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PeterK FishChip	We'll do a pre-order on this one to make sure everyone gets one. Order as soon as possible to secure your copy: http://www.moviemusic.com/CD/lawman.html LAWMAN Composed by JERRY FIELDING INTRADA Special Collection Volume 17 The 1971 United Artists film LAWMAN features Burt Lancaster as Sheriff Jered Maddox, a rude and arrogant fellow if there ever was one. Maddox enters a neighboring town searching for the men responsible for an accidental death. But even with justice on his side, his manner turns the town against him, and the town boss sends a series of henchman to do away with Maddox -- one after another. Directed by Michael Winner, LAWMAN also features Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, and Robert Duvall. Jerry Fielding's score to LAWMAN avoids customary western antics, featuring an unusually dramatic main theme combining outdoor scope with brooding intensity. Shifting between minor and major, his theme underlines the singular, unyielding pursuit by Burt Lancaster as the "Lawman" in bringing several men to justice. Reflective moments are sensitive, counterbalancing the fierce and violent action scenes. Capping the score is a powerful finish that puts trumpets in the stratosphere. Presented in crystal clear stereo from original master elements. This volume is limited to 1500 copies. LAWMAN INTRADA Special Collection - Volume 17 Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 Available December 2004
posted 11-05-2004 11:39 AM PT (US)

Mark Standard Userer	Cool cover art! I have ordered mine. Thanks.
posted 11-05-2004 01:30 PM PT (US)

borealis Non-Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Mark: Cool cover art! I have ordered mine. Thanks. A nice cover, indeed. And music as stunning as all westernscores by Fielding. Thanks to Intrada for this wonderful christmas present.
posted 11-06-2004 02:38 AM PT (US)

Widescreen Standard Userer	Peter, Any chance of doing a pre-order on Rambo III when Intrada finally gets a release date out?
posted 11-06-2004 07:36 AM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	If it's a limited edition release, you bet. Wait... Intrada only releases limited editions. You bet!
posted 11-06-2004 01:21 PM PT (US)

Graham Watt Standard Userer	This is one hell of a great score! I've got the 20-min version already, and there isn't THAT much more on Intrada's new release, but it's still on my wish list (number 28 of 375). Fielding was a master. Here, his score is so incredibly powerful. The climactic cue uses trumpets in much the same awe-inspiring way as heard at the conclusion of DEMON SEED. Brilliant. I believe that this was conducted, not by the composer, but by David Whitaker, the excellent Hammer movies stalwart of the 70s.
posted 11-06-2004 03:30 PM PT (US)

BMikeJ Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Graham Watt: I believe that this was conducted, not by the composer, but by David Whitaker, the excellent Hammer movies stalwart of the 70s. I'm pretty sure this was addressed in the press release that Roger Feigelson sent out. Whitaker was credited as the conductor because of Union rules but Fielding actually conducted.
posted 11-06-2004 03:44 PM PT (US)

Graham Watt Standard Userer	That's very interesting, BMike. Did they just pick David Whitaker's name out of a hat then? If not, what was his involvement?
posted 11-06-2004 04:36 PM PT (US)

BMikeJ Standard Userer	As I understand it, there was a musician's strike going on in Hollywood at the time and the score was taken to England to record. However, because of American Union rules, Fielding could not conduct the score and David Whitaker was hired for the task. But, from what I read in Roger's press release, Fielding ended up conducting the music, with Whitaker credited. Lawman appears to be the first score he recorded in England, where he recorded other scores such as Johnny Got His Gun, Nightcomers, Straw Dogs, Chato's Land, The Mechanic and Scorpio, with himself properly credited as conductor.
posted 11-06-2004 05:54 PM PT (US)

BMikeJ Standard Userer	I was mistaken. I did not read about this in Roger's press release but in the item description on Intrada's site.
posted 11-06-2004 11:16 PM PT (US)

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