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Nov 3, 2010 - 7:30 AM
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Thor
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I'm not against re-recordings. But I think when your dealing with a film score, you expect a faithful rendition of what you heard in the film. Its called the original motion picture soundtrack. Are you all saying you would be fine if your favorite movies were re-scored? Or would it be a distraction? How about the re-recording of Fantasia in the 80's that in many places do not match the tempo of the visuals on the screen? Your talking apples and oranges regarding classical music. Who was around when many "classics" were written? And I am sure many people prefer classical music the way they first heard it. A later interpretation is a distraction. Again I am not against re-recordings ( I like Erich Kunzel's re-recordings as far as compilations are concerned) or even another interpretation, but I think there's a less respect for the "original" more than ever nowadays. Well, I don't agree with that. In terms of orchestral scores, the only fidelity I require is that they follow the original SCORE SHEETS, not - I repeat NOT - the original score as heard in the movie. For all intents and purposes, the original recording may even be unsatisfactory in several departments (sound, perfomance). I don't see any difference between film music and classical music in this regard - it's all orchestral music that can re-interpreted over and over again. The original recording is not something you should strive to emulate at all costs. Of course, there's a limit to freedom in interpretation. I wouldn't call Meco's disco versions of STAR WARS faithful to anything, they're more of curiousity value; an interesting experiment that lives its own life. But I don't believe that's what we're talking about here. But hey, this is a discussion that we've had a million times before. Here's the ultimate thread for it: http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cfm?threadID=11030&forumID=1&archive=1 (I should of course note that I come to soundtracks from the opposite end of yourself - I couldn't care less about the film when I listen to soundtracks...it's the music in itself that matters).
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I am not so tied to the visual medium as others here. I enjoy the music. And when I hear that a beloved piece of music is being given a new life with a superior recording, I'm all over that! This is especially true for the golden age film scores whose original recordings sound so inferior compared to state-of-the-art recordings. For me, music is a living artform - and that includes all great film music - and not just a memento of its original incarnation. I treasure all my re-recordings from Tadlow, Tribute and others. Thank you for keeping the music alive! I agree with this sentiment wholeheartedly. I haven't seen 80% of the films represented by the CD's on my shelf.
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One question, after 'The Alamo, 'Lawrence of Arabia,' and now 'Conan the Barbarian,' how on earth are you guys going to top these re-recordings next year because these three set the bar extremely high? Taras Bulba!
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I generally prefer the original recordings of any score I was introduced to by watching the film, as that is the version, recording, and tempo I enjoyed. However, it really all depends on the fidelity of the new recording to the original, or if the rerecording brings out something new. Or, of course, if I never heard the score before and like it based on samples or bought it because of the composer. Some rerecordings I enjoy as much as, if not more than, the originals (whether the originals were on album or not) include Marco Polo's The Egyptian, King Kong, House of Frankenstein; Tadlow's El Cid, True Grit; Varese's 7th Voyage of Sinbad; and Intrada's Jason and the Argonauts. Plus everything MMM has rerecorded. Those are incredible. There are others. However, often rerecordings are disappointing in being played too slowly or missing instruments, choosing to simulate an effect in another way. Silva's Bride of Frankenstein and all but Charles Gerhardt's Citizen Kane redo's grate on me. So I generally go with samples before I buy, but I also tend to just trust certain people. Morgan and Stromberg's CDs are always bought "sound unheard," and now the Tadlow folks have that trust. This album is on my must buy list.
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This is the year of Schwarzenegger scores; Predator, Eraser, Red Sonja, Conan... I'll even throw in the T2 re-release. Maybe next year we'll get all the Barbara Boxer Scores.
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