Hi Gals and Guys! Today I'm going to share my 4th Deluxe Edition for 'The Shadow', an obscure movie from 1994, directed by Russel Mulcahy (of 'Highlander' fame). Jerry Goldsmith wrote the music for it and he seems to have been very inspired as he composed a fairly complex score considering that he ceased to do so after 'Total Recall' (Thread 226520). He took the opportunity to slightly mock the very genre it belongs to (just like the movie did). He devised a theme that's reminiscent of Danny Elfman's Batman theme, including the same major/minor mode shifts to represent duality. But before I dive into filmtracks.com (http://filmtracks.com/titles/shadow.html) territory, I better stop :) I've always loved the score. And once I got my hand on additional music I started to remaster it. More than a decade ago, samlowry (http://forums.ffshrine.org/member.php?u=407738) provided me with additional files. This all happened within another forum, one that's long been gone. It wasn't complete but it was a start. The resulting Deluxe Edition was shared here (one of my first in fact) but the thread was deleted at some point. When Intrada released the complete score in 2012 I bought it and immediately remastered it for my own listening pleasure. But I was never happy (I didn't spend the necessary time with it) with what I did and when I got to know Fink (http://forums.ffshrine.org/member.php?u=112417) in 2015 I remastered it again as he didn't know it and wanted to listen to it. That was Version 3.0. For the release today, I expanded upon that remaster and improved it considerably.



The Intrada version has several shortcomings I've described in detail before. Most unnerving are the constant gain fluctuations from track to track, sometimes within the same piece; Douglass Fake (who mastered it) thinks he doesn't employ dynamic compression but that's exactly what he does. I also didn't like the overall frequency response and I didn't like that so many pieces were seperate when the opposite would have been helpful for musical flow. What turned it into a very tedious listening experience was the fact that you sometimes couldn't hear soft parts of the music. While this is how it was recorded and represents the organic dynamic range of an orchestra, it's not very pleasant to listen to in everyday situations. I solved this by using dynamic compression (with manual faders... and I don't have any reservations calling it what it is). I have done so for most of the scores I've been working on. The frequency response made the score sound thin and brittle, "warmth" was missing. I also changed that, it has more impact now but doesn't sound as "charming" (aka muffled) as my first Deluxe Edition. I also remixed at least one piece: "The Mirrors (Alternate)". Compared to the rest it was sounding very distant and very different. I brought it closer to the rest and diminished reverb a little (as it contains much more reverb than the rest of the score). Please note that I also deleted the material that wasn't the score by Goldsmith, if you want to listen to that you'd have to buy the Intrada. If you look at the tracklist below you will notice fewer tracks compared to the Intrada yet musical contents are the same. As usual, I combined tracks as often as possible and when it made sense so if you don't like that, don't download it.

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Something else left to say? Well, this score has developed into one of my favourite Goldsmith scores over the years, I love it and now I also love its sound. So please, have fun! :)


Tracklist:

01. The Poppy Fields
02. The clouded Mind
03. I'll be there
04. No Shadow
05. Secrets
06. Don't open it!
07. Do you believe?
08. The Sanctum
09. Who are you?
10. The Code
11. The Call
12. No Thought
13. Chest Pains
14. A Mission
15. Nice Tie
16. The Knife
17. What I know
18. The Jumper
19. The Tank
20. The Dream
21. Get Dr. Lane
22. The Hotel
23. Fight like a Man
24. The Mirrors
25. The Mirrors (Alternate)
26. Frontal Lobotomy


To War or not to War

Yes, this is still a Loudness War release. I'm sick of catering to just one crowd: Audiophiles. I cannot ignore other people who simply don't care about sound. I may not like that... but hey, who am I to be so high and mighty? Mastering is making compromises. The compromise is that something should play well anywhere. And if that means that it's as loud as possible, so be it. I became aware of it when someone wrote to me in private that he never hears a difference to the official versions, only that my Editions are softer. Meaning that people don't know that if something is softer it probably has more dynamic range. They may have heard about the Loudness War but only because other people mentioned it. The fact is that other people have better things to do than to bother themselves with things not important to them. That's how it should be, you know. For that reason I will from now on offer two versions: an Audiophile Version and a Loudness War version. The latter will encompass lossless and lossy releases, the former only lossless. The difference between them is bit depth, samplerate and brickwall limiting. The Audiophile version lacks it, the Loudness War version is limited. I have to say, even the sound of the Loudness War version is pretty good (I have the good stuff... erm, tools).

