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#310559
Topic
Blade Runner: The Complete Music Collection (work-in-progress)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/310559/action/topic#310559
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Originally posted by: dark_jedi
that is what I thought you were doing,am I wrong,you kept saying "soon"
or is this on the same release schedule as the X0 project?


I was making a joke. I put up the tracks so people have an idea of what I am doing and I have been getting a good response so far.

Very soon means just that. I'm not giving a release date. I would love to say next week but if I can't finsihed it in time for whatever reason, then what? But as I said I'm finishing up the project, going over the tracks and I still have a cover to do and I'm hoping to put together a booklet. I'm doing all this for myself yes, but also as a fan for the fans. All I ask for is your support, let me know you like what I'm doing, and for you to enjoy the collection when it's released.


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#310460
Topic
STAR WARS: EP V &quot;REVISITED EDITION&quot;<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - <strong>12GB 1080p MP4 VERSION AVAILABLE NOW</strong>
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/310460/action/topic#310460
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In my opinion, I don't think you should remove the new Boba Fett voice, it works very well. As well is keep continuity with the prequels, something I know you want. I don't think it should be removed just to remove it. It could be argued that if you were going to keep the old voice for Boba you should keep the old voice of The emperor. In any case it's a keeps of revisionism that I don't think hurts the film in any way.
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#310317
Topic
Blade Runner: The Complete Music Collection (work-in-progress)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/310317/action/topic#310317
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Originally posted by: Sluggo
Mr. Puller, have you heard this one? Almost related to your project, I suppose.


While the album of music preformed by The New American Orchestra is an interesting curiosity, it will not be featured in this collection. It will only feature music by Vangelis as well as other artists that were used in the film.

Also, in my opinion, The New American Orchestra album is to Blade Runner what The Star Wars Christmas Special is to Star Wars.

That being said it's still interesting, and thank you for the link and post.
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#310042
Topic
Blade Runner: The Complete Music Collection (work-in-progress)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/310042/action/topic#310042
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In most cases, I'm using multiple sources for each track. Whatever I don't use, I compare for reference. In the case of Tales Of The Future, it was mixed using 12 tracks I created from various sound elements.  An official source makes up only one of the elements. If you know the track well you'll notice added voice and syth elements in parts from outtakes.

The source I used in the last section ended in an abrupt fade, so I reworked the fade myself to smooth the track. There are a lot of examples within the material I'm using where elements either fade or cut off suddenly. Unlike other collections, I'm not going to combine tracks just for the sake of it. Sounds or elements will only be combined if intended by the artist. Like in the case of Main Titles and Prologue.

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#309929
Topic
Blade Runner: The Complete Music Collection (work-in-progress)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309929/action/topic#309929
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I will get into greater detail later but yes those are some of the sources I have used.

After all the many bootlegs, and even the new 3 disc soundtrack, there is no true complete soundtrack to Blade Runner. This will be that. This is the one that replaces all the others. By complete collection i don't mean a collection of say all the bootlegs and official discs. This will be a new set that has everything within reason. What it won't have, for example, is tracks with sound effects. I've been able to avoid this so far.

But it won't just simply be a collection of tracks. Like I said earlier almost all of the track leaked over the years has been speed changed or edited in some way, not to mention bootleggers creating their own mix. The sound has been remixed and redesigned. For the first time the music will sound the way it is supposed to sound.
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#309926
Topic
Blade Runner: The Complete Music Collection (work-in-progress)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309926/action/topic#309926
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Yes, that being said, the quality is only as good as the source. But for the most part, the sources are very good. There are of course lots of different sources, both official and unofficial, some of which I'm sure you can guess. There are some cases of over modulation and things like that but again, in these cases the sound is only as good as the source. That doesn't mean the quality won't be the highest possible.

I should also perhaps point out that as well as remixing and re-engineering the sound, a lot of the sources have different speeds, some slight, some dramatic. This is mostly because a lot of the music that has leaked over the years was sourced from tracks after they were speed changed (not always the same speed) for the film.
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#309914
Topic
Blade Runner: The Complete Music Collection (work-in-progress)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309914/action/topic#309914
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http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/focuspuller/Untitled-4.jpg


(artwork not final)

This is not a collection of previous bootlegs, this is a new collection.

