THE SAND PEBBLES (2CD)

Reissue. Complete 2-CD presentation of all-time classic Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack from legendary Robert Wise film with Steve McQueen (in his only Oscar-nominated performance), Richard Attenborough, Candice Bergen. Newly re-mixed, re-mastered from original multi-track stereo elements vaulted at 20th Century Fox, 2-CD set features everything in stereo (including stereo CD premiere of ''Repel Boarders'') plus several previously unreleased cues, numerous never-before-heard alternates as well as Lionel Newman-recorded source music heard in important brothel scenes where Maily (Marayat Andriane) is introduced. Score itself has truly interesting architecture: Goldsmith creates not one but two distinct main themes, yet draws each from the same first four notes! Go one direction, get his military theme for titular gunboat, go the other direction, get his famous major-key love theme for Jake (McQueen), Shirley (Bergen). In addition, composer creates haunting minor-key secondary theme for Frenchie (Attenborough), Maily. Highlights are many but getting spotlight is premiere release of brief all-important cue where Jake first sees ''San Pablo'' on docks at night. It is here Goldsmith introduces his four widely-spaced notes on French horn, launching military theme that anchors score. Another highlight is premiere release of aggressive, action-oriented alternate for ''Commence Firing''. Sequence was re-scored, toned down for final production. Both versions are presented here. Strong liner notes by Julie Kirgo, background details by co-producer Michael Matessino, overall supervision by Nick Redman plus both original artwork campaign, 1966 album cover art round out exciting package. Lionel Newman conducts. A genuine film score classic!

[Additional notes from producer:]
Our previous 2-CD set has been given a revisit with some modest tweaks to the audio and a re-sequencing that places Goldsmith’s (and our) favorite “Overture” at the start with the other version playing as an overture to the second half of the score - and now on the same disc, allowing listeners to enjoy both magnificent pieces without having to flip the discs. Golly!

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CD 1
01. Overture (Original Version) (2:53)
02. Main Title (2:56)
03. Getting Acquainted (3:52)
04. The San Pablo (1:02)
05. Hello, Engine (1:24)
06. Trial Run - Part I (0:24)
07. Trial Run - Part II (0:22)
08. Death Of A Coolie (0:57)
09. Maily Appears (1:07)
10. The Student (0:40)
11. Repel Boarders (2:39)
12. Chang-Sha Dock (2:04)
13. Death Of A Thousand Cuts (4:07)
14. Not In Vain (0:59)
15. Chang-Sha (Entr’acte) (1:02)
16. Overture (2:17)
17. Unfriendly Welcome (0:53)
18. My Secret (4:00)
19. Jake And Shirley (4:22)
20. A Matter Of Ideals (2:01)
21. The Wedding (6:10)
22. Coolies Jump Ship (1:50)
23. Restless Months (4:35)
24. Frenchie’s Death (2:18)
25. Maily’s Abduction (2:49)
26. Worried Captain (0:33)
27. Final Mission/Commence Firing (6:11)
28. Fire Aft! (2:13)
29. Almost Home-Part I (1:46)
30. Night Mission (0:34)
31. The Sniper (0:58)
32. End Title (Almost Home-Part II) (0:59)
33. Cast Credits (Almost Home-Part III) (0:38)
34. And We Were Lovers (Exit Music) (2:39)
CD 1 Total Time: 76:28

CD 2
THE EXTRAS - ALTERNATES
01. Trial Run-Part I (Alternate) (0:25)
02. Trial Run-Part II (Alternate) (0:25)
03. A Crushing Affair (Music & Effects) (1:35)
04. Unfriendly Welcome (Alternate) (0:48)
05. Jake And Shirley (Alternate Ending) (0:40)
06. Restless Months (Alternate) (4:37)
07. Final Mission (Unedited) (3:36)
08. Commence Firing (Alternate) (2:14)
09. Final Mission/Commence Firing (Alternate-Assembled) (6:10)
10. Almost Home (Edited Version) (3:01)
11. Chinese Love Theme (2:27)
Total Alternates Time: 26:56

THE EXTRAS - SOURCE MUSIC
12. Toot Toot Tootsie (2:03)
13. Five Foot Two (1:25)
14. Stumbling (1:48)
15. Sleepy Time Gal (3:25)
16. I’ll See You In My Dreams (1:59)
17. Linger Awhile (1:59)
Source Music Time: 17:39
CD 2 Total Time: 39:50