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Post by jo on Nov 16, 2012 6:58:10 GMT -5
Here is the information on the release of the soundtrack album -- filmmusicreporter.com/2012/11/16/republic-records-to-release-les-miserables-soundtrack/>>> Republic Records to Release ‘Les Miserables’ SoundtrackPosted: November 16, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums Republic Records will release the official soundtrack album for Tom Hooper’s new film adaptation of Les Miserables. The album features the film’s songs composed by Claude-Michel Schonberg and with lyrics by Alain Boubill, including the new original song Suddenly. As previously reported, Anne Dudley serves as the movie’s music producer. The soundtrack is set to be released on December 24, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this site for the full album details. Les Miserables stars Hugh Jackman in the lead role of Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Eddie Redmayne as Marius and Helena Bonham Carter & Sacha Baron Cohen as Mr. and Mrs. Thernardier. The movie musical is set to be released on December 25 by Universal Pictures. To learn more about the film, visit the official movie website.<<< ********************************************** The link to Amazon on this page does not work. You have to go to the original article to click on the link to Amazon if you want info on the product or if you already want to pre-order your copy. You can also go direct to your Amazon bookmark and look for" Les Miserables - Various Artists" under the Music category. It looks like I will be listening to the soundtrack two weeks before I get to see the movie  My copy is supposed to arrive on or before the New Year and the movie does not open here till January 16, 2013. Jo |
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Post by jo on Nov 16, 2012 7:12:48 GMT -5
>>>Product Details Audio CD (December 24, 2012) Number of Discs: 1 Label: Republic ASIN: B00A80SHFM<<< It is only one disc so maybe it does not feature the complete libretto or score - maybe just the songs and some recitatives? If it gets shipped to you ( in the USA) early enough ( Amazon sometimes ships a day or so ahead of schedule) - you may end up singing Suddenly or Bring Him Home instead of Silent Night or Jingle Bells ;D But this is another nice Christmas present >  Jo |
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Post by jo on Nov 16, 2012 8:02:23 GMT -5
Didn't Tom Hooper tease that "Suddenly" may be included in the finished movie, with a chance of 80% or did he say 90%? That is now 100% confirmed, based on the press release for the soundtrack album It was also submitted for Original Song to the awards bodies! Jo |
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Post by jo on Nov 16, 2012 8:37:55 GMT -5
Amazon has changed the release date to December 25, 2012. But my confirmed pre-order ( which I placed as soon as I found out about the pre-order alert because I know this is going to be very saleable and I do not want to be put too late on the shipping queue) -- says it is shipping on December 24, 2012.
Maybe they are encountering some logistics difficulties or have been told to coincide the release date with the movie release date itself?
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Post by jo on Nov 16, 2012 11:13:50 GMT -5
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Post by birchie on Nov 16, 2012 12:52:46 GMT -5
>>>Product Details Audio CD (December 24, 2012) Number of Discs: 1 Label: Republic ASIN: B00A80SHFM<<< It is only one disc so maybe it does not feature the complete libretto or score - maybe just the songs and some recitatives? If it gets shipped to you ( in the USA) early enough ( Amazon sometimes ships a day or so ahead of schedule) - you may end up singing Suddenly or Bring Him Home instead of Silent Night or Jingle Bells ;D But this is another nice Christmas present > Jo I ordered mine this morning. I have Prime so usually pre-orders come the actual day that they arrive in stores. With the Christmas release I'll get it on the 26th. If they change the date to the 24th I'll probably get it then although with it being Christmas I could still get it the 26th. The good thing about pre-orders is that if they do reduce the price to compete with B&N I'll get the cheaper price. Fingers crossed on that! If I get it the 24th I'm not going to open it because I want to be surprised and amazed the next day when I see the movie! Unless they start showing a lot of the singing (Suddenly) in the promos during the next 5 weeks...if I hear a lot of the singing I'll go ahead and play the soundtrack. Just call me fickle & undecided  |
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Post by rmtndew on Nov 16, 2012 13:14:30 GMT -5
