Nino Rota's THE GODFATHER PART II (1974) - NEW! 2024 La La Land Records edition produced by Dan Goldwasser and Neil S. Bulk

[Jay 39,768]

 

THE GODFATHER PART II: 50th ANNIVERSARY REMASTERED & EXPANDED LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1652
Music by Nino Rota
Limited Edition of 5000 Units
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La-La Land Records, Paramount Pictures and Geffen Records proudly present a remastered and expanded Limited Edition 2-CD release of acclaimed composer Nino Rota’s (8 1/2, LA DOLCE VITA, THE GODFATHER) Oscar-winning original motion picture score to the 1974 masterpiece THE GODFATHER PART II starring Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and Robert DeNiro, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

 

This deluxe release of Nino Rota’s brilliant score marks the 50th Anniversary of the classic second film in THE GODFATHER saga - arguably the greatest sequel of all time - and its iconic music, both of which have cemented themselves into our culture for eternity. Beyond the composer’s artful reprisals and interpretations of first film’s legendary waltz and love themes, the music of PART II soars further with Rota’s emotional new themes and explorations that enrich the film’s epic nature. And the Academy took note - among the film’s eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, the composer won for Best Original Score.

 

Produced by Dan Goldwasser and Neil S. Bulk, mixed by Chris Malone from original multi-track material, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this special 2-CD release, limited to 5000 units, includes previously unreleased and unused music and has been approved by Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope. Disc One showcases the film’s expanded score presentation along with Nino Rota source music and additional material, while Disc Two presents the remastered Original Soundtrack Album and also source cues, showcasing music by Carmine Coppola, as well as a rare Nino Rota demo recording! The exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by writer Tim Greiving and the sharp art design is by Dan Goldwasser.

 

TRACK LISTING:

DISC 1
SCORE PRESENTATION
1. Main Title / The Immigrant (FILM VERSION) 2:02
2. Anthony’s First Communion 1:03
3. After The Party (EXPANDED)* 1:17
4. Finding The Man** 0:59
5. The Search Continues / Found* 1:38
6. Michael And Anthony 2:31
7. Vito And Abbandando 2:39
8. A New Carpet (FILM VERSION) 1:31
9. A Visit To Roth 1:45
10. Kay (FILM VERSION) 1:11
11. The Little Plane 0:22
12. The Godfathers At Home 2:35
13. Fredo Brings The Bread* / Ola’s Death / Roth Is Next* / Busetta’s Death* 3:33
14. Fredo’s Panic 1:30
15. Ninna-Nanna A Michele 1:04 (feat. Nino Palermo)
16. Intermezzo* 2:48
17. The Corleone Estate 0:27
18. Michael Comes Home 2:06
19. Fredo’s Stay Of Execution 1:13
20. Michael And His Mother 1:28
21. The Landlord / We’re In Business 1:08
22. Remember Vito Andolini (FILM VERSION) 4:38
23. The Brothers Mourn** 3:21
24. Reflections On Romans / Death Of Three 4:29
25. New England* 0:35
26. End Titles 3:56
TOTAL SCORE TIME 52:30

 

NINO ROTA SOURCE CUES
27. I’ve Got A Girl In Reno* 2:37
28. Havana 2:34
29. Calles De Havana* 0:56
30. Intermezzo Pt. II* 0:50
31. Clar-I-Notes* 2:58
32. The Forties 4:42
33. The Forties (ALTERNATE) 1:41
TOTAL NINO ROTA SOURCE CUES TIME 16:26

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
34. The Search Continues (WILD TAKE) 0:30
35. The Little Plane (ALTERNATE) 0:23
36. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (ORCHESTRA ONLY EXCERPT) 0:24
37. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (ALTERNATE ENDING) 1:14 (feat. Nino Palermo)
38. The Godfather Epilogue 1:49
TOTAL ADDITIONAL MATERIAL TIME 4:27

TOTAL DISC TIME 1:13:31

 

DISC 2
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
1. Main Title / The Immigrant 3:28
2. A New Carpet 1:59
3. Kay 2:58
4. Ev’ry Time I Look In Your Eyes / After The Party 2:35
5. Vito And Abbandando 2:39
6. Senza Mama (feat. Livio Giorgi) / Ciuri-Ciuri / Napule Ve Salute 2:36
7. The Godfathers At Home 2:35
8. Remember Vito Andolini 2:54
9. Michael Comes Home 2:22
10. Marcia Stilo Italiano 2:02
11. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (feat. Nino Palermo) 2:21
12. The Brothers Mourn 3:21
13. Murder Of Don Fanucci 2:51
14. End Title 3:56
TOTAL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM TIME 39:00

 

SOURCE CUES
15. The Fiddler 0:14
16. Italian Eyes (EXCERPT) 0:14
17. Napule Ve Salute (Lassanno Napule) (EXTENDED) 1:31
18. Senza Mama (EXTENDED) (feat. Livio Giorgi) 2:41
19. My Tropical Love (CONSISTING OF “LA PALOMA”) 3:12
20. Marcha Reale Italiana 0:22
21. The Star-Spangled Banner 0:19
22. Marcia Religioso (EXTENDED) 3:51
23. Marcia Sinfonica* 0:51
24. Celeste Aida 1:05
25. Godfather’s Calypso* 2:36
26. Nino Rota Demo Tape 7:18
TOTAL SOURCE CUES TIME 24:34

TOTAL DISC TIME 1:03:40

TOTAL COLLECTION TIME 2:17:11

 

*NOT USED IN FILM
**CONTAINS MATERIAL NOT USED IN FILM

 

This is a CD format release

 

https://lalalandrecords.com/the-godfather-part-ii-50th-anniversary-remastered-expanded-limited-edition-2-cd-set/

 

[bespinGPT 8,859]

Instant buy.

