Blast From The Past Via Recent Releases

For discerning listeners seeking out special releases profiling under-the-radar artists as well as those looking for special reissues, early 2019 has already revealed a parade of strong titles.

Artist: Van Duren
Title: Waiting: The Van Duren Story (Original Documentary Soundtrack)
You might like if you enjoy: Big Star, Alex Chilton, Paul McCartney
Tell me more: Wow! Before listening to the recently-issued Waiting: The Van Duren Story I had not ever heard of Van Duren despite his links with Big Star (he was in Baker Street Regulars, a post-Big Star band with Chris Bell and Jody Stephens) and Memphis' famed Ardent Studios. Blessed with a voice that recalls the best of a youthful Paul McCartney and "In Color"-era Cheap Trick singer Robin Zander, Van Duren shines across the new collection that compiles fabulous studio and live cuts recorded between 1975 and 1986. A wonderful vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Van Duren's songwriting also astounds. The gems here include the piano-anchored "Grow Yourself Up" and tender jazz-tinged "Waiting" (both off Van Duren's 1978 solo debut LP "Are You Serious?), melodic rocker "Make A Scene" (off Van Duren's 1979 disc "Idiot Optimism") and previously-unreleased power pop standout "Andy, Please" (featuring Jody Stephens on drums and backing vocals). The special collection also includes several great live tracks, with the McCartney-flavored "Yellow Light" showcasing Van Duren's soulful vocals. You can learn more about this wonderful album as well as the related documentary about Van Duren on the Omnivore Recordings website. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: John Denver
Title: Leaving On A Jet Plane (Varèse Sarabande Records)
You might like if you enjoy: John Denver, Dan Fogelberg
Tell me more: Before his successful solo career in the 1970s, singer-songwriter John Denver was a member of two talented singing groups in the late '60s. A member of the Mitchell Trio and Denver, Boise & Johnson, a dozen tracks captured between 1967 and 1968 from those two ensembles are featured on the aptly-titled Leaving On A Jet Plane. In addition to the original versions of his songs "Leaving on a Jet Plane" (there are two different versions of that classic) and "Take Me To Tomorrow," the stellar track listing includes the beautiful "Baby, That's Where It Is" and English music hall-flavored "Like To Deal With the Ladies As Sung In The Shower Accompanied By a Twenty-Seven Piece Band" (both featuring the Mitchell Trio), and a previously-unissued version of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" and Tom Paxton's tender "Victoria Dines Alone"  (courtesy of Denver, Boise & Johnson). The buoyant version of the Denver-penned "Take Me To Tomorrow" is among this writer's favorite cuts on the collection. The audio CD version also includes insightful liner notes penned by Mike Ragogna and historic photos of Denver from that era. Fans of the late Denver will want to seek out this terrific dozen-song set. Information: VareseSarabande.com.

Artist: Soul Asylum
Title: While You Were Out (Omnivore Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Soul Asylum, Husker Dü, the Replacements
Tell me more: Fans of Minneapolis-spawned rockers Soul Asylum can celebrate the release of Omnivore Recordings' While You Were Out, a killer title that features Soul Asylum's final two indie releases (1986's While You Were Out and the 1989 EP Clam Dip & Other Delights). Stuffed to the max with 24 tracks encompassing both of the original Twin/Tone Records releases as well as previously-unissued bonus tracks, the sound here blends the fury of punk and hard-charging indie spirit of the area's best-known proponents (notably the Replacements and Husker Dü). Listening to the blistering-meets-artful "Freaks," melodic punk rocker "Carry On," anthem "Crashing Down" and genre-splitting "Just Plain Evil" is to hear a band on the verge of Grammy-winning and widespread acclaim via early '90s hits such as "Runaway Train" and "Somebody to Shove." Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: W.G. Snuff Walden
Title: The West Wing: Original Television Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Television and movie soundtracks
Tell me more: Those who were not able to get the special limited edition two-disc The West Wing soundtrack released as part of Varese Sarabande Records' "We Hear You" series several years ago are in luck. The record label has just issued a single-disc version of "The West Wing: Original Television Soundtrack" featuring composer W.G. Snuff Walden's memorable music for the long-running series. The full-length collection includes an impressive 29 tracks, all of which helped enhance the series (that won nine Emmy Awards at the end of its debut season in 2000 including Best Drama Series). Information: VareseSarabande.com.



Robert Kinsler

Varèse Sarabande Records sets 'Stephen King Soundtrack Collection' for release

Fans of great soundtracks –  and author Stephen King – will want to get this special audio set!