Which version should you take?

Simple: have you ever heard the expression Loudness War? No? Then take exactly that version, either FLAC or MP3. You don't really care about sound but you want something a little different, a little more modern? The same. If you can't stand something that's dynamically limited or if you believe in the superiority of HiRes, take the Audiophile version. Easy, no?

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Audiophile FLAC (24/48):
https://www.mirrored.to/files/0B7BCUZW/HeKnowsEvil.rar_links



Loudness War FLAC & MP3:
https://www.mirrored.to/files/USBCFX6E/HeDoesntKnowIt.part1.rar_links
https://www.mirrored.to/files/0W06WUGF/HeDoesntKnowIt.part2.rar_links


Password for all: ScarletLipsAndBoatSizedCars

AMAZING! another great addition. I Am seriously trying my upmost to grab every collection you post/make! thanks so much, i am excited to hear this one!

One of my all time favorite scores! Thanks for visiting your magic upon it!

Magnificent upload, Thanks, much appreciated!!

Thanks!

Thanks!

thank you sonic, time for me to discover that score. Goldsmith can be a very strange territory to step in.

This one has been in my top 10 for 24 years! I was glad to have the Intrada release despite its shortcomings. This an unexpected bonus. Thank you!

Douglas Fake made finaly the Complete Score for all of us,
and you think you are better then him?
Lol

Douglas Fake made finaly the Complete Score for all of us,
and you think you are better them him?
Lol

well said

Douglas Fake made finaly the Complete Score for all of us,
and you think you are better them him?
Lol


well said

No, it wasn't. It wasn't helpful at all. Download it, listen and THEN say that this is worse and why. I couldn't find one word where Sonic said that he was better than Douglass Fake. This was Sonic's personal take on it. Nothing more, nothing less.

That said - Thanks for the upload and all the work put into it.

It,s disrespectful,
Cant you see it?

No, it wasn't. It wasn't helpful at all. Download it, listen and THEN say that this is worse and why. I couldn't find one word where Sonic said that he was better than Douglass Fake. This was Sonic's personal take on it. Nothing more, nothing less.

That said - Thanks for the upload and all the work put into it.

No This.... IS WELL Said.

I don,t like the way he attacks Douglas Fake's Remastering.
Same as what he did with Rambo First Blood Part II.
Now The Shadow.
What,s Next? Attacking Mike Matesinno?

Thanks Sonic for the Shadow. Looking forward to a listen.

Douglas Fake made finaly the Complete Score for all of us,
and you think you are better then him?
Lol

And why not ? Mr Fake is out there to make a living on selling discs, he may not put his time in bringing us the utmost sonic quality, while SonicAdventure probably has some marvelous short circuits in his mind which allow
him to offer us fantastic upgrades to enjoy.
You're always free to stick to the original if you want.
Another great score to rediscover. Great stuff, man.

One of my all time favourites. Thanx

And why not ? Mr Fake is out there to make a living on selling discs, he may not put his time in bringing us the utmost sonic quality, while SonicAdventure probably has some marvelous short circuits in his mind which allow
him to offer us fantastic upgrades to enjoy.
You're always free to stick to the original if you want.
Another great score to rediscover. Great stuff, man.

I,m sure it,s not just his living selling discs.I,m sure it,s his passion to release it in the best sound out there in complete chronological form.
I,m very grateful having the 2 cd Intrada set.It sounds Great and nothing can improve on that period.

I don,t like the way he attacks Douglas Fake's Remastering.
Same as what he did with Rambo First Blood Part II.
Now The Shadow.
What,s Next? Attacking Mike Matesinno?

The only reason why Douglass Fake does the mastering for the Intrada releases is to save money. Nothing more. He is the head of the company alongside Roger Feigelson so he is - for Intrada - the cheapest mastering engineer they don't even need to hire. And why? Mastering costs money. Good mastering takes time and time is money. I have said it before, I like Douglass Fake personally. But his mastering? Not so. If some mastering engineer does a sloppy job, I'm allowed to say so. I'm also allowed to do something about it. As it happens, I'm a mastering engineer myself. Which puts me in a favourable position, wouldn't you agree?

