Music Composed and Conducted by
Nicholas Dodd

Sound clips and more info: http://www.moviescoremedia.com/treasuredisland.html

Limited CD edition (500 copies) available here at MovieMusic.com: http://www.moviemusic.com/soundtrack/treasuredisland

Download album in 320kbit mp3 format here: http://www.filmmusicdownloads.com/WebFilmMusicDownloads/album_details.htm?id=5972

Download album on iTunes here: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=271634360&s=143441

Fans of David Arnold surely recognize the name of the composer of this spectacular swashbuckler score – Nicholas Dodd has orchestrated and conducted all of Arnold’s famous scores, including Stargate, Independence Day and all the four latest James Bond scores. The huge orchestral score Dodd has composed for the French-British adventure movie, Treasured Island (L’Île aux trésors), is only his second as a solo composer, following the acclaimed Renaissance which came out in 2006. This is an amazing roller-coaster ride of a score, filled with exciting action writing, grandiose themes (we’ve been humming the main theme ever since we heard it for the first time, and there is also a wonderful Barry-esque love theme in the score) and an abundance of big and complex orchestrations. Performed with great stamina and enthusiasm by London's Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of the composer, Treasured Island is the type of swashbuckling symphonic score that got many fans of film music attracted to the genre in the first place!

MMS08002 TREASURED ISLAND: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music Composed and Conducted by NICHOLAS DODD Release date: January 22, 2008.
CD edition is limited to 500 copies.

I have to say, the score to that film was the only good thing about it.

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Originally posted by Bond1965:
I see from the link to the Upcoming Releases, that MovieScoreMedia is doing KLIMT.

I have to say, the score to that film was the only good thing about it.

James

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I would have to agree, actually! A very special score... but the film was, well... odd?

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Originally posted by Jeron:
Wow! Well I'm glad I placed my order. A run of 500 is pretty tight, but I'm sure everyone that wants one will get one if they take the initiative. Looking forward to listening to this in its entirety. I've always wanted to get a better handle on where Nicholas Dodd ends, and where David Arnold begins. This album will be quite telling in that respect, seeing as it's 100% the Doddster.

[Message edited by Jeron on 01-24-2008]

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Originally posted by Mark Olivarez:
Jeron you may be a tad disappointed in trying to tell them apart, either that or you're going to wonder who eaxctly writes Arnold's music.

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I've suspected for a long time that Nicholas Dodd brings a lot of his own personality to the table when it comes to David's music. Dodd orchestrated Joel Goldsmith's scores for Kull the Conquerer and Stargate: Atlantis, both of which, well, have that "Arnold" sound --- but I suppose it should be called the "Nicholas Dodd" sound. It's a clear example of how powerful an orchestrator's creative influence can be. I think in the case of David Arnold, well, David's music actually lends itself quite well to what Nicholas Dodd does. Their collaboration, in my mind, is a "match made in heaven." Arnold's strengths come in the form of melody and structure; also in how he approaches a scene or action sequence w/ music versus how another composer might. Arnold's personality comes through in these ways and is evident in his creative choices.

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Originally posted by Matthew:
Jeron,

If you're interested in hearing more of Dodd on his own,you should check out his score for the film "Renaissance". It definately has more than a few of those Dodd/Arnold moments. One cue in particular would totally be at home in one of the Bond films.

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Yeah there is an actual album...an import. But it's not readily available anymore from what I tell. From what I understand, the album is not the best representation of the score itself,but I haven't seen the film so I don't know what it's missing. Let me know if you're interested in getting your hands on it.

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Originally posted by Jeron:
Aside from that, kinda sucks... Brian (Crono/Kyp) wanted a copy as well, but you know what the say... a day late and a dollar short...

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No really, I was just lazy and missed this. I'll be sure to pick it up when Peter re-stocks!

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Originally posted by PeterK:
Am I kidding?

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Originally posted by psicorpsranger:
Peter,
I received my copy of Treasured Island yesterday. Thanks for helping me out.

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