Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Didn't could I! Home Alone was available in the early 90's at a local store that as closed a few years ago. That was a great cd store, where I got one of the rarities in my collection: The Accidental Tourist.Home Alone 2 I had to order and wait for it for a long time... but the song album is still available... I remeber seing it recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 I'll give a look, MIguel.P.S : I'm sending the review tonight, when I get home, right nwo I'm doing a project for Multimedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Well, I COULD go on and say what I really think about this expansion, but I'll probably get thrown off the board, so I'll phrase myself diplomatically:HOME ALONE 2 is a wonderful score. I love the original album. Yeah, yeah, completist chronological order's not generally the most sensible way, yadda, yadda, yadda. Ricard won't throw you off the board, but you can expect his wrath again.Myself, I think the original album can go to hell, except for the nice little Didier C. Deutch liner notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 I hope you can respect (but not necessarily share) my view on how scores should be represented on album just as I respect (but not necessarily share) yours. Is that a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 No. :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Oh, well. The current album did leave off many a good cue, but I thought the first movie needed expanding more than the second.Agreed.But I think Sony Classical is the owner of the rights of the first Home Alone score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin McCallister 0 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 I have to disagree. The second Home Alone film was in much more need of a rerelease than the first film. Reason being that the second album was just in poorer shape. The OST for Home Alone is missing roughly 12 minutes of music, and many of the cues are isolated, with not THAT much mixing of cues. Yes, it's a shame that such cues like Making the Plane and The Attack On The House were butchered, but overall, I'm happy with the OST. Home Alone 2 was a an entire different manner. There's almost 40 minutes of unreleased music, and any problem that the OST that Home Alone had was tripled with the Home Alone 2 album. Butchered cues, out of order cues, and melding of cues out of order was much more frequent on the second film's album. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 I have to disagree. The second Home Alone film was in much more need of a rerelease than the first film. Reason being that the second album was just in poorer shape. The OST for Home Alone is missing roughly 12 minutes of music, and many of the cues are isolated, with not THAT much mixing of cues. Yes, it's a shame that such cues like Making the Plane and The Attack On The House were butchered, but overall, I'm happy with the OST. Home Alone 2 was a an entire different manner. There's almost 40 minutes of unreleased music, and any problem that the OST that Home Alone had was tripled with the Home Alone 2 album. Butchered cues, out of order cues, and melding of cues out of order was much more frequent on the second film's album. Just my opinion.A pretty darn well substantiated opinion if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 I hope you can respect (but not necessarily share) my view on how scores should be represented on album just as I respect (but not necessarily share) yours. Is that a deal? No, I have no respect whatsoever for divergent opinions. I am consumed by my own dogmaticism....Oh wait, I'm not Dan Hobgood. Sorry about that.Sure, it's a deal, Thor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 As much as I love the alternate 'Arrival In New York' on the original release, it's great to now finally have the actual film version with that excellent and exciting Trumpet outburst!ps Anybody listen to the sound clip of the alternate 'Holiday Flight'? Is it just me or does it sound like an excerpt from one of Williams zany '60's comedy scores? Bizarre cue!'John Goldfarb: Please Come Home' - a classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 'John Goldfarb: Please Come Home' - a classic! This the kind of release where I draw the line even as a Williams completist.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 'John Goldfarb: Please Come Home' - a classic! This the kind of release where I draw the line even as a Williams completist.K.M.You said it KM! At least 'Guide For The Married Man' has a couple of decent (and listenable) tracks IMO. John Goldfarb will collect dust on my shelf unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 No, I have no respect whatsoever for divergent opinions. I am consumed by my own dogmaticism....Oh wait, I'm not Dan Hobgood. Sorry about that.Sure, it's a deal, Thor.That's great. If you wanna discuss this, I'm all for it. If not, that's OK, too. It's not like I have an URGE to stir this place up... If you're interested in reading a more developed view on WHY I think film music works best for me in a non-complete, non-chronological fashion, though, let me forward you to the last part of my three-part essay "Film Music Ex Narratio" - it's at http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/articles/2..._Conclusion.asp - towards the bottom. Perhaps you've read it already. My logic is not perfect, but I hope I have a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Damn, why can't these computers remember my login! The above is of course ME again, Thor. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 Home alone 2 is nice, but i can think of some other JW scores with much more urgency to be released as deluxe expanded though. Doooooomm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Varese Club CDs (including Home Alone 2)......are shipping NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Yeah just got my shipping confirmation too! Can't wait! Anyone else looking forward to 'Big' in addition to Home Alone 2 like me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 I'm looking forward to Big more than Home Alone 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 I can't wait to hear Home Alone II!Neil - who hopes his copy ships soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelot 508 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Jim, would you stop laughing and grinning after each post? It's making me nauseated...j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Jim, would you stop laughing and grinning after each post? It's making me nauseated... Neil - not Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetePan 163 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 It said it shipped with USPS. any idea how long that will take to The Netherlands/ Europe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 In my experience, Varese orders take 7-10 days to reach the UK. (sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetePan 163 Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 In Holland you are not allowed to listen to Christmas music before December 5th anyway, due to this other bearded man with red coat, so that's no problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris ChrusherComix 46 Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 I can't wait for mine. Ordered it last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Claus 0 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 This is a good soundtrack. Finally, a good treatment. I will have more of a review later, but I have homework to do.Quick thought - of all the people that got it already, were yours numbered on the back, because mine wasn't. Just wonderin.