I would love it if I wouldn't need to do anything. You know, I actually buy those releases. They are fairly expensive. For the money, I can expect the full or expanded score, a nicely designed booklet and the best sound possible. In short, a quality product. In 95% of all cases the sound is mediocre or worse than releases before and I always have to work on it. I'm spending my time to improve the sound, something for which I usually take money myself. And because I don't care about money only (you see, scores happen to be a hobby of mine) I share the result of the time I spent on these scores with all of you.

On what Soundtracks you worked on if i may ask?

On what Soundtracks you worked on if i may ask?

I'm uploading here and you want to know my real life name? Are you kidding?

No

Another complete stunner, many thanks once again Sonic, much appreciated :)

No

Well, I won't say.

LoL

Jeeze give it a rest Nemo, you do not like his way, then ignore it why make a drama out of it.

Mr Gold.

Yh... well done

Thanks for the share…

Thanks ever so much. Despite the movie's flop, I *love* this score.

Thanks ever so much. Despite the movie's flop, I *love* this score.

Actually, I not only love the score, I also like the movie. There are some scenes in it that are either hilarious, quite clever or both. And the movie looks fantastic.

Thank you

Many thanks, friend!

AT LAST... the Deluxe Edition to one of Goldsmith's best scores.

Thank You so much for sharing this newly improved version with us! :)

"Actually, I not only love the score, I also like the movie. There are some scenes in it that are either hilarious, quite clever or both. And the movie looks fantastic."

I couldn't agree more.

AT LAST... the Deluxe Edition to one of Goldsmith's best scores.

Thank You so much for sharing this newly improved version with us! :)

Don't be so quick with your praise, maybe you won't like it ;)

Sonic, you've outdone yourself once again! First, you've released "Total Recall", now you've released my other favorite Goldsmith score. Thank you!

Now, you must do Supergirl next. Bad movie, but it contains a great score by Goldsmith. I remember the Silva Screen Records CD having a somewhat decent sound, but I think it could use a few improvements here and there.

Actually, I not only love the score, I also like the movie. There are some scenes in it that are either hilarious, quite clever or both. And the movie looks fantastic.

Completely agree. Also happened to be my favourite score. Thank you for this! And remember having your 1st edit many years ago.

Sonic, you've outdone yourself once again! First, you've released "Total Recall", now you've released my other favorite Goldsmith score. Thank you!

Now, you must do Supergirl next. Bad movie, but it contains a great score by Goldsmith. I remember the Silva Screen Records CD having a somewhat decent sound, but I think it could use a few improvements here and there.

If he's gonna do that one, I have a resource for him. :)

I'm quite sure he already did a Deluxe Edition of Supergirl.....

Thanks a lot.

Now, you must do Supergirl next. Bad movie, but it contains a great score by Goldsmith. I remember the Silva Screen Records CD having a somewhat decent sound, but I think it could use a few improvements here and there.


I'm quite sure he already did a Deluxe Edition of Supergirl.....

Peter is correct, I do have a Deluxe Edition for Supergirl. But it isn't very good so I never shared it here (though I seem to remember that I did - but I can't find it anymore).


If he's gonna do that one, I have a resource for him. :)

Something additional to the Silva??

Plse do!!! :D

All this Supergirl talk has got me very excited, and yes the silva album has decent sound for a 25 year old album, but the "overture" works best not at the start but at the end after the synth end title, also the (redundant) alternates invade the film order.

I also like the the flying sequences and the film's playfulness and comedic tone (similar to Superman III), but the Argo City start has some very wooden acting from Mia Farrow, Simon Ward and Peter O'Toole.

Thanks for your hard work and time, I like this soundtrack as well and was so disappointed in the Original Release. Looking forward to listening to this.

Sonic I have a tech question though what is the cause for a CD release to sound lower in volume then the Original LP release?
Same company released both but the CD version sounds so much lower in volume then the Original Vinyl? Is there something that could be do to bring it up?
I kinda hinted about this score in your Total Recall thread but I can't really mention the title due to right issues.
Just thought I could ask if not np Have A Great Week & again Thanks!

