The Firm 2-CD set & Commando re-issue

New releases La-La Land Records

La-La Land Records has released this week 2 new soundtracks. The first is a 2-CD set for Dave Grusin's score to The Firm, the second is a re-issue of James Horner's score to Commando.

La-La Land Records, Paramount Pictures and UME present the remastered and expanded 2-CD reissue of acclaimed composer Dave Grusin’s (THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR, THE GOONIES, HAVANA) Academy Award-nominated original motion picture score to the 1993 Paramount Pictures blockbuster drama THE FIRM, starring Tom Cruise, Ed Harris and Holly Hunter, and directed by Sydney Pollack. Grusin’s beautiful, piano-only score is both unique and powerful. Passionate, dramatic and suspenseful, it is an important work finally given the deluxe treatment it has always warranted. Produced by Dan Goldwasser and re-mastered by Doug Schwartz, this special 2-CD release has been significantly expanded beyond its original 1993 soundtrack release (which is also included here on Disc 2). Exclusive in-depth liner notes by writer Jeff Bond takes you behind-the-scenes of this hit film and its notable score, with new interview comments from the composer. Sharp art direction by Dan Goldwasser compliments this essential Limited Edition release of 3000 units.

Track list

DISC 1
ORIGINAL FILM SCORE
1. The Firm – Main Title 3:49
2. Main Title – Parts 2 and 3 4:23
3. Mitch & Abby 2:22
4. First Day on the Job/Lamar Dazed/Memphis Stomp 2:25
5. Dead Lawyers/Mitch Returns Home Late 2:44
6. Mitch Visits Abanks/Secret Files/
Mitch Sees Couple Fighting on Beach* 2:48
7. Blues: The Death of Love & Trust 3:13
8. Mitch Rents Car to Visit Ray in Jail*/Mitch Talks With Ray in Jail 1:40
9. Mitch Leaves Lomax/Mitch Tells Abby of Visit to Ray/Lomax Dies/Newspaper Clipping/Voyles Leaves 2:00
10. Tarrance Threatens Mitch/Mitch Flies Home 1:05
11. Mitch Informs Firm of FBI/Abby Shocked 0:42
12. Mitch Tries to Copy Files – Xerox Alarm*/Fried Egg Sandwich 1:34
13. The Photographs/The Cotton Exchange 1:41
14. Confession Blues* 3:43
15. Mitch Alone on Beal Street*/Switches Briefcases*/Nordic Gets Photographed 2:38
16. Mail Fraud Is a Federal Offense/Dog Track/Abby Tells Mitch She’s Leaving Him/Nordic Fax 2:20
17. Mitch Gets Into Manager’s Office/Abby Phones Tammy 2:22
18. Ray Gets Out of Prison/Fax From Prison/Ray and Elvis on the Run 2:37
19. Avery Passes Out/Copy Secret Files/Abby Taking Files 1:34
20. Mitch Gets Into Avery’s Computer 1:41
21. Mitch Bolts/Avery Visits Abby at Schoolyard/Tarrance Gets Phone Call From Mitch 2:55
22. Mud Island – Drone 1:51
23. Ray Gets Into Sea Plane 0:38
24. Mud Island Chase/Stalking/Dead Nordic 5:32
25. Mitch Goes Home**/Abby Returns 2:02
26. How Could You Lose Me? – End Title 3:32
TOTAL DISC TIME: 64:50

DISC 2
ORIGINAL GRP RECORDS SOUNDTRACK
1. The Firm – Main Title 3:47
2. Stars on the Water 3:14
Performed by Jimmy Buffett
3. Mitch & Abby 2:21
4. M-O-N-E-Y 3:16
Written & Performed by Lyle Lovett
5. Memphis Stomp 3:36
6. Never Mind 3:40
Performed by Nanci Griffith
7. Ray’s Blues 4:33
8. Dance Class 5:46
Performed by Dave Samuels
9. The Plan 4:42
10. Blues: The Death of Love & Trust 3:12
11. Start It Up 3:44
Performed by Robben Ford & The Blue Line
12. Mud Island Chase 3:51
13. How Could You Lose Me? – End Title 3:38

BONUS TRACKS
14. Lamar Dazed (alternate) 1:11
15. The Photographs (alternate) 1:22
16. The Cotton Exchange (alternate) 0:58
17. Abby Tells Mitch She’s Leaving Him (alternate) 0:48
18. Mud Island – Drone (alternate) 1:50
19. Mud Island – Drone (second alternate) 1:50
20. Dead Nordic (alternate) 0;44
21. The Photographs – Bees 1:23
TOTAL DISC TIME: 60:25

* not used in film
** contains material not used in film

This re-issue is identical to the previously sold-out 2011 La-La Land Release in both packaging and content. (Only variation is “Limited Edition of 2000 Units” is printed on the back cover).

Presenting the return of acclaimed composer James Horner’s (STAR TREK II: WRATH OF KAHN, 48 HRS., TITANIC, AVATAR) legendary score to the 1985 Twentieth Century Fox actioner COMMANDO, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong and Alyssa Milano and directed by Mark L. Lester. Horner’s propulsive orchestral, steel drum-laced score builds on his 48 HRS. motifs, resulting in the perfect, high-octane accelerator for Schwarzengger’s unstoppable, death-dealing assault. Remastered and expanded with bonus alternate tracks in 2011, our previously sold-out edition of COMMANDO is back! Also featured is the unforgettable end credits rock anthem “Someday, Somehow, Someone’s Going To Pay” (AKA “We Fight For Love”) performed by The Power Station. Produced by Nick Redman, restored by Mike Matessino and mastered by Daniel Hersch, this dynamic release is limited to 2000 Units. Film music writer Jeff Bond provides captivating in-depth liner notes, featuring comments from screenwriter Steven E. de Souza and co-writer/lead vocalist on “Someday, Somehow, Someone’s Going To Pay,” Michael Des Barres. Let’s Party!

Track list

1 The Trashmen / The Agency :46
2 Main Title 3.45
3 The Helicopter Arrives :55
4 Run to the Shed and Chase 2.38
5 Matrix Captured/Jenny Tied Up 1.50
6 Into the Plane :53
7 Don’t Disturb My Friend 3.36
8 Matrix Hits the Swamp 1.14
9 Matrix Walks in the Terminal :27
10 Matrix on the Move :48
11 Don’t Move 6:30
12 Sully Starts to Run 4.33
13 Drive Away From Pier 3.41
14 Matrix Breaks Lock 2.13
15 Matrix Jumps to Floor 1.40
16 Cut to Val Verde 1.23
17 Matrix Climbs Up Bank 3.15
18 Soldier Gets Pitchfork/Matrix Runs Up Steps 3.47
19 Arius Crashes Through Window 3.20
20 Matrix Approaches General :56
21 Someday, Somehow, Someone’s Gotta Pay 4.36
Performed by The Power Station

BONUS TRACKS
22 Soldier Gets Pitchfork (alternate) 1.29
23 Don’t Disturb My Friend (alternate) 3.21
24 Don’t Disturb My Friend (alternate mix) 3.56
Total Time: 61:48