The Official La-La Land Records Press Release Thread

I'll post all announcements from La-La Land Records about upcoming score releases here. LLL is one of the finest record companies out there and the library of scores they have released (and are slated to release) is terrific. Each release is thoroughly researched, meticulously restored/prepared and accompanied by outstanding liner notes.

SPACE ABOVE AND BEYOND - 3 CD SET
MUSIC BY SHIRLEY WALKER
LLLCD 1192
LIMITED EDITION OF 3000 UNITS

RETAIL PRICE: $29.98

PRODUCED BY MIKE JOFFE AND NICK REDMAN
MASTERED BY DANIEL HERSCH AT D2 MASTERING
LINER NOTES BY JEFF BOND
ART DIRECTION BY MARK BANNING

La-La Land Records and 20th Century Fox Music are proud to announce the world premeire release of Shirley Walker's classic scores to the Morgan/Wong sci fi television show SPACE ABOVE AND BEYOND. In many ways a precursor to the recent Battlestar Galactica, this sci fi show follows a group of Space Aces as they wage a war against an alien enemy. Ms. Walker's spectacular orchestral score was the highlight of the cult television series. If you liked her work on Batman, The Flash and Mystery Men, you will love what you hear on this out of the world 3 disc set!

NEXT UP:

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
MUSIC BY PAUL SAWTELL AND BERT SHEFTER
LLLCD 1187
LIMITED EDITON OF 2000 UNITS

RETAIL PRICE: $19.98
SPECIAL SALE PRICE: $14.98

PRODUCED BY NICK REDMAN
RE-MASTERED BY MIKE MATESSINO
LINER NOTES BY RANDALL D. LARSON
ART DIRECTION BY MARK BANNING

First we take you into the farthest reaches of Space and now we take you under the sea!

La-La Land Records and 20th Century Fox Music are proud to announce the 50th Anniversary Edition of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, the hit film that spawned the classic television series. This new Anniversary Edition has been remastered and touched up by Mike Matessino with new liner notes by film score and sci fi historian Randall D Larson. Art Director Mark Banning captures the majesty and whimsy of the film throughout the cd packaging. PLEASE NOTE: Content is the same as previous FSM release, but the damaged track has been fixed.

 

La-La Land always announces one week before their product goes on sale. So you should be able to place your order on November 8th (which is when I will be placing mine) :)

 

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Originally Posted by WaveCrest 

Is there a date for when you can order the Space: Above and Beyond CD set Neil?

TORA! TORA! TORA!
Music by Jerry Goldsmith
LLLCD 1197
Limited Edition of 2000 units
Retail Price: $19.98

Produced by Lukas Kendall and Nick Redman
Mastered by Daniel Hersch and Mike Matessino
Liner Notes by Julie Kirgo
Art Direction by Jim Titus

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, La-La Land Records presents two important WWII-themed scores from two giant composers that expertly and thoughtfully examine two landmark events that changed the world forever – the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the completion of the atom bomb.

La-La Land Records and FOX Music commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack with a special re-issue of legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith’s (PATTON, THE OMEN, BASIC INSTINCT, THE EDGE) original score to 20th Century Fox’s 1970 Pearl Harbor docudrama feature TORA! TORA! TORA!, starring Martin Balsam, Joseph Cotten, E.G. Marshall, So Yamamura and Tatsuya Mihashi -- directed by Richard Fleischer, Kinji Fukasaku and Toshio Masuda. Mr. Goldsmith tackles this film’s serious examination of Pearl Harbor with a rich orchestral score that exemplifies his trademark musical genius, fierce intelligence and sympathetic understanding. In depth liner notes by Julie Kirgo and spectacular art direction by Jim Titus focusing on the original art of Robert McCall are a highlight!

Continuing with our WWII theme. . .

FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY – 2 cd set
Music by Ennio Morricone
LLLCD 1196
Limited Edition of 3000 units
Retail Price: $19.98

Produced by Dan Goldwasser
Mastered by Mike Matessino
Liner Notes by Daniel Schweiger
Art Direction by Dan Goldwasser

We still can’t believe it – after nearly 200 releases we finally have The Maestro on our label. Even more, it’s a never released and, for most of it, HEARD score by him! When we cracked opened the masters we discovered a wealth of material that was completely cut from the 1989 film. Working with Mike Matessino, producer Dan Goldwasser was able to ID all the music that is not heard in the final film to assemble a magnificent soundtrack unheard by most until now. If the movie released in 1989 had all this gorgeous music in it, viewers may have felt differently about the end product. I sure hope you fall in love with this score as much as we did.

La-La Land Records is proud to present the world premiere release of acclaimed composer Ennio Morricone’s (THE MAN WITH NO NAME TRILOGY, THE THING, ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA, THE MISSION, THE UNTOUCHABLES) original score to Paramount Pictures’ 1989 docudrama FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY, starring Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz and John Cusack, and directed by Roland Joffe. Never before released in any format, Mr. Morricone’s hauntingly beautiful and complex orchestral score receives a definitive, 2-CD treatment that demonstrates the composer’s notable skill in emotionally interpreting what is at once an amazing and tragic chapter in mankind’s history – the birth of the atom bomb. Full of dramatic suspense, passion, sadness and gravitas, this is a notable, major Hollywood work by Morricone that is ripe for discovery. This special 2-CD release includes source cues, alternates and exclusive, in-depth liner notes by film music writer Daniel Schweiger.


Now we go from the horrors of War to the horrors of the Holiday season.



DIE HARD – 2 cd set
Music by Michael Kamen
LLLCD 1188
Limited Edition of 3500 units
Retail Price: $29.98

Produced by Eric Lichtenfeld and Nick Redman
Mastered by Daniel Hersch at D2 Mastering and restored by Mike Matessino
Liner Notes by Eric Lichtenfeld and Jeff Bond
Art Direction by Mark Banning

This is one of those dream come true projects – the kind where you hope and pray, if given the opportunity of producing it one day, you get to do it right. While the previous release of this classic score was good, it lacked in a few key areas – sound quality and “Coolness.” Yeah, that’s right – it was not “Cool.” Die Hard is a cool movie with “Cool” Characters, “Cool” Cinematography and “Cool” Music. In order to best the previous release we had to go all out. We spent nearly 2 years on this bad boy looking for all the best elements we could find, any lost music, and, most importantly, looking for those cool needle drops – the exact ones featured in the film. Well, I’m happy to report that this Die Hard release has COOL written all over it.

La-La Land Records and FOX Music present a remastered 2-CD SET of the original motion picture score to 20th Century Fox’s classic 1988 action blockbuster DIE HARD, starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia, and directed by John McTiernan. Kamen’s score masterfully builds suspense, propelling all the plot’s high-octane action while enriching the characterizations. The DIE HARD experience is rounded out in this presentation with source cues and bonus tracks such as Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”, Vaughn Monroe’s “Let It Snow”, Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis,” John Scott’s “We’ve Got Each Other” and more (sadly, we were not able to clear the ALIENS cue or the Stevie Wonder song Argyle rocks out to in the back of the limo)! Yippie-Kay-Yay!


