Taking orders now, CDs will be shipped immediately upon arrival. Be looking for detailed tracklistings and artwork in the days to come.

Got mine ordered, man.

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Originally posted by PeterK:
PS. For the first 30 days, the BuySoundtraXXX price gouging will be $150.00. Thankfully, we're not BuySoundtraXXX.

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Peter, you're confusing poor people. Our favorite soundtrack producer then confirms for us that you have a personal agenda.

I apologize for not making my $150 BuySoundtraXXX joke a little more obvious. I know you are a reader of this board, and wished no harm by joking like this. I had hoped everyone would remember the great debacle of last summer regarding this release.

PS. For the first 30 days, the BuySoundtraXXX price gouging will be $150.00. Thankfully, we're not BuySoundtraXXX.<HR size=1></BLOCKQUOTE>

Come on Peter, this "stuff" is old news. To err, is human. To forgive, divine. You're a good guy, let this "stuff" go.

Just my 2 cents.

Chris

Awww, screw that. This is something that should not be forgotten. That was total chaos, and several fellow soundtrack producers and retailers had LOADs to say about that crap. This was not an "err" in the sense those who "err'd" would like to believe, so there is no "divine."

I'm not pickin' fights here. Just calling it like I see it. You want me to move on? Here's some advice to use on me: Don't ask me to move on and it will happen all the sooner.

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Originally posted by PeterK:

I'm not pickin' fights here. Just calling it like I see it. You want me to move on? Here's some advice to use on me: Don't ask me to move on and it will happen all the sooner.

Cheers! I am looking forward to the release.

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Well, you told me! I just think it's a waste of everyone's time to bring this up again. The "exclusive" deal originally announced by the label and retailer (which in my opinion was ill-advised) has no bearing on what is happening today. Whether it was meant as a joke or not, your opening message in this thread, and the insinuation that this retailer was price "gouging", was out of line and beneath your usual standards of civility. I've always thought of you as a fair minded fellow, and was surprised at your post.

The real reason the price is $150 from them is that Ford hand numbers - and then licks - each CD personally!!

I've heard they (BST) have already sold out, and that's just from the West Hollywood crowd.

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Originally posted by PeterK:
Don't ask me to move on and it will happen all the sooner.

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Riight... 2 years, and still waiting....

Dan

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Originally posted by Frank V:
The CD can now be ordered from the Numenorean website also.
http://www.numenoreanmusic.com/thedarkcrystal.htm

[Message edited by Frank V on 04-08-2003]

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At the end of the day, who cares about DARK CRYSTAL? Bring on NATE AND HAYES!

This just might get us back on topic:
http://www.moviemusic.com/comments.asp?id=darkcrystal

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Originally posted by PeterK:
Like I said, I am looking forward to this release. Anyone else?

This just might get us back on topic:
http://www.moviemusic.com/comments.asp?id=darkcrystal

Will the CD have the Poddling song?

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Are you sure about the release date of 4/15? I understand it still hasn't gone to the plant yet.

Roger

The 4/15 release date on the MM site is arbitrary for limited editions, as there is no real release date. This is the estimated date these will be in the store here. Numenorean confirmed these CDs would be happening this week and forwarded ordering details, which was promptly filled. I then posted the above message (4/3... last week).

Of course, Numenorean is very well known for confirming things prematurely, but through various sources, it has been confirmed to exist in various stages. As such, pre-orders are accepted now. The actual date these CDs will be shipped all depends on Numenorean, but we're within a 2 to 3 week time frame.

http://www.scarecroe.com/files/dc_cd_final.jpg

DISC ONE - The Original Album
1. The Dark Crystal Overture (3:11)
2. The Power Ceremony (3:57)
3. The Storm (1:03)
4. The Mystical Master Dies (0:51)
5. The Funerals / Jen's Journey (5:25)
6. The Skeksis' Duel (1:41)
7. The Pod Dance (3:14)
8. Love Theme (3:17)
9. Gelfling Song (1:11)
10. The Gelfling Ruins (1:43)
11. The Landstrider Journey (0:44)
12. The Great Conjunction (4:13)
13. Finale (7:14)