Thank you, Sonic!!

All this Supergirl talk has got me very excited, and yes the silva album has decent sound for a 25 year old album, but the "overture" works best not at the start but at the end after the synth end title, also the (redundant) alternates invade the film order.

I also like the the flying sequences and the film's playfulness and comedic tone (similar to Superman III), but the Argo City start has some very wooden acting from Mia Farrow, Simon Ward and Peter O'Toole.

Forgive me... but the Silva release for Supergirl sounds truly awful ;) The mastering engineer has just one orchestral release under his belt: Supergirl. It was processed with some dubious technology all the rage in certain circles back then. The overall sound of the Silva attempts to linearize the frequency response... but it's a recording done by Eric Tomlinson. Which can't be linearized without ill effect. If you want the original sound you'd have to look for the Varese version of that score. It can be used as a starting point and then the result will be ok.

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Thanks for your hard work and time, I like this soundtrack as well and was so disappointed in the Original Release. Looking forward to listening to this.

Sonic I have a tech question though what is the cause for a CD release to sound lower in volume then the Original LP release?
Same company released both but the CD version sounds so much lower in volume then the Original Vinyl? Is there something that could be do to bring it up?
I kinda hinted about this score in your Total Recall thread but I can't really mention the title due to right issues.
Just thought I could ask if not np Have A Great Week & again Thanks!

Go ahead and mention it, this is not the FSM forum where something like that will get you expelled. We can mention certain releases but we're not allowed to share them :)

There are several reasons why a vinyl release might seem louder, the most likely reason would be dynamic compression (not to be mistaken with data compression, aka mp3). Vinyl has very limited dynamic capabilities (difference between soft and loud), furthermore, soft parts will always be distorted because of the formats' inherent flaws. On CD you don't need dynamic compression as it has a much bigger dynamic range than vinyl (and no low-level errors to boot). So for the score you're referring to, it is entirely possible for the vinyl to be dynamically compressed while the CD version was lacking this dynamic compression.

Thank you very much!

Am not familiar with the movie or the score, but still thanks for your work irregardless.

Thanks a lot!

Thank you for 24 bit edition :)

Thank you kindly.

Thanks for your work on this project and for sharing it.

thank you very much indeed

Thanks!

thanks for replying Sonic it's the very famous soundtrack by the late Composer Brian May. I really appreciate the info I just could not figure that out years ago when I nearly passed out when I got it released on CD with the bonus cue too. It's the score that got me hooked on Soundtracks when I was 17 years old. I do know that all the master tapes and music sheets etc... are long lost so there's no way to do anything for it. I can only be released which it was on vinyl about 2 or 3 years ago.
Thank again for the time you take to do these Deluxe Editions I like them very much and hope that none of the negative talk will stop you.
Sorry folks for all the jabber I just really have wondered about this!

thanks for replying Sonic it's the very famous soundtrack by the late Composer Brian May. I really appreciate the info I just could not figure that out years ago when I nearly passed out when I got it released on CD with the bonus cue too. It's the score that got me hooked on Soundtracks when I was 17 years old. I do know that all the master tapes and music sheets etc... are long lost so there's no way to do anything for it. I can only be released which it was on vinyl about 2 or 3 years ago.
Thank again for the time you take to do these Deluxe Editions I like them very much and hope that none of the negative talk will stop you.
Sorry folks for all the jabber I just really have wondered about this!

Which famous soundtrack? Brian May wrote a few in fact ;)

And what negative talk? I don't think you were negative at all so don't beat yourself up.

Thank you! I remember (and probably still have in some HDD) your first take on this score. I always loved the main theme for 'The Shadow' and I'm very glad you're still sharing deluxe editions.

Thank You!

Scott

Thank you for sharing and your work on these files, I will try both and see which I like best.

Thanks so much, one of my many favorites Goldsmith scores!
I also re-watched the movie a few weeks back, it's not that bad.

