Veröffentlichung Intrada: REMO WILLIAMS (TV Pilot) & MISSION OF THE SHARK: THE SAGA OF THE U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS - Craig Safan

[Marcus Stöhr]

Im Rahmen der Signature Edition-Serie hat Intrada die Musik zum Pilotfilm der Serie REMO WILLIAMS sowie MISSION OF THE SHARK: THE SAGA OF THE U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS von Craig Safan veröffentlicht:

 

REMO WILLIAMS (TV PILOT) / MISSION OF THE SHARK: THE SAGA OF THE U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS

Label: Intrada Signature Edition ISE1051

Date: 1988 / 1991

Tracks: 28

Time = 49:48

Two exciting world premiere television scores by Craig Safan on one CD! Leading the charge is dynamite action score from 1988 pilot to planned but never-produced series for ABC, directed by Christian I. Nyby II, starring Jeffrey Meek, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Elliot. Story carries on shortly after Remo's theatrical heroics finish, with paid assassin hoping to become master Chiun's new pupil by going after Remo. Chases, stunts, wild antics ensue. Safan has wonderful opportunity to take two primary ideas from his robust 1985 film score, build all-new material around them, create dynamic music on scale not often heard in 1980's TV projects. Crisp, high trumpets over propulsive low brass & electronic rhythms carry Remo into action, traditional Korean folk melody gently assists master Chiun with his teachings. Rousing action stays in spotlight. Delight to hear impressive sound from big screen's 60-plus players become reduced to 40 players for small screen... and hold its own! Entire score presented in punchy audio from three-channel stereo masters preserved in MGM vaults. Second half of CD features powerful score for fact-based tale of heavy cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis, sinking of same by Japanese sub during final weeks of WWII. Story of sailors struggling to survive in open water became subject of famous "monologue" by Quint (Robert Shaw) in JAWS. Safan anchors with noble, expressive main theme, then goes into shark-infested waters with survivors, musically battles the sea, the elements... and sharks. Last of those dangers gets incredibly aggressive scoring, amongst composer's most dramatic ever! Take note of tuba & bass trombone, crank up the volume, then duck! Robert Iscove directs tense tale, Stacy Keach, Richard Thomas, David Caruso star. Orchestral colors feature large brass section, woodwinds, percussion, suggesting sonority of military band. Composer retained high quality DAT with crisp stereo audio, helmed by veteran Dennis Sands. All large "A" orchestra cues are present, but other short bits featuring synthesizer appear lost to the ages. Informative notes by John Takis plus complete cue assembly details grace colorful booklet designed by Joe Sikoryak. Flipper artwork lets you select which project you prefer to emphasize. Craig Safan conducts. Intrada Signature Edition available while quantities and interest remain!

Remo Williams: Original MGM Television Soundtrack

01. Main Title (2:56) Hear This Track

02. Good-Byes (2:11) Hear This Track

03. Ring Murder (1:08)

04. Target Practice (0:59)

05. Boardwalk Skating (3:06)

06. Won’t Fail You (1:38)

07. Robot (4:06) Hear This Track

08. Blazing Warehouse (1:43)

09. Floating Lily Pad (1:09)

10. Remo Shot (1:24)

11. Is He Dead? (2:15) Hear This Track

12. Chiun Appears (1:57)

13. The Master (0:40) Hear This Track

14. End Title (0:50)

Total Score Time: 26:08

Mission Of The Shark: The Saga Of The U.S.S. Indianapolis

15. Captain’s On Board (1:36) Hear This Track

16. The Submarine (2:00)

17. Enola Gay (0:21)

18. The Attack (2:53)

19. Abandon Ship (2:24) Hear This Track

20. Is Anybody There? (1:17)

21. Shark Attack (2:32) Hear This Track

22. Zack Sinks (0:58)

23. Find The Guys (2:50) Hear This Track

24. Splash Down (0:23)

25. Rescue Party (2:34)

26. The Visit (0:50)

27. The Legend (0:56)

28. End Title (1:33) Hear This Track

Total Score Time: 23:33