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HOOK – THE ULTIMATE EDITION: EXPANDED & REMASTERED
LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET)      
LLLCD 1632
Music by John Williams
Limited Edition of 5000 Units
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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

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I’m in total disbelief right now. How long has our community obsessed over a new, better Hook? I joined in 2015 and it was already received wisdom that that score needed a new presentation. And so, year after year, we’d hype ourselves over the possibility of a Hook expansion, talking about anniversaries and studio intrigue and all the rest. And year after year, disappointment awaited us. Until today. Improbably, unbelievably, we no longer have to wait. No more pleading! No more teeth gnashing! No more disappointment! It’s finally, actual-factually coming!!
 
Thank you MM and everyone else involved in making this dream come true!! And @Jay, how long have you had to sit on this news?? Your restraint here — not a single hint from you that this was in the pipeline— was phenomenal. Kudos, sir. 

A moment of silence for all of the "Hook will never get a proper release" jokes that we'll never be able to make again.

The world isn't run by weapons anymore...its run by film scores...
 
 
SNEAKERS: EXPANDED & REMASTERED LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET)
LLLCD 1629
Music by James Horner
Featuring Branford Marsalis
Limited Edition of 3000 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $29.98
 
La-La Land Records, Universal Pictures and Sony Music proudly present SNEAKERS: EXPANDED LIMITED EDITION, a remastered and expanded 2-CD presentation of renowned composer James Horner’s (GLORY, FIELD OF DREAMS, THE MASK OF ZORRO) original motion picture score to the delightful 1992 big-screen spy caper SNEAKERS, starring Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd and Mary McDonnell and directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
 
Delicate, playful and complex, Horner’s SNEAKERS score manages to be one of the legendary composer’s most original works while demonstrating his classical literacy and keen understanding of the needs of Hollywood cinema. Laced with wonderful saxophone flourishes performed by Branford Marsalis, Horner’s notable score is finally allowed to reveal its secrets in full within this deluxe, expanded presentation.
 
Produced by Neil S. Bulk and Mike Matessino and mastered by Matessino, Disc One of this 2-CD re-issue features the original film score presentation, while Disc Two of the set showcases the remastered 1992 original soundtrack as well as additional alternate cues. The art design is by Dan Goldwasser and the exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by writer Jeff Bond. This is a limited edition release of 3000 units.
 
TRACK LISTING:
DISC 1
SCORE PRESENTATION
1. Jeremy Subharmonics 0:44
2. ‘Sneakers’ Main Title (Film Version) 2:17
3. Bank Penetration 2:05
4. How Much Do You Want? 1:45
5. Bishop Goes To NSA / Surveillance / Black Box 2:44
6. Janek’s Office 2:01
7. “Too Many Secrets” (Extended Version) 7:57
8. The Hand-Off (Film Version) 3:07
9. Cosmo…Old Friend (Film Version) 9:26
10. Phone Trace 1:19
11. What Did It Sound Like? 4:52
12. Planning The Sneak 3:23
13. Carl Enters Playtronics 3:04
14. Playtronics Break-In Part 1 4:15
15. Playtronics Break-In Part 2 4:01
16. Cosmo Sounds Alarm 1:53
17. Cosmo’s Monologue 3:07
18. The Escape / Whistler’s Rescue (Extended Version) 3:36
19. Goodbye 3:23
20. The Sneakers Theme 3:37
21. “…And The Blind Shall See” 4:32
Total Time Disc One: 73:24
 
DISC 2
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 48:30
1. ‘Sneakers’ Main Title 2:57
2. “Too Many Secrets” 6:16
3. The Sneakers Theme 3:37
4. Cosmo…Old Friend 7:09
5. The Hand-Off 3:06
6. Planning The Sneak 3:23
7. Playtronics Break-In 10:38
8. The Escape / Whistler’s Rescue 3:22
9. Goodbye 3:24
10. “…And The Blind Shall See” 4:32
 
ADDITIONAL MUSIC 10:10
11. Janek’s Office (Alternate) 1:59
12. The Sneakers Theme (Alternate) 3:36
13. “…And The Blind Shall See” (Alternate) 4:29
Total Time Disc Two: 58:41
TOTAL ALBUM TIME 2:12:05
 
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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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Everyone is of course entitled to their opinion but man, if someone told me 5 years ago that people would complain that not enough of new scores are unreleased, I wouldn’t have believed it.

Longer albums is the best new trend in film music in my opinion and rather than think the new JNH ost is too long, I was disappointed that it wasn’t longer, given the number of tracks! 😄
 
Whenever I listen to a “curated” ost it always feels a bit inconsequential. When listening to scores I want to be engrossed in the musical journey of the full score and highlights style albums just don’t cut it. But of course, to each his own.
 
In a perfect world new scores would get a short album and a truly complete album (with alts suites etc).

I'm really exited for the score by HGW! It's a shame that he didn't do Equalizer 3 and Napoleon but at least we have this one to look forward to! If Zimmer doesn't do Gladiator 2 (fingers crossed), then I hope HGW gets the gig as his collaborations with Ridley are always interesting.

