MICHAEL KAMEN

Marianelli is coming but we're still having troubles to acquire some decent artwork. We don't even have a copy of the darn film. It should not be too long though - thanks for your patience!

Great news about the Kamen. There aren't a lot of releases of his music in the first place, and to have his final work is a true pleasure. Well done, Mikael!

Though, I would not want to have to lose Giacchino and Newman's scores for a chance to see what Kamen would have done.

a great month for Kamen fans , 2 new releases from Intrada

RENEGADES

Label: Intrada Special Collection Volume 192
Date: 1989
Tracks: 16
Time = 77:14

World premiere of original soundtrack by Michael Kamen to action thriller directed by Jack Sholder, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jami Gertz. Botched robbery leads to theft of sacred tribal lance, dangerous pursuit by cop Sutherland in uneasy alliance with Lakota Indian Phillips. Kamen writes significant action, especially in ferocious final pursuit, showdown, but heart of score is idea for sacred lance. Kamen uses small ensemble of strings, flute, piano, electronic keyboards, guitars, percussion to create low key music with focus on Native American color, texture. Action material draws from dynamic piano ostinati, busy percussion figures. Several lengthy cues a big asset, crisp stereo sound another. Complete score, including music not heard in final picture, courtesy mint condition 1/4" two track stereo masters stored in Universal vaults, licensed through Morgan Creek. Michael Kamen conducts. Intrada Special Collection release available while quantities and interest remain!

01. Main Title 3:44
02. Buster's Bust 2:58
03. The Robbery 10:01
04. The Lance [Alt] 4:16
05. Buster Takes A Bullet 1:43
06. First Aid 1:43
07. Medicine Stone 4:34
08. Nothing To Worry About 0:39
09. Beauty Parlor Source 3:36
10. Department Store 6:33
11. Broken Stone, Broken Spirit 12:15
12. Blazing Bullets, Flaming Lance 10:12
13. Brown Ridge & Find Me 4:14
Total Album Time 68:58

The Extras
14. The Lance 4:03
15. Blazing Bullets, Flaming Lance [Alt] 1:32
16. Brown Ridge [Film Version] 2:32
Total Extras Time 8:09

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ROAD HOUSE

Label: Intrada Special Collection Volume 190
Date: 1989
Tracks: 14
Time = 48:19

At last! World premiere release of Michael Kamen soundtrack from popular Rowdy Herrington action picture with Patrick Swayze in iconic role as Dalton, expert bouncer, teamed with friend Sam Elliot against ultra-baddie Ben Gazzara. Kelly Lynch brings romance, Jeff Healey Band adds local color. Kamen writes to small town environment, bar scene with signature guitar, keyboard work, then for climactic fight scenes, dramatically ushers in powerhouse large-scale orchestral action material. Ferocious "Dalton and Reno Fight" is terrific highlight, ditto film version of "The Final Confrontation". In balance is warm theme for outdoor country farm atmosphere where Dalton resides. Intrada lands once missing actual 2" 24-track session masters stored in MGM vaults in excellent condition, then licenses courtesy Sony to make score available for first time, newly remixed, mastered in superb stereo sound. One of composer's most oft-requested scores, finally available! Only discordant note: one solitary reel containing two brief orchestral sequences remains lost to the ages. However, in addition to all major cues, remaining reels also featured several cues not used in picture, including early original version of "Final Confrontation" plus instrumental "Final Theme" written for but not used at end of movie. Michael Kamen conducts. Intrada Special Collection release available while quantities and interest remain!

01. The Homestead (Dalton's Theme) 2:37
02. Tai Chi 1:33 Hear This Track
03. Nobody Ever Wins A Fight 1:52
04. Drop Like A Stone 3:15
05. Invitation To Brads 1:54
06. On The Rooftop 5:41
07. Loading Dock Fight 7:44
08. This Is My Town 3:13
09. Emmet's House Explodes [Original Version] 1:01
10. Dalton And Reno Fight 3:19
11. Heads Or Tails? 3:00
12. The Final Confrontation [Original Version] 4:44
13. The Final Confrontation [Film Version] 6:15
14. Final Theme 1:54

I agree. This doesn't sound very interesting. Like Kamen's version of Horner's THUNDERHEART.

I have fond memories of ROAD HOUSE from my youth (it was a pretty "cool" film to like at the time), but I havent' seen it since then and I can't remember a note of the music. That is, not untill I heard the clips above.

And now you can die contendedly?

And another would be...?

It's a film that I would probably have enjoyed at the time of it's release, as it is I saw it for the first time about five years ago and my verdict...

SHITE!

Can't remember the score at all.

It's a bit disappointing to hear that Road House is so synthy sounding in the softer tracks. Non-orchestral Kamen can be a bit trying for me, knowing how good his music sounds like with live players. Good thing the action cues are orchestral.

An outstanding release that I fully intend to review within the next day or so

I sure am James!
Tom

I'm working on this as I type. Will be ready later today.
Tom

I hope it's very successful for Mikael. It's a wonderful album.

Great so see La-La Land releasing a 2CD set of Die Hard 3; This will be like discovering a whole new Die Hard score given the short amount in the movie. I love the new Die Hard 2 varese club, getting a lot of play the last week

DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE – EXPANDED ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK -- 2 CD SET
MUSIC BY MICHAEL KAMEN
LLLCD 1233
LIMITED EDITION OF 4000 UNITS
RETAIL PRICE: $29.98