Escaflowne Vol. 1
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Box Set

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Originally posted by John Dunham:
More DVDs:

Escaflowne Vol. 1
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Box Set

NP: The Vision Of Escaflowne, Yoko Kanno and Hajime Mizoguchi (Track: Escaflowne) *****

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You are really into Anime huh?

That's great! Let me know how you like this stuff, and if you want I can make some recommendations. Escaflowne is a great choice though. And from the few episodes I have seen of Irresponsible Captain Tylor, it looks good to.

On the "bad news" side of things. You might want to check out some info on that Captain Tylor set. From what I have heard, there is a defective disc within it. At least one chapter is missing on disc 4 IIRC.

Anyways more new stuff this month.

The Alien Trilogy - Cliff Eidelman conducting

Star Trek TMP - Jerry Goldsmith

Total Recall Deluxe - Jerry Goldsmith

those last two that I bought -- two words -- KICK ASS.

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Originally posted by Drixorial:
Where are you people getting these things?

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About the expanded/complete/rejected scores...I got all of mine from trading.

Interested?

On the way (well, if Amazon ever ships the damn things):

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Originally posted by sabbey:
You are really into Anime huh?

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Am I? I hadn't noticed.
As for Tylor, my last disc seems fine... fom what I understand, the missing chapter is only in the Vol.4 disc if you buy it seperately...?
I don't know.

Anyway, already have Escaflowne (and Evangelion) on VCD, but I want to replace those with the DVDs. I just got the VCDs because neither series is completely released on DVD yet.

As for recommendations... I don't know if I want any. My wallet is getting very light, very fast.
Okay, go ahead and give me some.

Oh, and new today:
Perfect Blue (soundtrack, but I can't read who did the music cause it's in, you guessed it, Japanese...) Curiously, this is one of the few soundtracks I have where I like many of the songs as much as the score.
Escaflowne Vol.4 DVD

There's more in the mail.

Deep End of the Ocean, Bernstein
The Client, Shore
Legends of Hollywood: Franz Waxman, Vol 1
Legends of Hollywood: Franz Waxman, Vol 2
Maurice Jarre at Abbey RoadJarre conducts the RPO...good CD
Looking for Richard, Shore

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Originally posted by sabbey:
On the "bad news" side of things. You might want to check out some info on that Captain Tylor set. From what I have heard, there is a defective disc within it. At least one chapter is missing on disc 4 IIRC.

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Well, I thought my disc was fine, but I looked into it anyway. Fortunately, I can get a replacement easily through the official website.
Thanks for the heads up.

"Powder" -- Jerry Goldsmith
"Goodbye Lover" -- John Ottman
"Rush Hour" -- Lalo Schifrin
"Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace" -- Robert Folk
"Life With Mikey" -- Alan Menken
"Beethoven's 2nd" -- Randy Edelman
"Shipwrecked" -- Patrick Doyle (this one I actually found new for ten dollars. Doyle's one of my favorite composers and I know this disc is pretty hard to find so, needless to say, I'm pretty happy I found it so cheap).

--Jason S.

• The Right Stuff/North and South - Conti
  
• Towering Inferno - Williams (duh )
  
• The Omega Man - Grainer
  
• Home Alone - Williams
  
• The Mexican - Silvestri
  
• Les Miserables - Poledouris
  

Small Soldiers
The Haunting
Air Force One

It's my Party, Basil Poledouris
Rob Roy, Carter Burwell

Dreams do come true.

I'm holding out for next month...when long-awaited scores begin to arrive. I'm still considering picking up the Mexican and Along Came a Spider, but I've been too lazy to go and get them.

Did pickup Space Cowbots and Men of Honor on DVD...nicely packaged discs and good movies to boot.

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Originally posted by John Dunham:

Am I? I hadn't noticed.

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Hey! Don't worry about it, so am I!

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Anyway, already have Escaflowne (and Evangelion) on VCD, but I want to replace those with the DVDs. I just got the VCDs because neither series is completely released on DVD yet.

As for recommendations... I don't know if I want any. My wallet is getting very light, very fast. Okay, go ahead and give me some.

There's more in the mail.

NP: [b]Perfect Blue[/B]

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I have Escaflowne on tape, but have only seen the Evangelion movie. Talk about confusing as hell. People told me to see the series first, but I did not bother. Well, even those who see the show first are too, so I guess it does not matter.

Recommendations? What type of genre do you like?

Otherwise, have you seen Macross Plus, Giant Robo or Record of Lodoss War? Many great choices. Too many in fact!

