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    The Matrix Resurrections (Fourth Matrix film)

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    As much as I would LOVE for Don Davis to return, I know he has been retired from film score composing for some time (concert/operatic works only, unless I am wrong). However, if Giacchino does it instead I would still be excited. Speed Racer and Jupiter Ascending (all opinions of the films aside) are some of Giacchino's most energetic and interesting scores, especially Jupiter Ascending. Hell, the fact on that film that they had him compose suites just based off of the script was such a cool way to do it that it is clear they take music in their films seriously no matter who the composer is. Hell, Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek & Reinhold Heil's score to their Cloud Atlas film is also one of my favorite scores... so honestly, it almost doesn't matter who they choose. I am sure it'll be something awesome.

    Your next hoped-for Powell score expansion? (OTHER than the other 2 Dragons score;)

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    The other 2 Dragon scores. ;)

     

    I know the thread says not to, but it has to be said once more just to make sure it happens, by golly! ;)

     

    Okay FINE... did all the music to the first Shrek get released? That was the first score that brought my attention to him, despite it being a joint effort with Harry Gregson-Williams. However, I can totally feel which parts were Powell. When I first heard Narnia: Lion, Witch, Wardrobe was going to be done by Gregson-Williams, I was hoping for that sound they did in Shrek. While I like that score, I felt like it didn't have some of those qualities I liked from when he did that score, and assumed maybe that part of his style was Powell. Sure enough, when the first How To Train Your Dragon score happened, THAT was the sound I was looking for. ;)

     

     

    If ever released, would you buy Shore’s Kong score?

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    Oh hell yes! I was following the "Kong Is King" site when they originally posted those production and post-production diaries every week as they happened! And I remember (and have still downloaded) the Howard Shore video and then remember being really shocked when suddenly they were doing it with James Newton Howard without ever giving an explanation, and then having removed the Shore video! Don't get me wrong: I LOVE JNH's Kong score, but I was forever curious with what Shore did!

     

    I finally read that thread about the score and Doug's comments... WOW. I really hope it gets released someday! I think it would be perfectly fine to release what was recorded and release all the demos of what wasn't as bonus tracks. Or, maybe Shore would have the chance to record the unrecorded pieces someday? Either way I'd DEFINITELY buy it.

    La-La Land Records Black Friday 2020

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    I had a feeling Release 5, given the unit count and price announced at the top of this thread, had the biggest possibility of being something I wanted, and I was right! I actually was hoping it would have been Jurassic Park 3 (which they said they would likely do), but Tremors is a fun score and never truly had a proper release! Didn't Intrada release like a promo album once or something? I should have seen the possibility of it coming, given the attention it has been getting this year with the new film and the new Blu-Ray/4K release.

     

    So I'm getting Tremors. Anybody here getting anything?

    Jurassic World: Dominion (Colin Trevorrow 2022)

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    Well originally the animatronics looked decent! As you can see here:

     

     

    But by its end... things looked a bit sour, and half the things weren't working correctly:

     

     

    After the ride closed in 2018 when the above video was shot, it then transformed into a Jurassic World ride. It kept some of what you see, but changed a lot of the aesthetics.

     

     

    The current Jurassic World variation is a mixed bag of improvements and detriments. However, I have heard that when the park reopens, the ride has been updated a little further to improve some of the issues people had.

     

    And glad you liked the music! He certainly had fun composing/adapting it!

    Jurassic World: Dominion (Colin Trevorrow 2022)

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    I'll spare making a new thread and just place it within this one since this is where all the current interest in Jurassic is at. I just released today a new video showcasing an early original version of JURASSIC PARK: THE RIDE for the first time. It includes original music by Caleb Burnett, who I instructed to reference the John Williams themes. ;) You guys may enjoy it.

     

     

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    T-Rex: Back To The Cretaceous by William Ross - NEW CD/Digital Release From Dragon's Domain Records

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    https://buysoundtrax.myshopify.com/collections/dragons-domain-records-1/products/t-rex-back-to-the-cretaceous-original-soundtrack-by-william-ross

     

    1. Main Title (3:28)
    2. Ally (1:26)
    3. Liz Falls (1:55)
    4. Finding the Egg (1:52)
    5. Ally and Dad (2:58)
    6. Journey to the Cretaceous (5:36)
    7. Meeting Charles Knight (2:04)
    8. Kiss and a Squeeze (2:00)
    9. Meeting Barnum Brown (4:38)
    10. Meeting T-Rex (4:38)
    11. Finale (3:57)


    Total Time: 34:58

     

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    CD includes 24 Bit Wav, MP3 and Digital PDF

     

    Dragon’s Domain Records, to be distributed through buysoundtrax.com, presents the soundtrack release of T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS, featuring music composed by William Ross (THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES, SEPTEMBER DAWN, YOUNG BLACK STALLION) for the 1998 IMAX adventure film directed by Brett Leonard (LAWNMOWER MAN) and starring Liz Stauber and Peter Horton.

