La-La Land Records’ Matt Verboys & Michael Gerhard talk about their new expanded release of John Williams’ Hook and premiere some of the music from “The Ultimate War”. Film scholar John Takis commentates on the music and the unique history…
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HOOK 2CD Set Includes ‘Over 65 minutes of Music Previously Unreleased’
From La-La Land’s Facebook page: HOOK: EXPANDED ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (2-CD SET) LLLCD 1211 LIMITED EDITION OF 5000 UNITS RETAIL PRICE: $29.98
JWFAN INTERVIEWS ‘HOOK’ ALBUM PRODUCER
Making Hook Happen: An Interview with Didier C. Deutsch by Jason LeBlanc Didier C. Deutsch has been in the record business for 4 decades, and his current position at Sony has led to his involvement in the production of many…
Expanded ‘Hook’ Will Not Be Complete
An interview with album producer Didier C. Deutch reveals that La-La Land’s upcoming release of Hook will not be complete due to some cues being excluded at the request of John Williams. The full interview can be found on UnderScores.fr (in French). Here’s the related…
LA-LA-LAND RECORDS TO RELEASE EXPANDED ‘HOOK’ SCORE NEXT MONTH
From the La-La-Land Records Facebook Page: “Have to fly. Have to fight. Have to crow. Have to get it to the printers. . . then have to get it to the manufacturer. Hook is back! ;) Orders will begin March…
Telos Releases Williams ‘Greatest Hits’ Compilation
Telos Music has released John Williams: Greatest Hits, a selection of cues from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more, performed by the Philharmonisches Orchestra de Staatstheatre Cottbus conducted by Evan Christ. A review of the new CD can be…
Silva Screen to Release John Williams 6-CD Compilation
On February 21, Silva Screen will release The Music of John Williams: The Definitive Compilation, a comprehensive 6-CD collection of re-recordings by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, with a total of 87 tracks and over 7 hours of music.…
Sony to Release ‘Happy Birthday Variations’ on New Williams Compilation
On February 28, Sony Classical will release the compilation album John Williams: A Celebration! An 80th Birthday Tribute (not to be confused with Decca’s compilation to be released on the same month), which includes the premiere release of Variations on Happy Birthday. The album can…
Decca Re-releases Williams/Boston Pops Compilation
“Released to mark the 80th birthday of John Williams, the much-lauded American composer, conductor and pianist. This two CD compilation presents almost 2 ½ hours of memorable tunes in magnificent arrangements performed with tremendous verve and panache by John Williams…
Sony Classical to Reissue ‘The Phantom Menace’ Soundtrack
JWFan sources have revealed that Sony Classical will reissue the original soundtrack of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace coinciding with next month’s 3D re-release of the film. Our sources have confirmed that the album is a straight…