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If you have it in you to appreciate a dissonant, highly contrapuntal (dark) fantasy score that doesn't trade in the same old same old Straussian Korngoldisms, buy it, certainly. I've adored North's score since I first heard the opening bars set against a pitch black screen way back in '81.
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If you have it in you to appreciate a dissonant, highly contrapuntal (dark) fantasy score that doesn't trade in the same old same old Straussian Korngoldisms, buy it, certainly. I've adored North's score since I first heard the opening bars set against a pitch black screen way back in '81.
No joke, that description sounds really appealing to the point that I'd be convinced to buy it immediately 
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I'm confused... does this new version actually has a sonic upgrade or is it exactly the same as the 2010 one? Not that I would buy it again... I adore this score, but I'm perfectly happy with the last Lala-land version. Just curious to know though...
The press release says it's a re-issue which features the same content and master as the 2010 release. So it's not necessary to be confused.
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It took several attempts over a long period of time before Dragonslayer finally spoke to me. It's a challenging listen for someone like me who naturally gravitates towards the music of John Williams and James Horner. I'd say to those who don't like it after one listen to return to it from time to time and see if you don't feel differently about it.
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Jun 27, 2021 - 10:33 AM
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Eight or nine years ago, when I was assembling a lot of my collection, I sampled Dragonslayer and gave it a pass. With this release however, something had changed in my appreciation, and I ended up downloading the samples and playing them over and over, like a release.
I am attached to the whole fantasy-world vibe in scores, and this one clearly has it in a very crafted, labyrinthine way.
Waiting patiently for my copy, pretty excited about it, only the second cd I've bought this year, but I've no doubt it will occupy me for some time.
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I’ll know who to blame if I don’t like the score 
Give it your full attention and you should be fine. Turn down the lights, sit back, close your eyes and let Grandpa Alex tell you a story about a wizard, a waif and a dragon.
Haha thanks!
Your descriptions continue to be poetic - your original one that sold me: "If you have it in you to appreciate a dissonant, highly contrapuntal (dark) fantasy score that doesn't trade in the same old same old Straussian Korngoldisms, buy it"
And I appreciate the other comments here about where to watch the movie itself. I saw some clips of the dragon fight and the animation looks INCREDIBLE. There is a scene with a wizard on a mountaintop and those backgrounds look a bit dodgy but that dragon rivals CG of today. Looks like they benefited from Phil Tippet's "go-motion".
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Nyborg: Waiting patiently for my copy, pretty excited about it, only the second cd I've bought this year, but I've no doubt it will occupy me for some time.
Nyborg, get ready for a lifelong listen that never gets stale. As others have proclaimed, the originality and invention are off the charts in the Dragonslayer score. La-La Land and Mike Matessino have given the sound just enough polish so it comes through well on today's playback devices.
I bought the new pressing; first, because La-La Land reeled me in with their $10 The Egyptian promo; second, because the new cover graphics really pop.
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Has anyone gotten their 40th aniversary Dragonslayer soundtack CD re-issue yet?
I know it's the same audio master, but how well have the graphics been updated?
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No one's gotten the new Dragonslayer release yet?
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I get my copy of the new Dragonslayer issue today. I'll check out the new booklet while I play the CD. I was somewhat displeased with the comparatively slapdash graphic design on 2010's release, though La-La Land Records has markedly upped their game on package and book graphics in the intervening years. Should look sharp, package and CD top-label.
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I get my copy of the new Dragonslayer issue today. I'll check out the new booklet while I play the CD. I was somewhat displeased with the comparatively slapdash graphic design on 2010's release, though La-La Land Records has markedly upped their game on package and book graphics in the intervening years. Should look sharp, package and CD top-label.
So I've had this new release for a bit now. I do not own any previous releases, so can't do a comparison. The sound, of course is magnificent, as well as the very informative notes from Jeff Bond. He does his usual amazing job.
The only problem I had, however, was with the print, or font, of the liner notes. My eyesight isn't what it used to be, and I pretty much need to rely on glasses all of the time when reading these booklets. But I don't typically have a lot of difficulty. This booklet, however, was difficult for me to read. I had to constantly try to find a sweet spot for the words to come into better focus; eventually, I moved to better lighting and that helped a little. Don't know if the problem is with the type of font used, or with the coloring, or maybe both. I read through the entire booklet, but walked away with a bit of eye strain. A minor quibble, I suppose. The music itself is the most important thing, and it's wonderful.
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Replicant006: The only problem I had, however, was with the print, or font, of the liner notes. My eyesight isn't what it used to be, and I pretty much need to rely on glasses all of the time when reading these booklets. But I don't typically have a lot of difficulty. This booklet, however, was difficult for me to read. I had to constantly try to find a sweet spot for the words to come into better focus; eventually, I moved to better lighting and that helped a little. Don't know if the problem is with the type of font used, or with the coloring, or maybe both. I read through the entire booklet, but walked away with a bit of eye strain. A minor quibble, I suppose. The music itself is the most important thing, and it's wonderful.
Yes, the music is all that counts. The CD itself has very well done matte printing, with solid manufacture.
I had the same trouble reading the booklet and inlay. To be sure, those notes by Jeff Bond are voluminous, which might've necessitated smaller print. I liked the production photo selection.
With an all-time great score very well presented, these deficits are just quibbles.
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