NP: El Cid - Miklos Rozsa...

Hmm, this is real good. It even sounds as good as the new Cleopatra set to me. Just need to get the upcoming King of Kings set being released, and all will be well.

Regards,
Sean Robert Abbey

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Originally posted by John Dunham:
Well, I thought my disc was fine, but I looked into it anyway. Fortunately, I can get a replacement easily through the official website. Thanks for the heads up.

NP: [b]Gulliver's Travel's, Trevor Jones[/B]

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No problem! Just trying to help out when I can!

So, how is that Gulliver's Travel's score? Is it any good? Actually I didn't even know Jones had done this film!

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Originally posted by sabbey:
I have Escaflowne on tape, but have only seen the Evangelion movie. Talk about confusing as hell. People told me to see the series first, but I did not bother. Well, even those who see the show first are too, so I guess it does not matter.

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Oh, indeed it DOES matter! As I said a few days ago elsewehere, I don't see how anyone who HADN'T seen the show would have even a hope of comprehending the films. Since I saw the show, I did understand a lot of what was happening. Some of it I didn't, but mainly that's in the details.
It really is great. You should watch it.

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Recommendations? What type of genre do you like?

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I don't know... so far I have the following:

Castle Of Cagliostro
Escaflowne
Ghost In The Shell
Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Evangelion (Series and movies)
Perfect Blue
Princess Mononoke

I like all of those. I also have a VCD set of the Lodoss War OVA (dubbed) which I don't care for much, and I saw Akira which I cannot form an opinion on because it was so theroughly confusing. Ninja Scroll is out from Blockbuster, and I'll probably see that tonight.
Oh, and I saw volume one of Gundam Wing. It didn't provide any incentive to see the rest.

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Otherwise, have you seen Macross Plus, Giant Robo or Record of Lodoss War? Many great choices. Too many in fact!
NP: El Cid - Miklos Rozsa...
Hmm, this is real good. It even sounds as good as the new Cleopatra set to me. Just need to get the upcoming King of Kings set being released, and all will be well.
Regards,
Sean Robert Abbey

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NP: Rob Roy, Carter Burwell ****˝ (Track: A Standing Stone, A Silk Purse)

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Originally posted by sabbey:
So, how is that Gulliver's Travel's score? Is it any good? Actually I didn't even know Jones had done this film!

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It is good. Nice themes, and a lengthy release. It's a lot lighter than many other Jones scores, and generally more fun. I'd give it ****.

Oh, and new today:

Evangelion Collection 0:3 DVD

NP: Rob Roy, Carter Burwell ****˝ (Track: Love And Death Suite)

In today:

Anyway, the newest CD...

The Classic Film Music of Georges Auric: La Symphonie Pastorale

It looks like this is a volume 4 of a series of albums. Anyone hear the rest, how are they?

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Originally posted by John Dunham:
Oh, indeed it DOES matter! As I said a few days ago elsewehere, I don't see how anyone who HADN'T seen the show would have even a hope of comprehending the films. Since I saw the show, I did understand a lot of what was happening. Some of it I didn't, but mainly that's in the details.

It really is great. You should watch it.

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Well, it's not that I have not had the chance to do so. I just never been much interested in doing so. About a year or two ago, I did a trade with another anime fan, and he sent me the whole series of that and Escaflowne. However, the quality was so bad, I never saw but the first few minutes of Episode 1. An local PBS station of all places had been broadcasting it as well. So, I had seen enough to enjoy it, just not enough to fully understand it.

Fortunately, Escaflowne was near perfect, and am planning on go out and getting the DVD' ASAP. As well the Evangelion film and series. Well, eventually!

Anyway, I was not totally confused by the film. However, for the most part even seeing the TV series won't help in regards to the majority of the film. I have heard that the drastic change in story and pace at the end of the series put off quite a few of the show's fanbase, and their demands for closure made the film possible. Though, the director still kept it rather similar, with the events that take place.

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I don't know... so far I have the following:

Castle Of Cagliostro
Escaflowne
Ghost In The Shell
Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Evangelion (Series and movies)
Perfect Blue
Princess Mononoke

I like all of those. I also have a VCD set of the Lodoss War OVA (dubbed) which I don't care for much, and I saw Akira which I cannot form an opinion on because it was so theroughly confusing. Ninja Scroll is out from Blockbuster, and I'll probably see that tonight. Oh, and I saw volume one of Gundam Wing. It didn't provide any incentive to see the rest.

