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I had no idea this existed. For others who are ignunt like me, here's a quote from https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2022/02/20/hans-zimmers-dune-sketchbook-is-a-masterpiece-of-the-century/: "Hans Zimmer’s Dune Sketchbook is one of three soundtracks he made for Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Dune. There is the Dune (Orignal Motion Picture Soundtrack) which is the official film score. Then, The Dune Sketchbook soundtrack expands the songs of the movie. The Sketchbook dives deeper into the world and explores the film score’s tracks further. The third soundtrack is Zimmer’s The Art and Soul of Dune, which follows along with Tanya Lapointe’s behind-the-scenes movie companion book." Thanks for hipping me to this, @rostasi! I will DEFINITELY give it a listen.

Oh wow. That looks interesting!

One of my close friends is a big fan of David Lynch -- and he L-O-V-E-S that soundtrack! *************** Another Hans Zimmer soundtrack -- again in collaboration with Villeneuve -- that impressed me:

Listening to this disc, two things become clear: One, Tintner is an exceptional conductor of Bruckner's music, especially with regards to pacing. Two, the Royal Scottish NO is a REALLY good orchestra. Such gorgeous sounds!

❤️

Now spinning: Sabicas - Flamenco Virtuoso (MHS); licensed by CSP I just noticed an odd coincidence. Like the Fajardo LP I posted above, this Sabicas LP was also originally released on Columbia (see below): I understand that Sabicas was a huge influence on Paco de Lucía. Listening now, it's not hard to understand why.

Disc 1 - Sonatas by Scarlatti & Mozart

@rostasi, I thought it was a little surprising that Solaris didn't make the list. Good call. And I had NO IDEA that Gil Melle did the music for The Andromeda Strain. !!!

First time I've heard these compositions or this pianist. Very impressed, so far.

This is fun to consider: https://www.discogs.com/digs/music/essential-sci-fi-soundtracks/ Good to see John Williams' Empire Strikes Back soundtrack on the list. I got that album for Christmas in 1980 when I was 12 years old! One could hardly ask for a better introduction to classical music, and I still have the double-LP. I'm interested in hearing about which Sci-Fi soundtracks didn't make the list but should've. My suggestion: As a sort companion piece to Vangelis' Blade Runner soundtrack, I might add Hans Zimmer's & Benjamin Wallfisch's soundtrack to Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049. What say you?

Bruce Gertz - Red Handed (Double Time, 1999) I have several Gertz albums, but this one is my favorite. Killer band. Strong compositions. Lots of personality.

Fantastic!

I have Rattle's also. But Ozawa's version flogs that one thoroughly. Among the three that you have, do you have a preferred version, @Chuck Nessa?

Messiaen: Turangalîla Symphony / Seiji Ozawa, Toronto SO, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod (RCA Red Seal)

Yessir. I love the sound of piccolo flutes in Latin music -- and Fajardo is KING of that.

Now playing: Etta Jones - My Mother's Eyes (Muse, 1978) Etta is so soulful. . . . Rufus Reid is prominent in the mix. He sounds great too.

Discogs > Philadelphiamusic. I order from them regularly. Same place that did the HALF OFF sale a while back.

Now spinning: Jose Fajardo - Sabor Guajiro (Columbia, 1963) Caliente/Columbia Special Products reissue from 1974

Now: Debussy: Images; Études / Pierre-Laurent Aimard (Warner Classics) Earlier: Charles Ives: Radical in a Suit and Tie: Premiere Recording (Él/Cherry Red) All three of these premieres are very strong, idiomatic performances. Especially Masselos' reading of Ives' First Piano Sonata, which remains among the finest ever (imo).

Clara Haskil performs with Henry Swoboda & the Winterthur Symphony Orchestra: - Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K.459 - Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37

Another thumbs up for Swing to Bop from me also. I read it early on in my jazz explorations, and it was massively helpful.