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Fools Meeting

ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000NI3G5K
Release Date: 2007-02-27

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superb recreation of original film score
Caveat Emptor
Must be my equipment?
Very Disappointing
"one of the Greatest Themes ever ~ The Third Man"

The Third Man

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Third Man

ASIN: B00009IB2A
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

Big Ben
The Harry Lime Theme
Dialogue- 'It's A Shame'
The Cafe Mozart Waltz
Main Title- Harry's False Funeral
Dialogue- Heard Of Harry Lime?
Holly Encounters Anna
Meeting The Consporators
Dialogue-'The Third Man'
Holly Is Accused Of Homicide
Dialogue- 'This Isn't Santa Fe'
Holly Brings Flowers
Dialogue 'Holly, What Fools We Are'
Trap To Catch Harry
Dialogue- 'The Cuckoo Clock'
Anna Walks Away
Visions Of Vienna
Danube Dreams
The Harry Lime Theme
The Cafe Mozart Waltz

Customer Reviews:

superb recreation of original film score.......2006-12-15

This recreation of the original film score is far superior to recordings made by Karas, in fidelity, dynamic expression and nuance. The sound clips from the film are refreshing, although, I would have liked to have had at least one by the beautiful Alida Valli. Play the cd in your computer and watch the artist in the studio playing The Third Man Theme.

Caveat Emptor.......2006-03-30

This is not original soundtrack from, yes, of course, one of the very greatest films. It's a weak, metallic, often even off key botching up of one of the arguably greatest soundtrack of all time. Best thing is to look for "The best of Anton Karas" cd. The only ping is that even on that collection - the harrowing 'Anna Walks Away Past That Smelly Skunk Martins' (as you can maybe tell I actually do like Harry Lime way more than that ugly little snitch!) - isn't on either.

Must be my equipment?.......2006-03-11

I tried this disc in 4 PC CD players, 1 progressive scan JVC DVD/CD player and a PS2. On the PC's you saw a graphics page with areas in yellow. Lower right section had two areas to click. One for a video of Ms. Gertrud Huber playing the Harry Lime Theme by Anton Karas. The other had web site links. The tracks would not play. The (20 tracks) would be visible as blocks in the PS2 screen, but each had to be selected and there was no play through. There was the addition of dialogue at the beginning of each track (following the film/music structure). As the CD would come up (on the PC) you would hear the Harry Lime Theme playing. Amazon replaced it with another disc that did the same thing, which helped me decide to get the movie (I would have preferred to have a vehicle for hearing the soundtracks that would work in a PC, or a CD player). I am not qualified (or sensitive enough) to 'rate' the movie. I will say if you have never seen it, rent it and fast forward (treat yourself) to the last 2 minutes (see http://imv.au.dk/publikationer/pov/Issue_02/section_3/artc3C.html). Play it back with no music, then with music. Play it back at different times and through different moods and you will appreciate one of the finest works of film in existence coupled with one of the finest pieces of music ever produced. No single 'scene' can show you the promises of the past and let you feel the horror of regret. A mystical view that soon reveals Anna walking toward the camera, through the tree lined road, passing Holly is a statement and genius unto itself. The Karas compositions are brilliant, but this one is an everyman's masterpiece. What a gift (of course see the film. It is after all - superb!).

Very Disappointing.......2006-01-21

Alas, this CD has the music from the movie played competently by a woman named Gertie Huber with snippets of dialogue tossed in. Don't be deceived by the packaging! If you're looking for the original dialogue and soundtrack--get the movie on DVD from Criterion. If it's the original music you're after, as I was, make certain you buy a CD with the music played by the original artist: Anton Karas on the Zither. Bottom line: perfectly pleasant. But I learned my lesson--read more carefully before I order!

"one of the Greatest Themes ever ~ The Third Man".......2003-06-12

Who was Harry Lime? Has he anything to do with the Cold War, intrigue involving spies, or has this just been another of what has been termed as "The Third Man"? From the pen of Graham Greene, directed by Carol Reed we move mysteriously through the sewers of Vienna. The cast gave us suspenseful performances with Joseph Cotton, Trevor Howard, Alida Valli and oh yes, Orson Welles as The Third Man. Nominated for several Academy Awards, won for Best Cinematography ~ as Carol Reed won for Best Director at Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. But what made this classic film even more classic was the zither and composer Anton Karas ~ only to become one of cinemas most recognizable scores, the ultimate "Harry Lime Theme" sending memories of betrayal and suspense that filled the big screen.

Silva America has done a magnificent job in putting together this World Premiere recording of the score, this time around with Gertrud Huber playing the solos ~ along with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Nic Raine. Entire album with dialogue inclusive within each key cue is brilliant. When you play this "film-score-buffs" classic, you will once again visualize the film or want to see it again on DVD ~ watch the gripping story unfold as Orson Welles recreates his character through the complete score of "The Third Man"!

Total Time: 48:12 on 20 Tracks ~ Silva America 1151 ~ (6/10/2003)

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Exactly what I expected...

Fools Meeting
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Manufacturer: Cuneiform
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000J5V6
Release Date: 1999-05-15

Tracks:

Blind To Your Light
Miserable Man
Home Made Ruin
Is It Really The Same
We Were Satisfied
The Wrong Time
Fighting It Out
Fools Meeting
Harry Lucky
Home Made Ruin (Alternate Take)
Is It Really The Same (Live)
Blind To Your Light (Live)
One For You

Customer Reviews:

Exactly what I expected..........1999-09-12

Being a big fan of other Phil Miller/Pip Pyle projects I was very eager to hear the early work on this legendary album now out on CD. It was exactly as I anticipated it would be and while the historical significance was paramount for me, it does have artistic value as well. It should be noted that while the quality does sound fine, you do know that you are listening to something that was recorded decades ago...

Still, this is far from a bad listen. I quite enjoyed hearing the progressive blues/rock precursor to Hatfield & the North and National Health.

The CD is a particularly nice package as it includes the band's only single as well as a few live tracks.

Would I want this if I didn't already love the Hatfields and Health? Probably not, but since I do, this is fascinating and I wouldn't do with out it. This CD has also sparked my curiosity in vocalist Carol Grimes - I think her vocal style here is intriguing.

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