Spartacus Anniversary Edition

[Ollie 1,069]

That would almost be funny.

[Richard Penna 3,756]

I doubt there would be so much buildup/hype if all they were doing was releasing an original album presentation.

[Joe Brausam 216]

Well really it's us that's hyping it - Varese hasn't made any public statements about the album yet.

[Jay 37,478]

That is correct

[Marian Schedenig 8,240]

That would almost be funny.

Almost.

[Richard Penna 3,756]

Funnier for some than others...

This won't be on my shopping list anytime soon.

I'd imagine we'll be seeing another club batch sometime in the next couple of months?

[Jay 37,478]

I believe they release club batches in March, June, Sep, Dec

[Ollie 1,069]

I would imagine the next batch will be announced right before Ubeda.

Although I think there is a strong possibility Spartacus might be a regular release, or if it is a club release it will be alone, like the Goldsmith Box.

[Brónach 1,302]

Anyone know if the complete score would fill one disc alone?

[Ollie 1,069]

Nope, it would take at least 2 discs.

[John Crichton 4]

I still need to remember to make sure I have money held back for this and Poltergeist, whenever they get officially announced.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Lukas said Poltergeist should be ready around Fall, so you have some time.

[Ollie 1,069]

Here we go:

http://www.varesesarabande.com/News.asp

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Niiice!

[Joe Brausam 216]

Awesome!

[Ollie 1,069]

And I don't have to work Monday so I can stay up for once and witness the release.

[Joe Brausam 216]

What I wonder though is if this will just be an announcement/preorder. Because didn't Townson say that he would continue working on his 1000th when he returned from Ubeda?

[Marian Schedenig 8,240]

Well, "special" is certainly promising, but does that HAVE to mean it's Spartacus already?

[Ollie 1,069]

What else could it be?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

I'm with Mark.

[Jacob 0]

IT IS SPARTACUS!!!

[Morn 8]

I'M SPARTACUS. Is infact an awesome cue.

[Joe Brausam 216]

Hey guys.

IT'S COMING!

[Ollie 1,069]

Really?

http://jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18489&st=240

We start on page 7, halfway down the page.

[Joe Brausam 216]

haha, I know! I just wanted to bring my thread back.

[indy4 155]

It's a good feeling to see your thread being popular months after its creation. Imagine the pride of whoever made "What's the Last Film You Watched Part I!"

[Koray Savas 2,251]

I need to resurrect the Hans Zimmer Appreciation Thread. That thing got a good 7 pages!

[Jay 37,478]

I think all Spartacus discussion should be in this thread, not the Varese thread

I was wondering why the new clues were being posted there instead of here

[Henry B 50]

What difference does it make?

[John Crichton 4]

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition, and nobody likes the Thread Police.

[Wojo 2,453]

He's an M.I.T. -- Mod In Training. Must be a Massachusetts thing.

[Ollie 1,069]

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition,

[Joe Brausam 216]

http://www.varesesarabande.com/details.asp?pid=VCL-0610-1109

[fommes 154]

That's a lot of money for one Alexandre Desplat track.

[Henry B 50]

Oh, wow.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Holy fuck. I want it, but I never thought it'd cost this much. It also gave me false hope that JW did a variation when they listed his name under composers involved. It sounds pretty damn impressive, but argh the money!!!

[ManofDestiny 72]

Oh, my. I can't afford it. I just can't. Not until October.

[fommes 154]

I wonder if the 2CD variations will be available later separately at some point...?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

I highly doubt it. I can pretty much guarantee you they won't be. I mean, if FSM didn't package JW's Superman separately from the Blue Box, why would Varese do so for those 2 discs?

August is going to be a VERY expensive month for me. Probably this, the complete Lost series on Blu, followed by some very expensive months in terms of gaming. Oh boy, not to mention my probable trip to LA at the end of July. Ayyyyyy!!!!

[fommes 154]

Well, they might because they are their own recordings?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Still, think about it logically. It's the most elaborate set in the history of film music. Why take it apart? I can understand not being able to afford the whole thing financially, but I think you would have to like the original music in the first place in order to like the composer interpretations. Doesn't really make sense just wanting those other arrangements. If John Williams wrote an arrangement of Zimmer's Pirates theme, that doesn't really make the music "better" does it?

Either way, I ordered it. If I decide to cut it loose come August, I can always cancel the order.

[Hitch 58]

Does it come with snails and oysters?

[fommes 154]

Still, think about it logically. It's the most elaborate set in the history of film music. Why take it apart? I can understand not being able to afford the whole thing financially, but I think you would have to like the original music in the first place in order to like the composer interpretations. Doesn't really make sense just wanting those other arrangements. If John Williams wrote an arrangement of Zimmer's Pirates theme, that doesn't really make the music "better" does it?

Oh, I like the music, I'm just not really sure if I like it enough at this point to pay 150 dollars for it.

[ManofDestiny 72]

I've adjusted my budget and saved some money. Ordered.

[TownerFan 4,991]

Oh, my... I was sure Varèse would release a Super-Deluxe Edition, but this goes beyond anyone's wildest dreams.

The price is surely hard to swallow (I've cut a lot of expenses recently, I need saving some dough), but I need to make an exception for this.

EDIT: Can't afford this right now... at SAE, it's $166 (shipping included), it's just too much for my finances

I hope it will be around for several months, maybe I'll be able to grab a copy in the future (or convince someone to make a present for me ).

[Jacob 0]

I AM SPAR... yikes.

That's a lot of clams. I was thinking it was gonna be 3-4 discs at $40-$50 bucks.

And wow, the tribute album covers 2 CDs. *drools a little*

The collector in me wants it (boy does he want it). I can spare the money ($121.13 with shipping).

But aside from adoring the love theme, I'm really not all that familiar with the score.

I must contemplate this.

[Andy 4,229]

Gulp! Yeah, it's expensive.. but I've bought coffee table books that are that price before. If this is as elaborate as described, it'll be worth it. But I just can't afford it right away. I too expected $50-$70, so while I'm not complaining, I must wait a little bit.

[Wojo 2,453]

If I were more familiar with the score, perhaps I would share in the "must-have" craze for a set this ambitious and ambitiously expensive. This will require some consideration and research (i.e. rent the movie, maybe win the lottery, etc.). I have a large pile of albums I haven't even taken the shrink wrap from, let alone rip, tag, and listen to. This set is geared towards the collectors and fans, and isn't going anywhere.

[Ollie 1,069]

Wow....

What a fantastic release. Congrats to Robert Townson and Varese Sarabande on a magnificent release. I did not expect such an elaborate release. I was thinking 3-4 discs in a nice box set.

But I ordered immediately.

[Jacob 0]

This will require some consideration and research (i.e. rent the movie, maybe win the lottery, etc.).

If you're in the US you can watch the movie at Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/spartacus

(But it expires in 2 days.)