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Neil S. Bulk
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Classic soundtrack producer. You may know me from such soundtrack albums as "Star Trek: The Original Series Soundtrack Collection," "Moonraker," and "Total Recall."

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This score is available on Compact Disc from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social

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La-La Land Records, CBS Studios and GNP Crescendo Records proudly present STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES – THE 1701 COLLECTION VOL. 7, the seventh and final 2-CD set in a series of limited edition CD releases that showcase original scores from the landmark sci-fi television series STAR TREK (1966-1969). Containing music originally from our long out-of-print 2012 Original Series Box Set, these exciting volumes utilize the same restored master as that acclaimed release, but feature new packaging by Dan Goldwasser, along with brand new, exclusive liner notes by film music writer and Trek historian, Jeff Bond. This groundbreaking, iconic music, from one of television’s most acclaimed and beloved series, is now again available for fans everywhere! Vol. 7 of the 1701 Collection focuses on the music of renowned composers Alexander Courage, Gerald Fried and Sol Kaplan, with the “Star Trek Theme” by Alexander Courage, and contains original scores from the classic pilots THE CAGE and WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE as well as the season two episodes AMOK TIME, and THE DOOMSDAY MACHINE, along with MAIN and END TITLES, additional music, source cues and more. Produced by Lukas Kendall, Neil S. Bulk and Jeff Bond, restored by Chris Malone and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this limited edition 2-CD release of 1701 units illustrates how the original Trek series scores not only teem with action, adventure and drama, but how they are infused with deep emotion and the greatness of the human spirit. Such characteristics have kept these richly orchestrated tracks vital and relevant decades beyond their original recording. Don’t miss out on the final release of this classic CD collection!
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Sixty years ago today the score to "Star Trek's" second pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before" was recorded. It was composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.
Document from Glen Glenn Sound CO. for the recording of the score to "Where No Man Has Gone Before" dated 11/29/65. Star Trek Desilu William Shatner - Captain James T. Kirk Leonard Nimoy - Mr. Spock Gary Lockwood - Lt. Cmdr. Gary Mitchell Sally Kellerman - Dr. Elizabeth Dehner George Takei - Sulu James Doohan - Scotty Lloyd Hanes - Alden Andrea Dromm - Yeoman Smith Paul Carr - Lt. Lee Kelso Paul Fix - Doctor Piper Gene Roddenberry Samuel A. Peeple James Goldstone
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Since "The Untouchables" joke's been made.

"I can't stand it anymore. I've got to get out of here! I've got to get out of here!"

"Calm down. Get a hold of yourself!"

"Stewardess, please let me handle this."

"Calm down! Calm down! Get ahold of yourself!"

"Doctor, you're wanted on the phone."
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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I listened to the expanded score album from Intrada Records on my walk today.

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World premiere release of complete Leonard Rosenman score to all-time classic fourth installment of legendary STAR TREK feature-film franchise, starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, directed by Nimoy. Intrada presentation is part of current ongoing CD restoration series of complete STAR TREK film soundtracks being overseen by Paramount, this one through courtesy of both Paramount, UMG. (Other titles appear on Film Score Monthly, La-La Land labels.) Time travel, whales feature in this particular movie, Rosenman draws inspiration from both in exciting score. Musical ideas are sometimes energetic, exciting, sometimes cerebral, complex. Rosenman even gives thematic attention to Chekov, a franchise rarity! Complete Intrada CD restoration offers full score with previously unreleased cues, versions appearing on 1986 MCA album plus several alternates including Rosenman's unused take on famous Alexander Courage TV theme. Fun to hear Rosenman's own signature brass "pyramid" at climax of Courage's melody! CD even includes wild "I Hate You" by Kirk Thatcher, Mark Mangini that annoys Star Trek crew on San Francsico bus ride. Production by Lukas Kendall, mix & assembly by Mike Matessino plus definitive liner notes by Jeff Bond round out stellar package, itself designed by Joe Sikoryak to comfortably fit in with other STAR TREK feature soundtrack restorations. Leonard Rosenman conducts.
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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In that case, I maintain the phrasing is poor. It's not 45 years away from "the year it takes place in." Anyway, I ran the numbers.
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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And here I am ten years ago sitting in the real thing.
Playing the Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator arcade game from Sega.
November 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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The Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator arcade game cabinet ornament from Hallmark may be the greatest thing ever.
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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It's nice of the Star Trek – The Motion Picture comic adaptation to give away the Voyager VI reveal on the first page.
Star Trek – The Motion Picture from Marvel Comics. The illustration shows the Enterprise, Ilia, Mr. Spock, Admiral Kirk, part of the bridge, a Klingon ship being destroyed and crew members standing in front of Voyager VI. [spoiler alert!]
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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I didn't even realize these had been out of stock from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social. All three are back in stock and eligible for the 12% sale until December 8.

