RE-RECORDINGS | #14 (TIE) ON THE WATERFRONT

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The Cinematic Sound Radio Show turned 14 years old back in September of 2010. Better late than never we are proud to present our 14th Anniversary Special featuring 14 (actually 15) of my personal favorite re-recordings of all time. This are albums that I reach for when I want to hear the very best in re-recorded film scores whether being a complete re-recording of a classic score or a compilation album featuring a variety of themes from various composers. Over the course of the next few weeks (maybe months – hopefully not years) we will be uploading one new audio file containing a review of the album and an extended suite of music from that album. With that, happy listening and enjoy the countdown.  Visit the 14th Anniversary archive page HERE!

Our number 14 re-recording of all time (tied with Miklos Rozsa’s EL CID) is Leonard Bernstein’s only film score to the classic film ON THE WATERFRONT (1954) recorded by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer.  This suite is available on the 2CD compilation album called PANORAMA released by Deutsche Grammophon.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #14 (TIE) EL CID

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Our number 14 re-recording of all time (tied with Leonard Bernstein’s ON THE WATERFRONT) is Miklos Rozsa’s classic score to EL CID (1961) recorded by the City of Prague Philharmonic conducted by Nic Raine.  This special collectors limited edition 3CD set was produced by James Fitzpatrick for Tadlow Records.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #13 FRONTIERS

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Our lucky number 13 re-recording of all time is Jerry Goldsmith’s science-fiction compilation album FRONTIERS (1997) featuring music from LOGAN’S RUN, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, DAMNATION ALLEY, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE and more. The music was performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by the composer. The album was produced for Varese Sarabande Records by Robert Townson.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #12 THE STAR WARS TRILOGY

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Our number 12 re-recording of all time is THE STAR WARS TRILOGY featuring music from STAR WARS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI composed by John Williams. The music was performed by the Utah Symphony Orchestra conducted by Varujan Kojian. The album was produced for That’s Entertainment Records and Varese Sarabande Records by George Korngold.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #11 THE FILM SCORES

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Our number 11 re-recording of all time is THE FILM SCORES (2005) featuring music from THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, PSYCHO and TAXI DRIVER composed by Bernard Herrmann. The music was performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. The album was produced for Sony Classical by David Mottley.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #10 MIKLOS ROZSA CONDUCTS HIS GREAT FILM MUSIC

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Our number 10 re-recording of all time is Miklos Rozsa compilation album MIKLOS ROZSA CONDUCTS HIS GREAT FILM MUSIC (1975) featuring music from THE NAKED CITY, KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE, DIANE, YOUNG BESS and more. The music was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer. The album was produced for Polydor by Brian Culverhouse.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #9 QUO VADIS

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Our number 9 re-recording of all time is Miklos Rozsa’s QUO VADIS (1950.) The music was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by the composer. The album was produced for Decca Phase 4 by Ray Few and has been recently re-released on Dutton Vocalion Records coupled with Rozsa’s re-recording of Ben-Hur with the National Philharmonic Orchestra.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #8 YO-YO MA PLAYS ENNIO MORRICONE

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Our number 8 re-recording of all time is Ennio Morricone’s YO-YO MA PLAYS ENNIO MORRICONE (2004) featuring original cello and orchestra arrangements from such films as THE MISSION, CINEMA PARADISO, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA and many others. The music was performed by Yo-Yo Ma (cello) and the Roma Sinfonietta Orchestra conducted by the composer. The album was produced for Sony Classical by Ennio Morricone.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #7 THE GREAT FANTASY ADVENTURE ALBUM

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Our number 7 re-recording of all time is THE GREAT FANTASY ADVENTURE ALBUM (1994) featuring suites from such films as JURASSIC PARK, ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES, THE ROCKETEER, THE TERMINATOR and many others. The music was performed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra conducted by Erich Kunzel. The album was produced for Telarc Records by Robert Woods.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #6 THE SEA HAWK

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Our number 6 re-recording of all time is THE SEA HAWK (1940) featuring Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s complete score reconstructed and re-recorded by John Morgan and William Stromberg. The music was performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by William Stromberg. The album is available on Naxos Records.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #5 IVANHOE

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Our number 5 re-recording of all time is IVANHOE (1952) featuring Miklos Rozsa’s Academy Award nominated score reconstructed by Daniel Robbins and produced for Intrada Records by Roger Feigelson. The music was performed by the Sinfonia of London conducted by Bruce Broughton.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #4 JERRY GOLDSMITH: SUITES & THEMES (THE BLUE MAX)

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Our number 4 re-recording of all time is the compilation album JERRY GOLDSMITH: SUITES & THEMES featuring Jerry Goldsmith’s 1966 score to THE BLUE MAX.  The music was performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by the composer.  The album was produced for Masters Film Music by Robert Townson.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #3 THE RIGHT STUFF/NORTH AND SOUTH

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Our number 3 re-recording of all time is THE RIGHT STUFF/NORTH AND SOUTH with music composed by Bill Conti. The music was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by the composer. The album was produced for Varese Sarabande Records by Bill Conti.

 

RE-RECORDINGS | #2 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND/STAR WARS

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Our number 2 re-recording of all time is MUSIC FROM JOHN WILLIAMS’ CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND / STAR WARS with music composed by John Williams. The music was performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Charles Gerhardt. The original album was produced for RCA Red Seal by George Korngold.

 

You can also enjoy Cinematic Sound’s four-part tribute to Charles Gerhardt and the National Philharmonic HERE!

RE-RECORDINGS | #1 VERTIGO

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Our number 1 re-recording of all time is VERTIGO with music composed by Bernard Herrmann. The music was performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Joel McNeely. The album was produced for Varese Sarabande Records by Robert Townson.