Quintus 5,399 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Wiki:Music for the movie was composed by Klaus Doldinger of the German jazz group Passport. The theme song to the American version of the film was composed by Giorgio Moroder with lyrics by Keith Forsey, and performed by Limahl, lead singer of Kajagoogoo. This song, along with other "techno-pop" treatments to the soundtrack are not present in the German version of the film, which features Doldinger's orchestra-only score exclusively.I've only ever heard the American treatment of the score with Moroder's added synth, which I actually kinda like. I'd love to hear Doldinger's original orchestral take though, if it were ever available. Was there ever an album of any kind? After a quick search I've only been able to find the ridiculously short 34min Dolinger/Moroder release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 It wasn't released because it....ah...never ended. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/catalog...p?movieid=28116I checked Soundtrack Collector and the above link lists what appears to be two different albums and one has two additional tracks compared to the US version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Is that not the score were Williams stole Anakin's Theme from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelzter 0 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 The Childlike Princess is certainly very similar to Anakin's Theme, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 What a hack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Vincent 234 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I checked Soundtrack Collector and the above link lists what appears to be two different albums and one has two additional tracks compared to the US version.The German release includes about 20 minutes of music not on the US release (I own it). Tracks 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, part of 13 and 14 from the German release are not on the US release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelzter 0 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Doldinger's original orchestral score is quite amazing. The original Ivory Tower cue is certainly the best piece of score in 1984. http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=W-yS-qu-6AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I checked Soundtrack Collector and the above link lists what appears to be two different albums and one has two additional tracks compared to the US version.The German release includes about 20 minutes of music not on the US release (I own it). Tracks 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, part of 13 and 14 from the German release are not on the US release.I take it the German release omits Moroder's music then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Wow, I've never seen it like that before. I loved it, but I will not deny that I prefer Moroder's added theme for The Ivory Tower, synth included. Thanks for the link! Oh and Steef, now that you mention it...Mark: Thank you for going to the effort and finding that information. Much appreciated.FrankV: I'm intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Vincent 234 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I take it the German release omits Moroder's music then?Correct, no Moroder music on the German release.Here you can see the main title from the German version of the film and the first scene (which is a bit longer on the German version).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbLZfIE7_Tk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Well the American version is certainly much more entertaining, as opening credits go, and in this instance that counts for the music too. But I'm extremely interested by this German version; it seems to add to the experience, rather than detract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Problem is, it's still a poor rendition of the novel (or in fact, a severely incomplete one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 That may well be true, but as far as my nostalgic bone is concerned - the film is friggin' brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Yeah!!- You're a little heavy, buddy.Yeah!!- We're going down... *crash*Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yeah!!- You're a little heavy, buddy.Yeah!!- We're going down... *crash*Yeah.hehehehe...I knew you'd go there!Lionel Hutz: "This case is as good as the false advertising suit I had against the Neverending Story" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I wouldn't be suprised if it got a re-release one of these days. I've seen the first one as well as Robert Folk's score to the sequel on quite a few people's wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Put the American version visuals with the German version music and you have the perfect combination.This is another movie I haven't seen since I was a kid I might revisit through YouTube. Last time I did that I bought Return to Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I've got the 2-sided DVD with this and its sequel but haven't watched it. I think I just might tonight.I've got the too-short American soundtrack release and rather enjoy it. I heard Atreju's Quest for the first time in many, many years and it gave me that warm feeling of childhood nostalgia inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 I've just acquired the German import album. It has 17 tracks and so far sounds very nice.PM me if you would like to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 What if this is the Intrada 5000 copy release? Not serious, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 You might have some unhappy people.I'm glad we were able to help Quint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yep, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'd be unhappy, too. I want Back to the Future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FattyMcButterpants 1 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That album release is brilliant.I don't remember the film a whole lot, I just remember watching it countless times as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I recently purchased the German DVD to have both versions of the movie. I've yet to watch them though.Unfortunately, some sampling shows that the German cut has far inferior image quality and a horrible, horrible dub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Vincent 234 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Unfortunately, some sampling shows that the German cut has far inferior image quality and a horrible, horrible dub. Right, I also own the German DVD and the picture quality is indeed nog good. There was a 2-disc DVD release in Germany some time ago which had better image and sound and a few extras. It's not available anymore however. It would be nice if they could release the longer German cut with English audio some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I would have loved to have that 2-disc release, but it's out of print and pretty rare by now I believe. I settled for the single-disc, which I had on my list for an internet purchase, but happened to stumble across in Koblenz during my last vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demons 0 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 What a hack!He didn't steal anything actually. That music is copyrighted so he would've been sued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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