VARÈSE SARABANDE RECORDS ANNOUNCES

STEPHEN KING SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION – LIMITED EDITION BOX SET FEATURING

FOUR CLASSIC SCORES ON EIGHT CDs

 

Dreamcatcher (2-CD Deluxe Edition) – James Newton Howard

The Stand (2-CD Deluxe Edition) – W.G. Snuffy Walden

The Shining (3-CD Set) – Nicholas Pike
Firestarter – Tangerine Dream

November 10, 2017– Los Angeles, CA – Varèse Sarabande Records is proud to announce a new 8-CD box set celebrating the music of four classic Stephen King titles – DREAMCATCHER, FIRESTARTER, THE STAND and THE SHINING.  The limited edition STEPHEN KING SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION box set (1500 units) is designed to pay tribute to Stephen King paperbacks with a 24-page bound booklet. 

 

Two beloved titles are featuring expanded editions.  The 1994 post-apocalyptic mini-series THE STAND, earned prolific composer W. G. Snuffy Walden an EMMY® nomination that year.  The four-part mini-series boasted an all-star cast including Gary Sinise, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Ray Walston, Ruby Dee, and Ossie Davis.  Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, 2003’s DREAMCATCHER features original music by Academy Award® nominee James Newton Howard.  Both are being released as 2-CD deluxe editions.

 

One of the earlier Stephen King books to be adapted into film, FIRESTARTER features original music by Tangerine Dream – and is being reissued for the first time in almost 15 years.  The film launched Drew Barrymore into superstardom, following her introduction as Gertie in E.T. two years earlier.  The album is considered the crowning achievement from one of the band's most prolific lineups (Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke, and Johannes Schmoelling).

 

The 1997 three-part mini-series THE SHINING is being presented on a 3-CD set, one disc for each night of the special event series.  The origin of the miniseries is attributed to King’s dissatisfaction with the 1980 adaptation directed by Stanley Kubrick.  The mini-series was shot at The Stanley Hotel (Estes Park, CO) – which was the hotel that inspired King to write the book in the first place.  The Nicholas Pike-penned score is being released commercially for the first time.

 

Housing the collection is a 24-page bound booklet, featuring liner notes by Randall D. Larson with original art by Shawn Conn.

 

STEPHEN KING SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION will be available directly from Varèse Sarabande Records www.varesesarabande.com on November 10, 2017.

 

DREAMCATCHER

Four disillusioned friends take a camping trip, but the town they are vacationing in comes under attack from extra-terrestrial parasites which threaten all life on Earth.

 

 

Disc One:

1. Main Titles (2:47)

2. Finding The Keys / Be Careful (2:15)

3. Accident / To The Cabin (2:03)

4. Gathering Wood / Remembering Duddits (1:01)

5. Memory Warehouse (0:35)

6. Toasting Duddit (0:53)

7. Saving Duddits (2:56)

8. Finding Rick (1:50)

9. Animal Exodus (3:43)

10. The Bathroom / What Is It? (3:55)

11. Weasel Kills Beaver (5:43)

12. Military Moves In (1:06)

13. Scout's Honor (2:43)

14. Becky Bleeds (1:14)

15. Weasel Attacks Pete (3:32)

16. Jonesy And Gray Debate (5:00)

17. Henry Returns To The Cabin (4:20)

18. Boys Find Josie (4:19)

 

Disc Two:

1. I'm That Monster (3:50)

2. Gray Kills Pete / Trucker (2:37)

3. Jonesy Gets Files (2:10)

4. Soldiers Find Henry (2:27)

5. Reading Curtis' Mind (0:45)

6. Henry Tells Owen (2:49)

7. Owen Rescues Henry (1:08)

8. Jonesy Calls Henry (2:06)

9. Picking Up Duddits (2:54)

10. Killing Trooper (1:06)

11. Duddits Tells Story (3:27)

12. Curtis Takes Chopper (3:18)

13. Curtis And Owen Battle (2:55)

14. Owen Dead (2:06)

15. Mr. Gray Go Away (3:35)

16. Duddits and Mr. Gray (2:40)

17. It's Over (0:37)

18. End Credits (5:37)

 

 

 

FIRESTARTER

After taking part in an experiment, a college couple acquires telekinetic powers; subsequently their daughter Charlene (“Charlie”) is born with Pyrokinesis. They go on the run to keep the child from becoming weaponized by government agents.

 

Disc Three:

 

1. Crystal Voice (3:13)

2. The Run (4:53)

3. Testlab (4:04)

4. Charly The Kid (3:58)

5. Escaping Point (5:13)

6. Rainbirds Move (2:36)

7. Burning Force (4:24)

8. Between Realities (3:01)

9. Shop Territory (3:19)

10. Flash Final (5:19)

11. Out Of The Heat (2:33)

 

 

THE SHINING

Spending the winter alone with his family as caretakers in a remote hotel, a recovering alcoholic wrestles with his personal demons – and plenty more coming at him from out of the ancient, haunted woodwork.

