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Mark Olivarez Oscar® Winner	While this is somewhat "tongue in cheek" what are you willing to bet since we got a generous 50+ min release of the first film by Decca, since Silvestri is scoring it we get the usual 30 min job by Varese? No offense to Robert Townson and co at Varese was intended by this post. NP: Hoosiers (Best Shot as the CD is labeled)
posted 02-04-2001 10:34 AM PT (US)

A.G Oscar® Winner	Hmmm, I hope it's of a decent length. I'm big Silvestri fan, and although I know many of you are dissapointed the Goldsmith isn't returning, I for one am anxious to hear what Silvestri comes up with. NP. Godzilla (Arnold)
posted 02-04-2001 12:20 PM PT (US)

Al Oscar® Winner	Only 30 minutes? I can't imagine! Just think of all that filler music we'll be missing out on!
posted 02-04-2001 12:24 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Oscar® Winner	I think it depends on Stephen Sommer’s relationship with Decca Records, how did they work with each other on the first album. But I'm sure if Decca doesn’t pick it up, I bet MCA or Varese will pick it up, and because it is such a big film, I bet if Varese does pick it up, I bet they will record over seas. --Brian Writer & Film/Video Editor NP: Dinosaur: JNH (*****) [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 02-04-2001]
posted 02-04-2001 07:06 PM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Crono/Kyp: I think it depends on Stephen Sommer’s relationship with Decca Records, how did they work with each other on the first album. But I'm sure if Decca doesn’t pick it up, I bet MCA or Varese will pick it up, and because it is such a big film, I bet if Varese does pick it up, I bet they will record over seas. --Brian Brian, just a couple random questions/comments: What in the heck does Stephen Sommer's relationship with Decca have to do with anything? Do they even have a relationship? If so, why? I've always been under the impression that higher powers maintained these relationships and made these decisions. If Varese picks it up... say what?! When has the label EVER decided on where the original score will be recorded? I'm confused. What were you talking about, again? This makes my head hurt. Jeron [Message edited by Jeron on 02-04-2001]
posted 02-04-2001 10:47 PM PT (US)

Widescreen Oscar® Winner	Fellas, Fellas, Decca will release The Mummy Returns, it's almost a foregone conclusion because all the signs are there: 1. In order to "capture the magic again" of the first one's success, a certain amount of return engagements will occur, other than Jerry Goldsmith's non-involvement on the score. 2. Decca is owned by Universal Classics Music Department, and has been charged with the task of, for some features, releasing the music from certain Universal related projects, often creating relationships with composers such as Zimmer and Kamen, thus the reason why certain scores or music releases of theirs are handled by Decca. 3. Alan Silvestri's score for "The Mexcian" is being released by Decca Records, thus reaffirming the previous factor's details. The Mexican is a Dreamworks (a company known for association with Universal) property, and a soundtrack released by Decca of Silvestri's work establishes a relationship between the composer and company releasing the work. With these in mind- it is not a concrete fact yet, but it is possible that The Mummy Returns' music score will be a Decca release property. More than likely, even if there's enough money for the sequel, they'll have it recorded anywhere that fits their budget- so that will affect length. But we'll see.
posted 02-05-2001 06:39 AM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	Brian, did ya read that? Good words, Chris. Jeron [Message edited by Jeron on 02-05-2001]
posted 02-05-2001 08:41 AM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Oscar® Winner	I received an e-mail from Ford Thaxton on the subject. He suspected it would be recorded in England but was going to contact Silvestri's office to find out. He did say that it was confirmed that Silvestri would not be using any of Goldsmith's themes though. Thanks again Ford for the info.
posted 02-05-2001 09:56 AM PT (US)

Jeron Oscar® Winner	I didn't think Silvesti would be using Goldsmith's themes... the music was a driving force behind the first movie, but it didn't rely solely upon it. I'm excited to hear Silvestri's contribution. He's one of the greats! Jeron
posted 02-05-2001 10:03 AM PT (US)

H Rocco Oscar® Winner	I didn't much like Silvestri's work in the 1980s, although I found him competent. I've warmed up a lot more to him in recent years, however, and think THE MUMMY RETURNS is likely a good vehicle for him. I never thought he'd use Goldsmith's themes, though he might slip in a few notes of "tribute" here or there. Since the picture is mainly being shot in England, I believe, it's likely to be recorded there as well; whether Decca, Varese or anyone else releases it, then as a consequence the album should be as long as the first MUMMY. I don't really care about this movie, but the score might be fun.
posted 02-05-2001 10:36 AM PT (US)

A.G Oscar® Winner	Jeron, I agree, Silvestri is one of the greats, and it seems to me that he is often forgotten among the Williams' and Goldsmith's... Rocco, I am suprised to hear of your opinion regarding Silvestri's 80s output. In my opinion, the Back To The Future series is his greatest work thus far. NP. Star Trek DS9 - Suite From The Visitor (McCarthy) [Message edited by A.G on 02-05-2001] [Message edited by A.G on 02-05-2001]
posted 02-05-2001 11:24 AM PT (US)

Quill Oscar® Winner	Silvestri has had moments of brilliance...just not enough to help him stand out in the crowded field. I'm waging (and hoping) that he goes for the drum/choral arrangement style he did in Predator 2...still one of my favorite ques of all time. In the end, I'm sure he'll do a fine job, complete with a new theme.
posted 02-05-2001 12:10 PM PT (US)

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