Jay 41,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 It s been twenty-five years since Macaulay Culkin was left Home Alone at Christmas. In celebration of the movie s anniversary, Sony Classical is pleased to release the 25th Anniversary Edition of the Home Alone Soundtrack with music by five-time Oscar-winning composer, John Williams. The score was nominated for an Academy Award® and the main title song, Somewhere in my Memory, was nominated for an Academy Award® and a Grammy®. Featuring original Williams music, the album also features classic Christmas songs including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Mel Tormé and White Christmas with The Drifters. In a career spanning almost six decades, John Williams has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures including Star Wars, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler s List and the first three Harry Potter films. Winner of twenty-one Grammy Awards®, four Golden Globe® Awards and five Academy Awards®, Williams is easily the most recognized composer working in film today. Through his career, Williams has worked closely with Steven Spielberg, composing music for all but two of his feature films, and most recently on the Academy Award®-nominated scores for The Adventures of Tintin, Warhorse and Lincoln. 1. Main Title from Home Alone ("Somewhere in My Memory") (Voice) 2. Holiday Flight (Instrumental) 3. The House (Instrumental) 4. Star of Bethlehem (Instrumental) 5. Man of the House (Instrumental) 6. White Christmas (Voice) 7. Scammed By a Kindergartner (Instrumental) 8. Please Come Home for Christmas (Instrumental) 9. Follow That Kid! (Instrumental) 10. Making the Plane (Instrumental) 11. O Holy Night (Voice) 12. Carol of the Bells (Voice) 13. Star of Bethlehem (Voice) 14. Setting the Trap (Instrumental) 15. Walking Home ((Chorus & Orchestra Version)) 16. The Attack On the House (Instrumental) 17. The Next Morning / Mom Returns and Finale (Instrumental) 18. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Voice) 19. We Wish You a Merry Christmas / End Title (Voice) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014T15OME/jwfancom-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,848 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Yay?It is a nice album though. Essential Christmas time music at my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Just noticed they re-titled tracks 15 and 17.... I'm sure the content is the same as before, though. Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,754 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I prefer it when soundtracks become very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,183 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Was this album hard to get by these days? I picked it up in the 90s when it was fairly available everywhere, but maybe things have changed over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,746 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The 90's was quite a while ago now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,183 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Indeed. But I'm always surprised when I see certain Williams titles being labelled as 'rare' these days, but then I haven't kept up with the secondary market in at least 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,754 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Home Alone CDs were everywhere at the time and the years that followed. If they are all sold out then somebody made a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 The original OST never went out of print and can be bought on Amazon for $8.21 new or $1.64 used http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000027BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,183 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I see. So it was not a question of ressurecting an album that was getting hard to come by, but rather to cash in on the 25th anniversary (has it been 25 friggin' years already? Sheesh!). Don't get me wrong -- I'm glad they just reissued it and didn't expand it, but have they done anything else, I wonder (extensive liner notes, improved sound etc.?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have to imagine the sound will be improved. CD mastering technology has come a long way in the last 25 years! Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,367 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have to imagine the sound will be improved. CD mastering technology has come a long way in the last 25 years!Exact, in fact all CDs issued in the 80's and 90's should be reissued using the masters.But I will never buy these CDs at piece, I'll wait instead for a boxset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The problem with remasters today is that usually more damage is done than actual improvement, thanks mainly to peak limiting and crazy loudness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,183 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have to imagine the sound will be improved. CD mastering technology has come a long way in the last 25 years!Exact, in fact all CDs issued in the 80's and 90's should be reissued using the masters.But I will never buy these CDs at piece, I'll wait instead for a boxset.A box is a good idea. Some nice music in Nick Glennie-Smith's HOME ALONE 3 too, as well as Ted Castelluci's HOME ALONE 4. Haven't heard David Kitay's HOME ALONE 5 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin Copilot 9,367 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 A box is a good idea. Some nice music in Nick Glennie-Smith's HOME ALONE 3 too, as well as Ted Castelluci's HOME ALONE 4. Haven't heard David Kitay's HOME ALONE 5 yet.I was thinking more about a complete boxset or an Anthology of John Williams recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,542 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I see. So it was not a question of ressurecting an album that was getting hard to come by, but rather to cash in on the 25th anniversary (has it been 25 friggin' years already? Sheesh!). Don't get me wrong -- I'm glad they just reissued it and didn't expand it, but have they done anything else, I wonder (extensive liner notes, improved sound etc.?)