The final title for La-La Land this year is one that has a great history for the label. Back in July, 2008, Dan Goldwasser, Matt and I had a meeting at Paramount Pictures where we laid out what we wanted to do with their music catalog. Impressed with the pitch, we were asked to come up with a wish list of titles we wanted to release. That night the 3 of us emailed each other our respective lists of Paramount Dream Projects. At the top of each of our list was the same title – SCROOGED. This is perhaps Mr Elfman’s “birth film”. . . and by that I mean the movie that gave him the opportunity to create that sound we all know and love today. It’s gothic, haunting, magical and thematic. It has everything you want out of an Elfman score and more! Hints of Batman, Black Beauty, Edward Scissorhands and “Nightmare” can be heard.

When given back the list, Paramount seemed to love the idea of La-La Land releasing Airplane, Dragonslayer, Seconds, Breakdown etc. . . but Scrooged was a bit more difficult at the time. We happily went forth producing all these wonderful Paramount projects, but we always wondered if we would ever work out the legal kinks on Scrooged. Then, one day, a miracle happened by the name of Lukas Kendall. Through his dealings with UMG (on GREMLINS), he managed to work out a deal to allow us to get the rights we needed to produce Scrooged for Paramount through UMG.

Three and a half years later, I am proud to present to you. . .

SCROOGED
Music by Danny Elfman
LLLCD 1195
Limited Edition of 3000 units
Retail Price: $19.98

Produced by Dan Goldwasser
Mastered by Mike Matessino
Liner Notes by Jeff Bond
Art Direction by Dan Goldwasser

An important score in Elfman’s cannon, SCROOGED was the composer’s first big-budget Hollywood score – and one that clearly anticipates his next, and most iconic work, BATMAN. For this wickedly funny and inventive update of the immortal Dickens Christmas classic, Elfman fashions a robust, sophisticated musical tapestry that expertly weaves together the film’s varied tones, which runs the gambit from wildly broad comedy and holiday cheer to gothic horror and emotional drama. Produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special release features bonus tracks, source cues and exclusive liner notes from film music writer Jeff Bond, with new comments from Director Richard Donner and others.

 

Coming Next Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012 at 1 pm PST

PLANET OF THE APES – 3 DISC SET
MUSIC BY DANNY ELFMAN
LLLCD 1193
LIMITED EDITION OF 3500 UNITS
RETAIL PRICE: $29.98

REISSUE PRODUCED BY NICK REDMAN
SCORE RESTORATION BY MIKE MATESSINO
EDITED AND MASTERED BY DANIEL HERSCH AT d2 MASTERING
LINER NOTES BY JEFF BOND
ART DIRECTION BY JIM TITUS

La-La Land Records, in conjunction with 20th Century Fox and Sony Music, are delighted to announce the 3 disc edition of Danny Elfman’s score to Tim Burton’s 2001 blockbuster film PLANET OF THE APES.

For this edition, we aren't monkeying around -- Featuring over 212 minutes of music, this comprehensive set contains the film score, source cues and alternates on discs one and two and the 2001 Soundtrack Album on disc three, featuring RULE THE PLANET REMIX by Paul Oakenfold. Jam packed with detailed liner notes by our favorite human, Jeff Bond, and featuring stunning art direction by Jim Titus, this limited edition release is a must buy for fans of Mr. Elfman.

Next up:

A WALK IN THE CLOUDS
MUSIC BY MAURICE JARRE
LLLCD 1199
LIMITED EDITION OF 2000 UNITS
RETAIL PRICE: $19.98

PRODUCED BY NICK REDMAN AND MIKE MATESSINO
MIXED AND MASTERED BY MIKE MATESSINO
LINER NOTES BY JULIE KIRGO
ART DIRECTION BY DAN GOLDWASSER

For this Valentine’s Day, La-La Land and 20th Century Fox get their romance on by releasing an expanded version for the Golden Globe award winning score to A WALK IN THE CLOUDS.

Maurice Jarre fashioned one of his most beautiful and powerful scores to the 1995 hit film starring Keanu Reeves and Anthony Quinn. The Alfonso Arau directed romantic tale is set against the vineyard back drop of a post WWII Napa Valley where a soldier falls in love with an unwed, pregnant Mexican-American woman. The lush, almost fairy tale visuals of cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki provide the perfect images for Jarre to compose music that speaks to the heart. Filled with sweeping, colorful themes, this newly expanded edition clocks in at 72 minutes, doubling the running time of previous releases. Julie Kirgo takes the listeners behind the scenes of the film and its music while Dan Goldwasser’s art direction shows off just how beautiful the film looks.

Both cds go on sale next Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 1 pm PST at www.lalalandrecords.com

Sound clips, track listings and cover art will be posted then.

What better way to say BE MINE than by picking up the music of Apes and Keanu for a loved one?
 

LA-LA LAND RECORDS PRESENTS

NEW RELEASES: Tues, 1pm (PST) FEB 28, 2012

Available for order at www.lalalandrecords.com
Tues, 1pm (PST), FEB 28, 2012

THE MECHANIC: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1191
Music by Jerry Fielding
Limited Edition of 1200 Units






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La-La Land Records presents composer Jerry Fielding’s (STRAW DOGS, THE ENFORCER, THE GAUNTLET, SEMI-TOUGH) classic original action score to the legendary 1972 MGM action-thriller THE MECHANIC, starring Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent and directed by Michael Winner. An atmospheric marvel of sonic textures and experimental approaches, Fielding’s chilling score truly is the stone-cold-heart of this classic hitman/apprentice tale. Aside from perfectly capturing action and suspense, Fielding’s score gives the film a depth and resonance beyond its celluloid. Aside from some audio enhancements, a slightly different track order and new packaging and liner notes, the audio content is the same as the Intrada release, so this re-issue is geared for fans who do not currently own that previous release. Produced by Ford A. Thaxton and mastered by James Nelson, this release features in-depth, exclusive liner notes by film music writer Randall D. Larson. This is a limited edition of 1200 units.


