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It’s changed from the film, replacing brass lines with strings. Those decisions may have been podium decisions but the end result is a stronger finale that sounds more powerful in the film, the Gerhardt, and the Fred Steiner recording due to that orchestration. It’s a personal preference for me. I could see a handwritten note from Max Steiner that says he wrote it to sound exactly like the Stromberg and I would still prefer the film’s orchestration because my ear simply finds it more musically satisfying. We have to agree or disagree with our composers on a case by case basis.

I really like Fred Steiner’s version. The Gerhardt is the greatest single interpretation but next to that, I would choose this. Of course, the Stromberg is longer and fuller but they make some odd orchestration choices (especially in the finale) that I think sometimes undercuts the drama. All things considered, this is the best Kong album by my estimation and the one I reach for most often. My version doesn’t have a bonus track, though. Can someone tell me what that’s about? i’m guessing it is either the film recording of the original main title or an alternate take of the main title from the Fred Steiner sessions. Can anyone clarify?

I figure he isn’t out collecting for the Red Cross.

I’ve been listening to Disc 2 first and following it up with Disc 3 and then ending with Disc 1.

Live and Let Die certainly has plenty of Swag. As I say in my review, it is probably the better Bond score. I also go out of my way to mention my relative inexperience with Barry albums so that one can properly understand the stars that were in my eyes when I made my decision 😂 M v O is coming soon. It’s been a very busy week at work and I had some NIMH and Jaws to do, too.

I would love if they re-released Rosewood. I know the rights situation made this one a little difficult. It would be nice if we could have a film presentation with the overlays restored. Again, I don’t know if that would ever be possible due to the rights situation but it’s certainly something I hope to see and would buy in an instant. In the meantime since this is one of the few expansion I missed, I will grab the 2013 edition on the secondary market if I can. 98% Complete John Williams is better than nothing

I can’t recommend this release enough, guys. The new sequencing is excellent. It lets every little bit shine in its own way. The new alternates section plays incredibly well, almost like a film performance of the old McNeely album at the end! This was one of my first John Williams scores as a kid. I had both the Decca and the McNeely for years. I’ve only had the 2015 release for a few months. I only got a chance to listen through it twice before this new one got released but I’m not mad. I can’t imagine a complete more comprehensive Jaws ever being released. If you want more Jaws, you’re gonna need a session dump. Oh and the artwork is beautiful. One of my favorite releases I own and one of the best Intrada has ever done.

I picked this up with Jaws like I said I would. While listening through disc 1, I didn’t hear any differences between the two sources. It sounds seamless to me. The sound is excellent. I am so glad I bought this. Thanks again to everyone who bought it first and raved about it.

This set is truly the definitive Jaws release, they were not joking.

Life has been happening so there have been unforeseen delays but I can’t wait to get to my review of OHMSS. I think the sound is extra remarkable. Sound quality matters so much for Bond scores.

I am fairly excited for it. It’s the only 2CD Connery we’ve had so far!

Am I the only one excited for this?!

Does this mean we could see more of the early scores get re-released? I would love to get a chance at some of the scores from the 60s.

*cries in Eiger Sanction*

James Bond and John Williams are both instant buys. Ordered. Late September seems so far away.