The Blade Runner soundtrack has a history as long and complicated as the film’s own. Both have faced legal and distribution issues. Both have had troubled releases and multiple incarnations. Both have die-hard fans that have waited over the years (patiently, or not so patiently) for more, never released material.

With the film, after 25 years, fan desires have been fulfilled beyond expectation. Ridley Scott has tinkered one last time with the material, releasing a “final cut” of the film. along with all previous versions, a new highly detailed 3 hour documentary featuring all the cast and crew (including Harrison Ford, a first since he never talks about the film), other docs and tidbits as well as never before seen and newly discovered deleted scenes. Indeed hell has appeared to have frozen over with Blade Runner fans receiving all they could have hoped for, the book on Blade Runner the film would appear to be closed.

But a release of a definitive and comprehensive collection is where the film and the soundtrack differ.

SOURCES: Official, and unofficial (bootlegs and such), as well as some sources of my own.

WHAT IT HAS: The most complete collection of tracks related to Blade Runner ever offered. Completely restored, reproduced, rearranged, edited, remixed, and reengineered for the best possible listening experience.

WHAT IT DOESN’T HAVE: Music with dialog and sound effects from the film. You won’t hear spinners flying by (not that I don’t love them).

**TYPE OF RELEASE:**MP3 with the first preview (beta release). Eventually Lossless.

WHEN IT WILL BE RELEASED: Early in the 21st Century. Otherwise, it’s done when it’s done.

This project has earned the name “Blade Runner: The Complete Collection”. The goal is to release the most complete collection of the music as is possible, no more, no less. Note: Should any new material surface after this project’s release, it will be updated and re-released.

The music of Blade Runner does not belong to a “Blade Runner music group” , or groups, or Vagnelis group, or groups, or anyone that considers themselves an elite fan. This music belongs to ALL Blade Runner and Vangelis fans. For ALL fans to enjoy, reflect on, and even perhaps be inspired by. This music does not belong to the smoky back rooms of over-priced rip-off bootlegs, or even to elite and exclusive chat rooms, music groups, and fan clubs. Or myself.

In the end, this is the music of Vangelis. It is only my wish to present his music as best as I possibly can, my sole intention to preserve and amplify that which he has created.

I do so with great love and respect for the composer and his work.

Disc 1: Tyrell Corporation (Soundtrack Part 1) [COMPLETED]

1. Ladd Company Fanfare 0:27
2. 2019 [Main Titles] 6:13
3. Dr. Tyrell’s Owl 3:51
4. Longing (Leon’s Room) 4:19
5. Eye World 4:47
6. Pompeii 76 A.D [from Harps of the Ancient Temples] (Gail Laughton) 2:13
7. Memories of Green 5:48
8. Unicorn 3:58
9. Empty Streets 6:17
10. Tales Of The Future (voice by Demis Roussos) 6:32
11. Taffy’s 2:29
12. Qu’ran 3:48

Disc 2: Bradbury Apartments (Soundtrack Part 2)

1. Blade Runner Blues 10:17 [COMPLETED]
2. One More Kiss, Dear 3:59 [COMPLETED]
3. Blade Runner Love Theme 5:01 [COMPLETED]
4. Nice Toys 3:43 [COMPLETED]
5. The Prodigal Son 4:36 [WORK IN PROGRESS]
6. Mechanical Dolls 3:20 [COMPLETED]
7. Dangerous Days 11:55 [COMPLETED]
8. Tears In Rain 2:57 [COMPLETED]
9. Unveiled Twinkling Space 2:58 [COMPLETED]
10. Blade Runner [End Titles] 4:53 [WORK IN PROGRESS]

Disc 3: Animoid Row (Outtakes, Alternatives, & Inspirations)

1. Tyrell Corporation (Main Titles Alternative) 3:46 [COMPLETED]
2. Voight Kampff 1:51 [WORK IN PROGRESS]
3. Blush Response (instrumental) 5:34 [COMPLETED]
4. Wait For Me (instrumental) 5:28 [WORK IN PROGRESS]
5. Rachel’s Song 4:53 [COMPLETED]
6. Animoid Row 1:18 [COMPLETED]
7. If I Didn’t Care - The Ink Spots (Jack Lawrence) 3:19 [COMPLETED]
8. Blade Runner Love Theme (alternative) 1:12 [WORK IN PROGRESS]
9. The Business 4:26 [COMPLETED]
10. Desolation Path 6:41 [COMPLETED]
11. Off World Blimp - Traditional Japanese Music (Ensemble Nipponia) 2:51 [COMPLETED]
12. One Alone 2:23 [COMPLETED]
13. Damask Rose 2:26 [WORK IN PROGRESS]
14. Blade Runner [End Titles] (Extended) 7:24 [WORK IN PROGRESS]

Disc 4: Eye World

[WORK IN PROGRESS]

Tracklist will change until complete.

