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 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 3:27 PM   
 By:   Hercule Platini   (Member)

Has anyone kept track of the album numbers at Varese? While I'm with the rest of you in being certain it's Spartacus, I'd still like to know what has dictated the "1000th" release. Is this inclusive of every disc Townson has produced up until now, or does it include the titles in the "Upcoming" section of the site, as well?

Don't forget that Varese's album numbers include gospel, pop and folk albums that Mr T had nothing to do with, along with absolutely everything Gene Autry ever did within 200 feet of a microphone..... So they're no real yardstick of how many albums Mr T has actually produced.

 
 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 5:04 PM   
 By:   Spymaster   (Member)

It's not f****** Rocky. If it's Spartacus it's SO much better than f****** Rocky!

 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 5:07 PM   
 By:   Steve Johnson   (Member)

Pretty cool the first 50 are signed by Kirk Douglas.

GTFOOH!

 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 5:12 PM   
 By:   LeHah   (Member)

Heres a couple questions I want to field.

1.) How many are being made?

2.) While this is only an assumption, if its a *single* VCD I'd expect it to be something a little pricey. A couple of CDs (ala the rejected Bernstein set) or the mighty Goldsmith At Fox box kind of come to mind. If we assume it is Spartacus, then the score is long and I'm sure theres alternates or something, so I'd expect an absolute minimum of two discs but wouldn't be surprised if theres three or even four.

3.) How quick is this gonna go? Again if we assume it is Spartacus, then this is one of the great scores of all time and an expanded/complete release would be popular - but theres also people out there who (strangely) don't like that time in film score or don't care for North or whatever. And I'd hate for it to turn into another Intrada Inchon debacle.

 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 5:14 PM   
 By:   Sarge   (Member)

Pretty cool the first 50 are signed by Kirk Douglas.

Stop it. Stop it right now.

 
 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 7:13 PM   
 By:   henry   (Member)

It's not f****** Rocky. If it's Spartacus it's SO much better than f****** Rocky!

Spymaster, what's with the hostility?confused I've tried time and time again to get along with you but you won't have it. You don't like me, or Conti, I get it.

 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 7:19 PM   
 By:   LeHah   (Member)

Spymaster, what's with the hostility?

Much like Nigel Lawson, Spymaster is a "one club golfer".

 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 7:22 PM   
 By:   Steve Johnson   (Member)

Oh, don't worry - it's not the only title announcing next week smile


Oh, Realllllly.... big grin I have me card out for LAST MAN ON EARTH. Neither heaven nor hell nor MMM shall stop this release.

 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 7:46 PM   
 By:   Steve Johnson   (Member)

Has anyone kept track of the album numbers at Varese?



Nahh, I'm too busy working and generating a paycheck. Perhaps someone eles has, though....

 
 Posted:   May 24, 2010 - 10:34 PM   
 By:   Freejack   (Member)

I'm with dear old Henry here.

Couldn't care less about Spartacus.
But I'm happy that you guys are happy.
I think I'll just go and give my Intrada release of ROCKY IV another spin instead. big grin

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 12:43 AM   
 By:   Tobias   (Member)

I'm with dear old Henry here.

Couldn't care less about Spartacus.
But I'm happy that you guys are happy.


Me too

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 1:01 AM   
 By:   CinemaScope   (Member)

Just one?

Considering these club releases occur three times a year, that's a pity for non Spartacus fans.


Yes but they don't call it a club release, they say it's a special release. I wouldn't be surprised if the club releases are a week later.


Oops. I reread it, & Varese do call it a Club Release. Well it just has to be Spartacus. What we won't know until Monday is; how many discs, how much, & how many copies. Next Monday is a holiday in England, but I think that's just a coincidence.




A holiday in ENGLAND? Oh, I thought it was a holiday in the whole of the U.K.

..............


Yes, but I'm English, living in England. I'm not too bothered what you Scots get up to. Enjoy the World Cup!

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 1:20 AM   
 By:   RM Eastman   (Member)

I'm with dear old Henry here.

Couldn't care less about Spartacus.
But I'm happy that you guys are happy.


Me too




BLASPHEMY!!

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 1:24 AM   
 By:   RM Eastman   (Member)

If it is SPARTACUS, why just release that and nothing else?


Because, Henry, my dear, nothing can equal it! Well, maybe a complete "First Knight"??? Even "FK" is no "Spartacus" However, a complete "First Knight" with sparkling sound is my most wanted after "Spartie"

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 1:34 AM   
 By:   RM Eastman   (Member)

Oh, don't worry - it's not the only title announcing next week smile


Well, then it better be in the class of North's masterwork.

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 1:54 AM   
 By:   Spymaster   (Member)

Spymaster, what's with the hostility?confused I've tried time and time again to get along with you but you won't have it. You don't like me, or Conti, I get it.

Oh I like Conti just fine!

My "hostility" - as you put it - comes from this endlessly selfish attitude that the Varese Club exists to serve your needs, and no other. Alex North's legendary, groundbreaking score for Spartacus (a score that Robert Townson has been trying to release, or get re-recorded for as long as I can remember) can't compare to Conti's lazily recycled music for Rocky V or Balboa of course!

You need to get a sense of perspective. If this is Spartacus then, by god, it deserves a release slot all of its own! I'm sorry if that disappoints you.

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 1:54 AM   
 By:   Spymaster   (Member)

Much like Nigel Lawson, Spymaster is a "one club golfer".

I have so idea what this means but I'm sure it's "smart" and "witty". LOL

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 1:59 AM   
 By:   CinemaScope   (Member)

I don't want to sound churlish, but I was hoping for a bit of 50's Fox magic in the mix, maybe those days are over. But I do know this is a huge release, the biggest of the year, & maybe the last of the, carved in stone classic holy grail releases (very much the real thing).

 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 3:34 AM   
 By:   Grimsdyke   (Member)

I don't want to sound churlish, but I was hoping for a bit of 50's Fox magic in the mix, maybe those days are over.

Maybe there is just not that much useable material anymore in the Fox Vaults ??

 
 
 Posted:   May 25, 2010 - 7:07 AM   
 By:   algonrei   (Member)

It has to be Spartacus...

Everything points to it:

- Special anniversary release

- The Masters seem to exist (as there is a triple unmentionable edition)

- Relationship between Mr Townson and Alex North

- There will be special events related to Alex North and Spartacus in Ubeda (Concert, conference and street movie projection)

...

It has to be Spartacus

 
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