 

 

Disc Four (Night #1):

1. Main Titles – Night #1 (1:55)

2. Flashback (1:23)

3. Hello / Nice Day For Croquet (Tied) (2:03)

4. Tire Slash Time / Time To Play (3:26)

5. Memory Of Dad (5:14)

6. Scary Stop Sign (2:19)

7. Read Between The Lines (1:37)

8. A Scary View (2:02)

9. The Hotel Waits / Comin’ To Get Doc / Lend Me A Hand (4:33)

10. Danny Holds Back (2:14)

11. That’s How It Is For Me (1:06)

12. Give Me A Holler (1:53)

13. The Lonely Wind / The Picture Changes / What’s So Sweet About It? (2:24)

14. Alone (2:00)

15. A Near Fall (2:09)

16. No Sale (1:40)

17. Safe As Safe Can Be / There Is No Tony (2:31)

18. Night Nest / Freeze You Bastards (2:45)

19. End Credits – Night #1 (0:54)

 

Disc Five (Night #2):

1. Main Titles – Night #2 (2:00)

2. How Did He Break His Arm? (1:35)

3. The Usual Suspects (2:49)

4. Behind The Door (5:40)

5. Are You Gonna Hurt Me? / What Does Redrum Mean? (3:02)

6. Please Stay (1:56)

7. Dollhouse Mallet / Into The Room (6:17)

8. Dad On The Radio / That Was Close (5:19)

9. A Key Is Missing (2:29)

10. Boy On The Stairs (1:56)

11. Not My Shade (0:58)

12. I’m Not Seeing That / Trapped (2:30)

13. They’re After Danny (3:36)

14. End Credits – Night #2 (0:53)

 

 

 

Disc Six (Night #3):

1. Main Titles – Night #3 (1:49)

2. Someone Got Their Fuse Blown (5:04)

3. That’s Not The Problem (1:44)

4. Dad In The Window / Where There’s A Will (4:56)

5. Drive Through The Snow (2:23)

6. Girl With A Knife / Interfering Again (2:27)

7. It’s A Drag (2:49)

8. Nothing But Spooks / Unmask (5:07)

9. Batter Up / Run And Hide (1:50)

10. Between The Eyes (3:37)

11. Here’s Jack (2:31)

12. What’s Been Forgotten (2:57)

13. Take Your Medicine (4:29)

14. What Could You Know? (2:29)

15. Dump It (2:09)

16. Think The Party’s Over (3:04)

17. All’s Well That Ends Well (3:38)

18. End Credits – Night #3 (0:53)

19. Main Titles – Night #1 [Mix 1] (1:57)

20. Hello (0:17)

21. Nice Day For Croquet (1:34)

22. They’re After Danny [Mix 1] (3:24)

23. Main Titles – Night #3 [Mix 1] (1:49)

24. What Could You Know [Mix 1] (2:28)

 

 

THE STAND

After an apocalyptic influenza pandemic decimates half the world’s human population, scattered remnants join one of two camps, one led by a benevolent elder named Mother Abagail and the other by maleficent sorcerer Randall Flagg. This epic conflict of good versus demonic evil will end with humanity’s last stand.

 

 

Disc Seven:

1. Project Blue (1:33)

2. The Dreams Begin (2:07)

3. On The Road To Kansas (3:56)

4. The Trashman In Vegas (1:57)

5. Headin’ West (1:55)

6. Larry & Nadine (The Rejection) (2:38)

7. Mother Abigail (3:10)

8. “Sorry Mister, I Don’t Understand” (Tom & Nick Meet) (2:53)

9. Mid Country: By The Stream (3:21)

10. Mother Greets The Multitudes (1:25)

11. M-O-O-N…That Spells Suicide (2:12)

12. “One Will Fall By The Way” (3:43)

13. Beginning Of The End (3:21)

14. The Stand (3:45)

15. Tom & Stu Go Home (2:33)

16. “Ain’t She Beautiful” (6:00)

 

Disc Eight:

1. Escaping (2:06)

2. Streets Of New York (0:53)

3. Trashy And The Dark Man (1:24)

4. Sewing The Canvas (1:27)

5. Corn Fields (2:06)

6. Locked Up (2:03)

7. New York No More (3:51)

8. The Funeral (2:58)

9. Leaving Mother Abigail’s (1:43)

10. Las Vegas (3:14)

11. Nadine Seduction (1:55)

12. Table Talk (5:44)

13. Boulder To Vegas (3:07)

14. Trashy Lights Up (1:56)

15. Nadine’s Dream (2:51)

16. Captured (2:06)

17. War Preparations (3:25)

 

 

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