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INDEPENDENCE DAY in Full Score - David Arnold

Arrgh - I have to go to Sierra Leone for a week and I have to drive to Heathrow tomorrow morning - so I'm going to miss it arriving.

A pity as it would have given me something to keep me occupied during the journey.

Ah well, at least it will be waiting for me when I get back......and staffped will surely keep me busy.....
 
Arrgh - I have to go to Sierra Leone for a week and I have to drive to Heathrow tomorrow morning - so I'm going to miss it arriving.

A pity as it would have given me something to keep me occupied during the journey.

Ah well, at least it will be waiting for me when I get back......and staffped will surely keep me busy.....
Oh no! At least you'll have something to look forward to when you get back!
 
You might find that the PCR tests you need will cost more that the shipping….
Well, in HK as well as in AT tests are free. And in HK we don’t really have COVID anymore (other than wearing masks, life is as normal as it gets; with perhaps 5-10 infections per week, most of them imported). That’s what good crisis management can achieve (despite some other flaws) at the expense of two weeks quarantine when entering the country.

Anyway, enough traveling for me - holidays will be spent at home and work takes me abroad between two continents. Also, I prefer to stay away from the hotspots (esp. UK)! So, thanks, no thanks :).

Back to topic. Book is ordered. Very much looking forward!
 
Anyone interested in ordering for Christmas should be aware that today is the last posting day for:

Australia, Greece, Italy, New Zealand & Portugal.

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HAH! My Independence Day book was shipped on the Finnish Independence Day!!!

You made the day for both me and my Finnish wife!
 
Quick question, is it fully matching with the Deluxe Version or there are some tracks not available on the recording/combined ? Just wondering if there is a mapping like you did for The Iron Giant ? Thanks a lot again for this awesome work !

CD1
01. 1969: We Came In Peace (02:01.48)
02. S.E.T.I. – Radio Signal (01:52.90)
03. Mysto Bridge*/Satellite Collision*/Destroyers Disengage*/Russel Casse – Pilot* (02:16.77)
04. First Sighting*/Awac Attack* (02:18.46)
05. The Darkest Day (04:13.92)
06. Moving Day*/Countdown* (02:11.40)
07. Cancelled Leave (01:46.25)
08. Commence Lift-Off*/ Parabolic Indenwhat?* (01:17.82)
09. Evacuation (05:47.89)
10. Firestorm (01:24.00)
11. Aftermath (03:36.18)
12. Base Attack (06:12.53)
13. Marilyn Found* (01:30.25)
14. Area 51*/ The Big Tamale*/ Formaldehyde Freak Show* (04:11.94)
15. El Toro Destroyed (01:31.57)
16. Slimey Wakes Up* (05:23.50)
17. Target Remains*/ Rescue* (05:56.52)
18. The Death Of Marilyn*/ Dad’s A Genius* (03:33.98)
19. Alien Ship Powers Up* (01:46.48)
20. International Code (01:33.37)
21. Wedding* (01:50.86)
22. The President’s Speech (03:11.28)
* – Previously Unreleased Track

CD2
01. Just In Case*/ Attacker Fires Up* (03:11.25)
02. The Launch Tunnel*/ Mutha Ship*/ Virus Uploaded* (08:27.86)
03. Hide!*/ Russel’s Packin’ (The Day We Fight Back)* (04:44.68)
04. He Did It* (01:34.33)
05. Jolly Roger (03:17.62)
06. Victory* (03:41.30)
07. End Credits (09:12.68)

BONUS TRACKS
08. 1969: We Came In Peace (Alternate)* (02:06.49)
09. Destroyers Disengage (No Choir)* (00:34.54)
10. Canceled Leave (Alternate)* (01:44.89)
11. Commence Lift-Off (Alternate)* (00:55.85)
12. Base Attack (Segment – Film Version)* (02:27.89)
13. Marilyn Found (No Choir)* (01:29.61)
14. Target Remains / Rescue (Alternate)* (02:41.42)
15. Dad’s A Genius (Alternate)* (00:45.36)
16. Attacker Fires Up (Original Version – No Choir)* (02:01.65)
17. Virus Uploaded (Alternate)* (02:35.48)
18. The Day We Fight Back (Original Version) (05:49.28)
19. Jolly Roger (Alternate)* (03:22.41)
20. End Credits (Segment – No Choir)* (02:47.14)
* – Previously Unreleased Track
 
Quick question, is it fully matching with the Deluxe Version or there are some tracks not available on the recording/combined ? Just wondering if there is a mapping like you did for The Iron Giant ? Thanks a lot again for this awesome work !