TRACK LISTING:

1. Main Title 3:20
2. The Mark Comes Home / The Big Wait 4:33
3. The Meeting 0:55
4. Special Delivery / How’s My Pulse / Strange Feelings 1:33
5. Death of McKenna 3:00
6. The Letter 1:56
7. Suicide 4:37
8. Strange Madness / Hello Steve 2:11
9. The Mechanic 1:28
10. The Pick Up / No Way In 1:55
11. Never Ride a Motorbike / The Man 8:11
12. Revelation / Italian Job 4:31
13. Watching – Waiting 2:53
14. The Set Up 1:53
15. Speed Boats 1:04
16. The Big Chase / The Big Drop 4:20
17. Steve Takes Over / End Titles – Version 2 (Bang, You’re Dead) 1:48

ALTERNATE END TITLES

18. End Titles – Version 1 1:04
19. End Titles – Version 3 0:43

BIG BAND SOURCE MUSIC

20. Let’s Get Together Again 6:12
21. Baja Band (Mexico Jazz) 4:03
22. The Party 2:27
23. Beach House Jump 1:38
24. Smoked Salmon 2:10
25. Romping 3:09

CLASSICAL SOURCE MUSIC

26. Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 18, No. 6 2:12
27. Beethoven: Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 1:00
28. O Sole Mio 1:08
(Music by Eduardo di Capua / Lyric by Giovanni Capurro)

Total Time: 77:00


JENNIFER 8: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1198
Music by Christopher Young and Maurice Jarre
Limited Edition of 2000 Units





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La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures presents a special 2-CD SET of two original scores to the 1992 Paramount Pictures motion picture thriller JENNIFER 8, starring Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman, and Lance Henriksen and written and directed by Bruce Robinson. Disc One features acclaimed composer Christopher Young’s (HELLRAISER, RUNAWAY JURY, THE CORE, DRAG ME TO HELL) original score – considered to be the composer’s breakthrough work in terms of scoring films for major studios. For this release, Young has re-visited his career-making score and has provided a new, magnificent 48 minute assembly – creating the ultimate presentation of his haunting and beautiful work, a melodic and atmospheric score that injects the film with suspense and human emotion. Disc Two presents renowned composer Maurice Jarre’s (LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, THE PROFESSIONALS, GHOST, A WALK IN THE CLOUDS) unused original score to the same film. Jarre scored about 75% of the film before his music was replaced with Young’s score. About 40 minutes of Jarre’s score is presented here and fans will be delighted to finally have this previously unreleased work, which is in the vein of his music for WITNESS and GHOST. In total, this release is a fascinating look at two different scoring approaches by two immensely talented composers. Produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Mike Matessino, this limited edition release of 2000 Units includes in-depth, exclusive liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond.

TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1: Original Score
Composed by Christopher Young

1. Jennifer 8 2:06
2. What You See 1:50
3. Eight to Nine 2:02
4. Still Life 5:15
5. Black Winter 2:27
6. Eyes of a Child 1:36
7. Cello for Helena 2:40
8. See No Evil 6:44
9. Retrograde 1:27
10. Blind Faith 2:42
11. Talking Elevator 2:13
12. Outfoxed 2:17
13. Malice Aforethought 3:15
14. Brain Vanish 5:18
15. See How They Run 1:27
16. I Remember Red 1:55
17. Up On a Star 2:15

Disc 2: Unused Score
Composed and Conducted by Maurice Jarre

1. Main Title 2:14
2. To the Dump/One Hand 1:39
3. Frozen Hand/Dig Jennifer 1:36
4. Braille Reader/Tea Time/Elevator Man/Hello Helena 1:45
5. .22 Bullet 1:29
6. On Your Own/Cello Solo/Breathless/Café Chat 2:59
7. VW Van/Van Search/Picking Lock 3:36
8. No Braille 2:34
9. Xmas Threat/Not Wrong/Up the Ladder/Flashlight (Pt. 1) 2:48
10. Flashlight (Pt. 2) 2:02
11. Flashlight (Pt. 3)/Ross Shot/Deviate Calls 3:37
12. First Degree/Taxi Ride/Needed Friend 1:46
13. No Lies/Ashtray 3:17

Alternate Cues

14. Main Title (alternate) 2:12
15. Hello Helena (pad stem) 0:43
16. Van Search (alternate) 1:20
17. Ross Shot/Deviate Calls (alternate mix) 2:49
18. Taxi Ride (alternate) 0:50

Disc 1 Time: 47:30
Disc 2 Time: 39:17

Total Album Time: 86:47


SPEED: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1200
Music by Mark Mancina
Limited Edition of 3000 Units






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La-La Land Records, in association with 20th Century Fox, is proud to present La-La Land’s 200th soundtrack release – a remastered and expanded edition of Mark Mancina’s (BAD BOYS, TWISTER, SPEED 2, MONEY TRAIN) landmark original score to the 1994 Twentieth Century Fox blockbuster action extravaganza SPEED, starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper and Jeff Daniels, and directed by Jan De Bont. An inseparable component of SPEED’s success, Mancina’s full-throttle, iconic score not only punched the film’s action into overdrive, but it has served as a template for action film scoring ever since. Produced by Nick Redman and Mike Matessino and edited and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special remastered and expanded version of SPEED presents its tracks in film order, includes the end titles song, “Speed” performed by Billy Idol, and features in-depth, exclusive liner notes by film music writer John Takis. This is a limited edition of 3000 units.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Main Title** 4:03
2. Elevator Stall 0:57
3. Elevator Peril 0:29
4. Move! 2:10
5. Pop Quiz* 3:37
6. Dangling Feet 0:39
7. Freight Elevator 2:32
8. Payne Explodes* 2:41
9. Payne Watches Awards / Payne Calls Jack* 2:36
10. Jack Driving Jeep / Bus Enters Freeway* 0:23
11. Rush Hour 6:08
12. Jack Jumps Onto Bus* 1:35
13. Choppers 1:04
14. Bomb Reveal / Payne Watching Football* 0:34
15. City Streets** 2:23
16. We Have Trust** 0:53
17. Helen Dies 2:36
18. The Gap 2:52
19. Entering Airport 1:05
20. Payne Excited 1:53
21. Jack Leaves Bus / Jack on Dolly / Payne’s Picture* 2:03
22. The Dolly 1:31
23. Jack Under Bus / Harry Searches House / Harry Didn’t Make It* 3:47
24. Wildcat 1:07
25. Payne Twisted 0:42
26. The Rescue 4:07
27. Pershing Square 3:23
28. Annie’s Loaded / Getting on Train* 2:06
29. Fight on Train 1:24
30. Runaway Train* 1:45
31. End Title 1:53
32. Speed (Performed by Billy Idol) 4:27
(Billy Idol, Steve Stevens)
T C F Music Publishing Inc. / Boneidol Music,
Chrysalis Music / WB Music Corp.,
Sitting Pretty Music, Inc.
adm. by WB Music Corp. ASCAP
Courtesy of Chrysalis/EMI Records

* Previously unreleased.
** Contains previously unreleased material.

Total Time: 69:25


“MEN OF ACTION” SPECIAL!!!!!

La-La Land celebrates its 200th release, SPEED, with a kick-ass sale on these action-packed scores…!

$14.98 EACH: HUMAN TARGET (3-CD SET), BROKEN ARROW (2-CD SET), BREAKDOWN (3-CD SET).

$9.98 EACH: THE FUGITIVE (2-CD SET), ERASER, SPEED 2 (less than 200 left), MONEY TRAIN.