?Exclusive new track titles. Bespin Copilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx99 1,928 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Exclusive new track titles. And cover artwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,746 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Collectible fridge magnets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 2,107 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Really sony?At least they let LLL to release the complete score back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard P 4,589 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just want Glennie-Smith's Home Alone 3. Doesn't seem much point in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 629 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 What music remains unreleased? The film version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," the Southside Johnny Lyon piece, the instrumental to "Somewhere in My Memory" and the polka band source music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I don't think Williams had anything to do with that polka music, but I could be wrong.It is odd the LLL didn't include the film version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, yea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 629 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I don't think Williams had anything to do with that polka music, but I could be wrong.From what I've read, the polka band in the van was real (aside from John Candy, of course) and it was called "Eddie Korosa and the Boys." I imagine they played their own music and Williams wasn't involved.It is odd the LLL didn't include the film version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, yea.Maybe it's a rights issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Probably there just wasn't room / it was too expensive. I dunno. Speaking of this re-issue, MV just posted this, in the FSM thread for it: lol You guys might wanna wait MV I guess that means LLL will re-issue their expanded CD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,183 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ha! I wasn't even aware LLL had released an expansion of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome in Plaid 219 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have to imagine the sound will be improved. CD mastering technology has come a long way in the last 25 years!Exact, in fact all CDs issued in the 80's and 90's should be reissued using the masters.But I will never buy these CDs at piece, I'll wait instead for a boxset.A box is a good idea. Some nice music in Nick Glennie-Smith's HOME ALONE 3 too, as well as Ted Castelluci's HOME ALONE 4. Haven't heard David Kitay's HOME ALONE 5 yet.My God there's a fifth one? Some things just be left well enough alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ha! I wasn't even aware LLL had released an expansion of this.Yes you were. Kendal_Ozzel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 9,183 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ha! I wasn't even aware LLL had released an expansion of this.Yes you were.Apparently so. But I quickly forget things that do not interest me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,787 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 This is one of the few Williams commercial albums that I prefer to the expansion. I personally have no use for this re-release but if it keeps score-scalping price-jackers at bay, then I approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard P 4,589 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have to imagine the sound will be improved. CD mastering technology has come a long way in the last 25 years!Exact, in fact all CDs issued in the 80's and 90's should be reissued using the masters.But I will never buy these CDs at piece, I'll wait instead for a boxset.A box is a good idea. Some nice music in Nick Glennie-Smith's HOME ALONE 3 too, as well as Ted Castelluci's HOME ALONE 4. Haven't heard David Kitay's HOME ALONE 5 yet.My God there's a fifth one? Some things just be left well enough alone.I knew they'd made a 4th one (remember seeing French Stewart, of 3rd Rock, in the credits), but not a 5th. And so recently too. Not familiar with David Kitay either.#3 isn't too bad (for a second sequel, with no big names, it could be a lot worse), although the slapstick nature of the baddies' misfortune is getting truly ridiculous by this point. Also, the kid is quite annoying.I have no desire to watch it again though, and I am certainly not watching the latter two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 340 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 A bit of a waste of a re-issue, especially if you have the complete La-La Land. Of course typical "not interested" post by Thor for the expanded version, just like a broken record... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,255 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I have to imagine the sound will be improved. CD mastering technology has come a long way in the last 25 years!Exact, in fact all CDs issued in the 80's and 90's should be reissued using the masters.But I will never buy these CDs at piece, I'll wait instead for a boxset.A box is a good idea. Some nice music in Nick Glennie-Smith's HOME ALONE 3 too, as well as Ted Castelluci's HOME ALONE 4. Haven't heard David Kitay's HOME ALONE 5 yet.My God there's a fifth one? Some things just be left well enough alone.I knew they'd made a 4th one (remember seeing French Stewart, of 3rd Rock, in the credits), but not a 5th. And so recently too. Not familiar with David Kitay either.#3 isn't too bad (for a second sequel, with no big names, it could be a lot worse), although the slapstick nature of the baddies' misfortune is getting truly ridiculous by this point. Also, the kid is quite annoying.I have no desire to watch it again though, and I am certainly not watching the latter two.3 is a guilty pleasure for me purely because of Olek Krupa. Also John Hughes wrote it, so it has some credibility with the humor, despite having an awful kid to play the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Dimitrescu 9,442 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The problem with remasters today is that usually more damage is done than actual improvement, thanks mainly to peak limiting and crazy loudness.True. This is why I track down CDs from the 80s/early 90s because they're likely to sound better.Ha! I wasn't even aware LLL had released an expansion of this.Yes you were.Jay, really? Did you remember what Thor said from memory and decided to find the post he made? Or did you read his post in this thread and decide to do a background check to expose his inconsistency?If it's the latter, that's friggen frightening. Maybe you missed your calling as a cop or a lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lovejoy 7,758 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I need to listen to these again. They used to be among my favorite scores, but I haven't listened to them in years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 629 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Home Alone is among my top 10 Williams scores and my favorite Christmas score. It's really a special score. I hope to hear it live to picture in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Looks like LLL is definitely re-issuing their expansion this year as wellTrust me -- you guys will want something else later this year...something composer approved, completely remastered by a JW expert with bonus tracks, incredible notes and packaging Just sayin' MV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 629 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Looks like LLL is definitely re-issuing their expansion this year as wellTrust me -- you guys will want something else later this year...something composer approved, completely remastered by a JW expert with bonus tracks, incredible notes and packagingJust sayin'MVThat's great for those who missed out before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,618 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I might actually get this if the sound is improved, although I already own the OS and the LLL edition. One of my all-time favorite scores, I never tire listening to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 629 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I might actually get this if the sound is improved, although I already own the OS and the LLL edition. One of my all-time favorite scores, I never tire listening to it.I'd get it if it had more material, specifically the Mel Torme song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lovejoy 7,758 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I feel like we have all the required music from both Home Alones for years now. The Mel Torme instrumental would be nice, I guess, but it's not really a part of the score, but I would never listen to it alongside the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 340 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Looks like LLL is definitely re-issuing their expansion this year as wellTrust me -- you guys will want something else later this year...something composer approved, completely remastered by a JW expert with bonus tracks, incredible notes and packaging Just sayin' MVVery interesting....even though I HATE double dipping...but if the sound is definitely better I will make this exception.I guess you could say I double dipped with the Danny Elfman Batman collection since I originally had the first Batman release but it was a no brainer for me on that. Sounds like this might be a Black Friday title. I might pony up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 629 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I feel like we have all the required music from both Home Alones for years now. The Mel Torme instrumental would be nice, I guess, but it's not really a part of the score, but I would never listen to it alongside the score. I agree as far as the score. We have all of the Williams stuff, I think, including the source music that I didn't even notice in the film.I prefer the film version of the song to the original, longer version. Did Williams write the music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,754 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I might actually get this if the sound is improved, ...You mean if some bloke mangles with it, puts it through an EQ and a compressor? No thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,848 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Looks like LLL is definitely re-issuing their expansion this year as wellTrust me -- you guys will want something else later this year...something composer approved, completely remastered by a JW expert with bonus tracks, incredible notes and packaging Just sayin' MVVery interesting....even though I HATE double dipping...but if the sound is definitely better I will make this exception.I guess you could say I double dipped with the Danny Elfman Batman collection since I originally had the first Batman release but it was a no brainer for me on that. Sounds like this might be a Black Friday title. I might pony up for it.Are we assuming they have remastered the already remastered sound of the LLL Home Alone release? Hmmm. Rather pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,746 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I might actually get this if the sound is improved, ... You mean if some bloke mangles with it, puts it through an EQ and a compressor? No thanks!Loudness baby! It should be remixed so it will sound best through my phone speakers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 1,061 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I missed the first wave of the expanded Home Alone, so if they're reissuing it... I'm game for buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 159 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Good news for those people who've missed the previous release, but it seems like it's going to be another double dip with a recently expanded Williams score. Hopefully it doesn't need re-editing this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,746 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'll get Jaws 2 instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 5,554 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Good news for those people who've missed the previous release, but it seems like it's going to be another double dip with a recently expanded Williams score. Hopefully it doesn't need re-editing this time.Since JW is apparently involved, I guess this means mainly a slightly different presentation in terms of track order (and maybe retaining some of the edited cues as presented on the OST as bonus tracks) and a new mastering as well, even though the previous LLL edition already sounded very good.Great to see LLL is continuing a fruitful collaboration with JW for their releases, btw. It bodes very well for things to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 41,554 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 A new version would have to spill over onto 2 discs if it is to contain anything else; The 2010 LLL edition was pretty packed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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