Steiner: King Kong by Moscow Symphony Orchestra - DeepRiffs

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William J. Stromberg and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra deliver the definitive performance of Max Steiner's 1933 King Kong score. In contrast to some modern orchestra re-recordings, which are too genteel by half, Stromberg and the MSO turn in a kick-ass performance of the first great film score of the sound era. Oscar Levant described King Kong as "a symphony accompanied by a movie," and Stromberg's approach lends itself to this intensity -- the MSO plays this material as though they're sinking their teeth into a rich work of Tchaikovky or Sibelius, playing it all bigger than life, from the rhythmic savagery of the "Jungle Dance" to the ominous horn and string passages, but always with great precision and virtuosity. There have been a few small modifications to the score as performed in the film -- in addition to the restoration of parts that got lost in the final release print, the edits made for reel changes and other mechanical limitations in the film recording are no longer a factor in the music. The digital recording runs circles around all previous versions of this score. The annotation is also very rewarding, going into the technical and musical innovation introduced in this music in rich and delightful detail.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo

1. Main Title

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

2. A Boat in the Fog

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

3. The Island - The Railing

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

4. Jungle Dance

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

5. Meeting with the Black Men (punia! casco!!)

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

6. The Little Monkey Escapes

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

7. Sea at Night - Forgotten Island

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

8. Aboriginal Sacrificial Dance

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

9. Entrance of Kong - The Sailors - Stegosaurus

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

10. The Bronte

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

11. Log Sequence

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

12. Cryptic Shadows

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

13. Stolen Love - The Cave

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

14. The Snake - The Bird - The Swimmers

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

15. The Return

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

16. 'Hey Look Out! It's Kong, Kong's Coming!'

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

17. King Kong March

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

18. Fanfares 1, 2, 3

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

19. Kong Escapes

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

20. Elevated Train Sequence

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

21. Aeroplanes

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

22. Finale ('It was Beauty Killed the Beast')

by Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Primary Artist: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Max Steiner
John Morgan; Composer
Conductor: William Stromberg; Conductor
Ensemble/orchestra: Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

22 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 12 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Soundtrack, Original Score, Orchestra

Label

Marco-Polo

Music Distribution Service

Naxos of America Inc.

Country

Hong Kong SAR China

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

730099376327