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ALSO AVAILABLE FROM LA-LA LAND RECORDS:

PLANET OF THE APES: LIMITED EDITION (3-CD SET) LLLCD 1193
Music by Danny Elfman
Limited Edition of 3500 Units

La-La Land Records, 20th Century Fox and Sony Music present the remastered and expanded version of acclaimed composer Danny Elfman’s (BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, MARS ATTACKS!, WANTED, ALICE IN WONDERLAND) thunderous original score to Twentieth Century Fox’s 2001 blockbuster sci-fi adventure PLANET OF THE APES, starring Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter and Michael Clarke Duncan, and directed by Tim Burton. The now legendary pairing of director Tim Burton and Danny Elfman again yields an immensely creative and complex film score that melds orchestra, percussion and electronics to enrich the film’s subtext and characters, all the while propelling its large-scale action. Featuring OVER 212 MINUTES of music, this comprehensive 3-CD SET set is the definitive release of Elfman’s APES score – Discs One and Two contain the film version of the score, with source cues and alternates, while Disc Three features the original 2001 soundtrack album assembly, including the RULE THE PLANET remix by Paul Oakenfold. Produced by Nick Redman, restored by Mike Matessino and edited and mastered by Daniel Hersch at d2 Mastering, this significantly expanded limited edition release of 3500 units also features exclusive liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond.

A WALK IN THE CLOUDS: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1199
Music by Maurice Jarre
Limited Edition of 2000 Units

La-La Land Records and 20th Century Fox presents the remastered and expanded release of renowned composer Maurice Jarre’s (LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, THE PROFESSIONALS, WITNESS, ENEMY MINE) sumptuously romantic score to 20th Century Fox’s 1995 post WWII-era drama A WALK IN THE CLOUDS, starring Keanu Reeves and Anthony Quinn and directed by Alfonso Arau. Composer Jarre’s lush and heartwarming orchestral score, full of sweeping and colorful themes, perfectly compliments cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki’s breathtaking imagery, while also harnessing the film’s deeply felt emotions and romantic plot, set against a post WWII Napa Valley vineyard. At 72 minutes, this expanded release nearly doubles the length of this score’s previous soundtrack releases. Produced by Nick Redman and Mike Matessino and mixed and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special limited edition release of 2000 units includes alternate cues and source music and also features exclusive liner notes by film music writer Julie Kirgo.

BATMAN FOREVER: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1189
Music by Elliot Goldenthal
Limited Edition of 3500 Units

Presenting the latest release in our Expanded Archival Collection, renowned composer Elliot Goldenthal’s (ALIEN 3, DEMOLITION MAN, HEAT, A TIME TO KILL) original score to the 1995 WARNER BROS. blockbuster film BATMAN FOREVER, starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey and Nicole Kidman, directed by Joel Schumacher. Goldenthal’s robust orchestral score honors The Caped Crusader with a powerful theme that is pitch perfect whether appearing as a stalwart march or brooding character study. The rest of the score follows suit, effectively supporting the film’s array of characters and large-scale action with complex, memorable themes and motifs. This remastered release has been radically expanded, more than doubling the running time of the original 1995 score soundtrack release. (The remastered 1995 score album is presented here as well). Produced and supervised by Elliot Goldenthal, produced for La-La Land Records by Neil S. Bulk and Dan Goldwasser, and mastered by James Nelson, this 2-CD limited edition release features exclusive, in-depth liner notes from film music writer John Takis and is a must-have for any film-music enthusiast. This is a Limited Edition of 3500 Units.

SCROOGED: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1195
Music by Danny Elfman
Limited Edition of 3000 Units

La-La Land Records and Universal Music present the world premiere release of acclaimed composer Danny Elfman’s (BATMAN, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, WANTED, ALICE IN WONDERLAND) original score to Paramount Pictures’ 1988 holiday comedy SCROOGED, starring Bill Murray, Karen Allen, David Johansen and Bobcat Goldthwait, and directed by Richard Donner. An important score in Elfman’s cannon, SCROOGED was the composer’s first big-budget Hollywood score – and one that clearly anticipates his next, and most iconic work, BATMAN. For this wickedly funny and inventive update of the immortal Dickens Christmas classic, Elfman fashions a robust, sophisticated musical tapestry that expertly weaves together the film’s varied tones, which runs the gambit from wildly broad comedy and holiday cheer to gothic horror and emotional drama. Produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special release features bonus tracks, source cues and exclusive liner notes from film music writer Jeff Bond, with new comments from Director Richard Donner and others. This is a limited edition release of 3000 Units.

FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1196
Music by Ennio Morricone
Limited Edition of 3000 Units

La-La Land Records presents the world premiere release of acclaimed composer Ennio Morricone’s (THE MAN WITH NO NAME TRILOGY, THE THING, ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA, THE MISSION, THE UNTOUCHABLES) original score to Paramount Pictures’ 1989 docudrama FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY, starring Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz and John Cusack, and directed by Roland Joffe. Never before released in any format, Mr. Morricone’s hauntingly beautiful and complex orchestral score receives a definitive, 2-CD treatment that demonstrates the composer’s notable skill in emotionally interpreting what is at once an amazing and tragic chapter in mankind’s history – the birth of the atom bomb. Full of dramatic suspense, passion, sadness and gravitas, this is a notable, major Hollywood work by Morricone that is ripe for discovery – especially since some of it has never before been heard, as several cues and portions of others were dropped from the final cut of the film. Produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special 2-CD release includes source cues, alternates and exclusive, in-depth liner notes by film music writer Daniel Schweiger. This is a limited edition of 3000 units.

I have updated LLL's last press release with the additional details (including other titles on sale). These titles are available now for purchase...

LA-LA LAND RECORDS PRESENTS
NEW RELEASES: Tues, 1pm (PST) MARCH 13, 2012

“THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: LIMITED EDITION”
Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
Limited Edition of 2500 Units
RETAIL PRICE: $19.98
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La-La Land Records and Sony Music present the remastered and expanded release of renowned composer Dimitri Tiomkin’s (55 DAYS AT PEKING, GIANT, RIO BRAVO, THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA) original motion picture score to the 1964 Roman era-set feature film epic THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, starring Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, James Mason, Alec Guinness and Christopher Plummer, and directed by Anthony Mann. Mr. Tiomkin’s Oscar nominated, Golden Globe winning score is among his finest – large in scope, yet uniquely brash and brimming with energy and ornamentation. Remastered from the original ¼ inch LP master tapes in the Sony vaults and expanded with bonus mono cues, this 65 minute presentation is the most definitive, official release of the original THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE score to date. Produced by Didier C. Deutsch and Mark G. Wilder and mastered by Mark G. Wilder, this limited edition release of 2500 units features striking art design by Jim Titus and exclusive, in-depth liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond.

