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Oct 14, 2013 - 4:12 PM
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Francis
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thanks for another amazing grail!
http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.8285/.f
SALEM'S LOT
Label: Intrada Special Collection Volume 256
Date: 1979
Tracks: 84
Time = 99:53
World premiere 2-CD release of powerhouse soundtrack by Harry Sukman for sensational TV mini-series from Stephen King vampire novel, directed by Tobe Hooper, starring David Soul, Bonnie Bedelia, James Mason, Lance Kerwin. Sukman writes large orchestra score in equal parts gothic action, dramatic melody, over-the-top horror. Main theme begins in declamatory fashion with powerful fortissimo chords in full orchestra, then launches into dynamic bass trombone ostinato suggesting "Dies Irae" with minor-key French horns in game of tag with trombone. Idea appears sparingly, allowing for abundance of other dramatic ideas, beautiful love theme, frightening action cues. Clever use of pizzicato strings introduces numerous vampire sequences. When score comes to final "Conclusion", Sukman returns with fortissimo chords as producer credit appears on screen, then launches into closing statement of "Dies Irae" ostinato for "End Credits". Composer actually prepared three versions of conclusion, all three appear here. Entire score mixed, presented from pristine condition multi-channel stereo masters vaulted at Warner Bros. Two-disc set also has cues Sukman subsequently re-fashioned for edited feature version of picture. Standing out here is dramatic coda climaxing in powerful fortissimo unison for entire orchestra. Stunning finish to lengthy 99-minute ride! One of the great seventies scores! Harry Sukman conducts. Intrada Special Collection available while quantities and interest remain!
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I'm still waiting for a C.D. release of Sukman's score for "Around The World Under The Sea".
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I'm still waiting for a C.D. release of Sukman's score for "Around The World Under The Sea".
According to what's been on this board over the years - this was one of everyone's holy grails. It comes out. How many posts do you see in this thread?
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Well, the number of posts doesn't necessarily count. Under Intrada's current policy of a title being available while interest reamins, we've seen a number of titles go out of print a year later or even less than a year later on some titles, yet in a few months this title will have been around for three years, so clearly it's selling.
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Well, the number of posts doesn't necessarily count. Under Intrada's current policy of a title being available while interest reamins, we've seen a number of titles go out of print a year later or even less than a year later on some titles, yet in a few months this title will have been around for three years, so clearly it's selling.
I'm not sure that equates at all. I just find it shocking that a whole slew of people cried and pleaded for this score for years - and there are just a handful of posts when it's finally released. I think it once again proves that there is no correlation between the people who post here asking for whatever title, and how that title will ultimately sell.
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Well that was abrupt (for me, that is). I just watched the film last weekend, having just read the book for the first time, and checked Intrada probably just two or three days ago to find the CD still in stock. Good music. Not an instant buy, but something I'm sure I would have picked up at some point. Hope someone re-releases this down the road.
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Aug 26, 2016 - 7:03 AM
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John-73
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I'm stunned the release of this score didn't generate more discussion. Seems to me the pattern on this board is people go on and on about their holy grail releases, then when one gets released it's very often a week or so of 'soooo ordered!' type responses, then a brief discussion period post release, which often degenerates fast into gripes about seconds of music not included, or sequencing, mixing, or ANYthing that deviates from sheer perfection, then they're onto begging for the next release. There are exceptions of course like The Blue Box or Ben-Hur, which still generate lots of discussion & praise, but by and large there's a rather sizeable fickle element at play. Have we all become spoilt with these incredible releases over the years? I think possibly we have...
Anyway, I love this score and play it often - in fact I still mentally have to pinch myself that this got released at all, I really had it consigned to 'dream release only' status. The highest quality production across the board too from mastering to sleeve notes to packaging. The bluray is about to be released actually (at long last); I'm sure this will generate fresh interest in this magnificent score. A pity it's sold out, but I hope a reprint is on the cards if there's enough interest to warrant it.
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