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All of those are great choices. Ninja Scroll is a favorite, if a bit adult in nature!

Gundam Wing and Record of Lodoss War are two of my favorites. Musically, they are quite good as well. All I can suggest to you is, keep checking out the selection at Blockbuster, and find ones that you think you'll enjoy. That is exactly what I have done and it works extremely well, so you don't buy something you won't like.

Other titles to look into though...

Blue Seed
Tenchi Muyo!
Ranma 1/2
Maison Ikkoku
Please Save my Earth
Grave of the Fireflies
Bubblegum Crisis
Outlaw Star
Oh My Goddess
Macross
You're Under Arrest
Gunbuster
Dangaio
Patlabor

These are some of my favorites, and are rather popular for the most part. While, I don't know if you should buy them sight unseen, you might want to see if you can rent them. Also check out the Cartoon Network, they have been broadcasting much anime lately as well. The same with the Encore Action Channel.

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El Cid is great, isn't it? One of my top twenty favorite scores.

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Yep! If Ben-Hur is even half as good, then I'll need to rectify that mistake. Not having it and all!

I am trying to come up with a review for El Cid. Hopefully, I'll come up with something worth adding to the web. Otherwise...

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Originally posted by John Dunham:

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Box Set

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Hey John! I know you have been getting quite a lot of anime music lately, and was wondering if you planned on acquiring any of the music from Captain Tylor?

In any case, I thought you might be interested in knowing that there will be two domestic soundtrack releases coming out in June.

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Originally posted by sabbey:
Hey John! I know you have been getting quite a lot of anime music lately, and was wondering if you planned on acquiring any of the music from Captain Tylor?

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I'm teetering. It depends on what would be on the CDs. The DVD menus have 16 minutes (!) of music among them, all in complete tracks, which is nice. I just don't know if I'd buy CDs of them. Maybe.
Thanks for the info, though.

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Originally posted by sabbey:
Well, it's not that I have not had the chance to do so. I just never been much interested in doing so. About a year or two ago, I did a trade with another anime fan, and he sent me the whole series of that and Escaflowne. However, the quality was so bad, I never saw but the first few minutes of Episode 1. An local PBS station of all places had been broadcasting it as well. So, I had seen enough to enjoy it, just not enough to fully understand it.
Fortunately, Escaflowne was near perfect, and am planning on go out and getting the DVD' ASAP. As well the Evangelion film and series. Well, eventually!
Anyway, I was not totally confused by the film. However, for the most part even seeing the TV series won't help in regards to the majority of the film. I have heard that the drastic change in story and pace at the end of the series put off quite a few of the show's fanbase, and their demands for closure made the film possible. Though, the director still kept it rather similar, with the events that take place.

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Similar, yes. Indentical, no. But I found one of the most interesting things is that there's actually LESS closure in the movies than there is in the end of the series (maybe because the director didn't feel like caving in to the fans).

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All of those are great choices. Ninja Scroll is a favorite, if a bit adult in nature!

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Myself, I found the gratuitus sex/nudity in that to be very off-putting. The film itself was okay, but I don't think I'd buy it.

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Gundam Wing and Record of Lodoss War are two of my favorites. Musically, they are quite good as well. All I can suggest to you is, keep checking out the selection at Blockbuster, and find ones that you think you'll enjoy. That is exactly what I have done and it works extremely well, so you don't buy something you won't like.

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Well, Blockbuster doesn't have much. Hollywood video, though, seems to have a whole section for Anime. And membership is free, which is good.
Only problem: the stuff they have is mostly VHS, so that means dubbing.
I got Patlabor from them, and will watch it sometime this week.

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Other titles to look into though...
Blue Seed
Tenchi Muyo!
Ranma 1/2
Maison Ikkoku
Please Save my Earth
Grave of the Fireflies
Bubblegum Crisis
Outlaw Star
Oh My Goddess
Macross
You're Under Arrest
Gunbuster
Dangaio
Patlabor
These are some of my favorites, and are rather popular for the most part. While, I don't know if you should buy them sight unseen, you might want to see if you can rent them. Also check out the Cartoon Network, they have been broadcasting much anime lately as well. The same with the Encore Action Channel.

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Now I wish I had cable. I don't.
I can probably rent some of those, though, from Hollywood Video. We'll see.

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Yep! If Ben-Hur is even half as good, then I'll need to rectify that mistake. Not having it and all!

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I don't know about that. I don't have Ben Hur, either.