This collection should only be owned by people that own the official Blade Runner Soundtrack. Vangelis has a lot great work and you should get as much of it as you can. This collection is for research purposes only and is NOT FOR SALE.

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#309342
Topic
Info &amp; Ideas: ESB and ROTJ Wishlist
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309342/action/topic#309342
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I haven't read this thread all the way threw so I don't know if anyone has addressed this yet, but I have an issue with the new scene of the Emperor in ESB. Part of the magic of the Emperor (if you haven't seen ep 1-3 of course) is you don't really know who this guy is. He was a shadowy figure with a calm well spoken British accent. I'm not crazy about the new make-up. To me it looks dodgy in moments and at times, the angles and make-up make him look over-weight. I think he should look a bit more obscure, as he did prequels. perhaps even garble the transmission slightly (but not too much), they are after all just coming out of an asteroid field.
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#309340
Topic
STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309340/action/topic#309340
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Originally posted by: Owen-Lars-Kenobi
Wow focuspuller, what a great cover! I was actually considering something similar when I made mine, but I decided to save that poster with R2 and 3PO for when ady does ROTJ.

But again, nicely done!

EDIT:
By the way, I took whoever-it-was's suggestion (regarding my cover), and started work on a sort of image to go along the spines (assuming that ady does ESB and ROTJ). Thanks to whoever-it-was.


Thank you darling. I still have to do the back but I like how it came out. Since everything that happens in ANH revolved around the droids, it's logical that they should be featured prominently on the cover. And frankly, like the special editions themselves I didn't think the new posters where as good as they could have been. And of course the droids always look so iconic. I like OBtwosy's cover so far. An oldy but a goody is I believe the expression.

Adywan, this is of course your show so I have a question. Would You rather the rest of us take a step back since you're doing the "offical cover" for the release?
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#308964
Topic
STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308964/action/topic#308964
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ok so I wanted to make a cover for this project. And of course I wanted to do something that would reflect and compliment the project that Adywan put togther. This is what I have come up with.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/focuspuller/swCOVER.jpg

This is of course only a temp. You can't see a lot of the detail in this but I did more then just "cut and paste". But you get the idea.

Thanks again to OBtwosy for the dvd logos
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#308483
Topic
STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308483/action/topic#308483
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Originally posted by: OBtwosy
Hopefully this will pass muster

I credited sluggo for his text.

if you can squint, you see the credits includes "Sir Alec Guinness" (knighted in 1959)
and includes "with James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader"

a. because I wanted to make those changes
b. to further reassure folks that this is my doing - not borrowed

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/03b62600e1.jpg

edit: closer



Could someone give me a copy of that Revisited font?

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#308402
Topic
STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308402/action/topic#308402
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Originally posted by: OBtwosy
Originally posted by: ron2112
Originally posted by: boba feta
Using art freely available is one thing, lifting someone else's credits is entirely another.

Ah, well yeah, that's a little different.

Ron Moses


I agree completely - I will be changing that section to original stuff.

I'll take that IMG down and replace when I have it completed

again, my sincere apologies & thanks boba feta

work in progress...


Good job on the cover. I'm doing one for myself that I may or may not present. My view on "creating artwork" for something like this falls in line with what is done professionally. A certain amount of original work is done but after that, many, MANY posters and such are created using sections of that material. As long as, obviously, someone doesn't actually claim to have created the images used, I don't see a problem. Lots of people have images, even websites of images posted of "their work" using little more then creative arrangement of posters and fonts. Which again I don't have a problem with. What I don't like is the odd time when someone yells at someone for "using their design" when of course, it's not actually theirs to begin with.

Boba said "Using art freely available is one thing, lifting someone else's credits is entirely another." Could you further explain what you meant by this? Unless of course I simply missed a post where you further explained it. I'm just curious.