     

    Released in 1998, T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS is an educational narrative IMAX film produced and co-written by Andrew Gellis and directed by Brett Leonard. T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS tells the story of sixteen-year old Ally Hayden (Liz Stauber), the daughter of world-renown paleontologist Dr. Donald Hayden (Peter Horton). Ally is infatuated with dinosaurs and wants to prove to her father that she harbors some valid theories regarding parental behavior in Tyrannosaurus Rex. She begs her father to take her on his expeditions. Fearing the danger, he forbids her from tagging along. Ally reluctantly settles for leading tours of the natural history museum instead. 

     

    One night while Ally is visiting her father at the museum, she knocks over an oblong rock from her father’s desk. It cracks open on impact with the floor and emits a brown mist, transporting Ally back in time to the early twentieth-century and eventually to the Late Cretaceous (about 65–70 million years ago). While traveling backward through time she meets famed dinosaur painter Charles Knight, pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown, and encounters several living dinosaur breeds: Hadrosaurus, Velociraptor, Pteranodon, Ornithomimus, and even Tyrannosaurus Rex!

     

    One of the characteristics shared by a majority of IMAX films are their rousing orchestral scores, hellbent on seizing advantage of the robust audio systems installed throughout IMAX theaters. The lush romantic score for T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS was composed by William Ross and is no exception. The gorgeous music for T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS is the epitome of the grandiose IMAX film score. But for as beautiful, touching, and emotional as Ross’ score gets, there is also a dark side. The Late Cretaceous is a dangerous, mysterious, and merciless period and Ross paints its treacherous landscapes with aplomb. 

     

    William Ross is a prolific, award-winning composer and arranger whose work has spanned feature films, the recording industry and television. He has composed music for such films as TUCK EVERLASTING, MY DOG SKIP, TIN CUP, MY FELLOW AMERICANS, the IMAX film, YOUNG BLACK STALLION, HARRY POTTER & THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, where he was adapting the musical themes of John Williams and, most recently, SEPTEMBER DAWN. Ross has orchestrated more than 100 films, including THE MATRIX RELOADED, FORREST GUMP, STUART LITTLE, THE MUMMY RETURNS, THE POLAR EXPRESS and VAN HELSING. He has also arranged for a remarkable list of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Whitney Houston, Kenny G., Michael Jackson, David Foster, Quincy Jones and Babyface. In 2007, he was Music Director for the 79th, 83rd, 85th, and 86th Academy Awards shows. Arrangements penned by Ross have been a part of the opening ceremonies of several Super Bowls along with the opening and/or closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Calgary (1988), Atlanta (1996), Salt Lake City (2002), Torino (2006), Vancouver (2010), and Sochi (2014). Ross is also the recipient of four Emmy Awards, two BMI Film Music Awards, the Golden Score Award from ASMAC, and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and an Annie Award.

     

    Previously released on a rare compact disc, Dragon’s Domain Records is excited to bring T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS back to the marketplace, newly remastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland. The booklet contains liner notes written by author and composer Brian Satterwhite. 

     

    T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS is a limited edition release of 500 units. The first 100 copies ordered through the website will include a booklet signed by composer William Ross.

     

    T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS is available for pre-orders at www.buysoundtrax.com and is expected to begin shipping the week of December 14th, 2020.

     

    No, I don't work for them, haha. But I am probably the person who is the most excited for this. Already ordered my copy and listened to the instant digital download. Sounds fantastic! Feels like it has more life than the promo album had. I thought people here would be interested in this release if only for the chance to have a score signed by William Ross (first 100 orders), the REAL composer of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! ;) I kid, I kid... but seriously, I'm sure you all know how awesome he is.

     

    I actually am very familiar with this score, having owned the promo for years. As you all can tell I'm a dinosaur nut, so of course I saw the film as a kid when it was in IMAX theaters. At my age I loved the premise of it... this sort of Night At The Museum adventure, but this was before any of those movies. The VFX are often bit crude, even for back then unfortunately. And for many there wasn't enough screentime of actual dinosaurs to justify paying $20 to see it, haha! But there was enough for me at the time. Again it was the premise that really was just so cool to me.

     

    Clearly the score was the best thing about the film, though. It stood out to me immediately when I saw it, from the propulsive main title theme, to the calming family theme, the scary and intense moments for when the dinosaurs were there, and even a fun little source song that is meant to feel straight out of the 'olden times. It's a fun little score for a mostly forgotten film, now. (Despite having a DVD release) Any fan of William Ross, IMAX scores, and lush 90s scores will dig this.

     

    EDIT: BTW... if the owner of the company sees this post, I have to ask: Who sang the song "Kiss and a Squeeze"? The liner notes credit who composed it with Ross, but did he sing it, too? I actually can't find that info. online anywhere, either!

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