What exactly are the cues ‘Never an Absolution’ and ‘Hymn to the Sea’ from the original album that are now in the additional music section? Are they unused cues (in which case why aren’t they part of the main program?), were they rescored (in which case what were they replaced with?) or were they specifically recorded as suites for the original album? Any clarification is most appreciated!
I think "Hymn To The Sea" was meant to be the music over the End Credits - for "Never an Absolution" could be for the New York-Scene. But these are guesses
What exactly are the cues ‘Never an Absolution’ and ‘Hymn to the Sea’ from the original album that are now in the additional music section? Are they unused cues (in which case why aren’t they part of the main program?), were they rescored (in which case what were they replaced with?) or were they specifically recorded as suites for the original album? Any clarification is most appreciated!
"Never an Absolution" is a combination of the cues "Logo 3" and "A Life So Changed".
I suspect "Hymn to the Sea" was an end title composition in case the song wasn't used. This score didn't use traditional reel and part numbers to help with identification, and this cue was only referred to as "Hymn". As for why they are on disc 3, please note that disc 3 opens and closes just like the original soundtrack album.
I suspect "Hymn to the Sea" was an end title composition in case the song wasn't used. This score didn't use traditional reel and part numbers to help with identification, and this cue was only referred to as "Hymn". As for why they are on disc 3, please note that disc 3 opens and closes just like the original soundtrack album.
Neil
Which explains why "Post" was an abbreviation of the Hymn. I took the OST track of the song and combined it, and it's a perfect crossfade with Post as designed. It made perfect sense that since the song was used the end title was still meant to be included just in much shorter form.
For the record my CDs were just fine and I never had any issues with removing them from the case. The 1998 Titanic / Back to Titanic combo was in a blue version of the case without the additional disc hubs since it was the two original CDs.
Holding this new album, looking at each disc and the booklet with the original cover minus the title is a dream come true.
In "An Ocean of Memories" there's the sounds of (I believe) pages turning. Happens all the time. "Death of Titanic" has a squeaky clarinet that's always been known about.
In the 5.1 release of the OST, you can hear James Horner saying the number "Twelve" in the rear channels of the song, before the strings start to play.
Intrada's expansion of "Troy" also features stage audio: James Horner signaling the vocalist on when to start singing in the cue 'Priam Pleads'.
None of these are errors with mastering or defects.
There's a cue, can't remember which one, on the Elfman original Batman score where you can hear what sounds like one of the orchestra performer's Casio watch beep during the cue. lol I know I have heard heavy breathing or a inhale/exhale sound and pages turning on other recordings of other scores as well.
I'm curious about the disc full of classical music excerpts. Are they re-arrangements of Horner? Were they even heard in the film? "Alts" I understand, but the classical music seems excessive and not really necessary. I suppose I'll lump them all into one playlist and add it to my classical music folder. It's certainly not something I want to listen to when I'm in the mood for "Titanic" music.
I'm curious about the disc full of classical music excerpts. Are they re-arrangements of Horner? Were they even heard in the film? "Alts" I understand, but the classical music seems excessive and not really necessary. I suppose I'll lump them all into one playlist and add it to my classical music folder. It's certainly not something I want to listen to when I'm in the mood for "Titanic" music.
James Horner had literally nothing to do with the source music whatsoever.
That disc was recorded for the film but by John Altman and conducted by William Ross.
All of it is music heard throughout the film as performed by Titanic's band which was portrayed on-screen by I Salonisti, who performed those pieces and were recorded by Altman.
It was all music originally heard on the ship, and since it was recorded for the film it's just as relevant.
Since you asked, I'm guessing you haven't actually seen the film?
Seriously livid right now. Waited weeks for this set to arrive, finally unwrap it and discover that disc 1 is completely missing from my set! Not just fallen out or mixed up in the booklet but literally not included in the case.
And LLL's shipping department just closed until January so I'm guessing this won't be fixed for months.
So disappointed, was really excited to listen to this while I had time off over Christmas.
Has anyone else experienced missing discs in LLL releases? Is this a common issue?