TRACK LISTING:

1 Fanfares and Flourishes :53
2 Overture 2:45
3 The Fall of Love 2:37
4 Lucilla’s Sorrow 1:49
5 Ballomar’s Barbarian Attack 1:42
6 Morning 1:08
7 Profundo 2:38
8 Notturno 2:03
9 Pax Romana (Bolero) 5:20
10 The Prophecy 1:10
11 Persian Battle 2:06
12 Dawn of Love 2:23
13 The Roman Forum 4:51
14 By Jove (“Triumph and End of Part 1”) :41
15 Intermezzo: Livius and Lucilla (“The Fall of Love Intermission”) 2:21
16 Addio 1:58
17 Tarantella 2:20
18 Resurrection 2:56
19 The Fall of Rome 2:14

BONUS TRACKS (MONO):

20 Dawn on the Northern Frontier (“Aurelius Awaits Dawn”) 2:18
21 Arrival of Livius 1:03
22 Old Acquaintances “Lucilla and Livius” 4:33
23 Decoy Patrol (“The Signal to March”) 1:00
24 Battle in the Forest/Reinforcements (“Barbarian Ambush 1 & 2”) 3:51
25 Conflict in the Caverns (“Ballomar’s Barbarian Attack Part 2”) 1:47
26 Passing the Torch 2:30
27 The Army Enters Rome/ The New God/The Challenge (“Commodus Deified”) 4:04

Total Time: 65:00

 

Ahoy, matey’s! It’s almost here! No, not John William’s masterful score to HOOK, but Easter…and nothing says Easter like an awesome Alfred Newman biblical score!
 

THE ROBE: EXPANDED ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (2-CD SET)
LLLCD 1203
LIMITED EDITION OF 2000 UNITS
RETAIL PRICE: $24.98

PRODUCED BY NICK REDMAN
MASTERED BY DANIEL HERSCH at d2 MASTERING
LINER NOTES BY JULIE KIRGO
ART DIRECTION BY DAN GOLDWASSER

Like Christ, Alfred Newman’s heavenly score to the 1953 psychological biblical epic THE ROBE has risen from the dead. Long out of print, La-La Land Records resurrects one of Mr. Newman’s greatest scores, fully remastered and slightly longer than previous editions. This epic score has been given the Redman/Hersch/ Matessino attention it so richly deserves…never has this powerful score sounded so divine. Insightful liners by the lovely Julie Kirgo and masterful art direction by Dan Goldwasser also add to this classic reissue.

While it’s not a brightly colored Egg, our next release is certain to brighten some of your Easter baskets. . .
 

HOOK: EXPANDED ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (2-CD SET)
LLLCD 1211
LIMITED EDITION OF 5000 UNITS
RETAIL PRICE: $29.98

RE-ISSUE PRODUCED BY DIDIER C. DEUTSCH AND MARK G. WILDER
MASTERED BY MARK G. WILDER AND MARIA TRIANA
SUPERVISED AND APPROVED BY JOHN WILLIAMS
LINER NOTES BY DANIEL SCHWEIGER
ART DIRECTION BY JIM TITUS

La-La Land Records and Sony Music presents the world premiere release of the official remastered and expanded edition of renowned composer John Williams's original score to the 1991 Tri-Star Pictures adventure/fantasy Steven Spielberg-directed epic, HOOK! Long considered one of the maestro's best scores in collaboration with Mr. Spielberg, this masterwork is finally presented here in a worthy 2-CD release that contains more than 140 mins of music, including alternate and unused cues, greatly expanding the score's original 1991 album assembly with more than 65 minutes of music previously unreleased. Amazing art design by Jim Titus and great, in-depth liners from film music writer Daniel Schweiger round out this amazing soundtrack experience that will have you never wanting to grow up!

This album assembly was supervised by John Williams . . .the completed project approved by both John Williams and Steven Spielberg.

We've been listening to this thing at La-La Land non-stop and are so excited to finally share it with all of you next Tuesday!

BOTH cd’s go on sale TUESDAY, MARCH 27 at 1 pm pst at

www.lalalandrecords.com

As well as other fine online soundtrack stores

BROKE SKY
MUSIC BY KRISTOPHER CARTER, MICHAEL McCUISTION AND LOLITA RITMANIS
LLLCD 1201
LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 UNITS

PRODUCED BY KRISTOPHER CARTER, MICHAEL McCUISTION AND LOLITA RITMANIS
MASTERED BY JAMES NELSON AT DIGITAL OUTLAND
ART DIRECTION BY DAVID C. FEIN

This indie thriller has a dynamite orchestral score by those DYNAMIC MUSIC PARTNERS, Kristopher, Michael and Lolita. Sparse, evocative and full of surprises like the film itself, this intimate soundtrack of southern noir tells the story of Bucky and Earl, two county workers breaking their backs to keep the highways clean of road kill under the scorching Texas sun. When a carcass-removal call turns up something far more disturbing than a flattened armadillo, best friends are torn apart by a decades-old secret that will have them questioning everything they think they know about each other.

As an added bonus, the first 100 customers who purchase the cd directly through our website will receive their booklet autographed by the composers at no extra charge! Quantities are limited.

You will be able to purchase these fine soundtracks at www.lalalandrecords.com and other soundtrack specialty online establishments

 

GALAXY QUEST
MUSIC BY DAVID NEWMAN
LLLCD 1208
LIMITED EDITION OF 3000 UNITS

PRODUCED BY DAVID NEWMAN
PRODUCED FOR LA-LA LAND RECORDS BY DAN GOLDWASSER
MASTERED BY DOUG SCHWARTZ AT MULHOLLAND MUSIC
LINER NOTES BY TIM GREIVING
ART DIRECTION BY DAN GOLDWASSER

La-La Land Records, in conjunction with Paramount Pictures, boldly goes into the realm of sci fi action comedy with the WORLD PREMIERE release of David Newman’s epic orchestral score to the 1999 hit comedy GALAXY QUEST, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman. This science fiction score is filled with huge choral passages and those melodic themes that make the Newman name synonymous with film music! Previously released as a composer produced promo only, La-La Land is proud to officially unleash this fantastic score on cd, longer and sounding grander than ever!

As an added bonus, the first 100 customers who purchase the cd directly through our website will receive their booklet autographed by composer David Newman at no extra charge! Quantities are limited.

On April 24, 2012 1 pm PST La La Land Records latest release is flying solo!

WINGS

Music by J.S. Zamecnik
Arranged and Orchestrated by Dominik Hauser
LLLCD 1206
Limited Edition of 2000 Units
Retail Price: $19.98

Album Produced by Dan Goldwasser
Music & Album Assembly Produced by Jeannie Gayle Pool and Dominik Hauser
Mastered by James Nelson
Liner Notes by Jeannie Gayle Pool
Art Direction by Dan Goldwasser

In honor of Paramount Pictures' 100th Anniversary, La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures present J.S. Zamecnik's original score, arranged and adapted by Dominik Hauser, to the very first Academy Award for Best Picture, the sensational 1927 WWI-set epic drama/adventure WINGS, starring Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen and Gary Cooper, and directed by William A. Wellman. When it was decided to restore the classic WINGS for the studio's centennial, Paramount Pictures commissioned a new arrangement of J.S. Zamecnik's original score (originally played live to picture) to be newly recorded for the film. A prolific composer for films during the silent era, this release marks the very first time that a Zamecnik score has ever been recorded and released. Hauser brings Zamecnik's original score, rich in dramatic, romantic and action material, (as well as peppered with classical compositions), to life in all of its robust, thematic splendor. This music, much like the film's phenomenal aerial sequences, simply soars to exciting heights. Jeannie Gayle Pool, who was asked to produce the score restoration for Paramount, brings you behind the scenes of that process in her in-depth liner notes. This 75 minute release is jam packed with the very best music from this landmark film. What better way to commemorate the restoration of piece of film history than to release a piece of film music history!

