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There a link to this? I can't find it at the LLL site.
Not available for ordering until 12/3 starting at 12 noon (pst).
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Dec 1, 2019 - 9:39 PM
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Ray Worley
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I am thrilled beyond words at this magnificent set. It's easily the release of the year (for me). Waxman's FURIES is one of his most dynamic and exciting scores. So happy to get this since all we've had before are a couple of suites. As for EL DORADO, we are finally (finally!) getting the wonderful film version of the title song. I've always considered it one of the best Western songs and the choral version on the LP was insipid at best. The film vocal by George Alexander is terrific and much under-appreciated. I'm really looking forward to hearing the actual film score as well, since the LP is a re-recording to appeal to more "pop" sensibilities. Same for WILL PENNY,,,although I think the LP had some actual film cues, it's missing a lot.
So although most of the excitement has been centered around NEVADA SMITH (yes, a terrific Newman score...doesn't get much better than a Newman Western), there is a tremendous value here for the money.
I don't know the other scores very well (or at all in some cases), but how wrong can you go with Young, Amfitheatrof, Webb, Sukman, etc. There's got to be some gems there.
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Dec 2, 2019 - 1:42 AM
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cody1949
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I am thrilled beyond words at this magnificent set. It's easily the release of the year (for me). Waxman's FURIES is one of his most dynamic and exciting scores. So happy to get this since all we've had before are a couple of suites. As for EL DORADO, we are finally (finally!) getting the wonderful film version of the title song. I've always considered it one of the best Western songs and the choral version on the LP was insipid at best. The film vocal by George Alexander is terrific and much under-appreciated. I'm really looking forward to hearing the actual film score as well, since the LP is a re-recording to appeal to more "pop" sensibilities. Same for WILL PENNY,,,although I think the LP had some actual film cues, it's missing a lot.
So although most of the excitement has been centered around NEVADA SMITH (yes, a terrific Newman score...doesn't get much better than a Newman Western), there is a tremendous value here for the money.
I don't know the other scores very well (or at all in some cases), but how wrong can you go with Young, Amfitheatrof, Webb, Sukman, etc. There's got to be some gems there.
Having a legitimate NEVADA SMITH, a Franz Waxman exciting western score that I thought was "lost"...THE FURIES, and George Alexander's voice singing the title tune for ELDORADO makes this set the best release of the year.
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Dec 2, 2019 - 9:13 AM
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PFK
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I am thrilled beyond words at this magnificent set. It's easily the release of the year (for me). Waxman's FURIES is one of his most dynamic and exciting scores. So happy to get this since all we've had before are a couple of suites. As for EL DORADO, we are finally (finally!) getting the wonderful film version of the title song. I've always considered it one of the best Western songs and the choral version on the LP was insipid at best. The film vocal by George Alexander is terrific and much under-appreciated. I'm really looking forward to hearing the actual film score as well, since the LP is a re-recording to appeal to more "pop" sensibilities. Same for WILL PENNY,,,although I think the LP had some actual film cues, it's missing a lot.
So although most of the excitement has been centered around NEVADA SMITH (yes, a terrific Newman score...doesn't get much better than a Newman Western), there is a tremendous value here for the money.
I don't know the other scores very well (or at all in some cases), but how wrong can you go with Young, Amfitheatrof, Webb, Sukman, etc. There's got to be some gems there.
Having a legitimate NEVADA SMITH, a Franz Waxman exciting western score that I thought was "lost"...THE FURIES, and George Alexander's voice singing the title tune for ELDORADO makes this set the best release of the year.
I agree with your comments guys. I'm VERY excited about this surprise release! Yes, great to get the Newman, Waxman, Riddle and Raksin. But also the Webb, Sukman, Scharf, Amfitheatrof and ..... Victor Young!!!
Never saw STREETS OF LAREDO ..... but it's VICTOR YOUNG!
I've wanted Waxman's The Furies for 55 years! Nearly as long for Newman's Nevada Smith!
The El Dorado LP is very "pop" as mentioned, anxious to hear the soundtrack. George Alexander sings the title song just perfect!
And .... the tracks to Nevada Smith ..... yikes!
Thanks again MV and LLL !!! 
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For my money this is the greatest box set (Golden Age or otherwise) since Intrada's amazing 4 disc Waxman set a couple winters ago!
Such variety in both (and 11 scores in each!)
Yavar
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I guess I don't understand what is so "dire" about this western collection cover. Though it's not a Jim Titus design or anything, I think it's a nice image and decently well laid out. On sets like this and the Waxman and Film Noir at Paramount sets from Intrada, talented people here on this very board have made great custom covers for us for each individual score. I can't wait to find out what folks come up with on the Custom Cover Art (II) thread:
https://filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cfm?threadID=132899&forumID=1&archive=0&pageID=30&r=419#bottom
Yavar
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Agreed.
Yavar
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It's probably cheaper and takes fewer sign offs, which means it can get approved faster, so that's all good in my book.
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Everyone will already know exactly what is in this set when they buy it. When it arrives in the mail, it does not need to have a cover that lists everything. All it needs is to look good.
Fair point.
And for all I know, I suppose there might sometimes be a contractual obligation to list all the titles and composers on the cover.
I suspect you are correct in that speculation.
Anyway, that's all from me on the subject. I doubt most folks care one way or the other. I don't. I rip all my music and never handle or look at the original CD package again. The upcoming set is a treasure whatever the cover looks like.
Agreed. I'm like you for the most part. I rip to iTunes and separate into individual score albums, which is why the custom cover art guys are so great. I do bring out the original CD package for reading the liner notes, of course...
Yavar
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The generic appearance may seem uninspired, but not dire. I don't mind that they didn't use movie artifacts from all the films, since there are too many to be represented in a small space. I like the colors and overall effect. More like a painting. 
