2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY

Just last month, Intrada Records released the original recording of Alex North's famously rejected score for Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Did you catch that? This is a release of North's original recording of the score, not a re-recording. I want to stress that point because it took me a while to realize exactly what Intrada was offering – no less than an important piece of film music history.

　　World premiere of original performance for Alex North score to legendary Stanley Kubrick sci-fi masterpiece, authored by Arthur C. Clarke, starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood. Presented through combined efforts of Stanley Kubrick estate, Alex North family, restoration authority Nick Redman, other persons related to project. Judiciously assembled from sole surviving mono mixdown safety master made for composer by engineer Ken Cameron during recording sessions at Anvil. Relatively recent discovery of long lost jewel allows original performance of vibrant, complex work to shine. Stunning orchestral textures; hugely expanded brass section; incredible array of timpani all get spotlight. In balance are reflective ideas, moments for intimate solo voice against vibraphone, harp, other subtle textures. Packaging includes definitive notes about legendary rejected score, researched in depth by writer Jon Burlingame, historian Nick Redman with additional comments from conductor Henry Brant, estate members plus musical score examples, more! Complete score as recorded by composer under baton of Henry Brant. Special Collection release limited to 3000 copies!

这张被库神退稿的配乐被誉为20世纪最伟大的被退稿配乐。这位作曲家非常崇拜库布里克，为了这张配乐夜以继日的工作了两个星期，直接累倒在录音室，结果带病期间还坐着救护车回到录音室亲自指挥。然后将配乐给了库神。他参加首映式时在查拉图斯特拉如是说响起时，他知道自己的配乐被退稿了。