Originally posted by: seventiesfilmnut
Howdy Scott!!
Interesting - I remember reading somewhere that the 1989 LD was the 70mm sound mix, but I can't remember where I read it. From what you say you're probably right though about it actually being the 35mm version. The 'Close the blast doors' line is not there, but the 'tractor beam is located...' line is there!
I do however have an article where it states that the 1995 faces edition LD (and the definitive collection) was remixed by Ben Burtt from the 70mm sound mix. It also states clearly that he added ina few sound effects. The whooshing of the asteroids, and the laserblast which explodes behind 3PO's head just before they get into the escape pod. Also the explosions of the cameras in the detention block scene has added sounds of glass being smashed. I think it was in the Topps Star Wars monthly from 1997... I'll have to take another look though.
I'm really excited by the prospect of the dual layer discs. Just think, we could have the original versions with three/four different sound tracks reflecting the changes between 35mm 70mm THX etc etc! "The Story of Star Wars" LP is also really useful in hearing different versions of lines and voices. Think this was taken from the mono versions of the film.
Howdy Scott!!
Interesting - I remember reading somewhere that the 1989 LD was the 70mm sound mix, but I can't remember where I read it. From what you say you're probably right though about it actually being the 35mm version. The 'Close the blast doors' line is not there, but the 'tractor beam is located...' line is there!
I do however have an article where it states that the 1995 faces edition LD (and the definitive collection) was remixed by Ben Burtt from the 70mm sound mix. It also states clearly that he added ina few sound effects. The whooshing of the asteroids, and the laserblast which explodes behind 3PO's head just before they get into the escape pod. Also the explosions of the cameras in the detention block scene has added sounds of glass being smashed. I think it was in the Topps Star Wars monthly from 1997... I'll have to take another look though.
I'm really excited by the prospect of the dual layer discs. Just think, we could have the original versions with three/four different sound tracks reflecting the changes between 35mm 70mm THX etc etc! "The Story of Star Wars" LP is also really useful in hearing different versions of lines and voices. Think this was taken from the mono versions of the film.
Yeah, the liner notes of the THX set say it was remastered by Ben Burtt and Gary Summers using the best of all three previous soundtracks. Perhaps the 70mm mix was used as the base for this. I'd be interested in hearing what that article says if you find it.
Another thing about the THX mix - after the Falcon enters the remains of Alderaan a TIE fighter gives two quick bursts and flies over the cockpit. A firing sound can be heard just before those two bursts on the THX version. This effect is only on the THX mix, the SE doesn't even have it.
Yes, the Story of Star Wars album was made using the mono mix and some differences can be heard in it. The close the blast doors line is in there for example. The mono mix is very different from what we've come to know, although the differences can be subtle. I'm lucky enough to have a tape of the original film in mono, sans 'A New Hope' no less. It's invaluable.
Scott