CD1
01. 1969: We Came In Peace (02:01.48)
02. S.E.T.I. – Radio Signal (01:52.90)
03. Mysto Bridge*/Satellite Collision*/Destroyers Disengage*/Russel Casse – Pilot* (02:16.77)
04. First Sighting*/Awac Attack* (02:18.46)
05. The Darkest Day (04:13.92)
06. Moving Day*/Countdown* (02:11.40)
07. Cancelled Leave (01:46.25)
08. Commence Lift-Off*/ Parabolic Indenwhat?* (01:17.82)
09. Evacuation (05:47.89)
10. Firestorm (01:24.00)
11. Aftermath (03:36.18)
12. Base Attack (06:12.53)
13. Marilyn Found* (01:30.25)
14. Area 51*/ The Big Tamale*/ Formaldehyde Freak Show* (04:11.94)
15. El Toro Destroyed (01:31.57)
16. Slimey Wakes Up* (05:23.50)
17. Target Remains*/ Rescue* (05:56.52)
18. The Death Of Marilyn*/ Dad’s A Genius* (03:33.98)
19. Alien Ship Powers Up* (01:46.48)
20. International Code (01:33.37)
21. Wedding* (01:50.86)
22. The President’s Speech (03:11.28)
* – Previously Unreleased Track

CD2
01. Just In Case*/ Attacker Fires Up* (03:11.25)
02. The Launch Tunnel*/ Mutha Ship*/ Virus Uploaded* (08:27.86)
03. Hide!*/ Russel’s Packin’ (The Day We Fight Back)* (04:44.68)
04. He Did It* (01:34.33)
05. Jolly Roger (03:17.62)
06. Victory* (03:41.30)
07. End Credits (09:12.68)

BONUS TRACKS
08. 1969: We Came In Peace (Alternate)* (02:06.49)
09. Destroyers Disengage (No Choir)* (00:34.54)
10. Canceled Leave (Alternate)* (01:44.89)
11. Commence Lift-Off (Alternate)* (00:55.85)
12. Base Attack (Segment – Film Version)* (02:27.89)
13. Marilyn Found (No Choir)* (01:29.61)
14. Target Remains / Rescue (Alternate)* (02:41.42)
15. Dad’s A Genius (Alternate)* (00:45.36)
16. Attacker Fires Up (Original Version – No Choir)* (02:01.65)
17. Virus Uploaded (Alternate)* (02:35.48)
18. The Day We Fight Back (Original Version) (05:49.28)
19. Jolly Roger (Alternate)* (03:22.41)
20. End Credits (Segment – No Choir)* (02:47.14)
* – Previously Unreleased Track
Give me a few minutes and I'll make a new map. The short answer is "yes" excluding the bonus tracks, however there are actually a couple of additional cues which don't appear on either of the OST releases which are included in the book. Also a few cue titles differ (taken from the manuscript) so a map may be useful!
 
Here you go.

OST DiscOST TrackBook Cue #Cue Title
--1m020th Century Fox Trade Mark
101. 1969: We Came In Peace (02:01.48)1m2rThe Moon
102. S.E.T.I. – Radio Signal (01:52.90)1m4rRadio Signal
103. Mysto Bridge*/Satellite Collision*/Destroyers Disengage*/Russel Casse – Pilot* (02:16.77)1m5Satellite Collision
103. Mysto Bridge*/Satellite Collision*/Destroyers Disengage*/Russel Casse – Pilot* (02:16.77)2m0Mysto Bridge
103. Mysto Bridge*/Satellite Collision*/Destroyers Disengage*/Russel Casse – Pilot* (02:16.77)2m4rDestroyers Disengage
2m5rDef-Con 3
103. Mysto Bridge*/Satellite Collision*/Destroyers Disengage*/Russel Casse – Pilot* (02:16.77)2m6rRussell Flying*
104. First Sighting*/Awac Attack* (02:18.46)2m7rFirst Sighting
104. First Sighting*/Awac Attack* (02:18.46)2m9AWAC Attack
105. The Darkest Day (04:13.92)3m2rThe Arrival
106. Moving Day*/Countdown* (02:11.40)3m4Countdown
107. Cancelled Leave (01:46.25)4m1rSteve & Jasmine
108. Commence Lift-Off*/ Parabolic Indenwhat?* (01:17.82)5m2rCommence Lift-Off
108. Commence Lift-Off*/ Parabolic Indenwhat?* (01:17.82)5m3rNo Title (Went with "Parabolic Indenwhat?" but this looks like a Matessino title to me)
109. Evacuation (05:47.89)5m4aThe Clock is Ticking
109. Evacuation (05:47.89)5m4-6m0Evacuation
110. Firestorm (01:24.00)6m1Fire Storm
111. Aftermath (03:36.18)6m2Aftermath
112. Base Attack (06:12.53)7m1First Attack
112. Base Attack (06:12.53)7m2rBase Attack/Dogfight
7m3Welcome to Earth
113. Marilyn Found* (01:30.25)8m1Lost Soul (Marilyn Found)
114. Area 51*/ The Big Tamale*/ Formaldehyde Freak Show* (04:11.94)8m2Area 51
114. Area 51*/ The Big Tamale*/ Formaldehyde Freak Show* (04:11.94)8m3The Big Tamale
114. Area 51*/ The Big Tamale*/ Formaldehyde Freak Show* (04:11.94)8m4Freak Show
115. El Toro Destroyed (01:31.57)9m2rEl Toro Destroyed
116. Slimey Wakes Up* (05:23.50)9m3rSlimey Wakes Up
117. Target Remains*/ Rescue* (05:56.52)10m1rTarget Remains/Rescue
118. The Death Of Marilyn*/ Dad’s A Genius* (03:33.98)10m2Marilyn's Death
118. The Death Of Marilyn*/ Dad’s A Genius* (03:33.98)10m3rMy Dad's a Genius
119. Alien Ship Powers Up* (01:46.48)11m1rAlien Ship Powers Up
120. International Code (01:33.37)11m2rInternational Code
121. Wedding* (01:50.86)11m4The Wedding
122. The President’s Speech (03:11.28)11m5President's Speech
201. Just In Case*/ Attacker Fires Up* (03:11.25)12m1-0Just in Case
201. Just In Case*/ Attacker Fires Up* (03:11.25)12m1Attacker Fires Up
202. The Launch Tunnel*/ Mutha Ship*/ Virus Uploaded* (08:27.86)12m2The Launch Tunnel
202. The Launch Tunnel*/ Mutha Ship*/ Virus Uploaded* (08:27.86)12m3The Mothership
202. The Launch Tunnel*/ Mutha Ship*/ Virus Uploaded* (08:27.86)13m1Virus Upload
203. Hide!*/ Russel’s Packin’ (The Day We Fight Back)* (04:44.68)13maHide!
203. Hide!*/ Russel’s Packin’ (The Day We Fight Back)* (04:44.68)13m2rThe Day WE Fight Back (Russell's Packing)
204. He Did It* (01:34.33)13m2p2rHe Did It!
205. Jolly Roger (03:17.62)13m3-14m0Jolly Roger
206. Victory* (03:41.30)14m1rWelcome Home
207. End Credits (09:12.68)--End Titles
*Definitely Russell with 2 L's - it's in the film credits!!
 
