This is absolute perfection. Never will I find myself filled with a single regret over what wasn't released by FSM in its 16 year history because this was the ONLY title that would have fallen in that category for me if it didn't make it. THANK YOU!!
Let's just say it's Ben-Hur for $59.95 (with every possible recorded take imaginable, plus the 3 albums in stereo from tape sources) but SHHHHHHHH!!! if you guys bug SAE before it's announced (2 weeks or so) I'm in deep doodoo.
Lukas
This is very cool. And I hope that everyone responds to this repeats his direct message so that it is in everyone's face NOT to bother SAE until announced.
Let's just say it's Ben-Hur for $59.95 (with every possible recorded take imaginable, plus the 3 albums in stereo from tape sources) but SHHHHHHHH!!! if you guys bug SAE before it's announced (2 weeks or so) I'm in deep doodoo.
This is absolute perfection. Never will I find myself filled with a single regret over what wasn't released by FSM in its 16 year history because this was the ONLY title that would have fallen in that category for me if it didn't make it. THANK YOU!!
This is very cool. And I hope that everyone responds to this repeats his direct message so that it is in everyone's face NOT to bother SAE until announced.
The next two weeks should see a large volume of "Is it safe?" posts. (even from those who didn't get "Marathon Man"!)
This important news is a little bit hidden away. Most people probably have no idea that this thread has developed to contain such a revelation. I'd start a new thread, but better Lukas should do that as soon as possible – such a fantastic release deserves a proper announcement from the outset, rather than the news just dribbling out here and there.
"You have become the victor and hero to these people. They look to you, their one true god!"
What a cool response! The lines spoken by Pontius Pilate relate to Mr. Kendall perfecxtly. I think Frank Thring gave one of the best performances in "Ben Hur" as Pilate.
This important news is a little bit hidden away. Most people probably have no idea that this thread has developed to contain such a revelation. I'd start a new thread, but better Lukas should do that as soon as possible – such a fantastic release deserves a proper announcement from the outset, rather than the news just dribbling out here and there.
Okay since someone would do it eventually and I would like the "Keep off SAE's back" idea to be emphasized, I went ahead and did it.
Let's just say it's Ben-Hur for $59.95 (with every possible recorded take imaginable, plus the 3 albums in stereo from tape sources) but SHHHHHHHH!!! if you guys bug SAE before it's announced (2 weeks or so) I'm in deep doodoo.
Lukas
Great news! Thank you, Lukas. For some of us, this is the most awaited FSM release of all!
Well, if the new release is Ben-Hur, maybe the specific cue notes will clarify that. To my ears, that transition sounds composed rather than the work of an editor. But it would be interesting to know for sure.
Agreed. This clearly sounds composed. There's no evidence of an editor's hand, and it's so typical of Rozsa's dramaturgical genius. Certainly a highlight of a landmark score.
News of this 5-CD set has certainly made my day. FSM has found a way to go out on the biggest bang of them all.