Dominik Hauser will autograph the first 100 copies ordered from the La-La Land site (www.lalalandrecords.com) at no extra charge

The cd will also be available at other fine online soundtrack establishments starting April 24, 2012 at 1 pm pst

A DUO OF NEW RELEASES JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY!!!

MOMMIE DEAREST: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1209
Music by Henry Mancini
Limited Edition of 2000 Units

ORDER “MOMMIE DEAREST: LIMITED EDITION” on May 8th (1pm PST) at www.lalalandrecords.com

STARTS SHIPPING MAY 8th
RETAIL PRICE $19.98







Just in time for Mother’s Day, La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures present the world premiere release of legendary composer Henry Mancini’s (THE PINK PANTHER, A SHOT IN THE DARK, THE GREAT RACE, LIFEFORCE) original score to the 1981 melodramatic cult phenomenon MOMMIE DEAREST, starring Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid and Steve Forrest, and directed by Frank Perry. Mancini wows with his trademark sweeping themes and lush melodies, lending genuine emotion to this larger-than-life Joan Crawford bio-pic. Produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special release, limited to 2000 units, contains the score as heard in the film, source cues, alternates and cues cut from the final film. Liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond take you behind-the-scenes of this cult classic and its music. “Mommie” the film may be “so bad, it’s good,” but Mancini’s score is undeniably great!

TRACK LISTING:

1. Main Title (4:41)
2. Of Shoes and Socks (1:33)
3. My Darling Daughter (2:15)
4. A Lovely Day* (1:58)
5. On Your Mark (1:07)
6. The Little Star*/Bye Bye Greg (1:45)
7. Spoiled Children (1:11)
8. Battle Axe (2:25)
9. A Test of Wills (2:11)
10. No Wire Hangers* (1:34)
11. Uncle Daddy/She’s Drunk/First Kiss (3:43)
12. Home Again* (2:19)
13. No More Pain* (2:37)
14. End Credits (2:56)

TOTAL SCORE TIME: 32:12

SOURCE CUES

15. Birthday Party (4:21)

16. Isn’t It Romantic?/June in January (2:31)
composed by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers /
composed by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger

17. I’m Sitting on Top of the World (0:35)
composed by Ray Henderson, Samuel M. Lewis and Joseph Young
EMI Feist Catalog Inc./Ray Henderson Music Co. Inc./Warlock Corporation (ASCAP)

18. Christmas Music (2:06)
Contains “Away in a Manger” composed by James E. Epilman and
Martin Luther, and “Silent Night” composed by Franz Gruber;
arranged by Jack Hayes.

19. Tangerine / To Each His Own (3:15)
composed by Johnny Mercer and Victor Schertzinger /
composed by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston

20. Minuet in F (from “Water Music”) (1:30)
composed by George Frederick Handel

21. Winner: Ray Miland/Winner: Joan Crawford/Joan Crawford Playoff (1:05)

TOTAL SOURCE CUES: 15:13

ALTERNATE CUES

22. Spoiled Children (alternate) (1:01)
23. Battle Axe (alternate mix) (2:21)

TOTAL ALTERNATES: 3:22

* not used in film

TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 51:00


ROSEMARY’S BABY: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1210
Music by Christopher Komeda
Limited Edition of 3000 Units

ORDER “ROSEMARY’S BABY: LIMITED EDITION” on May 8th (1pm PST) at www.lalalandrecords.com

STARTS SHIPPING MAY 8th
RETAIL PRICE $19.98







La-La Land Records, Universal Music and Paramount Pictures presents Christopher Komeda’s (KNIFE IN THE WATER, THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS) original score to the 1968 Paramount Pictures classic chiller ROSEMARY’S BABY, starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ralph Bellamy and directed by Roman Polanski. Clocking in at over 70 minutes, this special release is the definitive presentation of Komeda’s chilling score, featuring the remastered original soundtrack album, the original film score (mono), source music and bonus tracks. Executive Produced by Lukas Kendall, MV Gerhard and Matt Verboys, Associate Produced by Neil S. Bulk and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this release is limited to 3000 units. Exclusive, in-depth liner notes by Scott Bettencourt and John Takis thoughtfully examine Komeda’s profound score - an important work by an underrated composer.

TRACK LISTING

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM

1. Lullaby From Rosemary’s Baby, Part 1 (2:22)
Vocal by Mia Farrow
Arranged and Conducted by George Tipton

2. The Coven (0:45)
3. Moment Musical (2:08)
4. Dream (3:48)
5. Christmas (1:59)
6. Expectancy (2:22)
7. Main Title (Vocal) (2:25)
Vocal by Mia Farrow

8. Panic (2:03)
9. Rosemary’s Party (2:07)
10. Through the Closet (1:44)
11. What Have You Done to Its Eyes (1:28)
12. Happy News (2:00)

Total Time: 25:41

FILM SCORE

13. Main Title (2:30)
14. Furnishing the Apartment (1:00)
15. Chanting (0:36)
16. Dream (4:11)
17. Lullaby (1:03)
18. The Pain/How to Prepare a Good Steak/The Ear (1:16)
19. Holiday Music (1:30)
20. After the Call to Hutch/Good Appetite (1:04)
21. Lullaby—Crib Sequence (1:16)
22. Scrabble (2:03)
23. Book About Witchcraft/The Horrible Doctor/The Fragrance (2:51)
24. The Horrible Doctor #2/The Short Dream (1:13)
25. The Iron Bars/Elevator—Lift/Dr. Sapirstein and Syringe (2:58)
26. Path to Pit of Evil #1 (1:55)
27. Path to Pit of Evil #2–3 (1:41)
28. What Have You Done? (1:27)
29. End Title (1:11)

Total Time: 30:31

SOURCE MUSIC

30. Moment Musical (2:14)
31. Bossa Nova (0:14)
32. TV Music (1:32)
33. Moment in Time (2:03)
(Christopher Komeda and Hal Blair, Arr. and Cond. Jimmy Haskell)
34. Moment Musical Jazz (With Piano Solo) (3:58)

Total Time: 10:13

BONUS TRACKS

35. Lullaby From Rosemary’s Baby (2:23)
(Main Title film soundtrack, excerpt)

36. Lullaby From Rosemary’s Baby, Part 2 (2:13)
(Dot Records single, B-side)
Vocal by Mia Farrow
Arranged and Conducted by George Tipton
Harmonica Solo by Tommy Morgan

Total Time: 4:39

Total Album Time: 71:21

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM LA-LA LAND RECORDS:

