Intrada Soundtrack Forum

Schifrin released the re-recording through his own label, but it's a performance/recording that many often do not find to be nearly as satisfying as the original (which remains unreleased on CD).

Does anyone know if the tapes for the original recordings have been documented as missing?

I agree. I'd like to see Schifrin's original recording on CD.

Although I really do like the Aleph recording of this classic score, I think an "original film tracks" presentation of the score would be incredible. The score was a trend-setter for "haunted house" movies, not to mention it was Oscar-nominated.

I just watched this not long ago. The music, composed by Lalo Schifrin is a gem through and through.

Along with the hopes this is released some day... I would also strongly recommend his AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION for another release. The film is a quasi-prequel of events for the James Brolin/Margot Kidder film released in 1982. Lalo Schifrin's music is even more spectacular. More complex, more exciting and even a stronger emphasis on the chorus. Critics hated the film, but I think it stands up to this day. Along with the strong performances of Jack Magner and James Olson... director Damiano Damiani moves things along in creepy fashion. Mr. Schifrin's score adds to the atmosphere greatly.

Yes... original film tracks would be great... please add the prequel???

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I would definitely be up for both of these. I have the Aleph release and it does bum me out that it's shortened and completely out of order. Full liner notes would rock my world too. One of my favorite scores of all time.

Quartet releasing a 2cd set on Sept. 24th!

I wonder if this is the "holy grail" of film music that Quartet was promising to release in September? No offence to Schifrin, it's not my idea of the "holy grail"!