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[Jurassic Shark 14,537]

2 minutes ago, Andy said:

I haven’t seen that either. I don’t need self help for which I’ve already mastered. 

 

I mean music from La Dolce Vita is central in that film.

 

Or, you can just watch La Dolce Vita, I guess.

[Trope 1,106]

The 37-minute stereo program has recently been released digitally! Yay!

 

Also this: 

 

And this: 

 

[Thor 9,213]

Never been much of a RED SONJA fan, but JACOB'S LADDER and SUNFLOWER are two of the best scores from each respective composer.

[Stark 641]

How often do Quartet releases go digital?

[Trope 1,106]

 

[Jay 41,686]

Quartet released three Morricones recently

 

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https://quartetrecords.com/product/cosa-avete-fatto-a-solange/

 

 

[Holko 11,186]

NEW RELEASES DECEMBER 6, 2024 Available for order at www.quartetrecords.com

THE PINK PANTHER (2-CD) Music by HENRY MANCINI PRICE: 26,95€ IN STOCK   DARLING LILI (2-CD) Music by HENRY MANCINI PRICE: 26,95€ IN STOCK   THE MOLLY MAGUIRES (EXPANDED EDITION) Music by HENRY MANCINI PRICE: 18,95€ IN STOCK   BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (2XLP) Music by HENRY MANCINI PRICE: 29,95€ IN STOCK

[Davis 3,877]

So this means we are done for 2024? No more releases, or does LLL still have something between Xmas and New Year?

[Ollie 1,244]

Pink Panther!

 

 

 

 

[Andy 5,715]

I don't have the Breakfast at Tiffany's CD from Intrada.  Wish Quartet would reissue it on CD.

[Holko 11,186]

It sold out only last year, you had plenty of time to get it. Some reseller sites might still have it in stock.

[Trope 1,106]

2 minutes ago, Andy said:

I don't have the Breakfast at Tiffany's CD from Intrada.  Wish Quartet would reissue it on CD.

If you happen to be in Australia, I'd be happy to send you my copy! It's unsealed, but I ripped it once and it has sat on my shelf ever since then.

[Jurassic Shark 14,537]

You just need to relocate to Australia, @Andy!

[Andy 5,715]

Easy enough!

[Jurassic Shark 14,537]

To bad they don't have international shipping from Australia, but perhaps it's for the best. 

[crocodile 9,014]

All great releases. I am not necessarily an audience for this type of a genre. I might get PP sometime in the new year but, for now, my wallet is grateful for a bit of relief.

 

Karol

[Thor 9,213]

3 hours ago, Davis said:

So this means we are done for 2024? No more releases, or does LLL still have something between Xmas and New Year?

 

It's not enough for you?

[Luke Skywalker 2,119]

One dreams that someday one of the labels becomes Williams centric and releases batches like this… 

[Davis 3,877]

37 minutes ago, Thor said:

 

It's not enough for you?

More than enough actually.

[Ollie 1,244]

4 hours ago, Davis said:

So this means we are done for 2024? No more releases, or does LLL still have something between Xmas and New Year?

 

 

Based on the past, yes this is probably it. Although LLL and Intrada have been known to throw in a December release from a film that’s currently in theatres or recently released.

[Davis 3,877]

 

Just now, Ollie said:

yes this is probably it.

I sure hope so.

[Yavar Moradi 3,383]

1 hour ago, crocodile said:

All great releases. I am not necessarily an audience for this type of a genre.

 

You know The Molly Maguires is a serious drama (with violence), right?  These aren't all "light" scores.

 

Yavar

[Meredith McKay 7,544]

8 minutes ago, Yavar Moradi said:

 

You know The Molly Maguires is a serious drama (with violence), right?  These aren't all "light" scores.

 

Yavar

Hence "not necessarily"

[Tom Guernsey 3,061]

I did wander when the original Pink Panther would get an expanded release after their excellent box set of the sequel scores from a few years ago. Mancini is one of those composers who was one of the greats and I always enjoy his stuff when I listen to it but rarely rush to put on. However think I’ll pick these up. It does seem a shame that so many scores of the era only have original tracks in mono even when they stumped up for a stereo soundtrack recording and release (same for the Godfather and Jaws, to some extent). 