I wouldn't be able to keep from listening to it, birchie! You have more self control than me. I owned the soundtrack to 'Oklahoma!' for a year before getting the DVD. Same with 'The Boy From Oz'. It was fun knowing all the songs and trying to figure out how they all work together in the show. If Wal-Mart gets the CD in by its release day, I'll more than likely have it before I see the movie. And for someone who doesn't consider himself a 'singer' he's been featured on 4 soundtracks. More than most non-singers, I believe. - Alicia |
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Post by jo on Nov 16, 2012 18:34:39 GMT -5
I've sent a feedback to Amazon ( they do have a link for this, if you find a lower price) re the B&N pricing. Hope they respond positively and reduce their price ;D
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Post by birchie on Nov 17, 2012 12:14:13 GMT -5
I wouldn't be able to keep from listening to it, birchie! You have more self control than me. I owned the soundtrack to 'Oklahoma!' for a year before getting the DVD. Same with 'The Boy From Oz'. It was fun knowing all the songs and trying to figure out how they all work together in the show. If Wal-Mart gets the CD in by its release day, I'll more than likely have it before I see the movie. And for someone who doesn't consider himself a 'singer' he's been featured on 4 soundtracks. More than most non-singers, I believe. - Alicia I will have to wait now because I cancelled the pre-order. Amazon changed the product page from "...movie soundtrack" to something like "highlights from the soundtrack" I decided to wait until they post something with the track listing. Funny thing is that I can't find any listing for it on Amazon at the moment. I went to see if the page heading had changed again but I tried every possible search term and it doesn't come up. I use Amazon a lot so this is a bit odd. I can't find my original link to see if that one still works. Is a puzzlement... Sue |
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Post by jo on Nov 17, 2012 13:03:02 GMT -5
Sue,
Go to the original article (link on opening post) and click on the Amazon link there.
Or try searching for :
"Les Miserables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack"
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Post by birchie on Nov 17, 2012 14:29:02 GMT -5
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Post by mamaleh on Nov 20, 2012 8:44:05 GMT -5
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Post by marymagdalene on Dec 12, 2012 0:30:10 GMT -5
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/les-miserables/25388125?ean=602537245857TRACKS: 1 Look Down 2 The Bishop 3 Valjean's Soliloquy 4 At The End Of The Day 5 I Dreamed A Dream 6 The Confrontation 7 Castle On A Cloud 8 Master Of The House 9 Suddenly 10 Stars 11 Red & Black 12 In My Life - A Heart Full Of Love 13 On My Own 14 One Day More 15 Drink With Me 16 Bring Him Home 17 The Final Battle 18 Javert's Suicide 19 Empty Chairs At Empty Tables 20 Epilogue
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Post by jo on Dec 16, 2012 21:26:59 GMT -5
The release date has been moved forward to December 21, 2012!
I have received an email from Amazon re the good news on my pre-order.
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Post by ocjackie on Dec 17, 2012 0:21:48 GMT -5
Hi Jo, I just got that email today too. Do you think it's going to be everything or just part of it? The email was sorta cryptic saying it was "Soundtrack "Les Mis": Highlights From the Motion Picture Soundtrack 2012". It makes it sound like its not the entire score. What do you think? The good thing is it will be here on the 21st!! > |
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Post by jo on Dec 17, 2012 3:19:58 GMT -5
It is just a Highlights album; it is only one disc. Hugh's Who Am I is not even a part of it. And Do You Hear The People Sing is likely part of only the finale. Unthinkable when you are thinking of Les Miserables So, let's hope they will also issue a full-soundtrack album. Jo |
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Post by birchie on Dec 17, 2012 14:41:35 GMT -5
Hi Jo, I just got that email today too. Do you think it's going to be everything or just part of it? The email was sorta cryptic saying it was "Soundtrack "Les Mis": Highlights From the Motion Picture Soundtrack 2012". It makes it sound like its not the entire score. What do you think? The good thing is it will be here on the 21st!! > Here is the track list: 1. Look Down Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe & Convicts 2:22
2. The Bishop Colm Wilkinson 1:34
3. Valjean's Soliloquy Hugh Jackman 3:18
