So what's the difference between then besides new track titles and the additional source music? Is there any new music?
The new release had the tapes newly transferred at the proper speed. Performance edits were also meticulously matched to the film to present the intended performances. There is one short cue included here that wasn't on the prior releases as well as the debut of the aforementioned cue, "Rhumba," by Jerry Goldsmith.
So what's the difference between then besides new track titles and the additional source music? Is there any new music?
The new release had the tapes newly transferred at the proper speed. Performance edits were also meticulously matched to the film to present the intended performances. There is one short cue included here that wasn't on the prior releases as well as the debut of the aforementioned cue, "Rhumba," by Jerry Goldsmith.
I was going to order this from SAE but on their site it says number 1552, is that a mistake? Also, if I order it from SAE will it say 1552 or 1565 on the disc?
I own the previous Prometheus Edition, would be glad if anyone who double dip with the new one can give an update, if the sound upgrade is worth to rebuy, i like the score very much and the old one sound fine for me ( not interested in the additional cues so much). can not recognize so much diffenenece ( as far as the sound samples are comparable)
I own the previous Prometheus Edition, would be glad if anyone who double dip with the new one can give an update, if the sound upgrade is worth to rebuy, i like the score very much and the old one sound fine for me ( not interested in the additional cues so much). can not recognize so much diffenenece ( as far as the sound samples are comparable)
Thanks Andy
The sound is vastly improved. If you are a fan of the score and have listened to the old "remastered" 2nd Prometheus release (like I have for many years), you will not be disappointed with the La La Land upgrade.
There is one short cue included here that wasn't on the prior releases as well as the debut of the aforementioned cue, "Rhumba," by Jerry Goldsmith.
Do you mind telling us which score cue is the new one, Neil? (Also, just for clarification, there are also some clean beginnings and endings of cues premiering on this version, because the Prometheus crossfaded some cues together right?)
The sound is vastly improved. If you are a fan of the score and have listened to the old "remastered" 2nd Prometheus release (like I have for many years), you will not be disappointed with the La La Land upgrade
Given that Chris Malone worked on this I'm not the least bit surprised that there's such a big sound improvement. And some of that is probably also due to Neil, realizing that the old album was at the wrong speed when he did his usual match-up-to-the-film thing. If the Prometheus was at the wrong speed, that would probably also mean it was at the wrong pitch, right? I think I remember my ears having to adjust somehow when I first discovered that old album, and it may have been because of that.
Do you mind telling us which score cue is the new one, Neil?
It's gotta be one of the cues inside track 10 or 11.
(Also, just for clarification, there are also some clean beginnings and endings of cues premiering on this version, because the Prometheus crossfaded some cues together right?)
Yes, that's clear just from looking at the tracklist. For example "Boat Attack" and "Jungle Pursuit" are now in their own tracks instead of being combined as "Boat Attack / Jungle Run"
Justa saw the movie for the first time (it's on Youtube for free).
It is not bad, just mediocre, with those raw edges that a better director and editor would fix.
Jerry does his best to elevate the picture, but everything is kind of dull and the hero doesn't even kiss the lady - although it seems they've made sex, but we are only shown the couple playing with cards in bed after a walk on the beach!
I want to add, by the way, and I say this in the show, that the arrangement of the tracks on this make it two great listens for me, the score and then this neat Big Band album. This is one of the rare times when the source music doesn't feel present primarily for the completeness, and otherwise out of place. After enjoying the score, letting the CD play on was a real pleasure.
Justa saw the movie for the first time (it's on Youtube for free).
It is not bad, just mediocre, with those raw edges that a better director and editor would fix.
Jerry does his best to elevate the picture, but everything is kind of dull and the hero doesn't even kiss the lady - although it seems they've made sex, but we are only shown the couple playing with cards in bed after a walk on the beach!
The complete movie here:
After hearing the score for the first time and reading it's premise in the booklet I actually became quite curious to check the film out, so thanks for the link.
Yeah I almost always skip the source music on a soundtrack album (especially annoying when it's mixed in between score cues, IMO). But somehow, this new everything-and-the-kitchen sink LLL edition which has even more source music than original score? It plays GREAT! I like the score even more in chronological order (and nice to get the bit of previously-unreleased score -- I hope they give Breakout and High Velocity the same complete & chronological treatment!) But then after the score program, it's amazing what a delight the Goldsmith-arranged standards are. Jerry really seemed to have a knack for this stuff, though he didn't do it often and never to this extent. It's almost like James Horner's gift/passion for arranging (or writing original) swing music. I'm glad it doesn't break up the flow of the main program; on its own it's like a fantastic follow up album on its own. And then including the two Goldsmith-conducted classical works at the end is like the cherry on top. Having a Jerry Goldsmith-conducted version of one of my favorite Beethoven movements (complete!) is just amazing, and it shows he was really a decent conductor at this point in his career.
Fantastic job on this album by Neil Bulk, Chris Malone, Jeff Bond, and all involved -- major kudos to LLL!
until the new one was released) 
