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 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 9:49 AM   
 By:   c8   (Member)

https://varesesarabande.com/products/david-newman-serenity-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-deluxe-edition-cd

Serenity (2005) was the feature film sequel of Joss Whedon’s short-lived space-western TV series, Firefly (2002–03). When fans lamented the loss of the canceled show, Universal rescued the titular spaceship and its charismatic crew (including Nathan Fillion, Morena Baccarin and Alan Tudyk) for a big-screen adventure written and directed by Whedon.

Scoring Serenity was David Newman, whose vast and diverse filmography lent him well-prepared for anything the film might throw at him. From worldbuilding to character comedy to harrowing action, the score runs the gamut—but always hews to a sense of family and “home” for the Serenity and her offbeat crew. Solo cello and folksy percussion are found alongside eerie “ethnic” approaches, which turn dark and brutal for the barbaric villains, the Reavers, as the film explores their secret origin. But Newman balances the weirdness with familiar, dramatic orchestral scoring, ultimately creating an eclectic tapestry for Whedon’s unique vision.

Features:

Varèse Sarabande’s 2005 soundtrack CD for Serenity was released as a 23-track, 50-minute program. This Deluxe Edition expands the album into a 2CD set, with 54 tracks featuring 90 minutes of prime David Newman sci-fi action, adventure, and emotion, as chronicled in new liner notes by Daniel Schweiger.

Track List:

SERENITY:
CD1:
1 Opening/Intro To River 3:11
2 Escape 1:30
3 The Operative 0:49
4 Death Of Mathias 3:12
5 Serenity 0:50
6 Going For A Ride 2:24
7 Trading Station Robbery 3:08
8 Reaver Chase 3:41
9 Pop Goes The Reaver 0:15
10 They Never Lie Down 0:39
11 Mal Reminices 1:25
12 Transition 1:23
13 Maidenhead Bar 2:14
14 River Goes Wild 1:28
15 Mal Takes River In 1:04
16 River’s Eyes 0:12
17 Mal’s Decision 0:45
18 Mr. Universe 0:28
19 Subliminal Message 1:08
20 River & Simon In Locker 0:55
21 Haven Guitar 1:01
22 Come At You Sideways 1:26
23 School Flashback 0:35
24 Mal & Inara 0:28
25 Flight To Training House 0:57
26 Training House Fight 1:57
27 Escape From Training House 0:56
28 School Flashback/Miranda 1:37
29 River Gets Out 2:08
30 River Shows Mal & Miranda 0:29
31 Haven Destroyed 0:54
32 Shepherd Book’s Last Words 1:00
33 Warn Everyone We Know 0:36
34 You’re Not A Reaver 0:57

CD2:
1 Mal Decides 3:09
2 Population Dead 3:55
3 Truth/Mal’s Speech 3:36
4 Universe Gets It 1:17
5 Space Battle 3:21
6 Crash Landing 1:59
7 Wash Killed/Run To Black Room 2:55
8 Mr. Universe Dead 2:28
9 Generator Room 3:06
10 Mal & OP Fight 2:11
11 Simon Shot/River Runs 1:57
12 Jayne & Zoe/Final Battle 2:44
13 Broadcast Beams/River Is Alive 1:39
14 Funeral/Rebuilding Serenity 2:19
15 Prep For Flight 1:33
16 Love/Serenity 1:06
17 Serenity End Credits Pt. 1 1:38
18 Serenity End Credits Pt. 2 2:03
19 Serenity End Credits Pt. 3 0:43

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 9:57 AM   
 By:   Justin Boggan   (Member)

Excellent.

A number of terrific cues in this score. My personal edit of the action music cue that combines part of another cue, is a kick-ass piece and on my exercise CD. I should put my edit up one day so people can hear it (gorram good edit).

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:04 AM   
 By:   Solium   (Member)

That cover is a joke, right?

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:05 AM   
 By:   pzfan   (Member)

That cover is a joke, right?

I also don’t remember it being a cartoon.

 
 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:07 AM   
 By:   Prince Damian   (Member)

That cover is a joke, right?

As I said elsewhere it's shit.

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:07 AM   
 By:   Solium   (Member)

That cover is a joke, right?

I also don’t remember it being a cartoon.


It reminds me of "adult" coloring book art. Look it up.

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:07 AM   
 By:   SBD   (Member)

That cover is a joke, right?

If it is, it’s a pretty darn good one.

I think I sold my copy of this forever ago. I should probably dive back in. Been too damn long since a David Newman score was last expanded.

