Pieter Boelen 740 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 12 hours ago, KingPin said: Its not the Signature Edition version, although it is still arranged by Williams. Williams has conducted this version himself on a few rare occasions (including a Tanglewood concert I attended years ago). It basically cuts and pastes the following from the original soundtrack: A) Track 17 (Reprise) 0:00 to 5:26, with the entire first violin section playing the opening melody instead of a solo violin B) Track 17 (Reprise) 6:33 to 7:21, minus the third repetition of the piccolo/fife melody from 7:00 to 7:10 C) Track 4 (The Colonial Cause) 1:25 to 3:01 D) Non-soundtrack material written for ending of concert version I'm really looking forward to hearing that now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytoot 97 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Digital release pushed back 2 days to May 19. Should have figured; albums don't usually drop on Wednesdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Aside from Karen Allen being the host, looks like a pretty awesome program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,270 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 On 4/12/2017 at 1:11 PM, azahid said: The cd release date is confirmed as May 10th. On 4/18/2017 at 3:40 AM, mrbellamy said: June 9 now? On 5/8/2017 at 7:45 PM, Ricard said: It should be noted, however, that the "general" release date has been postponed to June 23 On 5/9/2017 at 2:04 AM, curlytoot said: Preview clips are up at iTunes!!! And it supposedly releases on May 17! 1 31 minutes ago, curlytoot said: Digital release pushed back 2 days to May 19. Will and curlytoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicCobb 194 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 On May 9, 2017 at 3:49 AM, Thor said: Well, ideally I would of course leave off the 'standards' here, but if I'm not mistaken this is the first time the FORCE AWAKENS suite material has been released? If so, that deserves it. From what I understand the unreleased TFA suite material is just the full "Jedi Steps" and the "Finale" ending variation, right? Is there anything in "Rey's Theme," "March of the Resistance," "Scherzo for X-Wings," and the "Finale" (otherwise) that isn't already covered by the OST? EDIT: Or wait just realized maybe I'm dumb and you're just talking about the fact that the five TFA tracks make up the overall TFA suite (rather than there being material not included on the OST). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,270 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 "Finale" also has the extended Poe's theme statement. Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytoot 97 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Weird: the Towering Inferno track has been removed from the iTunes preorder page...? EDIT: Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 This is the cue for JWFan to panic. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytoot 97 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Just refreshed and it's back up. Thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,326 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The ending celeste of Rey's Theme sounds slightly different on the live recording I heard. Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I've just looked at the track listing for this cd: 6:14 for THE TOWERING INFERNO? 7:23 for E.T.? What could warrant an extra 1:14 for TTI? curlytoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt S. 492 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/14/2017 at 9:04 AM, Richard said: I've just looked at the track listing for this cd: 6:14 for THE TOWERING INFERNO? 7:23 for E.T.? What could warrant an extra 1:14 for TTI? On 4/7/2017 at 9:14 PM, Matt S. said: Intermission now.... Towering Inferno was a blast; they played the full main title, and at the ending fade out they transitioned to part of the end title to give it a more rousing conclusion. Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks for that, Matt. I look forward to purchasing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan_902 141 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 13 hours to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,334 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Huh? Isn't this coming out on Friday, tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Digital release was originally slated for the 17th but it seems to have been moved to the 19th of May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,334 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 So that's Friday. In my galaxy, Friday will be there in 14 hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 It's a shame I'm unable to buy this release digitally in lossless format - same as with Williams/Spielberg Collab. Part 3. That means I have to wait a couple of weeks extra for the disc to arrive before I can chime in on the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Really? You would refuse to even sample it on a streaming service? Audio purity zealot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,334 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I am SO happy I haven't jumped on the lossless bandwagon. MP3 it is here. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Yeah 256+ sample rate MP3 sounds fantastic to my ears. Lossless not worth the surcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,334 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 128 even sounds fantastic to my ears. I've repeatedly done comparisons but the minute difference I notice in 1% of the cases just isn't worth the extra space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2017 Yeah, people like to look at waveform comparisons and imagine they can hear major differences. Triggering audiophiles is a favorite pastime of mine curlytoot, bollemanneke and Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I'm sure people defended the old black/white TV as well when colour came around. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,326 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 3 hours ago, bollemanneke said: 128 even sounds fantastic to my ears. I've repeatedly done comparisons but the minute difference I notice in 1% of the cases just isn't worth the extra space. Have you done any blind listening tests? Oh wait..... Will and bollemanneke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytoot 97 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 It's available for download on the BPO's website. https://www.bso.org/brands/pops/shop/six-decades-of-john-williams.aspx bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,472 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 128 kbps mp3 is perhaps enough for modern music, but it can't handle orchestral music, particularly the winds and the trumpets. If this is a live recording it's even worse. I guess the album will be on Spotify tomorrow? In Canada the physical CD will only be available in early june I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amer 2,078 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Sound quality is average? Early feedback from first listen posted at FSM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,472 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I will listen to the album on Spotify this morning yeah! Also, US Air Force - Journeys album was released today. That's a nice way to start a week-end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Even I, an audio heathen who doesn't usually notice or care about such things, notice that the mikes seem to have picked up a lot of background noise. Like staticky, I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bespin 8,472 Posted May 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2017 I had no expectations for this album, so I discovered it with no particular idea in mind... I'm not a fan of Lockhart's albums, but let's give a chance to the runner.... Surprise....Oh wow! Three times wow! What a great produced album! Congratulations to Keith Lockhart, this album is truly great! This will surely be the best selling album of all his career. The album is ALL good, but the gem is really Stargazers: just wow! This album is truly a great companion to the 3 Spielberg/Williams albums. Add the 1990 Star Wars Trilogy CD, recorded digitally by Williams, to this set and we have a perfect starting kit for any future fan, almost a best-of! I really can't wait for a volume 2! Amer, Stempel, curlytoot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,334 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Can't wait to check this out then. I do find it unfortunate that the Boston Pops never performs Harry Potter or Far and Away on any official album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,249 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Listening now! https://open.spotify.com/album/7EgRKm3uO0CbW4TqlI2Rzf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytoot 97 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'd say this is without a doubt my favorite JW compilation album yet. Just about every selection was already a favorite of mine; no real "misses" on this one. Sound quality is pretty good; it's great to finally hear cues like "Night Journeys" recorded with such clarity. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,249 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I've listened up through Night Journeys so far and this is really good! The early stuff is extra nice because you don't hear it as frequently, and Night Journeys was really really good! Now onto Stargazers! curlytoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I am a more than halfway through and the album has been pretty great thusfar. curlytoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,287 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Jedi Steps concert version sounds fantastic! What a deliciously dark and moody track at this stage of Williams' career. I hope he expands upon these ideas in TLJ; it's very reminiscent of Dracula. curlytoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post igger6 894 Posted May 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2017 This is spectacular! I know nothing about sound quality, but it sounds fantabulous to me. curlytoot, Bespin and bollemanneke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,249 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Wow, Stargazers is wonderful, I wasn't expecting it to be 7 1/2 minutes! curlytoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The sound being a little iffy is most noticeable during quiet sections like the beginning of "The Jedi Steps." It's a fantastic album but it's undeniable that it would have been even better as a real studio recording. Just sucks that wasn't viable for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,334 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Nearly finished listening. Nice album, but the very early scores didn't really appeal to me. Sound mix is excellent, loving the woodwinds in the Star Wars suite and Stargazers! But still don't like the Jedi Steps, I think it's a relatively dull concert arrangement and the idea worked much better in the film version. I don't like the transition from that to the sudden triumphant finale, the Force theme needs to be there... Hope he'll do more albums like this, I want Double Trouble on a Boston Pops CD. curlytoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The Towering Inferno sounds like a TV theme. Maybe its the rather distant and muted recording? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytoot 97 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I don't understand the complaints about the sound...? For instance, it's better than pretty much anything we've heard from Giacchino in awhile. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'm not complaining about the sound. Its very natural. Like a live concert performance. The Towering Inferno sounds smaller than the OST version though. Hey! The TFA music sounds good! curlytoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytoot 97 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Never would have guessed just a year and a half ago that we'd already be getting a professional rerecording of TFA music this soon!!! bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,472 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, bollemanneke said: (...) But still don't like the Jedi Steps, I think it's a relatively dull concert arrangement and the idea worked much better in the film version. I don't like the transition from that to the sudden triumphant finale, the Force theme needs to be there... (...) I prefer the movie version too. Separating the finale like that is for me very "old fashionned", it reminds me some 80's re-recordings! bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,249 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The middle of the album is really great! Devil's Dance and the Patriot suite are full of pep and the Sleepers and Sabrina music is really nice. It's a shame we just got Viktor's Tale on the Spielberg collaboration, as either CD would have benefitted from swapping to something else, but what can you do? Onto TFA now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stempel 136 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Wow! It is a fantastic album! Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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