WINGS: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1206
Music by J. S. Zamecnik
Arranged and Orchestrated by Dominik Hauser
Limited Edition of 2000 Units
In honor of Paramount Pictures' 100th Anniversary, La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures present J.S. Zamecnik's original score, arranged and orchestrated by Dominik Hauser, to the very first Academy Award for Best Picture, the sensational 1927 WWI-set epic drama/adventure WINGS, starring Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen and Gary Cooper, and directed by William A. Wellman. When it was decided to restore the classic WINGS for the studio's centennial, Paramount Pictures commissioned a new arrangement of J.S. Zamecnik's original score (originally played live to picture) to be newly recorded for the film. A prolific composer for films during the silent era, this release marks the very first time that an album’s worth of any Zamecnik score has ever been recorded and released. Hauser brings Zamecnik's original score, rich in dramatic, romantic and action material, (as well as peppered with classical compositions), to life in all of its robust, thematic splendor. This music, much like the film's phenomenal aerial sequences, simply soars to exciting heights. Produced by Dan Goldwasser, with music and album assembly produced by Jeannie Gayle Pool and Dominik Hauser, and mastered by James Nelson, this special release is limited to 2000 units. Jeannie Gayle Pool, who was asked to produce this full score restoration for Paramount, brings you behind the scenes of that process in her in-depth liner notes. What better way to commemorate a historic film restoration than to release a piece of film music history!
GALAXY QUEST: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1208
Music by David Newman
Limited Edition of 3000 Units

La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures presents the premiere official soundtrack release of the original motion picture score to the 1999 Dreamworks sci-fi action/comedy GALAXY QUEST, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell and directed by Dean Parisot. Acclaimed composer David Newman (SERENITY, SCOOBY DOO, ICE AGE, THE PHANTOM) pulls off an impressive musical feat, employing a comic touch while skillfully supporting the film’s legitimate, considerable sci-fi action and well-drawn character relationships. Newman continues in the rich tradition of the Newman family musical legacy, composing a score that employs big choral passages and wondrous melodic themes. Released previously only as a composer-produced promo CD, this official, longer and remastered edition, produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Doug Schwartz, sounds stellar and features exclusive liner notes by film music writer Tim Greiving. This is a limited edition of 3000 units.


BROKE SKY: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1201
Music by Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis & Kristopher Carter
Limited Edition of 1000 Units

La-La Land Records presents the original motion picture score to the 2007 independent dramatic-thriller motion picture BROKE SKY, starring Will Wallace, Joe Unger and Bruce Glover, and directed by Thomas L. Callaway. Composers Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmans & Kristopher Carter “Dynamic Music Partners” (BEN 10: ULTIMATE ALIEN, BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, BATMAN BEYOND, TEEN TITANS, JUSTICE LEAGUE) bring their impressive musical talents to a unique and evocative orchestral score that is full of sonic surprises – much like this acclaimed southern noir, which tells the twist-laden tale of two county road-kill removal workers who are ultimately torn apart by a decades-old secret. Produced by Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis & Kristopher Carter and mastered by James Nelson, this release includes exclusive liner note comments from the composers and filmmakers. This is a limited edition of 1000 units.

HOOK: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1211
Music by John Williams
Limited Edition of 5000 Units

La-La Land Records and Sony Music presents the world premiere release of the first official remastered and expanded edition of renowned composer John Williams's (JAWS, STAR WARS, SCHINDLER’S LIST) original score to the 1991 Tri-Star Pictures’ adventure/fantasy epic HOOK, directed by Steven Speilberg. Long considered one of the maestro's best scores in collaboration with Mr. Spielberg, this masterwork is finally presented here in a worthy 2-CD release that contains more than 140 mins of music, including bonus alternate and unused cues, greatly expanding the score's original 1991 album assembly with more than 65 minutes of music previously unreleased in any official format. Produced by Didier C. Deutsch and Mark G. Wilder, mastered by Mark G. Wilder and Maria Triana and supervised and approved by John Williams, this expanded reissue features amazing art design by Jim Titus and exclusive, in-depth liners from film music writer Daniel Schweiger. It’s an amazing soundtrack experience that will have you never wanting to grow up!
This album assembly was supervised by John Williams and the completed project approved by both John Williams and Steven Spielberg.
THE ROBE: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1203
Music by Alfred Newman
Limited Edition of 2000 Units

La-La Land Records and 20th Century Fox proudly present the remastered and expanded 2-CD release of legendary composer Alfred Newman’s (A CERTAIN SMILE, ALL ABOUT EVE, THE EGYPTIAN, AIRPORT) original score to the 20th Century Fox 1953 psychological biblical epic THE ROBE, starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons and Victor Mature, and directed by Henry Koster. A rich, complex and important work in the Newman cannon, this powerful score injects heart into this film’s large canvas while masterfully propelling its drama and spectacle. Studio head Darryl Zanuck said it best at the time, “I wish I could find some way to tell you that this is the greatest score ever written without sounding like the publicity department – but it is.” Produced by Nick Redman, restored by Mike Matessino and mastered by Daniel Hersch, this remastered and expanded 2-CD SET sounds magnificent, is slightly longer than previous releases and features insightful liner notes from writer Julie Kirgo. This is a limited edition of 2000 units.

THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1202
Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
Limited Edition of 2500 Units

La-La Land Records and Sony Music present the remastered and expanded release of renowned composer Dimitri Tiomkin’s (55 DAYS AT PEKING, GIANT, RIO BRAVO, THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA) original motion picture score to the 1964 Roman era-set feature film epic THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, starring Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, James Mason, Alec Guinness and Christopher Plummer, and directed by Anthony Mann. Mr. Tiomkin’s Oscar nominated, Golden Globe winning score is among his finest – large in scope, yet uniquely brash and brimming with energy and ornamentation. Remastered from the original ¼ inch LP master tapes in the Sony vaults and expanded with bonus mono cues, this 65 minute presentation is the most definitive, official release of the original THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE score to date. Produced by Didier C. Deutsch and Mark G. Wilder and mastered by Mark G. Wilder, this limited edition release of 2500 units features striking art design by Jim Titus and exclusive, in-depth liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond.

SPEED: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1200
Music by Mark Mancina
Limited Edition of 3000 Units

La-La Land Records, in association with 20th Century Fox, is proud to present La-La Land’s 200th soundtrack release – a remastered and expanded edition of Mark Mancina’s (BAD BOYS, TWISTER, SPEED 2, MONEY TRAIN) landmark original score to the 1994 Twentieth Century Fox blockbuster action extravaganza SPEED, starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper and Jeff Daniels, and directed by Jan De Bont. An inseparable component of SPEED’s success, Mancina’s full-throttle, iconic score not only punched the film’s action into overdrive, but it has served as a template for action film scoring ever since. Produced by Nick Redman and Mike Matessino and edited and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special remastered and expanded version of SPEED presents its tracks in film order, includes the end titles song, “Speed” performed by Billy Idol, and features in-depth, exclusive liner notes by film music writer John Takis. This is a limited edition of 3000 units.