Thank you for this one as well Sonic! And thanks for mentioning me in your intro :)

I also would like to join you in my dislike of Doug Fake's mastering approach, in particular circa 2012 when he did the Shadow (I haven't really analysed his most recent efforts). Music should be enjoyed without having to constantly adjust the volume level while listening. So thanks for transforming a frustrating experience into a very pleasurable one!

Thank a lot!
Excellent job as each time!

Thank you for this one as well Sonic! And thanks for mentioning me in your intro :)

I also would like to join you in my dislike of Doug Fake's mastering approach, in particular circa 2012 when he did the Shadow (I haven't really analysed his most recent efforts). Music should be enjoyed without having to constantly adjust the volume level while listening. So thanks for transforming a frustrating experience into a very pleasurable one!

Well, you were the first who shared an expanded version. When was it? Back in 2008? So ten years ago. Wow.

And your reason is exactly mine. Dynamic range is important and "correct" - but ultimately not very pleasant to listen to.

Brian May's Mad Max Soundtrack. And I meant all the bad replies people post in your threads, I just don't get it, folks offer something different for free and people just want to complain and say their negative opinion, instead of just saying Thank You! Anyway I thought about all info you gave me and I also think this is the same case as Bernard Herrmann's PSYCHO Soundtrack. Low budget, cheap Low Quality recording conditions.
Have A Great Week.

Brian May's Mad Max Soundtrack.

I actually don't remember the first three movies. I've seen them but it was too long ago. I plan to re-watch them in the near future.


And I meant all the bad replies people post in your threads, I just don't get it, folks offer something different for free and people just want to complain and say their negative opinion, instead of just saying Thank You!

Well, I have my opinion and I can come across too strong when voicing it. Some people then take offence, it's only natural. And the guy who was complaining about me criticizing Douglass Fake actually has a point - but he brought it along so stupidly that he effectively was just trolling.


Anyway I thought about all info you gave me and I also think this is the same case as Bernard Herrmann's PSYCHO Soundtrack. Low budget, cheap Low Quality recording conditions.

I can recommend the re-recording by Joel McNeely on Var�se, it's very good. Sound could be even better though.

Thank you, SonicAdventure!

Thanks for this version.

can never get tired of this one.

I really need to buy the Shout!Factory remaster.

Thanks for this version.

can never get tired of this one.

I really need to buy the Shout!Factory remaster.

Huh? Does it exist? I didn't find it.

EDIT: found it! :D

I really enjoy Sonic's uploads. His remastering always is a significant improvement. The highs are smooth, the bass is rich (but never boomy), and the stereo image is natural and solid. Thanks for this one, Sonic.

I really enjoy Sonic's uploads. His remastering always is a significant improvement. The highs are smooth, the bass is rich (but never boomy), and the stereo image is natural and solid. Thanks for this one, Sonic.

You're too charming, thank you :)

Thank you very much for this, I9 love that score.

Thankyou v much for the upload- looking forward to hearing th audiophyle file

Well, I have my opinion and I can come across too strong when voicing it. Some people then take offence, it's only natural. And the guy who was complaining about me criticizing Douglass Fake actually has a point - but he brought it along so stupidly that he effectively was just trolling.


Calling me a leech from the start ,now i,m trolling?
You should Behave and Maintain!

Thank you so much!!!!

Calling me a leech from the start ,now i,m trolling?
You should Behave and Maintain!

Why don't you go ahead and block me? That way you won't read any bullshit I write.

Thanks for this version.

can never get tired of this one.

I really need to buy the Shout!Factory remaster.

Yeah, some people find it too saturated/colorful.
But, given how the whole movie is, I think it's perfect.

Why don't you go ahead and block me? That way you won't read any bullshit I write.

Because then that would mean he no longer has anything to do, and he just won't stand for that! :D

Thanks for the effort and share.

Because then that would mean he no longer has anything to do, and he just won't stand for that! :D

You might be right.

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Yeah, some people find it too saturated/colorful.
But, given how the whole movie is, I think it's perfect.

Depends how colourful "too saturated" is. If skintones are wrong, in that case it might look strange. But for the rest? Why not?

Sonic, this is great. Enjoyed the movie, had the original OST on CD. I was a big fan of the Shadow comics in the mid 80s by Howard Chayken and then by Bill Sienkiewicz. Might have to dig out those old comics while I listen to your work... Thanks!!!

