Hello Paul,

the Tsunami version is derived from Korngold's original acetates, and while the sound restoration is quite good (considering the age of the recording), the CD is almost unlistenable due to re-channeling, means that the producers added some reverb to enhance the original mono verison to stereo.

The Varese version contrary, is a re-recording done in the early 1980's and therefore has better sound quality. Unfortunately, Varese's version is not as complete as the Tsunami version, as it has been recorded to fit on a LP.

According to some rumours, Naxos plans to record a 2 CD set with the complete score. However, I don't know any further details about that.

Hope this helps you.

Best regards,

Stefan

shicorp, June 15, 2005; 9:38 PM

Ifyou love the film and original recordings the nget the Tsunami one, like the previous guy told u sound quality is better o nthe Varese, still I prefer the Tsunami one.

baalgehenna, June 24, 2005; 5:45 PM

Hi, I have both and HANDS DOWN the tsunami is the winner. No matter the sound quality, the Original is ALWAYS the best in my opinion. Same way w/Captain Blood, Adv. of Robin Hood and Don Juan.etc

dspin24358, July 1, 2005; 12:05 PM