Jay 37,044 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 INTRADA AnnouncesKING KONG LIVESMusic Composed and Conducted by JOHN SCOTTINTRADA Special Collection Vol. 214For the sequel to the 1976 remake King Kong, composer John Scott was brought in to give both Kong and his new love musical life, capturing both the romance, the adventure, and the thrills of having two apes in love and on the loose. Contrary to direction film composers get nowadays, Scott was told to provide melody and emotion. Today's filmmakers run to the hills when they hear those two word associated with music. As John Scott notes in the original album liner notes:The resultant score is basically two themes,Kong, The Noble Beast and Kongs Nemeses (Colonel Nemit and the Army). Kongs theme takes on different shapes as it traces its way through the film and even mirrors the relationship between Mitch and Amy as their relationship mirrors the romance of Kong and Lady Kong. This theme reaches its full glory in the cue Kongs Final Battle. At the time of the film's release, Scott had produced a 47-minute MCA LP that captured most of the score, providing the perfect presentation. While no CD was released in the US, a Japanese CD emerged, with some additional Gorilla grunts added for good measure. Now Intrada has released the first US release of the score on CD (without the gorilla editorials). One of John Scott's finest hours deservedly brought back into print.Ten years after the events in King Kong, Kong is still alivealbeit in a coma and surviving on life supportwaiting for a heart transplant in a secret medical institute. The plan is to provide him with a computer-monitored artificial heart by surgeon Amy Mitchell (Linda Hamilton). Massive amounts of matching blood will be needed for the operation, so earnest adventurer Hank Mitchell (Brian Kerwin) is assigned to find a blood donor. He travels to Borneo, where he comes upon a huge female gorilla and brings her back. Kongs operation proves difficult, but all goes well. When Kong is revived, it is love at first scent, and the big gorilla goes bananas, escaping the institute and running off with his new girlfriend in his arms.INTRADA Special Collection Vol. 214Retail Price: $19.99Available NowFor track listing and sound samples, please visithttp://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.7793/.fKING KONG LIVESLabel: Intrada Special Collection Volume 214Date: 1986Tracks: 17Time = 47:13Much belated U.S. premiere on CD of dynamic, thrilling John Scott score for John Guillerman film about the big ape's new love... and his rampage when things don't go well. Scott creates rich overall theme for Kong and his lady and powerful edgier theme for arch enemy Col. Nemit. Both play throughout score in dramatic manner. Highlights are many but "Lady Kong Gets Gassed" merits spotlight. Scott also does courtesy of ending what he starts with stirring, fortissimo coda in major key. Powerful! Scott produced album in 1987, representing every major sequence of his score for terrific a record. CD did happen in Japan but only with intrusive ape roars. Happily, UMG vault masters of original U.S. album were available in perfect condition... without the grunts. Flipper cover offers two slightly different takes on original album cover art. John Scott conducts Graunke Symphony Orchestra. Intrada Special Collection release available while quantities and interest remains! 01. Prelude 1:44 02. King Kong Lives - Main Title 2:31 03. Discovery Of Lady Kong 1:21 04. Back To Life 2:1005. Kong Meets Lady Kong 4:00 06. Honeymoon Ridge 0:1807. Footbridge Incident 0:3008. Night Camp 2:4609. Lady Kong Gets Gassed 4:13 10. Leap Into The Rapids 2:3111. Alligator Swamp 2:1812. Chaos In A Small Town 2:2913. Revenge On The Hunters 3:28 14. Kong Rescues His Lady 2:33 15. Kong's Final Battle 1:1116. Birth Of Baby Kong And Death Of Kong 5:47 17. Return To Borneo And End Credits 4:25 John ScottPrice: $19.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I will be sure to pick this up, in due time. I came across the Japanese album years ago and enjoyed it very much, even with the gorilla growls all over the place. That album then had a sampler of other John Scott tracks tacked onto the end, which is why this score is so short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,939 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Isn't it funny that funny both scores are essentially released on the same day?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,044 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 They are literally released (shipping anyway) on the same day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 476 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Damn I think I will get this one, too! Was there any explanation anywhere why more tracks weren't included? Were the masters for the complete score perhaps lost? Not complaining since we get "the best" without the grunts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,044 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Unfortunately I think the only explanation you're gonna get is quoted in the main post of this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Wow... I've listened to a couple of the samples -- very surprised at how good it sounds. The style reminds me of the approach JNH took with the 2005 King Kong remake, which is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,939 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hey, those clips sound really good.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Crap!Wanted to order Barry's Kong and it's out of stock already. At least I won't let this one slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,939 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 How do you know Barry's is out of stock?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Because it says so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,044 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 How do you know Barry's is out of stock?KarolIt's nothttp://www.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/21684/http://www.moviemusic.com/soundtrack/M08569/kingkong-deluxe/http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.7819/.f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.7819/.f Of course it is, it says Due October 2012, behind which it says (Out of stock). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,044 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Intrada's site always says that for other label's releases until they are actually in their warehouse. There's tons of copies to go around. You can order both King Kong Lives and Kong Kong Deluxe Edition from any soundtrack retailer you like, you don't have to order from Intrada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Not interested in this. That said, and this has nothing to do with the content of the CDs, but the artwork is awesome! Reminds me of Universal Studios Florida's King Kong ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Not interested in this.What the... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Imagine if somebody had spent their hard earned on money on this the day before it was announced? http://www.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/1605/KING-KONG-2-KING-KONG-LIVES/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 this was such a bad film. don't even begin to remember any music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I remember a second or two of Linda Hamilton's boobs, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,304 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Must pick this up! Fantastic score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Finally ordered this from Amazon tonight. It's been a while since I've bought a new Intrada, but this is absolute gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,939 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 And it is gone now. Guess, the recent sale price cleared the rest of it.It's a very enjoyable album - glad I bought it.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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