Zulu Mono
John Dziadecki | Louisville, CO USA | 10/11/2004
(1 out of 5 stars)
"First, let me say I was predisposed to buying this disc. I've liked Barry's music since Dr No. He is a remarkable composer.
Zulu. I don't own this disc. I heard some audio samples on the German Amazon website. Here are some details, and fans of the Zulu score won't like them. The recording is in mono and sounds a bit harsh. There are NO tracks of the wonderful, wonderful Zulu vocals. The tracks listed as Zulu stamps are jazzed up things NOT from the film score. Richard Burton's naration is here and his voice is, as always, fabulous. He could read a phone book and make it sound good. However, those of us seeking a stereo CD recording of this classic Barry score with Zulu vocals must, sadly, look elsewhere.
At least MGM made a fabulous looking DVD release of the film. Maybe Rhino could find the original elements? Their rematered film score releases are, generaly, excellent.
Four in the Morning. Mono tracks with scattered dialog inserted."
RPM release is in full, glorious stereophonic sound.
Joshua Gizelt | New York | 08/03/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The "Zulu" material is the same program as the original LP, which means that the "Zulu Stamps and Shakes" are juiced up with pop influences... but the score itself is in full stereo on this release. The Silva issue of the original tracks is the one that is monaural, not the RPM. Those looking for a clean source for the "Zulu" score, this is where you'll find it. The only caveat is that the stereo channels are reversed, but this is a minor issue."