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La-La Land Records and MGM proudly present GORKY PARK: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION, a limited edition 2-CD remastered presentation of renowned composer James Horner’s (GLORY, FIELD OF DREAMS, CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER) original motion picture score to the 1983 big-screen Soviet-era drama GORKY PARK, starring William Hurt, Lee Marvin and Brian Dennehy, and directed by Michael Apted. A notable work in James Horner’s canon, GORKY PARK showcases the composer’s remarkable and varied talents as he creates a fully immersive, multi-layered sound world – blending classical music, 80’s pop-percussion, orchestra and electronics in a compelling fashion that invites the audience into the film, changing them from spectator to active participant. Produced by Neil S. Bulk, and mixed in high-resolution and mastered by Chris Malone, Disc One of this deluxe 2-CD re-issue features the film score without the Tchaikovsky overlays and inserts, while the “film versions” with those Tchaikovsky pieces are presented in the disc’s “Additional Cues” section. Disc Two of the set opens with the original 1983 digital album master, followed by the same program, but from the new high-resolution mixes. The sharp art design is by Jim Titus and the exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by writer Deniz Cordell. This is a limited edition release of 1500 units. La-La Land Records, Columbia Pictures and Sony Music proudly celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the beloved 2002 motion picture SPIDER-MAN with a remastered and expanded 3-CD deluxe presentation of renowned composer Danny Elfman’s (BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, DARKMAN, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE) original score. This landmark super-hero adventure starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Willem Dafoe, and directed by Sam Raimi, swung the titular webslinger onto the big screen in wildly successful fashion, launching a blockbuster film franchise and creating another wonderful artistic collaboration between director Raimi and composer Elfman, who had previously teamed up for DARKMAN and A SIMPLE PLAN. Teeming with thematic motifs that expertly swing from kinetic and soaring action to heartfelt drama and romance, Elfman’s SPIDER-MAN score is an orchestral knockout and a notable work in the composer’s acclaimed canon. Finally, this 3-CD presentation showcases the score in all its glory, remastered and expanded with a bounty of previously unreleased material! DISC 1 features the original 2002 score soundtrack assembly plus two bonus tracks, while DISCS 2 and 3 unleash the expanded film Score Presentation along with Additional Music bonus cues. Produced by Neil S. Bulk and Dan Goldwasser, and mastered by Doug Schwartz from studio vault elements, this special release is limited to 5000 units and features a 32-Page booklet with exclusive in-depth liner notes by writer Jeff Bond and heroic art direction by Dan Goldwasser. La-La Land Records, Columbia Pictures and Sony Music proudly celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the classic 2004 motion picture SPIDER-MAN 2 with a remastered and expanded 3-CD deluxe presentation of renowned composer Danny Elfman’s (BATMAN, DARKMAN, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, SPIDER-MAN) original score. This revered follow-up to 2002’s top box office hit reunited stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst with director Sam Raimi and would ultimately be praised by many as one of the great comic-book films of all time - and it would further expand and evolve the strikingly creative collaboration between director Raimi and composer Elfman. Building on his notable work for the first film, Elfman’s SPIDER-MAN 2 score slings and swings even higher and farther. Big, bold, thematic – this is blockbuster superhero music at its most dynamic. Full of action, courage and danger, yet remarkably emotional and focused on character, heart and romance, the composer’s work is a revelation within this long overdue, deluxe presentation which finally unleashes the score in all its brilliance, remastered and greatly expanded with a treasure trove of previously unreleased material! DISC 1 features the original 2004 score-only soundtrack assembly plus two bonus tracks, while DISCS 2 and 3 showcase the expanded film Score Presentation along with Additional Music and Additional Score Cues. Produced by Neil S. Bulk and Dan Goldwasser, and mastered by Doug Schwartz from studio vault elements, this special release is limited to 3000 units and features a 32-Page booklet with exclusive in-depth liner notes by writer Jeff Bond and heroic art direction by Dan Goldwasser.
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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James Horner's score to Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan is back in stock from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social. Better still, order it by December 8 and you'll get 12% off your order. Details are on the site.

