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Oct 9, 2010 - 5:38 AM
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Richard-W
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TREASURE ISLAND is one of my favorite stories as well (as are Robert Louis Stevenson books in general), but when I reflect on the various film versions, I don't think in terms of their scores. The Disney version from 1950 is faithful to the novel and a brilliantly realized film. The production design, period ships and locations, the mood and atmosphere, all the characterizations are spot-on accurate. I must emphasize this is not a kiddie movie. This was made when the Disney studio appealed to the adult in young audiences and to adults as well. The cinematography must be seen to be appreciated. It looks amazing. The DVD preserves the rich, saturated dye-transfer Technicolor. The score by Clifton Parker is spirited, salty, and charming. Have no idea if it's been released on LP or CD. I also have a fond memory of the 1972 European version starring Orson Welles as Long John Silver. It had two directors, John Hough for the English language version and Antonio Margheritti for the Italian language version. It was elaborately produced and I thought well done, but I haven't seen it in over thirty years. I note there's a region 2 DVD and it's time I bought it. The score was by Natale Massara and sorry to say I don't remember it. Turner Classic Movies produced a literal adaptation in 1990 starring Charlton Heston and directed by his son Fraser Heston. Not released on DVD, but I have a tape of it. I like it very much, but the score by one Paddy Moloney is neuter. It is not memorable. Your question suggests a larger context about pirate scores in general. Aside from the obvious PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN association, there must be some great pirate movie scores out there. Richard
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Hans Zimmer's instrumental score for the Muppet's take on Treasure Island. Rousing, swashbuckling stuff. I even like the wacky, zany songs but that's just me.
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The Disney version is the best adaptation, though there are a few others I like okay. It also has the best music, a sweeping seafaring score by Clifton Parker which sadly remains unreleased (and will sadly most likely remain so unless Intrada goes further back into the Disney live action score catalog in the future)...Chandos did however re-record a lengthy suite from the score for their "Film Music of Clifton Parker" album (more than 20 minutes). It's well performed but sadly features their typical concert hall acoustic. Yavar
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Treasure Planet by James Newton Howard.
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I read that Herbert Stothart wrote a good score for the 1934 version.
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TREASURE ISLAND is one of my favorite stories as well (as are Robert Louis Stevenson books in general), but when I reflect on the various film versions, I don't think in terms of their scores. The Disney version from 1950 is faithful to the novel and a brilliantly realized film. The production design, period ships and locations, the mood and atmosphere, all the characterizations are spot-on accurate. I must emphasize this is not a kiddie movie. This was made when the Disney studio appealed to the adult in young audiences and to adults as well. The cinematography must be seen to be appreciated. It looks amazing. The DVD preserves the rich, saturated dye-transfer Technicolor. The score by Clifton Parker is spirited, salty, and charming. Have no idea if it's been released on LP or CD. Richard When the film was theatrically re-issued in 1975, the MPAA ordered several minor cuts of "violence" so that the picture could receive a G rating, although the scenes were restored for the film's subsequent release on home video.
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I also have a fond memory of the 1972 European version starring Orson Welles as Long John Silver. It had two directors, John Hough for the English language version and Antonio Margheritti for the Italian language version. It was elaborately produced and I thought well done, but I haven't seen it in over thirty years. I note there's a region 2 DVD and it's time I bought it. The score was by Natale Massara and sorry to say I don't remember it. Richard
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Turner Classic Movies produced a literal adaptation in 1990 starring Charlton Heston and directed by his son Fraser Heston. Not released on DVD, but I have a tape of it. I like it very much, but the score by one Paddy Moloney is neuter. It is not memorable. Richard
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Oct 10, 2010 - 8:52 AM
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Richard-W
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I'm sure you'll enjoy the Disney film and the made-for-TV film with Charlton Heston. Watch those and let us know what you think. The best pirate stories are in history books and biographies, not films or novels, although Rafael Sabatini's The Fortunes of Captain Blood and The Black Swan are wonderful, classic pirate stories. Sabatini could spin a yarn. I'm also fond of Daphne DuMaurier's Frenchman's Creek. gmontag451: Several selections from Clifton Parker's score to Disney's Treasure Island are available on The Film Music of Clifton Parker, $20 on Amazon, available on CD or download. The music has been re-recorded by the BBC Orchestra, and the CD also includes suites from Disney's The Sword and the Rose, as well as other films. (I see now that Yavar mentioned this in his post!) Michael Thanks for the alert on this score, I'll have to get it in my next go-round. Bob DiMucci, thanks for the posters! Richard
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