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I cannot believe that someone just asked what is the Bernstein Collection. I mean, honestly.
The Ava, though having less music, is the best recording of this score in every way. How ANYONE could prefer the later rerecording on Varese is something I will never understand - it sounds lousy and nothing like film music should sound. The second one Elmer did for his own label is better but nowhere near the Ava. And why is that? Because the Ava was recorded like film music, was recorded right after the soundtrack was recorded, and used almost all the same players. And with the Intrada release of the Ava it's also the best-sounding version.
Anyone who does not have the Ava collection from Intrada, IMO, is no fan of film music. It is one of the most essential releases of Bernstein music EVER.
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Anyone who does not have the Ava collection from Intrada, IMO, is no fan of film music. It is one of the most essential releases of Bernstein music EVER.
Well, I've never classified myself as a "fan of film music," so you may be onto something there.
Considering the amount of money and shelf space that I have dedicated to your releases, you will be happy to know that Kritzerland product appeals to film music fans and non-fans alike, apparently.
Oh, from your posts here and what you purchase I'd definitely classify you as a film music fan - hence if you don't know about the Ava collection and don't desire it, I'm a bit baffled. It's one of the greatest releases EVER, IMO.
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Oh, from your posts here and what you purchase I'd definitely classify you as a film music fan - hence if you don't know about the Ava collection and don't desire it, I'm a bit baffled. It's one of the greatest releases EVER, IMO.
I have all of them on LP, and I also got the expanded "Carpetbaggers" that includes the LP and the film tracks.
The Intrada set sounds SO much better than the Ava LPs - the Ava vinyl was particularly cheap and ugly. And compressed for LP. The album masters are spectacular - trust me on this - get it and you will thank me to the end of your days.
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Deleted lest ambiguity.
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Totally agree (with the caveat/complaint that Ghost and Mrs. Muir omits one of my favorite cues in the score).
Yavar
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I have long had the Ava album and generally like it. I just picked up the Warner album and have not yet spun it. Considering how short those Ava albums are, I am assuming that there is more music on the WB album.
Any thoughts on how the two compare?
As far as I'm concerned, the FILM MUSIC COLLECTION RECORDING aka WB is the one I'd go for.
It's performed by the best session players in the UK at the time, well recorded and Elmer Bernstein was conducting.
It also pretty much contains the complete score as well.
It's also available on ITUNES as well.
Can't beat that.
It's one of the best albums of film music that i've ever head.
Ford A. Thaxton
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Dana Wilcox
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I cannot believe that someone just asked what is the Bernstein Collection. I mean, honestly.
The Ava, though having less music, is the best recording of this score in every way. How ANYONE could prefer the later rerecording on Varese is something I will never understand - it sounds lousy and nothing like film music should sound. The second one Elmer did for his own label is better but nowhere near the Ava. And why is that? Because the Ava was recorded like film music, was recorded right after the soundtrack was recorded, and used almost all the same players. And with the Intrada release of the Ava it's also the best-sounding version.
Anyone who does not have the Ava collection from Intrada, IMO, is no fan of film music. It is one of the most essential releases of Bernstein music EVER.
Your "Summer and Smoke" is right up there close to the Ava scores, but yes, I have to agree with you about the Ava "Mockingbird." Simple, subtle, and so true to the material! The release of the Intrada Bernstein/Ava set was for me something of a miracle, as I was sure these gems, 50+ years old and on an unheard-of label, must have been thrown into a dumpster or allowed to deteriorate in some back room somewhere. I am in full agreement with your assessments of each of the TKAM releases. I'm still counting on you to get a hold of those Wolper/EB tv documentary scores for us!
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