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  General Discussion: VARESE CLUB: The Karate Kid Part III (Bill Conti)
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 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 12:13 AM   
 By:   Giacchino-fan   (Member)







THE KARATE KID, Part III
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Music Composed and Conducted by Bill Conti

Here we offer Karate Kid, Part III as a first-time, stand-alone release. We previously released this score as part of our 4-CD Karate Kid boxed set which presented all four of Conti’s Karate Kid scores together. This album does not differ from our original 2007 release but gives those who may have missed out before a chance to get this very beautiful, inspiring and exciting score.

When Miyagi (Pat Morita) refuses to help him prepare for an upcoming tournament, an angry Daniel (Ralph Macchio) finds a new mentor, unaware that a revenge-obsessed old enemy is setting him up.

The dramatic score from Karate Kid, Part III also presents some of Bill Conti’s most exciting music from the series in one of his most spectacular finale cues ever! (The Final Blow)

CDs expected to begin shipping the week of May 29.

Limited Edition of 1000 copies

Price: $19.98
Catalog #: VCL 0512 1131


1. Main Title (5:38)
2. Terry Silver (1:14)
3. The Last Tree (1:55)
4. Terry’s Next Move (2:56)
5. The Hidden Tree (3:26)
6. Terry Sneaks In (2:14)
7. Mike States His Case (1:06)
8. Getting The Tree (4:33)
9. Jessica’s Slip (1:07)
10. Daniel Signs Up (3:08)
11. Miyagi’s Prayer (1:01)
12. Daniel Submits (1:22)
13. Miyagi’s Shut Out (:36)
14. Terry Owns Daniel (:37)
15. Jessica’s Kiss (:48)
16. Daniel’s Resolution (1:44)
17. Miyagi Kicks Butt (1:57)
18. Kata Training (1:54)
19. Bonsai Prayer (:36)
20. The Final Blow (4:05)

http://www.varesesarabande.com/servlet/the-1043/Karate-Kid%2C-The-cln--Part/Detail

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 12:27 AM   
 By:   1980's Soundtrack Whore   (Member)

Nice, I missed out on the KK Box Set so these individual releases have been most welcomed. Thanks Varese!

 
 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 3:32 AM   
 By:   Redokt64   (Member)

I too had missed out on the box set of the scores. Glad that they are releasing them in this fashion... so far 3 for 3. smile Thanks Varese.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 10:09 AM   
 By:   Loren   (Member)

ordered

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 11:05 AM   
 By:   Matt S.   (Member)

I'm on the fence about this one. I have Part II and listen to it often; does Part III contain much in the way of original material or is it just more of the same? I couldn't tell much from the samples, but to me they tend to suggest a rehash.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 11:06 AM   
 By:   Matt S.   (Member)

And I think we can say FOR SURE that whenever the next Club batch comes out, it WILL contain The Next Karate Kid.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 11:12 AM   
 By:   Mike Skerritt   (Member)

I'm on the fence about this one. I have Part II and listen to it often; does Part III contain much in the way of original material or is it just more of the same? I couldn't tell much from the samples, but to me they tend to suggest a rehash.

Between II and III, very little rehash. II is very much its own creature, with some overlap of thematic material but not much. A lot of it is completely new.

III, on the other hand, is actually a little closer to I in construction since the story returns to LA. There are some important distinctions, though. The music budget was higher, for one, so Conti got to use a bigger orchestra and thus the sound is much richer. It's also quite a bit darker as well, with the story moving out of the new-kid-in-high-school realm and into revenge. Don't get me wrong, the movie's a turd, but they were clearly going for much heavier dramatic stakes this time around and that's reflected in the music.

So for what it's worth, despite some similarities in the thematic content, III has its own musical personality that's as distinct from II as II is from I.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 11:22 AM   
 By:   LeHah   (Member)

Don't get me wrong, the movie's a turd, but they were clearly going for much heavier dramatic stakes this time around and that's reflected in the music.

Exactly this. The movie is horrible but the score is fantastic. By far the disc that gets the most play out of the series at my house.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 12:31 PM   
 By:   MRAUDIO   (Member)

I'm glad to be able to get this - I also missed out on the box set.

Thanks Varese!...:-)

 
 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 1:55 PM   
 By:   henry   (Member)

Great score, I LOVE it but pass since I have the boxset. I was really hoping for an unreleased Conti.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 2:04 PM   
 By:   Sarge   (Member)

So for what it's worth, despite some similarities in the thematic content, III has its own musical personality that's as distinct from II as II is from I.

Couldn't have said it better myself. I highly recommend all of them. Conti couldn't save part III, but he sure as hell tried.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 2:06 PM   
 By:   Gary S.   (Member)

Great score, I LOVE it but pass since I have the boxset. I was really hoping for an unreleased Conti.

I expect Varese will also rerelease the fourth disc from that set at some point. I passed on this as well as I too have the boxed set.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 3:07 PM   
 By:   Giacchino-fan   (Member)

I didn't get the box set until recently (some very generous FSMer had a good copy for $50), but I'll probably grab this for continuity's sake - I already have I and II. And yes, this is a fantastic score for a stinker of a movie.

Don't get me wrong; while I am happy these scores are being reissued, I join with Henry in saying "Varese, please release some new Conti!"
 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 3:28 PM   
 By:   Mr Greg   (Member)

Good release, but not one for me as I have the box...artwork is going to look great on my iPod though! Very nicely done....

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 3:40 PM   
 By:   losher22   (Member)

Sweet! Ordered instantly! I missed out on the box set that included all the scores and relish the opportunity to pick 'em up separately.

 
 Posted:   May 14, 2012 - 9:07 PM   
 By:   Matt S.   (Member)

Don't get me wrong, the movie's a turd, but they were clearly going for much heavier dramatic stakes this time around and that's reflected in the music.

Exactly this. The movie is horrible but the score is fantastic. By far the disc that gets the most play out of the series at my house.

I went and ordered it, thanks for the two thumbs-up! Glad to hear that Conti rose to the occasion and delivered a great score for a bad film. I look forward to getting this one!

 
 
 Posted:   May 15, 2012 - 10:21 AM   
 By:   xG-MONEYx   (Member)

Fewer than 250 copies remaining at VARESE!!!!!!!!

 
 Posted:   May 15, 2012 - 10:50 AM   
 By:   Mike Skerritt   (Member)

I went and ordered it, thanks for the two thumbs-up! Glad to hear that Conti rose to the occasion and delivered a great score for a bad film. I look forward to getting this one!

Nice! Hope you like it. Please post your thoughts after your first listen!

 
 
 Posted:   May 15, 2012 - 11:08 AM   
 By:   henry   (Member)

Fewer than 250 copies remaining at VARESE!!!!!!!!

I'm very glad to see Conti selling so well! I look forward to more Conti, hopefully unreleased.

 
 Posted:   May 15, 2012 - 1:28 PM   
 By:   DavidCoscina   (Member)

Wonderful score but it's movies like this that really hurts the image of karate in North America.

 
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