[Steffromuk 578]

2 hours ago, Yavar Moradi said:

 

You know The Molly Maguires is a serious drama (with violence), right?  These aren't all "light" scores.

 

Yavar

I never heard of it before today.

I love the samples! and I'm watching it tonight actually.

[Amer 2,421]

5 hours ago, Andy said:

I don't have the Breakfast at Tiffany's CD from Intrada.  Wish Quartet would reissue it on CD.

If they did a Vinyl they could easily bring the cd in print. Let's wait n see.. 

[Trope 1,106]

[Jurassic Shark 14,537]

On 08/04/2024 at 10:03 AM, Thor said:

Never been much of a RED SONJA fan, but JACOB'S LADDER and SUNFLOWER are two of the best scores from each respective composer.

 

What I've sampled from Sunflower was quite boring.

[Thor 9,213]

It's beautiful.

[filmmusic 2,527]

2 hours ago, Thor said:

It's beautiful.

I agree.

But... how have I've missed Jacob's Ladder?

I'll be listening to it ASAP.

[Thor 9,213]

Not sure it's your thing. Quite dark and synth-y.

[filmmusic 2,527]

3 minutes ago, Thor said:

Not sure it's your thing. Quite dark and synth-y.

Oh, I head the first piano track and I kind of liked it..

[Holko 11,186]

Quartet starting the year immediately:

 

JOHN BARRY THE POLIDOR YEARS (3-CD)   Music by John Barry PRICE: 52,95€ IN STOCK LIMITED EDITION OF 1200 UNITS

NEW LP RELEASES SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON   Music by John Barry PRICE: 24,95€ IN STOCK LIMITED EDITION OF 500 UNITS

[Jurassic Shark 14,537]

7 minutes ago, Holko said:

POLIDOR

 

Interesting!

[Holko 11,186]

New batch:

 

TRE COLONNE IN CRONACA  Music by ENNIO MORRICONE PRICE: 16,95€ IN STOCK Limited edition: 500 units

CONFESSIONE DI UN COMMISSARIO DI POLIZIA AL PROCURATORE DELLA REPUBBLICA  Music by RIZ ORTOLANI PRICE: 16,95€ IN STOCK Limited edition: 350 units NEW LP RELEASE PLAYGIRL'70  Music by PIERO PICCIONI PRICE: 21,95€ IN STOCK Limited edition: 350 units

[Amer 2,421]

Just Announced 

 

 

[Tom Guernsey 3,061]

15 minutes ago, Amer said:

Just Announced 

 

 

Oh cool... I would never have thought about this as ripe for an expanded edition but excellent. I remember finding it very hard work when I got it years ago during my earlier collecting days but it's grown on me immensely. Bernstein gets some decent mileage out of repurposing a few passages from Herrmann's rejected Torn Curtain for this one too. I always thought it made for an effective "re-recording" of Herrmann's original even if it's obviously not recording what Herrmann wrote exactly. The tracks from the original film sound pretty poor from what I recall so this probably remains the best way to experience this score.

[Jurassic Shark 14,537]

Damn, I recently purchased the OST.

[Davis 3,877]

Give it to Thor and get the new one.

[Marian Schedenig 9,844]

That's a great idea for a combo release. I misread. I thought this was going to feature Herrmann's original score and Bernstein's Scorsese version.

[Tom Guernsey 3,061]

36 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said:

Damn, I recently purchased the OST.

Sod's law always applies.

 

2 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said:

That's a great idea for a combo release. I misread. I thought this was going to feature Herrmann's original score and Bernstein's Scorsese version.

You're not the only one... if it had been possible to release it like that, it would have been an excellent double header. Having had a quick look, I don't think the original tracks have ever been officially released. I could have sworn it was on FSM or something but apparently not (unless you could one of those dubious Tsunami releases). Maybe the tapes have been lost or are just in terrible shape?!

[Ollie 1,244]

29 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said:

That's a great idea for a combo release. I misread. I thought this was going to feature Herrmann's original score and Bernstein's Scorsese version.

