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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE GREATEST MIRACLE – ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK - FEATURING MUSIC COMPOSED BY MARK MCKENZIE - TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 10TH , 2011 http://buysoundtrax.stores.yahoo.net/grmielgrmior.html SRP: $15.95 LIMITED EDITION OF 1500 UNITS LISTEN TO A SOUNDCLIP FROM Mark McKenzie's score for "THE GREATEST MIRACLE" http://buysound.solo.net/Greatest_Miracle_audio/1_prelude.mp3 BUYSOUNDTRAX Records presents the original soundtrack to THE GREATEST MIRACLE, also known as EL GRAN MILAGRO, featuring music composed by Mark McKenzie (THE ULTIMATE GIFT, BLIZZARD, DRAGONHEART: A NEW BEGINNING) for the 2011 3D animated film produced by Dos Corazones Films, directed by Bruce Morris (HERCULES, POCAHONTAS, FINDING NEMO) and written by Luis De Velasco. THE GREATEST MIRACLE is an animated film that tells the story of three characters who are facing different struggles in their life and how they find solace, love, hope and redemption through a series of mysterious encounters that take place during a beautiful Cathedral morning Mass. The music for THE GREATEST MIRACLE was composed for large symphony orchestra and choir and mixed on the famed 20th Century Fox Newman Scoring Stage in Hollywood. The orchestra and choir material is supplemented by pre-recorded piano, pipe organ, celesta and various percussion tracks. All of this is augmented with a large choral contingent, including a 32-voice mixed choir, 24-voice women’s choir and the acclaimed 17-boy soprano ensemble Libera. The final result is a rich, harmonically colorful composition that radiates a palpable emotional depth. The positive elements expressed within the film immediately appealed to composer Mark McKenzie and his own personal religious faith, which resulted in composing heartfelt music of sublime passion and beauty that is captivating regardless of the listener’s persuasion. Like the finest film scores, his music for THE GREATEST MIRACLE transcends its visual counterpart to exemplify the shared need for meaning and acceptance that lies within each of us. Mark McKenzie’s gift for melody, color and harmonic sensitivity as well as the profound emotional and spiritual elements in his writing made him the perfect choice to compose the music for THE GREATEST MIRACLE. Mark McKenzie received his Masters and Doctorate in Music Composition from USC after studying with composers Pierre Boulez, Witold Lutoslawski and Morten Lauridsen. During his formal training, Mark was recognized with the prestigious Hans J. Salter Composition Award, The Norman Cousins Award and ultimately was honored as the USC Outstanding Doctoral Music Graduate. After briefly teaching at USC, he turned his interest towards film and began composing and orchestrating on a wide variety of scores. As an orchestrator, McKenzie has worked with composers such as John Barry, Bruce Broughton, Danny Elfman, Mark Isham, Jerry Goldsmith, John Powell, Marc Shaiman, Alan Silvestri and John Williams, helping to flesh out their musical ideas into performances for full orchestras. As a composer, Mark has scored feature films such as SON OF DARKNESS: TO DIE FOR II, WARLOCK: THE ARMAGEDDON, FRANK & JESSE, DR. JEKYLL AND MS. HYDE, THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GARCIA LORCA, DOWN PERISCOPE, MI FAMILIA, DRAGONHEART: A NEW BEGINNING, THE ULTIMATE GIFT, BLIZZARD, THE LAST SIN EATER and SAVING SARAH CAIN, television films such as DURANGO, THE LOST CHILD, SILVER BELLS, IN FROM THE NIGHT and an episode of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE from the second season. Previously released digitally on iTunes, BUYSOUNDTRAX Records now presents the original motion picture soundtrack to THE GREATEST MIRACLE for the first time on compact disc, which includes additional music exclusive to this release. The booklet features notes by author Randall Larson, including an afterword by the composer. TRACK LIST 1. The Greatest Miracle Prelude (7:32) (Part of Suite played in Madrid during World Youth Days with Pope Benedict XVI visiting 2. Call of the Spirit (2:36) 3. Entering The Cathedral (2:20) 4. Angels, Demons and Prayer (5:32) 5. Reclaiming Faith (3:12) 6. Benedictus Deus (1:36) 7. You’ll See (1:15) 8. Offerings (2:25) 9. Ask For What you Want (1:41) 10. I Miss You (3:33) 11. Ultimate Love (4:45) 12. A Clean Soul (3:03) 13. Go In Peace (4:03) 14. That Beautiful Smile (2:34) 15. Ascension / Gloria Patri (1:46) BONUS TRACKS 16. Pictures With Black Bow (1:47) 17. Bus Accident (1:56) Total Time 52:20
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Gorgeous music. Ordered for sure!
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*bump* How come there isn't more excitement about this?! Hello? I ordered it without hesitation, even though I previously paid to download it from the iTunes score. How often do we get a chance to own a Mark McKenzie masterpiece on cd?
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Has this started shipping yet? It will be shortly, we have too hook up with Mark to sign the booklets, with luck they will start shipping by Friday Morning or sooner. Ford A. Thaxton
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Has this started shipping yet? Yeah, has this started shipping yet? I ordered it (and most likely one of the first 100) and have yet to receive it -- even living in CA.
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Has anybody received their copy of this CD yet? I haven't gotten a shipping confirmation on this and have had no response back from BSX when I emailed them (twice). The shipping was delayed a bit due to a printer issue. But, everything is now at the post office and everyone should be getting copies by the weekend. Mark Banning www.buysoundtrax.com
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