JENNIFER 8: LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1198
Music by Christopher Young and Maurice Jarre
Limited Edition of 2000 Units

La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures presents a special 2-CD SET of two original scores to the 1992 Paramount Pictures motion picture thriller JENNIFER 8, starring Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman, and Lance Henriksen and written and directed by Bruce Robinson. Disc One features acclaimed composer Christopher Young’s (HELLRAISER, RUNAWAY JURY, THE CORE, DRAG ME TO HELL) original score – considered to be the composer’s breakthrough work in terms of scoring films for major studios. For this release, Young has re-visited his career-making score and has provided a new, magnificent 48 minute assembly – creating the ultimate presentation of his haunting and beautiful work, a melodic and atmospheric score that injects the film with suspense and human emotion. Disc Two presents renowned composer Maurice Jarre’s (LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, THE PROFESSIONALS, GHOST, A WALK IN THE CLOUDS) unused original score to the same film. Jarre scored about 75% of the film before his music was replaced with Young’s score. About 40 minutes of Jarre’s score is presented here and fans will be delighted to finally have this previously unreleased work, which is in the vein of his music for WITNESS and GHOST. In total, this release is a fascinating look at two different scoring approaches by two immensely talented composers. Produced by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Mike Matessino, this limited edition release of 2000 Units includes in-depth, exclusive liner notes by film music writer Jeff Bond.

THE MECHANIC: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1191
Music by Jerry Fielding
Limited Edition of 1200 Units

La-La Land Records presents composer Jerry Fielding’s (STRAW DOGS, THE ENFORCER, THE GAUNTLET, SEMI-TOUGH) classic original action score to the legendary 1972 MGM action-thriller THE MECHANIC, starring Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent and directed by Michael Winner. An atmospheric marvel of sonic textures and experimental approaches, Fielding’s chilling score truly is the stone-cold-heart of this classic hitman/apprentice tale. Aside from perfectly capturing action and suspense, Fielding’s score gives the film a depth and resonance beyond its celluloid. Aside from some audio enhancements, a slightly different track order and new packaging and liner notes, the audio content is the same as the Intrada release, so this re-issue is geared for fans who do not currently own that previous release. Produced by Ford A. Thaxton and mastered by James Nelson, this release features in-depth, exclusive liner notes by film music writer Randall D. Larson. This is a limited edition of 1200 units.

Oh yes. Best. News. Ever. Let me go get the details and post them...(I think I'll make the announcement in one of the Star Trek threads too since the movie will be screened!)

FIRST here is the joint La-La Land and Creature Features press release:




Creature Features and La-La Land Records invites you to boldly go… to the “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” Soundtrack Celebration, June 4, 2012, 7:30pm at The Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood (6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028.)

Join us in celebrating the release of the all-new, deluxe 3-disc Limited Edition soundtrack release of Jerry Goldsmith’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture with a one-of-a-kind, multi-media event featuring:

A landmark live panel discussion & presentation event, including exclusive video and audio clips, a live “Blast Beam” demonstration and more!

CD soundtrack signing (Get your copy of the soundtrack at the event, for a special price, before it’s official release on June 5th!)

TMP props and costume display.

A screening of Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (DVD source)

Film music writer and author of The Music of Star Trek Jeff Bond hosts a 90 minute panel discussion/presentation event that examines one of legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith’s most iconic and esteemed works

Panel Guests Scheduled to Attend: Original TMP soundtrack album and TMP re-issue soundtrack producer, and longtime Goldsmith recording engineer Bruce Botnick, TMP synthesizer performer Craig Huxley, TMP session violinist and renowned composer David Newman, TMP soundtrack re-issue producer and TMP “Director’s Edition” producer Mike Mattesino, TMP director of photography Richard H. Kline and other special guests TBA!

This first-ever live event to focus on Goldsmith’s masterful Star Trek: The Motion Picture score will feature exclusive video and audio clips, as well as a rare, live demonstration by Craig Huxley of his famed, 18 foot “Blaster Beam” instrument, used prominently in Star Trek: The Motion Picture’s score and sound design.

Get the soundtrack before anybody else at the show! Star Trek: The Motion Picture (3-CD set) will be available for purchase at the event at the special price of $30 each (cash only.) Then get your CD signed by Bruce Botnick and Craig Huxley at the event! The soundtrack will be officially released at lalalandrecords.com on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

After the panel presentation and signing, stay for a screening of Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (DVD source). Event tickets are $17.50 and are available for purchase at creaturefeatures.com/startrek — BUY NOW!

Tickets will also be available at the door for $20 each.



ABOUT THE CD RELEASE:

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (3-CD Set)
Music by Jerry Goldsmith
LLLCD 1207
Limited Edition of 10000 Units

La-La Land Records, Sony Music and Paramount Pictures boldly go where no soundtrack reissue has gone before with this deluxe 3-CD set of 1979‘s Star Trek: The Motion Picture, composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith.

The first big screen voyage of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock was a high budget and ambitious undertaking that introduced Goldsmith’s famous and enduring Star Trek march (later used as the main theme for Star Trek: The Next Generation) as the cornerstone of an epic science fiction musical odyssey. Like the film’s refit starship Enterprise, La-La Land’s lavish presentation presents the score anew: fully restored, remixed and mastered from the first generation multi-track masters by Bruce Botnick, the original album co-producer and Goldsmith’s long time scoring engineer.

“To put together the complete score the decision was to go back to the original Analogue 16-track 2-inch 30 i.p.s. masters,” Botnick explains. “John Davis at Precision Audiosonics baked each of the 37 rolls in a convection oven at 110º for eight hours so that they were playable, then rolled out a marvelous 3M 56 IsoLoop 16-track machine with brand new heads. The tapes were resolved at 60Hz to maintain the original orchestral pitch and sync. The Analogue-to-Digital transfer was done from the 16-track through the latest Black Lion A/D convertors and recorded to Pro Tools X at 192kHz 24-bit.”

This 3-CD set presents the score for the 1979 theatrical release (filling disc 1 and part of disc 2) and also premieres the legendary early “rejected” cues that Goldsmith recorded prior to composing his famous main theme. The 1979 album program (much of which is performed and edited differently as compared to the film) completes disc 2, with disc 3 offering additional alternates (including those heard on the previous Sony expanded release) along with a wealth of bonus material. Among the highlights are a collection of early takes of the “Main Title” (including extensive stage chatter), isolated segments featuring Craig Huxley’s famous “blaster beam” and assorted synthesizer excerpts, the domestic CD debut of Bob James’ disco cover version of Goldsmith’s theme and Shaun Cassidy’s vocal version of the love theme, “A Star Beyond Time.”

Reissue co-producer Mike Matessino (who handled restoration and editorial efforts) collaborates with Jeff Bond on the thoroughly researched album notes which feature interview excerpts by Goldsmith, Botnick and performers Huxley and David Newman. The clamshell packaging and 40-page full color booklet are designed by Jim Titus.

“It has been an honor to be able to work with the original recordings of this music and to document its production,” Matessino says. “This is one of the greatest scores of all time and everyone involved took the responsibility very seriously and happily devoted months to see it come together. The clarity and quality we now have is truly amazing. Thanks to the efforts of La-La Land Records, Sony Music and Paramount Pictures, the end product is an embarrassment of riches and a ‘must-have’ for every film music and Star Trek collection.”




http://www.creaturefeatures.com/2012/05/star-trek-soundtrack-celebration/