A Conversation for 'The Wicker Man' - the Film
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Sam Started conversation Jan 14, 2002
I was bought the Wicker Man CD a while back and I have to say, it's very, VERY wierd. It somehow reminded me of Ashley. 
Great entry, by the way.
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Ashley Posted Jan 14, 2002
I'll be re-enacting the finale to this fine film with Sam in the role of Howie...
Thanks for a great read!
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Jan 14, 2002
Thank you kindly gentlemen. 
Sam, is this a soundtrack CD? If so, might I ask after further details as I obviously *need* a copy to go with all the other stuff I seem to have accumulated about this strangest of all movies.
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Dan Posted Jan 15, 2002
Yes, absolutely, it's one of those enhanced soundtrack cds with loads of dialogue from the film and the bizarre little folky songs etc. It is indeed 'weird' (or perhaps 'atmospheric' might be better). I taped the Wicker Man off the telly over Xmas because it was advertised as a 'director's cut' or something. Haven't watched that particular tape yet though so can't say if it's any different to other versions I've seen. Essential film though whichever way you look at it.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Jan 15, 2002
. I shall have to look into this.
I *think* the version shown at the New Year was the 102 minute print, though I've not watched it to confirm that as yet. I have a copy of the US video 102 minute print as well, so I *shall* make the comparison at some point.
It's all rather confusing, because clearly the 95 minute print is actually closest to a "director's cut", as that was the last version that Hardy himself worked on, and he could have left it at 102 minutes if he'd wanted.
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Lenny (Lynette) Posted Jul 17, 2002
Loved the soundtrack I have to say. I know some people think its cheesy old folk but some of those songs are really dreamy. Great stuff indeed.....
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Jul 17, 2002
The Mock Turtles cover of Willows Song is pretty damned good, i must say.
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Sam Posted Jul 17, 2002
JImster would love this. I'll get him over. Hang on a minute...
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Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Jul 17, 2002
Ah, Blues-shark already knows how much I love this cover
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Jul 17, 2002
I found their album secondhand about two days after you sent me that copy, actually. Very enjoyable.
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Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Aug 1, 2002
According to Silva Screen's latest press releases, it looks like they're releasing the soundtrack again, but this time in stereo, which would suggest it might come from the legendary "missing" dubbing tapes. No sound effects getting in the way (though I've grown to love them really) and possibly some of the missing songs and verses! Should be out this autumn.
Huzzah!
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Aug 2, 2002
I shall resist the temptation to buy it before then, then.
Thanks for the tip.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Sep 30, 2002
Have just purchased the very same today (30/09/02). Catalogue number is filmcd330, if you are interested.
8 songs from the original stereo masters (ie what would have been the original soundtrack album), 3 straight from the film, enhanced as far as possible, and 4 pieces of incidental music 'compiled from a variety of sources'.
So much more complete than the previous version of the soundtrack, it must be said.
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Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Sep 30, 2002
That should be waiting for me on the doormat tomorrow morning - woohoo!!
(and I got the DVDs of I Clavdivs this morning. Busy me!)
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Sep 30, 2002
Ah, C-C-C-C-Claudius. Now *that's* television! 
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Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Sep 30, 2002
It's also something else, going on the "15" rating it's got - eep!
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Sep 30, 2002
That's just to protect the innocent from Brian 'leg of ham' Blessed's rather scary beard. 
Seriously, it doesn't pull many punches, and is quite violent.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Sep 30, 2002
It's beautiful, this CD, and the way they've handled the editing is immaculate.
Watch out for Summer Is A-Comin' In...
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Awix Posted Sep 30, 2002
(general Wicker Man soundtrack observation - wibble wibble wibble)
I've noticed songs from the movie showing up in the weirdest places. Willow's Song in particular, it's on the soundtrack of the original Spanish version of Vanilla Sky, and also in an episode of the yuppie soap This Life. This film gets everywhere...
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Sam Posted Oct 2, 2002
Jimster lent me his copy of the new WM cd yesterday and I can confirm that it sounds ace - much better than the other one. The packaging's really cool too.
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- 1: Sam (Jan 14, 2002)
- 2: Ashley (Jan 14, 2002)
- 3: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Jan 14, 2002)
- 4: Dan (Jan 15, 2002)
- 5: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Jan 15, 2002)
- 6: Lenny (Lynette) (Jul 17, 2002)
- 7: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Jul 17, 2002)
- 8: Sam (Jul 17, 2002)
- 9: Smij - Formerly Jimster (Jul 17, 2002)
- 10: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Jul 17, 2002)
- 11: Smij - Formerly Jimster (Aug 1, 2002)
- 12: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Aug 2, 2002)
- 13: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Sep 30, 2002)
- 14: Smij - Formerly Jimster (Sep 30, 2002)
- 15: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Sep 30, 2002)
- 16: Smij - Formerly Jimster (Sep 30, 2002)
- 17: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Sep 30, 2002)
- 18: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Sep 30, 2002)
- 19: Awix (Sep 30, 2002)
- 20: Sam (Oct 2, 2002)
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