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I'm really enjoying this new (and lengthy) Varese CD. It also includes the score for "Sanctuary," which is even better than "Long, Hot" in some ways. Both...
gatesmichael
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May 10, 2002
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May 10, 2002
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... than "Long, ... jazzy ... before ... play ... Ahh, Welcome new member :) Anyway I wish I had that score. And I agree with you, some scores take a few...
mornnb
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May 12, 2002
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... I think that's because North's music is often complex and multi- layered. Unfortunately, it's a bit too complex for the average film music fan, who prefers...
gatesmichael
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May 12, 2002
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... Wars" ... Yes, I suppose so. But I wouldn't say that Williams was simple. More, that he makes his melodies big and obvious. He is still generally quite...
mornnb
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May 13, 2002
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... would ... I think I will start mentioning it on some of the film music discussion groups that I read and sometimes post to. mg...
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May 16, 2002
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Hello, I am from Germany and obviousy now the fifth member of this group. I have been collecting soundtracks since the end of the 70s and have a particular...
stefanfilm
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May 24, 2002
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... Welcome, Stefan. I have not seen The Penitent either, but I have heard that it does not have a lot of dialogue, which may be why it has a lot of music. I'd...
gatesmichael
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May 24, 2002
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... have ... Welcome, friend! ... Rota ... is ... Hmm, is there any possiblity of us trading with you for a copy of it? ... will ... for ... Better than...
mornnb
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May 25, 2002
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... it? Hello, dear friend yes I think that would be possible. But I don't know what you have or what you can offer. Do you have some soundtrack rarities or...
stefanfilm
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May 26, 2002
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... or ... that ... Do you have The Rainmaker? South Seas Adventure? Hmm, I know something we could do. I know a site that lets you store mp3's. We could keep...
mornnb
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May 26, 2002
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... Yes I have both of them on LP. I don't think there are any North soundtracks, which have been released on LP or CD, that I don't have. Of course, there are...
stefanfilm
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May 27, 2002
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... have. ... won't ... No, sorry I don't have that. I could sent you a list of scores I have. Plus I could offer you everything Williams, another one of my ...
mornnb
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May 27, 2002
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... Ys, I think it would be best if you send me a list of scores you have. Then I can select one. Here is my e-mail address: stef.schlegel@... Stefan...
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May 27, 2002
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Jun 7, 2002
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... thealexnorthfanclub ... Thanks for the MP3s. I noticed you also added the fanfare from 2001. Unfortunately, they won't play for me, but I have them both on...
gatesmichael
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Jun 8, 2002
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... 2001. ... Well, one of them is a different version of the streetcar theme. You might not have it. ... scores ... Well, everybody votes for the music in the...
mornnb
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Jun 8, 2002
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There's currently an interesting discussion about North's work, including some of the more obscure scores, on the Film Score Monthly message board. It's at: ...
gatesmichael
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Jun 9, 2002
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... Monthly ... Big thanks for this and the upload of the speech :) Have you seen the picture that I uploaded?...
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Jun 10, 2002
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... Yes, great! Henry Brant orchestrated several of North's scores, including THE MISFITS, CLEOPATRA, WHO'S AFRAID, and THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE. I don't understand...
gatesmichael
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Jun 12, 2002
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... Didn't he work on just about every North score? :) ... Depends on the composer. Some composers such as John Williams include the full orchestrations in the...
mornnb
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Jun 12, 2002
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... Almost, I think. But the CD liner notes for THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY say that Alexander Courage was the orchestrator for that. Maybe Courage knew more...
gatesmichael
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Jun 13, 2002
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... Henry Brant worked as an orchestrator with North from SPARTACUS onwards. His previous orchestrator in the 50s was Maurice De Packh, who committed suicide...
stefanfilm
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Jun 13, 2002
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While perusing a Kubrick site, I found some comments he made about Alex North's 2001 score. Needless to say, they aren't complementary . . . If you want to ...
gatesmichael
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Jun 15, 2002
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I came across a website for an upcoming film called "The Copper Scroll" that claims it will feature a score by Alex North. Supposedly the film has been "30...
gatesmichael
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Jun 18, 2002
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... Hmm, I doubt anyone would go to the trouble of making that site if it was a joke :) But, does anyone have an idea of the size of this film? What is the ...
mornnb
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Jun 22, 2002
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The MP3 I just uploaded to the files section is a cue from CLEOPATRA that wasn't included on the Varese double CD. It's called "Cleopatra's Bath" and was used...
gatesmichael
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Jun 27, 2002
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... CLEOPATRA ... Gee, thanks for this! Where did you get it?...
mornnb
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Jul 3, 2002
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... Before the Varese deluxe double CD came out, there were a couple of unofficial releases of the score. Glad you enjoyed it....
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