Wojo 2,453 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I realize that a few months ago, somebody made a "golden age of film scores" thread. This deserves its own thread.I didn't expect to get the 3-disc Tadlow re-recording of Miklos Rosza's EL CID until after September 1, but I was pleasantly surprised to come home last night and find it waiting for me on the table. It had actually been sent from the UK on August 22, but I came home too late to actually fire up my computer and record it, since my CD stereo has a nasty habit of scratching CDs, and food and sleep trump everything else.The packaging is superb, as the shipping envelope kept it protected. Cardboard slipcase over an old-style plastic double jewel case that holds 3 CDs and liner notes. The artwork is spiffy, the liner notes are in vivid color and include detailed notes about each track. Glad they didn't skimp on the packaging like other recent soundtracks have done.I am so looking forward to hearing this. To receive it the day before my birthday will make going home tonight and enjoying this self-purchased birthday present a very happy day indeed. Depending on how much I enjoy this, I may opt to buy the Tadlow recordings of The Guns of Navarone and the Sherlock Holmes movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Please let us know how good the re-recording is later on. I can't wait to get my hands on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I received the CD yesterday too (I just came back from my summer vacation) and listened to it all the afternoon and evening. Guys, prepare yourself for a real treat. This is a towering achievement, a wonderful reading of one of the all-time best epic film scores. Nic Raine and the City of Prague Philharmonic really outdid themselves. There's an impressive energy throughout all the performance, the recording is amazing, crisp and detailed (make sure you listen to it through a real stereo system at a high volume!) and the packaging is very well-done, especially the copious liner notes.This is a must-have for any serious film music lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 As I hoped and expected, m'Lord. I simply couldn't get enough of the smattering of El Cid tracks I had acquired in my Napster days, yet did not want to spend $70 on a CD to maybe get another four small tracks. This recording will allow me to delete those tracks, and also make a much better "older" scores MP3 disc for my car (El Cid, Ben-Hur, The Blue Max, Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, Ten Commandments, and maybe Gone with the Wind if there's room). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I unexpectedly... "received" this a few days ago. It's brilliant. Sound and orchestral performance are very good, performance is very authentic as well - more so, actually, than the Moscow performances for the (still first-rate) Morgan/Stromberg collaborations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I know many here don't like the City of Prague orchestra, but they're getting better by the year and their releases always feature a stunning sound quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Indeed. This is my third Tadlow title, and of the first two, Guns of Navarone (one of my favorite albums of one of my favorite scores) has a few weaker spots (The main title suffers a bit, but is made up for by the stunning prologue, which they did brilliantly). The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, however, is fantastic from begining to end. Either way the projects themselves and the efforts to make the releases as classy as possible are admirable, but it's quite heartening to find Prague rising up to the challenge and pulling these off stunningly (there's little of the stigmas that often surround rerecordings).I ordered this just a few minutes ago. BTW, for those who haven't yet, at least internationally, ordering directly from Tadlow's website (payment via Paypal) seems to be the most cost effective way. £20.95, with free shipping to anywhere in the world (I think that the free shipping expires Sep. 1st, though). From what I've seen, that is approximately $10 cheaper than the other places I checked out. For those who've yet to check this out, go here and listen to some of those samples. If that Prelude doesn't do it for you, I don't know what possibly could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks a bunch, Morlock, that is indeed the best option, at least for us Europeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad to be of assistance <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Got it. It's orgiastically good and should melt the heart of the most misanthropic fellow without any ounce of romanticism in his genes. The musical splendor and gusto Rózsa offers here makes this now my officially most-beloved UBER-EPIC score of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 One thing that surprised me when I read the liner notes last night is that they make no mention of another Rosza's other historical uber-epic scores, Ben-Hur, even when discussing all of Rosza's film scores. And I absolutely love the score to Ben-Hur. Is that because of licensing issues perhaps, or because everyone knows it and they're trying to promote the lesser known like Ivanhoe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Everyone who received theirs - did you order directly from Tadlow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 I did, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Tadlow also posted a with selections from it. I cannot wait for this. As one who never fully got into Ben Hur, I'm glad that I'm able to fully partake in the revelries of at least one of Rozsa's epic scores. I'm also excited about the Double Indemnity suite. BTW DW, does the Scorsese note make reference to the specific recording, or to the score in general (I know he's a huge fan of the film)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 I don't remember. I'll check. If I think of it, I'll jot down what he said and send it your way.The Youtube videos are what alerted me to this months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 No worries, I should be getting it myself soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I did, yes.Alright, thanks. I was hoping someone that ordered theirs from SAE got theirs, since that's where I ordered from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hmm, I actually like this score . Maybe I should order this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 El Cid was waiting for me when I arrived home today.Tadlow has done an outstanding job with this spectacular recording. This is what a great film score sounds like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I watched that YouTube video with the selections, I really can't get into the Golden Age sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 I can't get enough of this score. I might have sat through one complete sitting of it today, but each time I listen to it, I start it over to hear the beginning again. It's superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Received my copy today. I had previously only been familiar with the Overture and Prelude and I'm happy to say that so far this score is exceeding my expectations! I love it. Definitely the best release this year, if not this half of the decade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Best f'in score of the year is all I can say. Sad it got virtually no attention. The Overture IMO is the best opening to a film (including main titles). Yes...even better than Star Wars and The Motion Picture. And the love theme...bar none the most sensual...and romantic theme ever. Though that might have something to do with the fact that this is generally one of my top three or-so scores of all time...every recording of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I watched that YouTube video with the selections, I really can't get into the Golden Age sound.Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I borrowed a one disc version of El Cid from a library years ago and loved it. This sounds pretty spectacular. Ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Yeah.And yet...you thump Conan, Steef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Conan is Silver Age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Fortunately, El Cid is one of the most modern sounding Golden Age scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Nevertheless I'll pass, preserving my money here.Or attempting to.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 To me this a definate top 5 release of the year.This ranks right up there with FSM's Superman Box and the forthcoming IJ box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Send me money, and I'll buy a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 You're from a country with one of the highest standards of living in the world...and you're asking for money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 It's ok, I'd (and in fact...do) do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Maybe we should set up a collection fund, so all the rich, generous people can contribute money to people who want to buy expensive soundtrack compilations but can't afford them. That'd be swell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 What about people like me, who can afford these compilations, but are poor because of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 I think this should be a campaign issue for Crichton, Savas, and '4. Promise us all something grand and glorious so we elect you, then once you win, you can dash all our dreams to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Vote Crichton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 It rhymes with "frighten!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Oh my god you're right! We should inform him immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Why inform him now? I've known that only since reading Jurassic Park. John's known that for basically his whole life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm listening to "Entry of the Nobles..."and thinking....MAN! I'd forgotten what real thematic development sounds like! It's like...WOW...I didn't know themes could still be themes if they weren't the same in every appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I had a similar sensation. 'Valencia for The Cid!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 According to Tadlow, they are down to roughly 200 copies of El Cid.They are planning to press more copies but they may not come with the slip case nor have the third disc with future copies. This info can be found here:http://filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cf...1&archive=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Where did you get the "200" number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 "Only a couple of hundred left from the intial 3000 pressed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Come on, genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Is this Lawrence of Arabia complete recording that everybody mentions in that thread a confirmed future release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I know James Fitzpatrick from Tadlow has said he wants to do it. Of course I believe he said the same thing about El Cid after releasing Rozsa's Sherlock Holmes score. But I do believe it's mentioned on the FSM board that Lawrence and Exodus are next in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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