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:08 AM   
 By:   Tom Servo   (Member)

I've never owned this score in any format so this is an exciting release for me, as a David Newman fan!

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:10 AM   
 By:   Yavar Moradi   (Member)

Weird and I don’t understand why they did that when the original cover was perfectly good (unlike City Hall — why not redo THAT one, lol?) Heck, I even like their 2017 LP cover better than this weird cartoon thing.

On the other hand I do rather like their new cover art for Pleasantville (not that anything was wrong with the original album cover), which IMO is the greater score.

Yavar

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:14 AM   
 By:   Justin Boggan   (Member)

Yeah, that cover is truly bad.

If they wanted a hand-drawn cover, almost any of the covers to the initial run of official comics Whedon wrote-co-wrote for Dark Horse Comics, would have been far superior (if licensing is possible).

Granted, they are not the film, but still better. Here are some of them from the first series ("Those Left Behind"):
https://firefly.fandom.com/wiki/Serenity:_Those_Left_Behind

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:18 AM   
 By:   Yavar Moradi   (Member)

Agreed. Good grief. I will be buying this but definitely using a custom cover for iTunes and I won't have to see this one except when I take out the booklet to read the liner notes. It'll just be another spine on a shelf for me, lol...

Clearly Varese actually paid an artist to come up with this bizarre thing. Imagine if they had simply paid Jim Titus to do the package design instead (hey, they hired him for the Williams Dracula DE!), using the plethora of available art attached to this film... such a missed opportunity to make this a gorgeous looking package. Ah well.

Yavar

 
 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:22 AM   
 By:   John Mullin   (Member)

That style of cover is a recent trend for boutique labels. I've noticed that several blu ray releases from VinegarSyndrome have similar cover art.

I assume that it's some kind of rights issue over not being able to use the original artwork.

I don't care one bit about the cover... I'm thrilled to have the music. That's the only thing that matters to me. If the cover were a white square with the word "Serenity" on it in Times New Roman and a huge barcode underneath, my reaction would be exactly the same: It's an automatic purchase.

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:22 AM   
 By:   Advise & Consent   (Member)

It reminds me of "adult" coloring book art. Look it up.

Sigh. ""adult" coloring book". Just one more indication that the West is in terminal decline, and we're nearing the drain ever faster.

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:25 AM   
 By:   pzfan   (Member)

That cover is a joke, right?

I also don’t remember it being a cartoon.


It reminds me of "adult" coloring book art. Look it up.


Yes, I’ve heard about those stress relieving time wasters, but there can be some challenging patterns at least. This is more like for kids up to 10 years old.

 
 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:29 AM   
 By:   moolik   (Member)

Total disappointment for both releases...

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:30 AM   
 By:   Erik Woods   (Member)

Sigh. ""adult" coloring book". Just one more indication that the West is in terminal decline, and we're nearing the drain ever faster.

Just an FYI, from personal experience, "adult colouring books" -- something like this www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1480701440/5-coloring-pages-for-adults-and-teens-to -- can really help people with mental health issues, especially those suffering from severe anxiety, and can greatly help relieve stress. They can also help with improving your focus.

-Erik-

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:31 AM   
 By:   pzfan   (Member)

That style of cover is a recent trend for boutique labels. I've noticed that several blu ray releases from VinegarSyndrome have similar cover art.

I assume that it's some kind of rights issue over not being able to use the original artwork.

I don't care one bit about the cover... I'm thrilled to have the music. That's the only thing that matters to me. If the cover were a white square with the word "Serenity" on it in Times New Roman and a huge barcode underneath, my reaction would be exactly the same: It's an automatic purchase.


Or that damned Papyrus font they used on original release.

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:37 AM   
 By:   Solium   (Member)

Sigh. ""adult" coloring book". Just one more indication that the West is in terminal decline, and we're nearing the drain ever faster.

Just an FYI, from personal experience, "adult colouring books" -- something like this www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1480701440/5-coloring-pages-for-adults-and-teens-to -- can really help people with mental health issues, especially those suffering from severe anxiety, and can greatly help relieve stress. They can also help with improving your focus.

-Erik-


Indeed. There's legitimate reasons for them. It just doesn't belong on a Varese CD cover!

 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:39 AM   
 By:   Erik Woods   (Member)

Indeed. There's legitimate reasons for them. It just doesn't belong on a Varese CD cover!

Very true!

-Erik-

 
 
 Posted:   Dec 1, 2023 - 10:50 AM   
 By:   ghost of 82   (Member)

Varese again snatches defeat from the jaws of victory with one of the shittiest covers ever. What were they thinking?

 
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