| “ | La-La Land Records and Sony Music presents the remastered and expanded 2-CD SET of legendary composer Dimitri Tiomkin’s (SHADOW OF A DOUBT, GIANT, RIO BRAVO, THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA) score to the 1963 motion picture epic 55 DAYS AT PEKING, starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner and David Niven, directed by Nicholas Ray. Tiomkin's robust orchestral score, regarded as one of his finest works, soars with excitement and boundless creativity. Expanded by well over an hour beyond its original LP release, this comprehensive re-issue contains additional material that was not used in the final cut of the film. Produced by Didier C. Deutsch and Mark G. Wilder, and mastered by Mark G. Wilder from recently discovered Sony Music vault elements, this release is a must for all golden age score enthusiasts. The handsome 24-Page booklet contains exclusive, in-depth liner notes by film music writer Frank K. DeWald. This is a limited edition of 2500 units. | ” |
| “ | 55 DAYS AT PEKING was the third epic film created by Samuel Bronston in Spain, originally released in 1963. This superb deluxe production of Dimitri Tiomkin's glorious soundtrack does full justice to the original film score, and even exceeds that standard by including several previously unfilmed and unreleased tracks. Tiomkin's score is a brilliantly dramatic fusion of East and West, blending classical, oriental and Russian themes with precision and panache. This La-La Land Records release is to be fully commended for dedication beyond the call of soundtrack duty. Booklet photography and sleeve notes by Frank K. DeWald are a welcome additional treat. If you like epic film-making, Tiomkin or Samuel Bronston, purchase and consume this product as soon as possible. You will not be disappointed.
Review by James McCabe, Amazon.com
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Tracklist:
CD1:
01. Overture (02:55)
02. Main Title (03:03)
03. Peking, China, The Summer Of The Year 1900... (00:44)
04. Order From A Prime Minister / In The Palace (01:46)
05. Oriental (01:19)
06. The Water Wheel Torture (01:36)
07. A Dead British Missionary (00:38)
08. Welcome Marines (01:54)
09. Hotel Blanc (02:24)
10. Lewis And Natashaҳ First Encounter (02:20)
11. Prince Tuan (02:02)
12. Dance At The British Embassy (The Belfry Two-Step) (03:06)
13. The Boxers Entertain (02:43)
14. Natashaҳ Waltz (02:20)
15. Murder Of The German Minister (02:12)
16. Mass Execution (00:29)
17. An EmpressҠWarning (01:09)
18. Rescued From An Angry Crowd (01:09)
19. Preparing For Battle (02:12)
20. Natasha Visits A Chinaman (01:38)
21. Lewis And Natasha Disagree (01:10)
22. Attack On The French Legation (03:17)
23. British Soldier Wounded (00:49)
24. On Top Of The Wall (02:06)
25. All Quiet On The Eastern Front (00:35)
26. Here They Come (Peking First Battle) (02:45)
27. Hospital Scene (01:03)
28. Moon Fire (05:51)
CD2:
01. Intermission: The Peking Theme (02:28)
02. Childrenҳ Corner (01:40)
03. At The Hospital (01:06)
04. A Message From Admiral Sidney (01:20)
05. Lewis And Natasha (03:04)
06. Theresa In Danger (01:55)
07. Religious Ceremony / Covert Operation (04:15)
08. Spoiling The EmpressҠParty: Explosion Of The Arsenal (02:39)
09. Old Soldiers Never Volunteer (02:15)
10. Lewis Saves The Boy (01:48)
11. Necklace For Drugs (01:14)
12. The Truce Is Over (01:08)
13. Theresa And Lewis (01:01)
14. Death Of Natasha (02:51)
15. A New Kind Of Weapon (02:27)
16. Peking Second Battle (00:44)
17. Bad News (02:18)
18. Attack On The Compound (01:50)
19. Help Arrives (02:52)
20. The Empress Alone (01:36)
21. Auld Lang Syne (00:42)
22. End Title (01:36)
23. Exit Music: The Peking Theme (02:49)
24. So Little Time (EP Version) (02:15)
25. March (EP Version) (01:56)
26. Natasha (EP Version) (01:57)
27. Theresa (EP Version) (02:05)
28. So Little Time (Single Version) (02:15)
29. Moon Fire (Single Version) (02:01)
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