I notice there's no Taylor Dayne on your version ;)

Sonic, this is great. Enjoyed the movie, had the original OST on CD. I was a big fan of the Shadow comics in the mid 80s by Howard Chayken and then by Bill Sienkiewicz. Might have to dig out those old comics while I listen to your work... Thanks!!!

I notice there's no Taylor Dayne on your version ;)

Thanks! Always great to see someone who enjoyed the movie, especially when critics didn't really like it back then (except maybe Roger Ebert and a few others). About Taylor Dayne: When I uploaded this it suddenly dawned on me and I thought "Fuck, I forgot the songs!". I don't think that the song is great. But it's serviceable and in the end was put to better use within this musical (Dance Of The Vampires?).

Thanks! Always great to see someone who enjoyed the movie, especially when critics didn't really like it back then (except maybe Roger Ebert and a few others). About Taylor Dayne: When I uploaded this it suddenly dawned on me and I thought "Fuck, I forgot the songs!". I don't think that the song is great. But it's serviceable and in the end was put to better use within this musical (Dance Of The Vampires?).

I also enjoyed The Phantom when it came out. Those pulp-era comics made fun movies, but not for everyone (or critics).

And the song is not great. Taylor Dane peaked in '87. ;)

Thanks again!!!

Many thanks for sharing.

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Many thanks for sharing.

I also enjoyed The Phantom when it came out. Those pulp-era comics made fun movies, but not for everyone (or critics).

And the song is not great. Taylor Dane peaked in '87. ;)

Thanks again!!!

Yes, and they didn't take themselves too seriously. Always a good thing. So a little guilty pleasure.

Taylor Dayne is a terrific singer. Just try to imagine any of her dance-dolly contemporaries trying to cover the vocal range in "Original Sin".

And the song is top-drawer Steinman. If anyone says differently, I WILL FIGHT YOU.

As always, S.A., you are a god among men.

Thank you Sonic! Love this score, and have loved this movie since '94. Never understood why people hated this movie when it came out, but you're right: Ebert saw the good in it. Remember being validated when I read that review. This fits into the mold of movies I loved at the time: The Shadow, The Rocketeer, The Phantom. Some great films with great music.

Listened to your presentation today and it's great. Love the warmth and the depth you added. Listened to both Mirrors cues and marveled, also how you brought the love theme out a bit more. Cheers for this!

Thank you very much for sharing this, Sonic! I join the chorus of others who fondly recall the 1990's pulp adventure revivals (and their scores). You've done a terrific job with this!

Taylor Dayne is a terrific singer. Just try to imagine any of her dance-dolly contemporaries trying to cover the vocal range in "Original Sin".

And the song is top-drawer Steinman. If anyone says differently, I WILL FIGHT YOU.

As always, S.A., you are a god among men.

awesome. :)

Many thanks good sir! :)

Thanks for the share. Loved the movie.

Another gem made by the Master of Sound! I am very eager to hear the changes you made!

Thanks a lot!

Any chance for a possible re-up. All links are dead.

Any chance for a possible re-up. All links are dead.


Well, I checked all of the links (for the Audiophile version), and the only one I found working was from "BayFiles", but because all the other links have been removed, I'm pretty sure that link will be removed sooner than later. So heres one to make things easier for the time being.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/jh1747an9t9w3pi/Shadow+Deluxe+Edition.zip

All credit goes to SonicAdventure for this amazing set. :)

Well, I checked all of the links (for the Audiophile version), and the only one I found working was from "BayFiles", but because all the other links have been removed, I'm pretty sure that link will be removed sooner than later. So heres one to make things easier for the time being.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/jh1747an9t9w3pi/Shadow+Deluxe+Edition.zip

All credit goes to SonicAdventure for this amazing set. :)

Many thanks to SonicAdventure and to you for Mediafire link!

Much appreciated for the timely response and re-upload. You have my thanks.

thanks a lot, Dark Knight 86 for the re-upload ...
also big thanks for original up-loader and poster SonicAdventure ...

Thanks for the re-up.

Thank you!

Yes, Thanks for the re-up Dark Knight 86!