World
premiere expanded CD of James Horner soundtrack from popular Ron Howard
sci-fi/fantasy with legendary cast of veterans including Don Ameche,
Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Jack Gilford, Maureen Stapleton, Jessica
Tandy plus Brian Dennehy, Steve Guttenberg, Tahnee Welch. Group of aging
friends share life together in rest home, experience fear, fun, love,
loss and collectively find mysterious alien pods in the poolhouse carry
secrets of youth…at a price. James Horner fashions one of his earliest
blockbusters, showcases numerous signature ideas that will grace his
work for decades. Magnificent score was also one of first to appear on
CD in 1985 (Polydor label), adding luster to project. Horner provides
numerous highlights, with spotlights shining in four directions:
incredibly warm, transparent love themes, vibrant big band-era pieces
for three aged best friends, incredible action cues, powerhouse
climactic themes for what lies beyond. Latter music represents some of
composer’s most inspired writing of all time with two side-by-side
action sequences “David Runs To Boat”, “The Chase” both building on
primary thematic material, culminating in “The Ascension” a massive,
emotional tour-de-force! Special mention is due Horner’s inspired climax
that crescendos in magnificent musical peroration, then recedes with
descending series of whole-tone chords to cadence on gently beautiful,
final major chord. And true to composer’s nature, end credit music
(“Theme From Cocoon”) is masterful, fully realized composition unlike
most of today’s customary “cut-and-paste” editorial cues. It is rare
that composer’s are given opportunities to write hour-long film scores
with the luxuries of genuine musical architecture, introducing multiple
ideas, developing them, bringing in new themes, parting with earlier
ones, gaining momentum, stirring up the musical pot then finally leading
everything towards truly magnificent finish. James Horner takes that
opportunity, delivers the goods! Entire score newly mastered by Mike
Matessino, with significant improvements in stereo image, clarity
courtesy multi-track masters housed at 20th Century Fox. Entire
production courtesy Fox and Universal Music Group. Additional source
cues plus Michael Sembello’s “Gravity” appear at end of CD as extras.
Authoritative oversight by Nick Redman, informative liner notes by Julie
Kirgo plus session photos of composer wrap up entire album with
colorful bow. James Horner conducts.
Track Listing
01. Through The Window 2:58
02. Going To The Pool 1:55
03. Pool Is Closed 2:10
04. Mysterious Dive 1:54
05. Seduction/Let’s Go 2:10
06. Unveiling 1:05
07. Discovered In The Poolhouse 2:47
08. A Relapse 1:27
09. The Lovemaking 4:24
10. First Tears 1:51
11. Rose’s Death 2:14
12. Returning To Sea 4:16
13. Sad Goodbye 2:15
14. Sneaking Away 3:15
15. David Runs To The Boat 1:53
16. The Chase 4:30
17. The Ascension 6:01
18. Theme From Cocoon 6:05
19. The Boys Are Out 2:37
20. I Feel Great 1:05
21. Rock Source 1:13
22. Gravity 4:00