4. At the End of the Day Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway,
The Factory Girls & Les Misérables Cast 4:27
5. I Dreamed a Dream Anne Hathaway 4:38
6. The Confrontation Hugh Jackman & Anne Hathaway 1:55
7. Castle On a Cloud Isabelle Allen 1:11
8. Master of the House Sacha Baron Cohen & Helena Bonham Carter 4:51
9. Suddenly Hugh Jackman 2:32
10. Stars Russell Crowe 3:01
11. ABC Cafe-Red and Black
Eddie Redmayne, Les Misérables Cast & Aaron Tviet 4:21
12. In My Life-A Heart Full of Love
Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne & Samantha Barks 3:12
13. On My Own Samantha Barks 3:11
14. One Day More Les Misérables Cast 3:39
15. Drink With Me Eddie Redmayne, Daniel Huttlestone &
Les Misérables Cast 1:41
16. Bring Him Home Hugh Jackman 3:37
17. The Final Battle Les Misérables Cast 3:17
18. Javert's Suicide Russell Crowe 3:00
19. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables Eddie Redmayne 3:12
20. Epilogue Amanda Seyfried, Hugh Jackman, Eddie Redmayne, Anne
Hathaway, Colm Wilkinson & Les Misérables Cast 6:17 I'm waiting for the full length, all the songs, version. Maybe they will release it when they release the BluRay/DVD. I think I heard that was in March but I could be wrong. Don't remember where I saw that time frame. Fingers crossed though!  Sue |
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Post by birchie on Dec 20, 2012 11:46:14 GMT -5
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Post by rmtndew on Dec 21, 2012 3:04:28 GMT -5
The album has been released on iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/album/les-miserables-highlights/id584102671. There's no previews on any of them, but I was on tumblr earlier scrolling through Hugh tags and there was a ton of posts with full length songs in them to listen to. I (barely) managed to listen to nothing but 'Bring Him Home' (I'm trying to wait until I see the movie) but they have 'Suddenly' and 'The Confrontation' and a few others on there as well. - Alicia |
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Post by jo on Dec 21, 2012 3:37:21 GMT -5
I have received an email from Amazon that my copies have shipped - but won't receive it till Dec 28 ( even if I opted for the fastest courier delivery - maybe it is the Christmas rush?)...but that is really just 7 days away.
I have just listened to the samplers for all the songs - Sigh - it looks like I am going to fall in love with it!
I won't be seeing the movie until January 16 -- so, this is going to be a great intro for me to the movie. People say it should be the reverse - but I simply C-A-N-N-O-T wait ;D
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Post by foxie on Dec 21, 2012 9:03:23 GMT -5
My cd is supposed to arrive today!!!!
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Post by brenjaminbarker on Dec 21, 2012 10:20:56 GMT -5
I listened to the whole thing. A strange edit in Look Down at the beginning... and a weird edit in At The End of The Day. I guess they were trying to fit more songs on the cd. I love it all but... Russell Crowe... He doesn't have the same emotion when he sings like everyone else. The orchestrations sound nice and loud - not like the clips that have been released.
FYI... If you don't choke up on Valjean's Soliloquy - you're dead!
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Post by klenotka on Dec 21, 2012 17:43:25 GMT -5
I am just listening to the Highlights album...and even at this selection I am actually crying. I will be a crying mess at the theater.
Empty Chairs at Empty tables...I can´t wait to see it, also the Soliloquy *sounds* fantastic, I can´t wait to see it with all the acting Hugh obviously put into it.
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Post by jo on Dec 21, 2012 17:45:40 GMT -5
I have a feeling that we are going to see a more introspective Javert in the movie ( hence the kind of singing that we have heard) as the story flows and as he gets to learn more of the transformed character of Valljean...
The forceful, unyielding Javert in our minds ( from all the stage productions, concerts, etc) is indelible...but maybe Russell, who is a consummate actor and with Hooper's agreement, decided to give us a different kind of Javert - not a villain but simply an antagonist who learned how to discern, unwillingly, at the end??
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Post by bandala on Dec 21, 2012 17:58:38 GMT -5
I don't think Javert is meant to be a villain, but an antagonist to Valjean. As someone said to Russell, Javert is more Old Testament (legalististic), and Valjean is more New Testament (redemption/forgiveness). I'm loving the highlights album. Soliloquy and Bring Him Home make me weep.
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