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2001 Intrada Release !

Just got my cd yesterday of Alex North's original score and I am so thrilled with this release, I heard many comments on soundtrack blogs websites etc some said well I already own the Goldsmith re-recording of this, Yet it really isn’t even the same it is nite/ day. There is nothing wrong with the Goldsmith issue and there is certainly nothing wrong with Norths original session tapes on this new Intrada release! It is a whole new listening experience.

Also the liner notes are very well done! I wish Varese Club releases could come ½ as good as these are. In the past year or so Varese has slacked off on notes/ track comments and just over very bare-bones notes at best. This release should be purchased if you are a fan of 2001 or think you heard all on the previous Goldsmith.

I fyou haven't bought this cd yet you should! Those who have do you feel the same way ?




JackDVD78, January 24, 2007; 1:24 PM

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I cannot judge this new CD as I do not have it, but let me just cordially :-) add two important words to your post that are definitely missing:

ALEX NORTH

handstand, January 24, 2007; 3:25 PM


True Corrected !

JackDVD78, January 24, 2007; 3:37 PM


I have the Jerry Goldsmith re-recording hiding somewhere but I really would like to purchase Alex North's as well before it is gone.

Frankly I cannot remember the re-recorded music but if I'm not mistaken, I think there were many elements in North's music resembling the music which was finally used.

In any case, was Kubrick's decision not to use any of Alex North's score a wise one?

Do you think that the film would have had less of an impact if Alex North's music was finally used instead of the various classical music pieces?

Personally I believe 2001 would not be the same without Strauss but nevertheless I would love to see it with North's score as well.

The movie scenes seem to dance and glide along with the music from Strauss.

What a perfect match, absolutely engrossing and beautiful!

serifiot, January 24, 2007; 6:01 PM


North's music is superb...

Anyway, I think the movie is perfect as it is. 2001 is Kubrick's, and he created a perfect soundtrack for the movie. Alex North composed a great score, but Kubrick decided to use another music. I think he took the right decission. He made 2001 just like he wanted to do it. And he created an absolute master piece.

Greetings,
Angel

angeldibujo, January 24, 2007; 7:50 PM


They could bring out another DVD edition with an audio track that has the Alex North score. But that's very unlikely....

philkws, January 25, 2007; 11:10 AM

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