and prayers are with JW for a speedy recovery!

JW:  I haven't gone by the name of "Johnny Baby" since oh, before you were born.
 
All kidding aside, my thoughts and prayers are with JW for a speedy recovery!

I've put the bug in my family's ear about this as a possible birthday idea for me.  Being a week before Thanksgiving / Black Friday has certainly paid off in years past with all the fabulous JW BF releases!   

I'm sure Superman: The Movie will also be released this year by LLL, and ✌🏼️ for HP!

😍 Come to papa, I already made you a place!!! 😍
 

Done.

Harry Potter by La-La Land would be sooo cool!

I have it on absolutely no authority, but on plenty of just-close-your-eyes-and-believe power, that HP is coming next month.

What happens if you ask the wrong people? 

That's actually not accurate at all.

The film studios own the music.  Full stop.  The composer creates it, and gets publishing rights as the composer [meaning they get paid everytime someone else releases their own re-recording of it], but the studios own the recordings entirely.  They are, after all, the entity that commissioned the compsoser to create it in the first place, and funded the entire process [composer salary, musician salary, recording room fees, etc].  The labels pay the film studio for a license to release the recorded music as a commercial product.
 
There are certain cases where composers might have really good contracts that stipulate they be involved with these releases, but that is not the norm.  The norm is that the composers have no say in the matter and the labels could choose to license the music from the film studios and release them without any involvement from the composer whatsoever.
 
The labels usually don't have to involve living composers in the process, but they often choose to out of professional courtesy.  Especially when the composer is still actively producing new scores.  You never know when your label will be asked to release the physical CD of a brand new work by a composer, because they are happy with the relationship you've established with them as you worked through their catalog releases.
 
This is generally why scores from composers who are now deceased come out more frequently and in more complete form.  Involving the composer can make releases better in the best cases (maybe he offers a new statement or interview for the booklet, maybe he has some demo tapes in his house that would make nice bonus tracks, etc), slow down the process in some cases (if they are busy and things awaiting their approve sit around for a while because they can't make it a priority to get to it), or neuter releases in the worst cases (when they don't feel the presentation that would please most fans is the presentation they want to release). 
 
Despite those times when that happens, it is still overall worth it for labels to seek their involvement for all the reasons already described.

https://dcanimated.com/2018/10/la-la-land-records-superman-ii-iii-track-list/
 
 

I rarely listen to an entire film score or OST in one sitting, I just don't have the time.  But I do listen to my JW collection in shuffle mode quite regularly.

OMG, that would break my wallet, and possibly end my marriage lol, but it would definitely be one for the books, ages, etc...

I voted for Amistad for what I "think" will be released next and voted for Hook for what I "want most" to be released next.  I'm sure MM will get to both of them eventually!

From a purely selfish perspective as an international buyer, I really hope they don't wait until December to announce/ship Schindler's List. It's the worst time of year for international shipping due to the volume of mail for Christmas + public holidays, meaning heavy delays into the new year. That would suck.
 
I guess it depends on whether SL is their last Williams release for the year or if they have something else lined up for Black Friday (I'm thinking MM has something... magical... up his sleeve).

I proofread the liner notes and Miguel and Maurizio helped locate articles with quotes from Williams discussing the score.

Years ago. 

Delivered today!  The liner notes are certainly unique compared to previous releases, as it is not an in-depth track-by-track analysis but rather a dedication to those who served.  The last blurb regarding Mr. Matessino was definitely a nice touch and got me misty-eyed just reading it, very well done sir!  
 
In my opinion, the liner notes are perfect because to me they serve as a parallel to the music in film.... sparsely populated but hitting all the right emotions as the story progresses.  
 
Can’t wait to give this a listen tomorrow! 
 
MM, if you’re reading this, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  My father’s father served in the Army in WWII and Korea, and though he died before I was born, this music and 20th anniversary presentation in a way brings me closer to him.  Thank you!

LLL has retweeted some pics from buyers of the set
 
 
 
 
 

LLL has retweeted some pics from buyers of the set
 
 
 
 
 

Delivered today!  The liner notes are certainly unique compared to previous releases, as it is not an in-depth track-by-track analysis but rather a dedication to those who served.  The last blurb regarding Mr. Matessino was definitely a nice touch and got me misty-eyed just reading it, very well done sir!  
 
In my opinion, the liner notes are perfect because to me they serve as a parallel to the music in film.... sparsely populated but hitting all the right emotions as the story progresses.  
 
Can’t wait to give this a listen tomorrow! 
 
MM, if you’re reading this, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  My father’s father served in the Army in WWII and Korea, and though he died before I was born, this music and 20th anniversary presentation in a way brings me closer to him.  Thank you!

Delivered today!  The liner notes are certainly unique compared to previous releases, as it is not an in-depth track-by-track analysis but rather a dedication to those who served.  The last blurb regarding Mr. Matessino was definitely a nice touch and got me misty-eyed just reading it, very well done sir!  
 
In my opinion, the liner notes are perfect because to me they serve as a parallel to the music in film.... sparsely populated but hitting all the right emotions as the story progresses.  
 
Can’t wait to give this a listen tomorrow! 
 
MM, if you’re reading this, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  My father’s father served in the Army in WWII and Korea, and though he died before I was born, this music and 20th anniversary presentation in a way brings me closer to him.  Thank you!