Do you dare make a vague guess as to when we can expect to read your solution to the riddle of steel? I am very keen on it!
 
Hello @chrissiddall,
Thanks a lot, beautiful job (as usual) :)

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2 small comments however:
- Some bar numbers are really closed to the bottom of the page
- I have to pay 23€ (Paris, France): one of the Brexit particularities?

Thank you and can't wait for the next one (by Crom)!

Best regards,
Gil.
 
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Hello @chrissiddall,
Thanks a lot, beautiful job (as usual) :)

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2 small comments however:
- Some bar numbers are really closed to the bottom pf the page
- I have to pay 23€ (Paris, France): one of the Brexit particularities?

Thank you and can't wait for the next one (by Crom)!

Best regards,
Gil.
Hi Gil,

There were always import charges before, but they were applied at random it seems. Since Brexit they seem to be much more vigilent and apply to everything now (hence the disclaimer on my product pages).
Regarding the bar numbers, I assume you mean in Independence Day. One other customer noted the same and it appears that a couple of books in the print run may have been trimmed too short. The one I checked/kept for myself is fine (see photo) but as they are shrink wrapped I had to assume they are all flawless/similar to the one I checked. Since noting this potential issue I have measured the books to ensure those going out are OK however a few unlucky ones may have slipped through before I knew there was a potential problem.
If anyone gets one with bar numbers intersecting the bottom of the page please PM me with a photo and I will arrange sending a replacement as this is a print finishing error.

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Big thank you to @chrissiddall, without these scores and a handful of others, most people would have no insight into these awesome musical accomplishments. One day maybe I will be enough of a composer to critically read these. Until then, it gives me something to work at. :)

In the short term, can someone help me decide the name codes (“5M4”, etc)? Thank you!
 
Thanks Denny!

The cue numbers in this case can be read thus:

"5m4" is Reel #5, Music Cue #4

You will also see other variations of this. Sometimes cues are simply numbered consecutively (M1, M2, M3 etc.), sometimes consecutively but with the reel number first (So you might see 1M1, 1M2 as normal but later 6M24 or something like that).

Another, which you'll see in Herrmann, Goldsmith and Williams is "R1P1", "R1P2" etc. This is "Reel 1, Part 1". Occasionally you also get "Sc. 43" which is "Scene 43". This turns up in Star Trek for example.

Occasionally you will see a suffix to the cue number. "R" or "Rev" is revised. Occasionally you'll get a revision number, this is a lot more common in the notation software era vs. pencil and paper era.

An "X" suffix indicates a "sweetener" has been added - usually a minor revision.

You will also get Inserts, often labelled "A, B, C etc.", or occasionally an "M zero" would be a new start to a reel (e.g. 1M0 which was the opening WB logo for The Iron Giant once they decided to make a unique version for that movie).

"Alt." refers to alternate cues, and "Fix" elements to adjust specific bars or sections of a cue.
 
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