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La-La Land Records, Paramount Pictures and Atlantic Records proudly present a limited edition, remastered 2- CD release of legendary composer James Horner’s (FIELD OF DREAMS, GLORY, TITANIC) original motion picture score to the classic 1982 sci-fi blockbuster STAR TREK II – THE WRATH OF KHAN, starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley, and directed by Nicholas Meyer. Considered to be one of James Horner’s finest scores, this deluxe reissue showcases this masterwork sounding better-than-ever and expanded with previously unreleased alternate tracks. Disc One features the score presentation, while Disc Two presents the re-mastered 1982 Original Soundtrack Album and additional music. Produced by Neil S. Bulk and Mike Matessino, and re-mixed and mastered by Mike Matessino, this special 2-CD release is limited to 10000 units and features art design by Jim Titus. Disc One, and the additional score tracks on Disc Two, have been re-edited and remixed in hi-res from newly discovered 1st generation analog 3-track stereo tapes. The original soundtrack album has been newly remixed from digital-to-analog 3-track stereo tapes made in 1982. The exclusive, in-depth liner notes by writer and musical director/conductor Deniz Cordell feature new comments from Sara Horner, Nicholas Meyer, producer Robert Sallin, former Paramount Music President Joel Sill, and longtime Horner collaborators Jim Henrikson and J.A.C. Redford.
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Here's Sean Connery pointing a gun at my head at last night's showing of "A View To A Kill." Big thanks to the hosts of "To Live and Let Die in LA" and the half of the audience that stayed for the Q&A.
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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The release has a flipper style booklet, and here is the alternate art. The track listing is in the alt text.
TRACK LISTING: DISC 1 66:11 SCORE PRESENTATION 63:39 1. King Solomon's Mines (Main Title) 3:37 2. The Welcoming Committee :54 3. No Sale 3:33 4. The Mummy 1:16 5. Have A Cigar 3:36 6. Good Morning 2:31 7. Under The Train 3:08 8. Dancing Shots 3:35 9. No Pain (Film Version) 3:07 10. Forced Flight (Film Version) 5:22 11. The Chieftain 1:03 12. Pot Luck (Film Version) 3:22 13. Upside Down People (Film Version) 5:04 14. The Crocodiles 3:07 15. The Mines 1:26 16. The Ritual (Extended Version) 6:15 17. Low Bridge 3:32 18. Falling Rocks 1:11 19. Final Confrontation 3:15 20. No Diamonds (End Title) 4:19 SOURCE CUES 2:28 21. Percussion Sweetener :43 22. Ride Of The Valkyries (Excerpt) 1:45 (Composed by Richard Wagner) DISC 2 76:38 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 38:56 1. King Solomon's Mines (Main Title) 3:39 2. Upside Down People 4:49 3. The Crocodiles 3:07 4. Pot Luck 3:23 5. Forced Flight 5:20 6. Dancing Shots 3:37 7. Good Morning 2:32 8. No Pain 3:05 9. The Ritual 5:03 10. No Diamonds (End Title) 4:20 ADDITIONAL MUSIC 37:38 11. Ride Of The Valkyries (Excerpt With Insert) 1:59 (Composed by Richard Wagner) 12. No Sale (Alternate Edit) 3:33 13. Have A Cigar (Alternate Edit) 3:38 14. Dancing Shots (Alternate Edit) 3:35 15. No Pain (Without Insert) 3:08 16. Forced Flight (Alternate Edit) 5:20 17. The Crocodiles (Alternate Opening) 3:07 18. The Ritual (Alternate Edit) 6:13 19. Final Confrontation (Alternate Edit) 3:16 20. Theme From "King Solomon's Mines" 3:41 TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 142:49
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Jerry Goldsmith's score to "King Solomon's Mines" returns to Compact Disc with this new edition from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social. All new high-res tape transfers have been re-edited and re-mastered for this collection. It can be ordered at the link below.