😆me too. But still can’t wait grab this. I have the original album release. Curious to see what other goodies are on here.

[Amer 2,421]

10 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said:

Damn, I recently purchased the OST.

So did I. But in transit. But it was just used copy for $3.

[Demondm810 425]

Absolutely incredible news!!!! 

[crocodile 9,014]

3 hours ago, Amer said:

So did I. But in transit. But it was just used copy for $3.

Thank you for your sacrifice. 😉

 

Karol

[Holko 11,186]

Available with samples but not shipping yet:

https://quartetrecords.com/product/cape-fear-2-cd/

 

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This expanded collection has been produced by GRAMMY nominee Mike Matessino and Neil S. Bulk and mastered by Mike Matessino from original 6-track mixes by engineer Shawn Murphy recorded in New York and London. Disc 1 includes the film score presentation with never-before-released material and additional bonus tracks. The remastered original MCA album, which features performance variations and alternate mixes in some tracks, appears on Disc 2. The package includes an in-depth essay by film music writer Jeff Bond.

 

[Holko 11,186]

 

Quartet Records, in collaboration with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, celebrates the 60th anniversary of the iconic score composed by John Barry for the classic Richard Lester film THE KNACK… AND HOW TO GET IT, winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1965—a symbol of its generation, a true witness of its time.

 

The “Swinging Sixties” marked a period of significant social, cultural and innovative change in the UK. John Barry played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural revolution of the era, swiftly becoming one of England’s most influential and sophisticated film composers. His GOLDFINGER soundtrack even surpassed The Beatles, reaching number 1 on the Billboard charts in March 1965. Barry’s music for THE KNACK is vibrant, funny, powerfully melodic and well-remembered as an icon of the “Swinging London” movement.

 

The recording took place at CTS Studios in Bayswater with engineer Eric Tomlinson, the composer’s favorite combination of the era. It seems John Barry elected to make separate takes for the film and album as no two appear identical. Given the consistency in orchestra size, overall performance and acoustic, it seems that these were recorded concurrently rather than days or weeks apart.

 

The soundtrack album of THE KNACK was released on LP by United Artists Records at the time of the film’s release. It was reissued on CD by Ryko in 1998 and by us in 2011 but has been out-of-print for the last 14 years. Both releases were mastered from 2-track stereo tapes, but the recent discovery of the original 3-track, 15 ips, first- generation master tapes has given us the opportunity to transfer it in high resolution and offer a more precise and detailed stereo mix.

 

Whatever the reason for the difference, we are now able to proudly premiere almost all the film-specific recordings, amounting to 21 minutes, derived from the film’s monophonic music and effects (M&E) track. Even though the most critical listeners will hear some anomalies, we have employed every available technique to remove sound effects and ensure the music is as clear and enjoyable as possible. The result is convincing, and it’s the only way to listen to the long-lost, historical original film recording. We kindly invite you to listen to our samples and make your own decision about the sound quality before you buy.

 

We have also included organist Alan Haven’s 45-RPM single version, arranged and conducted by John Barry for Fontana Records. And we conclude with lead actor Michael Crawford’s performance of the Leslie Bricusse lyrics with accompaniment conducted by David Whitaker. This was also the first-ever recording by the brilliant future star of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and BILLY.

 

The entire collection has been painstakingly produced, remixed, restored, assembled and mastered by Chris Malone. The package includes a 20-page booklet with an indepeth essasy by film music journalist and writer (and major Barry connoiseur) Jon Burlingame.

 

Now, celebrating the film’s 60th anniversary, enjoy John Barry’s THE KNACK, music that is as fresh, vibrant and inventive as ever.

 

https://quartetrecords.com/product/the-knack-and-how-to-get-it-2/

[Jurassic Shark 14,537]

I don't get it.

[Davis 3,877]

Never seen the film, nor have I heard the score, and I’m not getting the CD, but I guess for Barry completists it’s great news.

[Holko 11,186]

Thanks for the valuable contribution then

 

I appreciate the emphasised transparency about the sound quality. Being a bit of an amateur AI music cleanup attempt expert, I can definitely hear some tells but overall it's not too bad at all.