I didn't get anything new today, either. But I did get a big refund from the IRS. I should probably save it all to pay for tuition, but I'm gonna get some stuff anyway (and pay my state tax, on which I owe money. Why did they take way too much from Federal and no where near enough from State? ).

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Originally posted by John Dunham:
I'm teetering. It depends on what would be on the CDs. The DVD menus have 16 minutes (!) of music among them, all in complete tracks, which is nice. I just don't know if I'd buy CDs of them. Maybe.
Thanks for the info, though.

NP: Perfect Blue

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I really have no idea! Though, considering how many imports CD' are available for CT (at least 8 IIRC), this should be a nice way to get the major cues from the series'. The price for both is only about $25, so it is cheap enough for those who like the music, to do so.

While, I don't know much about the series or music, I did decided to order them. Though, that is more for the opening/ending credit songs. Which, I have loved from seeing an occasional episode. The score I am afraid, I don't know much about, though remember liking it.

In any case, I am looking forward to see what other anime soundtracks ADV releases!

Regards,
Sean Robert Abbey

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Originally posted by John Dunham:
Similar, yes. Indentical, no. But I found one of the most interesting things is that there's actually LESS closure in the movies than there is in the end of the series (maybe because the director didn't feel like caving in to the fans).

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It did seem to leave it kind of hanging. Oh well, I guess I'll just want to see the TV series even more now.

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Myself, I found the gratuitus sex/nudity in that to be very off-putting. The film itself was okay, but I don't think I'd buy it.

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I don't know, that is part of why I like it. Well, that and the violence.

I am a sucker for Ninja films, I guess!

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Well, Blockbuster doesn't have much. Hollywood video, though, seems to have a whole section for Anime. And membership is free, which is good. Only problem: the stuff they have is mostly VHS, so that means dubbing. I got Patlabor from them, and will watch it sometime this week.

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So, you like subbed better? I find that even watching the dubbed version is okay. At least it can give you an idea of how the anime is. Then, if you like it well enough, you can look for the DVD of it. Patlabor is an good film BTW. The second though, is from the director of Ghost in the Shell. And is more of an intellectual thriller than the first. I have no idea about the TV or OAV episodes though.

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Now I wish I had cable. I don't.
I can probably rent some of those, though, from Hollywood Video. We'll see.

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Sorry to hear that. Though, yes, Hollywood video should have a good portion of these shows in one form or another. So, please do give them a try when you have the time. They might not necessarily be your cup of tea. But, there are many that you might enjoy.

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I didn't get anything new today, either.

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Me neither! Though, I just placed several orders, from the upcoming JNH Atlantis score, Blade Runner (Orchestral Version), Captain Tylor, Pearl Harbor and a few VG scores.

I will try to get Jones' Merlin as well, once I find it, that is.

Anyway, this is getting rather OT. If you would like to discuss this more, I would suggest we take it private email.

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I don't know about that. I don't have Ben Hur, either.

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JJ responds:
For the love of God, why not?

I added the following to my collection yesterday:

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Originally posted by JJH:
JJ responds:
For the love of God, why not?

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No good reason.
I've never seen Ben Hur, never heard any clips, etc., so I quite literally don't know what I'm missing. As a result, it doesn't get any sort of high priority.
MovieMusic has it for $30. I guess I ought to pick it up... maybe...

Stuart Little (DVD)

Ever since seeing this film over Christmas vacation, I knew I had to have both film and score. While, I did get a CD-R of the score the other month. It is nice both are on this single DVD.

This might be a family film, but it is a fun family film. One that has emotion, drama and comedy all in one package. All in all, a great diversion to forget the hassles of every day life. I really must read the book!

BTW, anyone know why there was not a score-only release? What a shame!

Regards,
Sean Robert Abbey

Airwolf themes cd, Finally got my hands on this one.Excellent 80's synth music. Gotta love Sylvester Levay!

Titus,Elliot Goldenthal

In Session,Excellent compilation

Mercury Rising,John Barry

• The Best of The Doors (mixed by Bruce Botnick )

• Philip Glass: Dracula (Kronos Quartet)
  
• Sergei Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible (Ambrosian Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ricardo Muti) - With stupid narration
  
• Antonín Dvorák: Slavonic Dances (Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Rafael Kubelik)
  
• Anton Bruckner: Symphony #3 (Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache)
  
• Ralph Vaughan Williams: A Pastoral Symphony (#3) & Symphony #5 (New Philharmonia Orchestra/London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult)

• Link, Jerry Goldsmith
  
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture Complete Score[/b], Jerry Goldsmith