-St. Yodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 should my Fury set an Heartbeeps be numbered ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 None of the Varese club discs that I own are numbered.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 The early Varese Club discs were numbered, the last go-round, in the early '90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Definite sound quality improvement!NP: Varese's Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesyboy 3 Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 An absolute amazing presentation! If anyone is thinking "oh...it's Home Alone 2..I can pass" is saldly mistaken. Great music, great sound and by definition, a classic Williams score.Thankyou Varese...another amazing job Jamesyboy-listening disc 1, track 7 right NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Well just got mine today-lucky for me my room mate was home to sign for UPS, otherwise I'd NEVER get the score... but anyway, besides the fact that I think it was unnecessary for this score to get a rerelease, it does sound terrific compared to the old version. The old version did comprise a great representation of the score as a whole, but the new cd contains the neat music for the arrival in NY... I havent made it to the 2nd cd yet, but I am anxious to hear the alternate of "Holiday Flight"...Anyone else get this yet?John F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 it does sound terrific compared to the old version.Not unnecessary then. I ordered mine yesterday, I hope the post doesn't take too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplicon 53 Posted November 25, 2002 Author Share Posted November 25, 2002 Mine came today (as did the other CDs I ordered with it). It's a nice release, good production & liner notes by Michael Matessino, and does have a richer sound than the older release. The unreleased material is pretty nice, and I was especially looking for the intro bit of "Arrival in New York" that previously was only heard in the film. It's very Leonard Bernstein-esque in style (and he pretty definied that New York sound).But I'll still hold on the old album, since I still like some of the album tracks (i.e., two separate cues segued into one -- i.e., "Plaza Hotel and Duncan's Toy Store").The new release is definitely worth it for completists, although I'm not sure how often I'll listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Oh, you're talking about "Home Alone 2. Never mind.Jeff -- hoping for a "Home Alone" rerelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Is there any kind of re-release for the first Home Alone score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Is there any kind of re-release for the first Home Alone score?Nope, but this new Home Alone 2 disc set is great. My copy showed up today, and I've listened to the whole thing already. I never had the first release, but this music is really good.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesyboy 3 Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I've listened to this set about 6-7 times since last week and it is a great score! This is not one to be missed!! GET IT!!Jamesyboy - NP: The Chamber of Secrets (awesome track) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Do Varese send shipping notification e-mails, or could my CD be on it's way even though I haven't heard from them since the order confirmation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittBash 282 Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Well Marian I thought they sent shipping notifications by e-mail I think they did with the Fury but I haven't gotten one from them for Home Alone 2 and well I checked it's status on the Varese site and it says it was shipped so Who knows! Brian99_1 - Whiteout - (Die Another Day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Vincent 234 Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I received my copy today from Colosseum Germany. They didn't sent any shipping notification, so I was little surprised when i reveived my copy.I think it's wonderful! "Somewhere in my Memory" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Oh, order status on their website - I didn't know they had something like that. Sadly, my order still says "in process". I ordered from Varese instead of Colosseum this time, because they were about $10 cheaper for just the HA2 album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuttersteps 1 Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 i received an email when they shipped the CD out containing the UPS tracking number. just received my album now and am about to be immersed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin McCallister 0 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Just got the score today.One word - AMAZING.I loved it. Without a doubt, this is the best expansion a Williams score has had yet. All the music in chronological order, unused cues, souce cues, alternates, concert pieces - you name it, this set had it.There were two cues that I looked the most forward to hearing when I got the CD. The first was the unreleased portion of "Arrival In New York." The music is brilliant here, and explodes into the speakers broad and loud. The other was "End Title," which features a beautiful rendition of "Somewhere In My Memory" and ends the film on a perfect note. The alternate and source cues were great, as well as interesting, to hear.The sound quality of the new set is crisp and clear, easily surpassing that of the original. Having the music in chronological order makes for a whole new listening experience, as you can also hear flourishes from opening/closing notes that were lost in the mixing process on the OST.The liner notes by Michael Mattessino are very informative and tell a great deal about the score. However, because this IS a comedy and "family" film, Mattessino must've felt the need to write the notes in more of a "lighthearted" manner instead of a "professional" manner. The notes are good, but comments like "uh I mean" and "Boy is it ever!" stood out a little bit. Obviously, the notes were geared toward a younger audience as well. The notes also include quotes and stills from the film. All in all, do not let this set simply pass you by. It's one of Williams' greats, and a great Christmas album. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I have never heard the HA2 score. Is is different / better / worse than the Home Alone score? I have owned that one since 1990-ish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplicon 53 Posted November 27, 2002 Author Share Posted November 27, 2002 Williams expands on much of the original material with variations and new orchestrations. Plus he also introduces a lot of nice new material, too. I'd say it is a very good sequel score a la Jaws 2 for a film that wasn't as good as its predecessor. And Williams did a very nice arrangement of traditional Christmas music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaker 0 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 and I was especially looking for the intro bit of "Arrival in New York" that previously was only heard in the film. It's very Leonard Bernstein-esque in style (and he pretty definied that New York sound) Actually, it's a Gershwin sound. His unique sound is very much identified with New York, which Bernstein was highly influenced. When I saw the movie for the first time, I wanted this cue so much because Williams' succeeded so well in creating the sound, but at the same time, it's still Williams' through and through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Sadly I can't afford it :cry: I'll try to get the original one-cd release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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