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INTRADA Announces:



SPACECAMP
Composed and Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMS
INTRADA Special Collection Volume 140

The 1986 film SpaceCamp tells the story of a group of kids at space summer camp who accidentally lift off in the space shuttle during an engine test and struggle to get back to earth. One of the strongest elements of the film is the graceful, powerful score by John Williams. In lieu of different themes for the human characters, Williams opted to develop a series of motifs that reflect the setting and the emotions surrounding the adventure of space flight. The main theme is constructed of ascending phrases, just like the composer’s principal melodies for Star Wars, Superman and E.T., but while those earlier themes depicted an heroic sense of flight, SpaceCamp’s theme opens more slowly, attaining its goal gradually and with humility. The impact of the theme is amplified by its frequent association with a fanfare-like motif. Each is used in a variety of moods, from the contemplativeness of the “Main Title,” to the grandeur of “In Orbit,” to suspense in “Viewing Daedelus,” fully dramatic treatment in “Re- Entry,” and triumph for the story’s conclusion in “Home Again.” Another theme that Williams employs might be called the “zero gravity” motif, characterized by its own ascending quality and tremolo strings, it first appears in “In Orbit” and returns in “Viewing Daedelus”. The NASA robot “Jinx,” whose antics cause the launch of the shuttle during the engine test, is the only character with a specific theme, introduced in quiet cues heard early in the score—“The Computer Room,”,and “Friends Forever,”—with a joyful statement in “White Sands.”

The original album for SpaceCamp runs a generous 49 minutes and was initially released by RCA Records on LP and re-issued in 1992 on a very limited Japanese edition from the SLC label that went out of print quickly. Although the album was not presented in narrative sequence, it was a powerful listening experience assembled by Williams and that original 14-track program has been retained here, remastered for dramatically improved sound over previous issues.

This release is limited to 3000 units.

INTRADA Special Collection Vol. 140
Retail Price: $19.99
AVAILABLE 8/17/2010
For track listing and sound samples, please visit
http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6706/.f

Wow! Thanks Intrada!

This way I can finally fill the last gap in my Williams CD collection Already ordered, of course!

Didn't have to think about it for a second. Ordered!

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"I used to worry about losing my mind. Now that I've lost it I don't worry about it anymore." -Wavy Gravy

I already have the Japanese release of this splendid score, but i'll trust you on the dramatically improved sound, Roger.
What I'm hearing now of the Conti release sounds really good too.

Ordered! I have loved what little was available domestically (On at least one of the late Erich Kunzel's Cincinnati Pops cds.) Can't wait for these two cds. I have a feeling both will be sold out in no time.

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Jerry Goldsmith conducting the Detroit Symphony and nearly knocking me through the back wall with Air Force One....priceless.

Many thanks! This one soars.

One of my favourite films (and hence scores) growing up! I still have the VHS copy we bought in 1988 and still use it, since no UK DVD has ever been satisfactory.

Whilst I'm sad that the Joseph Williams source songs couldn't make the trip, this is nothing less than a grail for me on CD. Many, many thanks Intrada. Can't wait to hear it in a week or so's time!

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I haven't thought of a good signature yet.

Wow. I remember watching the movie, and remember that music swelling when Kate Capshaw says "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we've achieved orbit."

Should I pounce now? I mean, it's really good but if it's a holy grail for some -- I better get one now.

A huge thank you to Doug, Roger and the gang at Intrada, as well as everyone else involved with this release.

This was the one hole in my Williams collection.

Thank you so much.

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Jerry Goldsmith conducting the Detroit Symphony and nearly knocking me through the back wall with Air Force One....priceless.

It's been forever since I've seen the film, but I've heard parts of the score online since, and this is an absolute instant order. Thanks so much for bringing this out, guys!

Well, I bit and bought "Spacecamp."

Thanks again to the industrious hamsters of Intrada for this and Cohen and Tate.

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Jerry Goldsmith conducting the Detroit Symphony and nearly knocking me through the back wall with Air Force One....priceless.

Another 'Williams' piece of music is welcome to complete the collection...to fill in a gap and hear the music flow from film to film