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Jul 12, 2021 - 9:51 PM
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Amer Zahid
(Member)
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https://lalalandrecords.com/somewhere-in-time-limited-edition/
SOMWHERE IN TIME: LIMITED EDITION”
Music by John Barry
Limited Edition of 5000 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $21.98
STARTS SHIPPING JULY 20
La-La Land Records, Universal Pictures, and Geffen proudly present a Limited Edition remastered and expanded CD reissue of renowned composer John Barry’s (GOLDFINGER, OUT OF AFRICA, DANCES WITH WOLVES) original motion picture score to the beloved 1980 big screen romantic fantasy-drama SOMEWHERE IN TIME, directed by Jeannot Szwarc and starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer. Barry’s rich, gorgeous orchestral score perfectly embodies this heartfelt and heartbreaking romantic classic, enriching it with a resonating melodic and thematic timelessness that is vital to the film’s powerful sentimental allure. As the director himself states, “John’s music gave the film everything it needed. I still think it’s his most beautiful score – and one of the most beautiful scores in the history of film.”
Produced, mastered and edited from studio vault elements by Mike Matessino, this expanded CD is limited to 5000 units and features never-before-released score cues and additional music, including the music box arrangement of Rachmaninoff Rhapsody, Barry’s original music for Elise’s stage show, two previously unheard arrangements of the Somewhere In Time theme, and more! The exclusive, in depth liner notes are by journalist and author Jon Burlingame and the timeless art design is by Jim Titus.
TRACK LISTING:
SCORE PRESENTATION 44:01
1 Theme From Somewhere In Time 3:26
Performed by Roger Williams; Produced by Michael Lloyd
2 The Grand Hotel* 2:04
3 Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini 2:54
Piano Solo by Chet Swiatkowski
4 The Old Woman (Film Version) 2:49
5 June 27th* 2:03
6 Room 417 * 1:11
7 The Journey Back In Time 4:29
8 Is He The One? (Film Version) 3:13
9 A Day Together (Film Version) 2:31
10 Rowing* 1:15
11 The Man Of My Dreams 1:42
12 That’s It * :40
13 Razor * 1:05
14 Total Dismay ** 3:21
15 Coin * :37
16 Return To The Present * 4:10
17 A Day Together (End Credits) 6:08
SOURCE MUSIC AND ALTERNATES 32:36
SOURCE MUSIC:
18 After Party * 2:03
19 Car Jazz * 2:00
20 Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini (Alternate) 3:03
Piano Solo by Chet Swiatkowski
21 Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini (Music Box) 2:11
22 Is He The One? (Alternate Excerpt) * 2:21
23 My Melancholy Baby* 2:02
24 Oh, You Beautiful Doll * 3:30
25 In The Good Old Summer Time * :37
26 I Want A Girl (Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad)* 1:53
27 Wisdom Of The Heart * 1:09
ALTERNATES:
28 Somewhere In Time (Piano Theme)* 1:59
29 Rowing (Alternate)* 1:18
30 Razor (Alternate)* :51
31 Coin (Alternate) * :32
32 Somewhere In Time (Theme Variation)* 1:46
33 Finale And End Credits (From The Motion Picture Somewhere In Time)* 4:57
TOTAL DISC TIME: 76:37
* previously unreleased
** contains previously unreleased music
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Things to note:
This is 45 minutes longer than the 1980 album.
It is 33 minutes longer than the Varese recording.
We now see that A Day Together on the original album looks as if it was actually the original end title, and that's why it's not the A Day Together we had in the film.
There are 55 minutes of John Barry score music compared to 40 on the Varese recording.
There are 61 minutes of John Barry total music including his source cues.
Anyone still doubting if they need this?
Cheers
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Thank You La La Land Records! I am thrilled to have the source cues!
I do have a couple of questions though:
1) The album arrangement – which is the opening track – simply titled: “Somewhere In Time” – it is 03:01 – in length… could that - “concert arrangement” - be compromised within the presentation of the score – within another cue? It seems to be missing within the CD presentation… the CD presentation runs 76:37 – so you would have been able to fit it in??
I believe that track is an edited down version of Total Dismay, based on my knowledge of the music in the film correlated with this track list. Also note that Total Dismay is marked as containing unreleased music, but not being entirely unreleased.
2) The film version of “The Old Woman” – track #02 – which is absolutely fantastic; however – the album version is missing?
Based on the run time versus the film, I suspect that is an edited down version of the film version.
Cheers
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3) In regards to track #08 – “Is He The One?” – Film Version – is this different to the album version – as the times are very similar?
I'd have to double check this but my recollection is that the album track is two cues edited together, but in the film, I seem to remember the first bit of the track is the second cue and the second bit is the first cue, so maybe they've just presented the two cues in the film order rather than the album order.
Cheers
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Thanks Stephen; I do have one more question…
The running time of – “Return To The Present” – is identical to the album release: Both of them run at 04:10 –
However; on the new release there is an asterisk * next to the track name… which means that it is previously unreleased…
I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that asterisk is accidental, but who knows? Maybe MV will clarify. Otherwise, let's see what shows up.
Cheers
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The thing I'm intrigued about is that the album version of "A Day Together" looks like it was the original end title, which finally explains after all these years why it's nothing like the film version of that scene.
It'd be nice to see if that edits up against the picture.
I assume the 'uplifting' bit that uses the same motif as the "A Day Together" scene in the film is when Reeve and Seymour are reunited.
I can see why they might have revised it, but it'd be intriguing to see how that edits up.
Cheers
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This is a no-brainer! Beautiful score.
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This is a no-brainer! Beautiful score.
True, but does expanded mean complete?
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True, but does expanded mean complete?
I'm pretty sure all the music that's in the film is on the CD and more. Whether there are more alternate versions or anything else that was omitted to make this a single CD, I don't know.
As my friend Dave Norris reminded me when we chatted about this, sometimes the choice of wording is contractual.
Cheers
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'Need' is a strong word here.
I agree, 'need' is always a strong word discussing luxury items.
I think it's just that people might be surprised at just how much of an uplift this CD is.
Cheers
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Pardon my ignorance, but is there any reason to keep the original album (aside from enjoyment of the presentation) if one buys the new LLL version, such as album versions or alternate takes or anything? From reading the above, it sounds like the LLL is all one really needs, am I correct?
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