You caught me off guard today!
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| Author: | Roger Feigelson [ Mon May 30, 2011 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Morton Steven's MASADA |
INTRADA Announces: MASADA Composed and Conducted by JERRY GOLDSMITH Parts III and IV Composed and Conducted by MORTON STEVENS INTRADA Special Collection Volume 171 Composer Jerry Goldsmith rarely sought out specific assignments; usually directors or producers came to him. But Masada (1981) was an exception -- this was a score he was passionate about writing. Universal was willing to invest heavily in the score, including sending Goldsmith to Israel on a 10-day trip to research ancient music for the project. Goldsmith initially signed on to score the entire four-night, eight-hour miniseries, but production fell behind schedule and other projects called, necessitating bringing in Morton Stevens, at Goldsmith's suggestion, to conclude the scoring of parts three and four. Goldsmith wrote three major themes, two for the Jews and one for the Romans. The primary Jewish theme, which would become known as the Masada theme is a hora-style anthem for the indomitable spirit of the Jewish people, its dance-like rhythms reminiscent of happier times and the hope of more to come. A second theme reflects the darker side of the Jews of that First Century, the sadness and seemingly endless struggle against domination and enslavement by other peoples. For the Romans, Goldsmith wrote a march that was designed to suggest the might of Imperial Rome, with military precision and prominent parts for brass and percussion. Relentless, even pompous in its simple, decisive, might-makes-right character, it recurs in many forms throughout the miniseries. In 1981, Goldsmith re-recorded 38-minutes in London for the superb MCA album, but curiously omitted his fierce action cues as well as many other sequences. This is the premiere release of the recording sessions from the miniseries. Intrada had access to all of the original scoring session elements stored in the Universal vaults plus studio paperwork and engineering notes for this release. As with other recording projects done at Universal, the actual sessions were made partially on 2” 24-track tape and partially on ½” 4-track tape, depending on session dates, orchestra size and other engineering needs. Virtually all of these elements survived in perfect condition, from the largest set-pieces to the smallest Roman fanfares and commercial bumpers. As a result, Intrada is able to present the complete score for the entire miniseries, including music not used, on this 2-CD set with crystal clear stereo sound. Everything is included, from largest powerhouse set-piece to smallest Roman fanfare. Each part plays as an individual program, introducing unique credit music and new material while working with ideas from previous parts, then concluding with familiar Masada end credits. The story of the siege of Masada in 72 A.D.—in which a hardy band of Jewish Zealots held off 5,000 Roman troops for months in a mountaintop fortress—is one of the most remarkable in the annals of world military history. Peter Strauss was cast as Eleazar ben Yair, the charismatic, intense commander of the Zealots. Peter O’Toole was cast as Cornelius Flavius Silva, the complex, brilliant Roman general in charge of the Tenth Legion. This album is limited to 5000 copies. INTRADA Special Collection Vol. 171 Retail Price: $29.99 AVAILABLE NOW For track listing and sound samples, please visit http://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.7115/.f |
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| Author: | Basil [ Mon May 30, 2011 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
You caught me off guard today! Ordered! |
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| Author: | JohnnyUtah [ Mon May 30, 2011 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Samples were great so ordered. Fantastic cover art too! |
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| Author: | Pablo [ Mon May 30, 2011 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
I've been reloading the page every five minutes and it already said Out of Stock, item may be back-ordered. I was able to order a copy, so hopefully I can get it. But seriously, in five minutes the thing is on back order already? How many copies are some of you people ordering? |
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| Author: | Basil [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
| Author: | Eh Tar [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Ordered ! Incredible release, thank you so much !!! |
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| Author: | Azella [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Very fine release. Count me in. Ordered. 
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| Author: | Andy [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
| Author: | jpgettes [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Ordered! |
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| Author: | redokt64 [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Ordered as well... The mini-series was superb... the score... just amazing. I too had the out of stock/backordered prompt... |
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| Author: | Jango's Escape [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Oh mommy. Okay, nobody else order it until my credit is open! Hello... internet... is this internet on? Oh yes. This will be mine. |
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| Author: | Alan [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Well done, what an excellent release. |
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| Author: | MRAUDIO [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
This is sooooooooooooooooooo ordered! Thanks so much, Intrada!!!...
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| Author: | mike prevette [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
Thanks, guys. Really...thanks. Stunning. Just stunning You made my day. My week. Thanks ! |
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| Author: | kipling71 [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: INTRADA Announces Jerry Goldsmith & Arthur Morton's MASA |
My heart skipped a beat when I got the announcement just now! Not like it was a great surprise, obviously, but to have it actually be available is just....! Well, a lot of you probably know exactly what I mean. Those who don't know "Masada" and think we're all drinking the same Intrada Kool-aid (the "I've never heard of this therefore it can't be any good" crowd) can go ahead and enjoy your feelings of smug superiority if that's what floats your boat. Ignorance is bliss, I reckon. Thanks Doug & Hamsters!!!!
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