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To Mark the Twentieth Anniversary of the Release of the Original 'the Alarm EP'. 21st Century is Reissuing 'the Alarm EP' in a Special 20th Anniversary Collectors' Edition with Replica 'vinyl' Style Packaging. The Alarm EP 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition, features the Original Five Track Running Order - 'the Stand', 'across the Border', 'marching On', 'lie of the Land' and 'for Freedom' with Re-mastered Audio by Mike Peters. The Replica 'vinyl' Style Retro Packaging, also features Restored Original Artwork plus Some Previously Unseen Alarm Photos. There is also an Enhanced CD-ROM Section Containing 'the Stand' Video, an Original 1983 Alarm TV Advert that was Only Shown on American TV plus the First Ever Televised 'alarm' Interview, also Conducted for Us TV During which the Band Perform Acoustic Versions of 'blaze of Glory' and 'knocking on Heaven's Door'. The CD-ROM Section also Contains Full Credits and Original Lyrics.

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Star Trek: 20th Anniversary Collectors' Edition [Holographic Slipcase]
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Holographic Slipcase

Love the Soundtrack

Let's Face It ...

Great album -- not the Holographic Slipcase edition

Simply mesmerizing.

Star Trek: 20th Anniversary Collectors' Edition [Holographic Slipcase]
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Star Trek - Nemesis

ASIN: B00000FC5P
Release Date: 1999-01-26

Tracks:

Ilia's Theme
Main Title
Klingon Battle
Total Logic
Floating Office
The Enterprise
Leaving Drydock
Spock's Arrival
The Cloud
Vejur Flyover
The Force Field
Games
Spock Walk
Inner Workings
Vejur Speaks
The Meld
A Good Start
End Title

Tracks:

Star Trek Theme
Introduction: Nichelle Nichols
Inside Star Trek
William Shatner Meets Captain Kirk
Introduction To Live Show
About Science Fiction
The Origin Of Spock
Sarek's Son Spock
The Questor Affair
The Genesis II Pilot
Cyborg Tools And E.T. Life Forms
McCoy's Rx For Life
The Star Trek Philosophy
Asimov's World Of Science Fiction
The Enterprise Runs Around
A Letter From A Network Censor
The Star Trek Dream (Ballad I/Ballad II)
Sign Off: Nichelle Nichols

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After a decade of nascent cult fanaticism, Star Trek was finally reborn in 1979, given new life by an epic-sized feature-film production that all but squashed the quaint humanity that had been one of the original television series' most compelling elements (the producers got it right on Wrath of Khan and seldom looked back). Jerry Goldsmith's score, alternating robust heroics with alien mystique, is arguably the most memorable element of Star Trek: The Motion Picture; indeed, its main theme has heralded the voyages of the Enterprise in TV and film adventures ever since. This slipcased new edition resequences Goldsmith's music and supplements it with 25 minutes of previously unreleased, typically masterful cues. The set's "bonus" disc, Inside Star Trek with Gene Roddenberry, appeals to more polarized audiences: veteran Trekkers and shameless lovers of pop-culture kitsch. This 1976 artifact (previously unreleased on CD) was one of the first "official" efforts to address the show's burgeoning postcancellation popularity and features Trek creator Roddenberry ruminating earnestly about the show's origins and meanings with the likes of William Shatner and DeForest Kelley (who gives an eerily prescient lecture on the foibles of modern health care). Also features new narration by Nichelle "Uhuru" Nichols. Bonus points: Shatner doesn't sing! --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Holographic Slipcase.......2007-05-07

The disc is as advertised but I did not get the holographic slip cover instead I received the slip cover from Star Trek the Motion Picture.
This is a minor disappointment but the music is still the same.
If you purchase this disc you may or may not receive the Holographic Slipcase as advertised.

Love the Soundtrack.......2007-04-03

Best soundtrack of the motion picture. A great edition for any star trek fan. Love the music. Jerry Goldsmith is the best.

Let's Face It ..........2007-03-11

although Trekkers and Trekkies have aired their fair share of gripes and complaints about the overall plot of 1979's STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, any fussing and nit-picking about the movie's various weaknesses is silenced when the discussion turns to Jerry Goldsmith's amazingly beautiful orchestral score.

"Ilia's Theme", which opens the 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition soundtrack, is beautiful and haunting, much like the character of the Deltan navigator who followed her heart to be with the man she loved. Every time I hear this song I get teary-eyed; it's lilting, gentle and marvelous.