[Jay 39,768]

Artwork preview:

 

https://warmbutter.com/albums/the-godfather-part-ii/

 

[Mr. Who 996]

Amazing! This was high on my list of expansion wishes! 

[crocodile 8,616]

This album is most welcome.

 

Karol

[Bilbo 3,877]

4 hours ago, Jay said:

And the Academy took note - among the film’s eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, the composer won for Best Original Score.

It was nominated for 11 but won 6. 

[Davis 3,159]

10 hours ago, Bilbo said:

It was nominated for 11 but won 6. 

Or it could’ve won 0 but won 6. 

[Davis 3,159]

18 hours ago, bespinGPT said:

Instant buy.

Do you prefer this one to the first score? 

[The Train Station 8,882]

1 hour ago, Davis said:

Do you prefer this one to the first score? 

 

I do. More musically cohesive than the first.

[bespinGPT 8,859]

4 hours ago, The Train Station said:

 

I do. More musically cohesive than the first.

 

Thank you for answering on my behalf!

[Davis 3,159]

13 minutes ago, bespinGPT said:

 

Thank you for answering on my behalf!

Is it your answer too?

[CatastrophicJones 62]

Fantastic! Kinda saw this one coming but glad to see it released. Excited to hear the remastered sound, but is it just me or does the cover seem a little... off? Dare I say nearly AI ish in quality? I don't expect Warm Butter would ever tread into such cheap terrain like that, but compared to the cover from the release of the first one, something about it is bothering me lol Really can't wait to listen to this though. I ordered all 3 releases.

[The Train Station 8,882]

That artwork has been a thing since FFC released his re-edit of Part III. I hate them all. The old OST covers were better.

[CatastrophicJones 62]

7 hours ago, The Train Station said:

That artwork has been a thing since FFC released his re-edit of Part III. I hate them all. The old OST covers were better.

 

Ah I see now, so WB was just using the most recent artwork from the 4k, that's not even on him so that makes more sense. I agree, the older covers were far better.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,446]

13 minutes ago, CatastrophicJones said:

I agree, the older covers were far better.

 

The original Godfather II LP had rather bad artwork.

 

 

Who is that? Michael? Why is he standing like that? Is that in the film?

It doesn't look like him or anyone in the film.

[CatastrophicJones 62]

34 minutes ago, #SnowyVernalSpringsEternal said:

 

The original Godfather II LP had rather bad artwork.

 

 

Who is that? Michael? Why is he standing like that? Is that in the film?

It doesn't look like him or anyone in the film.

 

I'll still take this over the mess of a cover out currently, but I agree it deserves better.

[The Train Station 8,882]

Stefan hates simplicity, elegance, and minimalism.

[jacksparrow900 36]

Lake Tahoe Party Music 

Italian Eyes

Heart & Soul

Stumbleloo

Sophia

In A Paris Cafe

When I'm With You

 

Only one of these is on this new release but if you can track down a copy of the LP that was released in Italy that has the music by Carmine Coppola from Part II. It also has two of the Cuba pieces played but Tu Habanera and Guantanmera seems to be from library music and I haven't located those two pieces.   https://www.youtube.com/@brianbates9590

 

[Jay 39,768]

Has anyone on JWFan who ordered without Spider-man 2 gotten a shipping notice yet?

[jacksparrow900 36]

Mine is on the way 

[mcnab 9]

I just received my copy a couple hours ago, and I have had a chance to listen to the score presentation and some of the source cues on disc one. My initial impression is that La La Land again did a wonderful job with these remasters, and I cannot imagine them sounding any better. The sonics are natural, open, and have much better instrument separation than any previous version I have heard. The musical/narrative flow of the score presentation is a joy to listen to, and the source cues and additional material sound great. I can't wait to listen to the source cues on disc two. A must own for any Godfather/Rota fan. 

[Jay 39,768]

Cool!

[Trope 836]

1 hour ago, mcnab said:

I just received my copy a couple hours ago, and I have had a chance to listen to the score presentation and some of the source cues on disc one. My initial impression is that La La Land again did a wonderful job with these remasters, and I cannot imagine them sounding any better. The sonics are natural, open, and have much better instrument separation than any previous version I have heard. The musical/narrative flow of the score presentation is a joy to listen to, and the source cues and additional material sound great. I can't wait to listen to the source cues on disc two. A must own for any Godfather/Rota fan. 

This has me really excited to listen! Hurry up Spidey!