Quartet Records has announced the world premiere release of the complete score for the 1983 drama Terms of Endearment directed by James L. Brooks and starring Shirley McLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, John Lithgow and Danny DeVito. The film’s music is composed by Michael Gore (Fame, Pretty in Pink, Defending Your Life) who received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the film. The movie also ended up winning five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. The limited edition 2-CD set features the complete score presented in film order (including several alternate versions), as well as the Richard Hazard recordings of song standards not included in the final print of the movie on the first disc. The second disc features a newly remastered version of the original Capitol soundtrack album. Visit the label’s official website for the full album details and to listen to audio clips.
The label has also announced the world premiere soundtrack release for Paramount Pictures’ 1985 biblical epic King David directed by Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy) and starring Richard Gere and Edward Woodward. The album features the film’s original score composed and conducted by Carl Davis (The French Lieutenant’s Woman, Frankenstein Unbound,Champions) and performed by The London Symphony Orchestra. Also included are several source cues. To learn more about the limited edition 2-CD soundtrack release, visit Quartet Records’ website, where you can also check out audio clips.
Great to see the complete score of “Terms of Endearment” released. I have the original CD and was interested in this new edition, but since I live in the US, it’s cost prohibitive. With shipping the item comes to $54.00. Were it $30 or under, I’d buy without hesitation. Will watch eBay just in case.