And then ... we move from the lyrical and lovely to the rousing opening credits theme, which was adopted by "The Next Generation" (at Gene Roddenberry's insistance), and from there, it's on to an unpleasant enounter with V'Ger in "Klingon Battle". I'd never heard a "blaster beam" before, and after I heard it in this song... another flock of goosebumps settled on my arms.

Goldsmith's theme for the starship "Enterprise" is majestic, awe-inspiring and gives me a flock of goosebumps. When we see the Enterprise as Adm, Kirk sees her for the first time, the rich brass and well-tempered strings lend just the right touch of awed amazement to the moment.

That sense of awe and wonder continues in the cues which tell the story of the Enterprise's enounter with V'Ger, the living machine which is in search of its creator, and once again, Goldsmith's music gives us a sense of fear, awe and wonder, especially in "V'Ger Flyover" and "The Cloud".

One of the advantages of the 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition soundtrack is that many of the cuse which weren't included in the original printing of the soundtrack album are included, and these additional cues, including "Total Logic", which takes us on a musical journey to Vulcan, add to the overall enjoyment of the album.

The second CD, which is chock-full of interviews with many members of the Original Series cast, is interesting to listen to for the various insights on why STAR TREK has managed to keep its appeal for so many years, but the principal reason to get this set is for the expanded soundtrack.

I think I can safely say that Goldsmith's score for ST: TMP will become a classic soundtrack, because it's wonderful soundtrack which tells a story of fear, awe, faith and hope.

It is truly one of Jerry Goldsmith's masterworks.

Great album -- not the Holographic Slipcase edition.......2006-11-17

I ordered this item from Amazon and the tracks are great. However, the CD I was sent does not have the holographic slipcase, but the regular cover with graphics from the movie. If you want the holographic case, order from another source!

Simply mesmerizing........2006-04-12

I can't think of any other movie that I've ever seen where the soundtrack did so much to make the movie special (except perhaps for "Forbidden Planet" with its brilliant electronic score).

Where would Star Trek: The Motion Picture be without this music? About an hour too long maybe? A subject of ridicule on some future revival of Mystery Science Theater 3000? I don't know.

There's a lot to be critical of in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, but all the criticism turns to awe when we get to the subject of the music. Really, I think if this soundtrack was released just as a musical composition then someone would have to make a movie just to use the music.

I own a lot of CDs, but there are precious few of them where I can just put them in the player, kick back near one of my two stereo systems, or put on a nice set of heaphones, and be transported away from everything I obsess over and worry about. This is the kind of music that can do that.

If people are still watching this movie 100 years from now on their holographic movie crystals, or whatever, it will likely be thanks to this brilliant soundtrack.

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Human Frailty: 20th Anniversary Edition
Hunters & Collectors
Manufacturer: Liberation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HOLZ4E
Release Date: 2006-10-23

Tracks:

Say Goodbye
Throw Your Arms Around Me
Dog
Everything's On Fire
Relief
Finger
88th Home Position
Is There Anybody In There?
Stuck On You
This Morning
Living Daylight
Inside A Fireball
January Rain
Everything's On Fire (Live On Rock Arena)
Is There Anybody In There? (Live On Rock Arena)
Stuck On You (Live On Rock Arena)
Red Leather Belt (Live On Rock Arena)
Betty's Worry Or The Slab (Live On Rock Arena)
Dog (Live On Rock Arena)
Say Goodbye (Live On Rock Arena)
This Morning (Live On Rock Arena)
Interview With Mark Seymour
Say Goodbye (On Countdown)
Is There Anybody In There? (Clip)
Say Goodbye (Clip)
Throw Your Arms Around Me (Clip)
Everything's On Fire (Clip)

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Limited Edition two disc (CD + PAL/Region 0 DVD) 20th Anniversary pressing of Australian Post-Punkers landmark album from 1986. Features the entire album digitally remastered plus three tracks from their Living Daylight EP plus a bonus DVD featuring an entire concert, TV performances and promotional videos. Features their classic 'Throw Your Arms Around Me', which has been covered by many artists including Crowded House/Finn Brothers. Liberation. 2006.

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Hunters and Collectors' Landmark 1986 Album, 'human Frailty', is Given the Deluxe Treatment in this Special 20th Anniversary Edition, featuring the Completely Remastered Original 1986 Album and the Three Tracks from the 'living Daylight' EP, plus a Bonus Dvd with Over an Hour of Previously Unavailable Material. The Dvd features an Entire Concert from the Acb TV'S Rock Arena, a Countdown Performance and the Four Promotional Videos from the Album.

Leonard Bernstein Conducts Sibelius (Collectors Edition)

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Decent Alternative Sibelius
Not Great To Very Good Sibelius From Leonard Bernstein
A Great Sibelius 2nd
Self indulgence controversy
A great bargain if you know what you're in for

Leonard Bernstein Conducts Sibelius (Collectors Edition)

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001WGDXK
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Customer Reviews:

Decent Alternative Sibelius.......2007-07-08

Leonard Bernstein's series of "Indian Summer" recordings for DG included the beginnings of a second go-round with the symphonies of Jean Sibelius -- the First, Second, Fifth, and Seventh. They're all marked by often exaggeratedly expansive tempos, rubatos, and other indulgences; especially the popular Second, a bloated, belching affair I found hard to digest on first listen. However, Lenny makes a beautiful case for the First, probably the most Tchaikovskian of the lot in most performances, but here given a unique treatment which makes it sound distinctly Sibelian. Still, it's difficult to recommend these recordings for a novice listener.

Not Great To Very Good Sibelius From Leonard Bernstein.......2007-06-21

Deutsche Grammophon has selected wisely from its vaults in re-issuing classic recordings in its special Collectors Edition series. Whether these recordings made by Leonard Bernstein, primarily with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Wiener Philharmoniker), truly qualify is an interesting observation which I will leave to others. However, I will note that for my own personal tastes, I have enjoyed more Sibelius symphony recordings from Karajan, and especially, Colin Davis. Here Bernstein merely reaffirms for some what an intriguing, idiosyncratic conductor that he had become by the close of his life, with "mannered" performances, of which the Sibelius 2nd Symphony is the most egregious example. And yet I can still rate this box set highly for the very fine performances of Sibelius's 1st and 5th symphonies, and for the poignant performance of Britten's "Sea Interludes" recorded live at Tanglewood in 1990 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in what would be his last concert performance ever. Devoted fans of Leonard Bernstein's celebrated career as a conductor will find much of interest to hear and enjoy in this box set.

A Great Sibelius 2nd.......2007-03-24

Bernstein was an interpretive conductor. This is a performance which makes an event out of the 2nd symphony. The Breitkopf and Hartel score includes a duration of 45 minutes under the scoring page. Bernstein's performance is not far off. As personal as his intrepretation is (including a few changes in dynamics), most of Sibelius' tempo markings are meticulously followed. Molto largamente, Andante sostenuto, Poco allegro, Allegro, are tempo markings which appear in the 2nd movement - all are followed. Bernstein rigorously applies the 'Tempo Andante, ma rubato' to the eight-note (3/8), not the quarter. As a result, the 2nd movement is taken at a slower pace. But the pacing is entirely logical within that context. Careful listeners will also notice that one measure of the 3rd movement Vivacissimo (taken in 1 - one of the fastest on record) equals exactly one quarter note of the tempo in the finale. These correspondences (and there are many) give cohesiveness to the structure of the work.

The 2nd movement, one of the great tragic symphonic utterances, and the finale, one of the most uplifting in the repertoire, are perfectly realized in this great performance. Absolutely not to be missed.

Self indulgence controversy.......2006-06-26

Some reviewers, especially British ones, promotioning Northern values of controlling your passion and never wearing your "heart on the sleeve" etc, have criticized heavily Bernstein's No 2 as being "self-indulgent".
I feel the discussion is meaningless. Are there not enough standard performances available on CD, full of "poise", "dignity", self-restraint, and moderation ? Presumably, one more bland run-of-the-mill recording is more attractive than something extraordinary and personal.
Try to open yourself to the excitement of interpreting Chopin as if he were Beethoven, Ravel as if he were Bach. You will discover new areas of emotional and intellectual stimulus.
I heartily recommend Bernstein's DG Indian Summer self-indulgent recordings, of Sibelius, Mahler, and Tchaikovsky.
The slow movement of Sibelius' Second from Bernstein may be "tasteless" but a hell of a listening experience. Like yin and yang, we humans need romantic passion as well as classical intellect.

A great bargain if you know what you're in for.......2006-03-18

Fifteen years after his death, DG has decided to give us ultra-bargain box sets of Bernstein's late recordings. As is well known, he could be eccentric in this period, often too slow and self-indulgent. Those flaws are at their worst here in the Sibelius Sym. #2 form Vienna and the Elgar from London. But the other Sibelius, particularly Sym. #7, shows real depth of feeling and justifies Bernstein's expressive indulgences. The Four Sea Interludes are moving for being part of the last public concert he gave in Tanglewood with the BSO, and the orchestra plays wonderfully for him. The rest of the performances fall somewhere in between these extremes. They will all remain controversial, I imagine, but there's a great deal of enjoyment to be had here if you know what you are in for.