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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary Edition [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

John Williams (Composer) | Format: Audio CD
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  • Composer: John Williams
  • Audio CD (March 19, 2002)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
  • Label: Mca
  • ASIN: B0000639AI
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #49,429 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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While director Steven Spielberg has sometimes termed his blockbuster hit E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial a loose sequel to his similarly themed Close Encounters of the Third Kind, that notion only underscores the breadth of John Williams's talents as a composer and tempts the listener to consider this score a sort of second, more nakedly emotional movement to his CE3K music. As in his epic Star Wars work, the musical touchstone is early-20th-century Russian romanticism, a link that becomes even clearer with the restoration of three fragile, largely atmospheric cues ("Main Titles," "Meeting E.T.," and "E.T.'s New Home"). While Williams has often suffered odd accusations of emotional manipulation--which is, after all, precisely the job of a film composer--his E.T. music is still some of his most compelling, recalling Herrmann's delicate, pastoral touch on The Magnificent Ambersons in its first half, then steadily ratcheting up the tension as the score's insistent brass motif intrudes ever more ominously. Two decades later, the 15-minute sweep of "Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye" remains one of Williams's most powerful and memorable film-music achievements. This edition also features an illustrated booklet with a new interview with the composer. --Jerry McCulley

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The one soundtrack that made me cry, January 27, 2002
This review is from: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)
Besides being the film that Walt Disney would've made had he been alive, "E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial" is one of those genuine "great" films that works on all levels. Without one of its strengths lies in the superb scoring of John Williams. He has fashioned music that is endearing, lush, thrilling, illuminating, frightening, and heavenly.

It is the end where the score really gets emotional. The final medley ("Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye) is a triumph of Williams' genius. As the ship closes, taking the little alien back to his world as the boy looks on, Williams delivers an emotional punch that literally "knocks" the listener on his/her feet. The familiar "E.T. Theme" is played again, but this time the skies open and all who listen feel the bond so shared by Elliott and the little creature.

Like I said, when I heard this in the theater, I jumped up and applauded, like everyone else this little tale so wondrously told in sight and sound.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Farewell E.T. ...., December 2, 2004
This review is from: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)
The finale to this piece is so emotionally charged and moving, I cannot recall another movie soundtrack fitting so completely congruently, especially with the final events of the movie itself. What is that magical, secret ingredient that Williams captures so well within the main E.T. theme, that leaves such an indelible impression? A truly magnificent, timeless and powerfully moving composition - in an instant reminding the listener of the desperately sad and tear-jerking farewell scene as our beloved alien leaves to return home.

Gosh, cinematic goodbyes have never been so powerful, before or since. Williams was born to write for the screen.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Phone Home, July 7, 2002
By Erik North (San Gabriel, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary Edition (Audio CD)
John Williams has created literally dozens of great movie scores in his time, but few have been as emotionally amazing as the one he composed for Steven Spielberg's 1982 sci-fi/fantasy masterpiece E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. The score has been expanded for the film's twentieth anniversary release this year, and the results do not fail to satisfy.

This compact disc release contains excerpts (such as the witty "Frogs" cue) that had not been available on previous CD or LP versions of the soundtrack. The same familiar cues that accompany E.T. and Elliott's flight across the face of the Moon, the climactic bike ride, and E.T.'s farewell all remain, only now they have been remastered for maximum audio and emotional impact.

Even if you've had old LP or CD recordings of the score, this new version, which now probably stands as the official COMPLETE version, as did the CLOSE ENCOUNTERS score, is worth getting for your collection. It is Williams, the greatest living composer of film music today, at his very frequent best. Grab it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Stars instead of 5!!!!
I had several of the original LP's from 1982's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" as it was (and still is) one of my favorite movies. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Puddleton Shine

3.0 out of 5 stars ET Soundtrack
This is only the soundtrack not the movie. Did not state that it did not include the movie. Had to purchase the movie at Blockbuster for $12.88.
Published 7 months ago by AZBroncofan

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I Phone A Friend?
When I first saw E.T. I hid in the crook of my aunt's elbow for the first 15 minutes and John Williams was a large part of it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Tim Leininger

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not the original motion picture soundtrack
I own the original motion picture soundtrack on vinyl. I bought this CD and was so disappointed I'm ready to write a letter to John Williams. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Happy Oooops
I meant to buy the movie and bought this in error. However, as a fan, I listened to it and liked it. I will keep it in my car instead of in my DVD collection.
Published on December 30, 2007 by Corina Morrison

4.0 out of 5 stars Different "Goodbye" cue at the end...
This is a fantastic expanded edition of John Williams' last great score. This is his peak, folks, and it is one to carry with you forever. Read more
Published on November 19, 2007 by Sean William Menzies

5.0 out of 5 stars A review for the original version released 27 years ago.....
27 years ago right after I saw this film in 1982, I went out and bought the original motion picture soundtrack; MCA-6109. Read more
Published on July 30, 2007 by Darth Shaak

5.0 out of 5 stars This Soundtrack is Great !
Through watching this film I felt that the music made it what it is. I only just decided to listen to the soundtrack a few days ago and i think it is interesting and varied. Read more
Published on July 31, 2006 by claire Hopkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid remastering of wonderful music
First of all, I always wondered why this recording, dating from 1981 - when digital recording was already possible - was being done with analogue machinery. Read more
Published on January 17, 2006 by Pater Ecstaticus

5.0 out of 5 stars John Williams
This CD is great!!! The last 2 songs are two of the most beautifull i've ever hear, as a fan of JW i sure can tell you that the oscar was fair enough by chossing this soundtrack... Read more
Published on September 12, 2005 by Mario B. G. Simoes

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