DISC TWO - The Complete Film Score
1. Opening Titles and Main Theme / Mystics' Sandpainting (4:54)
2. Jen Plays His Pipes (0:56)
3. Jen Goes To His Dying Master (0:39)
4. The Death of The Emperor / Death of the Mystic Master / Mystics Memorial Ceremony / Jen's Journey Through the New World (3:18)
5. Skeksis Debate Leadership / Skeksis Duel (Film Version) (3:10)
6. Chamberlain Is Attacked (1:10)
7. Skeksis Summoned By Alarm (0:50)
8. Garthim Are Dispatched / Jen On Aughra's Mountain (2:29)
9. Jen Enters Aughra's Observatory (1:11)
10. Jen Discovers Shard (0:22)
11. Observatory Destroyed / Mystics Set Out (1:18)
12. Gelflings Meet / Dreamfast (1:11)
13. Skeksis Feast - Part One (1:17)
14. Skeksis Feast - Part Two (0:30)
15. Batbirds Dispatched / Environmental Musical Sounds / Gelfling Song / Batbird Brought Down / Mystics Traveling #1 (1:15)
16. Pod Party / Destruction of Pod Village (4:10)
17. Jen and Kira Love Theme (1:36)
18. The Prophecy in the Ruins (2:09)
19. Escape from the Chamberlain / Kira Summons the Landstriders (1:47)
20. Jen and Kira Set Off On Landstriders / Pod Person Drained (2:37)
21. The Battle / Mystics Traveling #2 (4:20)
22. Jen and Kira in the Sewer (1:43)
23. Kira Brought Before the Skeksis (0:57)
24. Kira Drained in the Chamber of Life (1:12)
25. Kira Freed / Jen Goes in Search / Mystic Disintegrates / Mystics Traveling #3 (1:08)
26. Jen Trapped in Lair / Jen Reaches Chamber of Life (0:26)
27. Jen Discovers Crystal Chamber (3:40)
28. Gelfling Frightens the Skeksis / The Crystal Made Whole / Mystics and Skeksis Fuse / Finale / End Credits (16:10)

Can't say I care for all of these track titles ... "The Skesis Debate Leadership?" Whew! The excitement is palpable! "Mystic Disintegrates?" Ick! Obviously the original cue titles.

In addition, IF these track-times are accurate, the isolated DVD score will not be completely irrelevant. Many tracks appear to be longer in the film than they are on Disc 2 -- The Skeksis' Feast - Part One, for example. (And no, the disparity can't be accounted for by tracked/looped music ... although there is some tracking in the final film mix.) The absence of this music is puzzling. It's not a space issue, since Disc 1 has tons of room and Disc 2 comes out to only around 65 min. In theory, much more music could have been included. (I say "in theory" because there may have been -- and probably were -- other factors determining the final release length.)

Remember back in the day when Brian was the go-to info guy?

Amsel was one of my favorite movie poster artist right next to the late Bob Peak. By the way, Bob Peak did promotional artwork for Dark Crystal too. You can find it by searching here: http://www.mjpeak.com/bp/bpeak.html

James

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Originally posted by 1helluvamusicfan:
Hey, I'm just happy this thing is finally getting released!!!! Now, we need the Return to Oz score rereleased!!

Chris

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Umm Chris...dontcha have this on CD yet? It was put out on the Bay Cities label about 10 years ago or so.

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Originally posted by 1helluvamusicfan:
Wedge, you are smart, I like that!!

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Thank you, thank you, you're too kind. I tell you, it's not easy being surrounded by ignoramuses. How that Kelly person got this website up-and-running, I'll never know.

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I didn't get it.. I was 14 when it came out. I hope for not only a rerelease but a complete release. If anyone has it and wouldn't mind sharing a copy or selling me it, I am all ears!!

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To the best of my (admittedly limited) knowledge -- oops, I mean: in spite of my smartness, I don't believe there IS a complete version out there. Of course, someone may have done a DVD-rip, but I haven't heard the DVD audio mix, so I have no idea how successful such a project would be.

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Originally posted by 1helluvamusicfan:
Thanks Wedge!
Why is it that every time I see your name I just think of bull's-eyeing womp rats back home?

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Hmmmm ... have you considered the possibility that you are mentally ill? If these rodent-extermination fantasies persist, I recommend you seek professional counseling.

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Originally posted by Wedge:
Hence he asks for a RE-release, Mr. Bond.

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Ahh...missed the RE in Rerelease.

Bummer for me.

Bummer for him as I have one.

And I even have the original Sonic Images LP.

So there.

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Originally posted by shrubber:
Uh oh. The Numenorean site has gone offline.

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And now it's back up. I wouldn't worry.

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