NEW SCORE AVAILABLE:
 
Netflix
Society of the Snow (Michael Giacchino) [34 cues & other selections (plus one missing link), 1:07:55]  
So this is an interesting one!!  The "Listen" area of the FYC site lists 19 selections, but with a little digging, I discovered that there are actually 34 MP3 files available!!!  One cue/file is still missing ("05", "Barren", possibly "1m06"), which points to "Leaving Home" when it's played on the FYC site.  The 34 MP3 files consist of the 19 selections featured on the "Listen" tracklisting, plus source cues AND additional score cues.  For example, "The Second Expedition" (cue "08" on the "Listen" tracklisting) has three parts/MP3 files, despite there being only one entry on the "Listen" tracklisting (part 1).

Interstellar is a nice choice for this thread. I don't think it's awful (the first two thirds are some of the best Nolan), but the score is really the best thing about it.
 
And yeah, the ending is awful. I never understood exactly what happened: so Matthew McCounaghey goes to the inside of a black hole, which somehow doesn't completely turn him into spaghetti but rather makes him go into a tesseract where he can interact with his daughter's bedroom 20 years ago. Using the robot, he transmits via Morse Code some mysterious data that makes his now adult daughter solve an equation that allows mankind to leave Earth.
 
After that, McCounaghey gets taken out of the time travel machine inside the black hole (!) about 70 years later, when mankind is living in a space station and his daughter is now old. He reunites with her then immediately departs in a space ship to find Anne Hathaway.
 
Is that it? Have I got it right? Because, if so, how could he go inside of a black hole who is coincidentally a tesseract so conveniently placed that allows him to solve all the problems of the movie? Who made that possible? Aliens? Did mankind became so advanced during his daughter's lifetime that they could send engineers inside that black hole to put there the thing that would help McCounaghey later - or earlier? I don't even know anymore...
 
Which is why I prefer a dark theory about the ending of Interstellar: none of this bullshit happened, it was just McCounaghey hallucinating while he was turned into spaghetti by the black hole as a means of his mind to cope with the failure of his mission. 

Wow, that is quite a cast.
 
Karol

Do what ever feels right for yourself, don't worry about what others think. Dubbing vs subbing is a personal preference.
 
For me personally, I've never heard the original Japanese language tracks and very much enjoyed the English tracks being my first and second experience watching each of these films.  I'll probably check out the Japanese tracks when I watch through again for a third time.

To be clear so nobody has any false expectations, this is not a release of the complete score, it's simply the final edited version of the score as heard in the final cut of the film.
 
There is already plenty of music on the OST album that isn't in the film, and there's clear evidence of lots of alternates existing that aren't available anywhere, plus there's no way to know how much the cues used in the film are shortened via editing as well

Can’t believe we are getting Williams last score and it being an Indians Jones one at that in complete form so quickly. So stoked to hear it. Love that it is also a kind of “greatest hits” score comprised of earlier Jones scores. Bring it on!

If the studio cares so much about JW's work on this film that they're offering a score-only track on the bluray, I can only wonder why they didn't go big with the album program before.
 
Perhaps, by putting the full score on the bluray - as a bonus audio track - instead of soundtrack album, they no longer needed to ask for JW's approval on what should be put in there and what shouldn't?

My point was the album program, i.e. the running time, selection of cues, etc, and why they didn't offer a longer album from the outset, even if it were to be limited to 1400 copies, or digital only.

If the studio cares so much about JW's work on this film that they're offering a score-only track on the bluray, I can only wonder why they didn't go big with the album program before.
 
Perhaps, by putting the full score on the bluray - as a bonus audio track - instead of soundtrack album, they no longer needed to ask for JW's approval on what should be put in there and what shouldn't?

Happy 21st La-La Land!!! 
 
 

A handful of friends and I had a group listening session together and we listened to the expanded Prisoner of Azkaban set (their first time). Being familiar with the OST, I think they really enjoyed hearing all the previously unreleased music and how it affected the shape of the musical narrative. I just kept thinking about what a great release the Potter boxset was (possibly my favourite expansion I own) and how lucky we are to be able to hear all of JW's intricate musical gems produced by people who really care.

And Kingdom of Heaven.

Indeed.
 
Mwahahaha (evil laugh).

Thor got to him.

It doesn't seem the case. Someone else found this Polish website.
It very clearly says "Original Motion Picture Score".
 
EDIT: Although, the main character of the show is a singer. So there might be some songs on there.
 
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The score does have some of Hans Zimmer's trademarks, particularly the early parts of "Missile Launch", but for the most part I never would have thought of him if I had listened to this without knowing who the composer was. Such a departure from his trademark of the past decade. Or perhaps this was largely a Steve Mazarro work?

Good listen nevertheless. Hopefully either composers get to score movies this way.

It is nice just to see them hanging together after five M Night Shyamalan movies have gone by now without JNH 

He should do a whole album with Hahn like Williams did with Mutter. They seem to agree with one another.