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LLLCD 1685 Music by Jerry Goldsmith Limited Edition of 1000 Units RETAIL PRICE: $32.98 La-La Land Records and MGM proudly present the restored and remastered re-issue of legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith’s original motion picture score to the 1985 big-screen action-adventure KING SOLOMON’S MINES starring Richard Chamberlain and Sharon Stone, and directed by J. Lee Thompson. This limited edition 2-CD set marks the 40th Anniversary of the film and its brilliant score, which has been meticulously restored, re-edited and re-mastered to shine like never before! Bold, rousing and propulsive, Jerry Goldsmith’s original KING SOLOMON’S MINES score is an orchestral wonder in the grand cinematic adventure tradition. Heroics, romance, high-stakes drama and suspense – Goldsmith delivers big on all of it, all the while retaining his unique artistry and flourish. Previous CD releases of this score have presented the music out of pitch – either too fast or too slow. This reissue finally corrects the issue, presenting the music in perfect pitch on disc for the very first time. Produced by Neil S. Bulk and mastered by Mike Matessino, this reissue boasts positively revelatory sound, with Disc One featuring the film’s “Score Presentation,” painstakingly edited to match the takes, where available, selected by Goldsmith and music editor Ken Hall, and Disc Two containing the “Original Soundtrack Album” and “Additional Tracks.” The “Score Presentation” and “Additional Tracks” were sourced from new high-res stereo tape transfers and the “Original Soundtrack Album” was sourced from the original ¼” stereo tapes prepared by Mike-Ross Trevor, also newly transferred in high-res for this release. Limited to 1000 units, this special release includes exclusive liner notes by writer Jeff Bond and cracking art direction by Scott Saslow, featuring a reversible cover with alternate art!
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Elmer Bernstein's score to "Devil In A Blue Dress" finally comes to Compact Disc from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social. The original album only had three cues, two of which weren't in the film and one that was heavily re-edited.

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DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1681 Music by Elmer Bernstein Limited Edition of 2000 units RETAIL PRICE: $21.98 La-La Land Records and Tri-Star Pictures present the official, world premiere CD release of renowned composer Elmer Bernstein’s (THE GRIFTERS, HEAVY METAL, THE AGE OF INNOCENCE) original motion picture score to the acclaimed big screen ‘40s era mystery thriller DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS starring Denzel Washington and Jennifer Beals, and directed by Carl Franklin. In bringing writer Walter Mosley’s famed 1990 novel to cinematic life, director Carl Franklin called on legendary composer Elmer Bernstein to craft a score to help the lead character Ezekiel “Easy” Rawlins navigate his way through a seductive and dangerous post-WWII ‘40s Los Angeles. Elegant and mysterious, brooding and sensuous, Bernstein’s work is as retro-classic as it is contemporary, blending soulful blues and jazz motifs with traditional dramatic scoring. The result is both subtle and powerful and altogether mesmerizing. The previous original CD soundtrack release was song-centric, containing only three original score tracks. Finally, Elmer Bernstein’s score is unleashed in all its brilliance within this expanded score presentation! Produced by Neil S. Bulk and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this release is limited to 2000 units, features exclusive liner notes by writer Jeff Bond, and is art directed by Dan Goldwasser.
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Introduce yourself with four benders!
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Roger Moore on the big screen.
Roger Moore as James Bond 007 in A View to a Kill
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Where's Fekkesh?
A California license plate that says "PYRMIDS"
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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I encoded this with LAME MP3's highest quality settings using XLD.
November 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Lossy audio vs lossless. Note in the lossy there are no frequencies about 15kHz and it's grungy looking.
lossy audio. No content above 15 kHz. Lossless audio. Clean out to 20 kHz.
November 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Woody Allen's "Sleeper" was an accurate prediction of the future.
A character in Woody Allen's film "Sleeper" wearing a swastika.
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Sorry, it's not a Bond novel. But how could you dislike a book with this title?
John Gardner novel titled, "The Last Trump."
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.
August 16, 2015 at The New Beverly. This was a double feature of the Richard Lester directed The Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers on 35mm film.
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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How I look reading your posts:
William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk in Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan reading a hardbound, antique copy of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. He's wearing reading glasses because he's allergic to Retinax V.
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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There are 4 types of guys online. No exceptions.
Clarence Boddicker's gang from the 1987 Paul Verhoeven sci-fi film "RoboCop." Clarence - Kurtwood Smith Joe - Jesse D. Goins Leon - Ray Wise Emil - Paul McCrane
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Bart Simpson reading the book, "The 10 Do's And 500 Don'ts of Knife Safety." The text says, "Don't do what Donny Don't Does." S5 E8: Boy-Scoutz N The Hood
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM