Disaster movie soundtrack collection - Music by John Williams

La-La Land Records, Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Music, Warner Bros. Studios, Warner Music, Universal Studios, Universal Music Group and Geffen Records proudly present the DISASTER MOVIE SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION – MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS, a thrilling, limited edition four disc box set containing the remastered and expanded original motion picture scores to the exciting feature films THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE (1972) and THE TOWERING INFERNO (1974), both produced by Irwin Allen, and EARTHQUAKE (1974), produced by Mark Robson and Filmakers Group, and all composed and conducted by Academy Award-Winning composer John Williams (JAWS, STAR WARS, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK).

Prior to the deep-water predator threat of JAWS and the outer space spectacle of STAR WARS in 1977, maestro John Williams lent his sizable talents to that decade’s first half by composing breathtaking scores to the ’70s’ most prominent and epic, star-studded, force-of-nature disaster spectacles, notably THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, THE TOWERING INFERNO and EARTHQUAKE. This spellbinding collection showcases Williams’ musical mastery in deluxe fashion, featuring improved sound over previously released editions, and in the case of THE TOWERING INFERNO and EARTHQUAKE, expanded with previously unreleased material. Produced, restored, mixed and mastered by Mike Matessino, this limited edition set is comprised of four discs, spread across three separate jewel cases (one jewel for each score) - all housed in an attractive slipcase. The exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by writers Jeff Bond (POSEIDON, INFERNO) and Jon Burlingame (EARTHQUAKE) and the thrilling art direction is by Jim Titus.

THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE and THE TOWERING INFERNO scores are presented in association with the Irwin Allen estate. POSEIDON has been restored and meticulously remastered from original vault materials for improved sound over previous releases, and features a reordered program of the movie’s source music and songs, now including the hit Maureen McGovern single version of “The Morning After.” The 2-CD TOWERING INFERNO presentation is a major restoration project, sourced from 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros. WEA and Allen estate materials, and is the most comprehensive and best-sounding representation of this amazing score to date. DISC 1 showcases the original score presentation, while DISC 2 features alternates, source music, and the first official CD release of the 1974 soundtrack album master.

The EARTHQUAKE score, sourced from Universal Music Group and Universal Pictures elements, features a fully remixed and remastered presentation of the 1974 soundtrack album recording, and – for the first time – the world premiere of the original film score recording.

This composer-approved collection is limited to 5000 units and is a must-have for all film music enthusiasts. These are legendary Williams scores, preserved and presented in a most worthy fashion.

THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE

THE FILM SCORE 36:43

1 Main Title ++ 2:16

2 Rogo And Linda 1:37

3 The Big Wave And The Aftermath ++ 4:05

4 Raising The Christmas Tree 1:32

5 Nonnie And Martin :54

6 Up The Tree 1:12

7 Death’s Door :56

8 The Upturned Galley ++ 1:16

9 The Other Survivors+ 1:37

10 Through The Galley 1:15

11 Search For The Engine Room 2:52

12 Barber Shoppe 1:49

13 Saving Robin 1:26

14 The Death Of Belle 3:28

15 Hold Your Breath 3:09

16 The Red Wheel 1:27

17 Rogo Takes Command 1:40

18 The Rescue And End Title 3:40

ADDITIONAL MUSIC 24:47

19 Main Title (Alternate No. 1) 2:02

20 Main Title (Alternate No. 2) 2:10

21 The Morning After (Vocal Version 1) +

Performed by Renee Armand 2:10

22 To Love 3:14

23 New Year’s Party No. 1 1:01

24 The Morning After (Vocal Version 2)+ 2:11

Performed by Renee Armand

25 New Year’s Party No. 2 2:13

26 Give Me The Simple Life /

A Certain Smile (Medley) 1:53

27 Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing 1:29

28 The Morning After(Instrumental) + 2:11

29 Auld Lang Syne+ 1:37

Performed by Renee Armand

30 The Morning After

(Song From The Poseidon Adventure) 2:24

Performed by Maureen McGovern

Total Disc Time: 61:42

+ monaural source

+ + partial monaural source

THE TOWERING INFERNO

SCORE PRESENTATION 77:42

1 Main Title (Film Version) 5:07

2 Something For Susan (Film Version) 2:45

3 Lisolette And Harlee (Film Version) 2:36

4 The Flame Ignites 1:01

5 More For Susan 1:57

6 Harlee Dressing 1:43

7 Let There Be Light :40

8 Alone At Last :53

9 The First Casualty 2:09

10 The Elevator Victim 1:26

11 Trapped 1:20

12 Facing The Flames 3:33

13 Immolation 1:31

14 The Rescue Of Angela And The Blocked Door+ 2:16

15 Departmental Pride And The Cat 1:03

16 Doug’s Fall And Piggy Back Ride 2:31

17 Lisolette’s Descent 3:10

18 Down The Pipes 1:15

19 Down The Ropes 1:23

20 Out Of The Shaft+ 1:23

21 The Door Opens And The Hot Wire 2:56

22 Couples 2:48

23 The Mayor’s Wife :58

24 The Helicopter Explodes 2:34

25 Short Goodbyes 2:28

26 Hanging 1:47

27 Lowering The Elevator 1:29

28 What Explosion? 1:28

29 Passing The Word 1:15

30 The Solution 2:50

31 Setting The Charges 6:32

32 Waking Up 2:38

33 Finale 3:58

34 An Architect’s Dream – End Cast 3:34

ADDITIONAL MUSIC 18:33

1 Main Title (Alternate) 5:07

2 The Elevator Victim (Alternate) 1:26

3 Piggy Back Ride (Alternate) 2:03

4 Down The Pipes (Alternate) 1:18

5 Short Goodbyes (Alternate) 2:13

6 The Solution (Alternate) 2:49

7 An Architect’s Dream – End Cast (Alternate) 3:31

SOURCE MUSIC 22:43

8 We May Never Love Like This Again (Film Version) + 2:07

Performed by Maureen McGovern

9 We May Never Love Like This Again / Love Theme + 3:05

10 Again 2:44

11 You Make Feel So Young 2:58

12 The More I See You 3:51

13 The Morning After 2:09

14 Maggie Shoots Pool 2:58

15 The Promenade Room 2:37

1974 ORIGINAL ALBUM 36:33

16 Main Title 5:04

17 An Architect’s Dream 3:29

18 Lisolette And Harlee 2:35

19 Something For Susan 2:45

20 Trapped Lovers 4:32

21 We May Never Love Like This Again 2:13

Performed by Maureen McGovern

22 Susan And Doug 2:32

23 The Helicopter Explosion 2:51

24 Planting The Charges

– And Finale 10:25

Total 2-Disc Time: 2:35:40

+ monaural source

EARTHQUAKE

THE 1974 SOUNDTRACK

ALBUM RECORDING 38:46

1 Main Title, EARTHQUAKE 2:52

2 Miles On Wheels 2:29

3 City Theme 2:57

4 Something For Rosa 3:18

5 Love Scene 2:19

6 The City Sleeps 2:34

7 Love Theme 2:27

8 Cory In Jeopardy 2:24

9 Something For Remy 3:49

10 Miles’ Pool Hall 2:12

11 Watching And Waiting / Sam’s Rescue 2:42

12 Finale, End Title 1:50

ALBUM / SINGLE TRACKS

(With Sound Effects)

13 Main Title, Earthquake 2:57

14 Medley (Watching & Waiting / Miles’ Pool Hall / Sam’s Rescue) 3:47

THE FILM SCORE RECORDING 39:57

15 Earthquake — Main Title 2:45

16 A Crack In The Dam 2:09

17 Lunch With Remy 1:56

18 Something For Rosa (Film Version) 3:00

19 Stewart And Denise (Love Scene) 2:28

20 Motordrome / Miles On Wheels 1:28

21 Jody’s Trophies / Sam's Private Thoughts 1:57

22 Aftermath :56

23 Chair Lift / Cory In Jeopardy 2:46

24 Sam’s Rescue 2:32

25 Refugees And Looters 1:59

26 Jody Loses Control 1:28

27 Jammed Door And The Death Of Jody 1:41

28 The Tunnel 2:35

29 Washed Away 1:30

30 EARTHQUAKE – End Titles 2:18

ADDITIONAL MUSIC

31 Aftermath (Alternate) :53

32 Refugees And Looters (Alternate) 2:00

33 Earthquake — Main Title (Alternate Mix) 2:45

Total Disc Time: 78:55