The O'Hara Family - Max Steiner, Foster, Stephen [1]
Scarlett Prepares for the Barbecue
Twelve Oaks - Max Steiner, Foster, Stephen [1]
The Barbecue [Extended Version] - Max Steiner, Foster, Stephen [1]
Afternoon Nap - Max Steiner, Barnby, Joseph
Charles Hamilton Challenges Rhett
In the Library
War Is Declared/The Death of Charles - Max Steiner, Emmet, D.
At the Bazaar
Maryland, My Maryland - Max Steiner,
Dances
Gettysburg - Max Steiner, Lambert, Louis
Outside the Examiner Newspaper Office
At the Depot
Christmas at Aunt Pitty's - Max Steiner, Mendelssohn, Felix
Melanie and Scarlett Tend the Wounded
Scarlett's Promise [Extended Version]
Train Depot [Extended Version] - Max Steiner, Foster, Stephen [1]
Melanie in Labor
Rhett Returns - Max Steiner, Foster, Stephen [1]
Escape from Atlanta
Soldiers in Retreat
Rhett and Scarlett on McDonough Road
Twelve Oaks in Ruin/Scarlett Comes Home
I'll Never Be Hungry Again!
Track Listings (28) - Disc #2
Alternate Entr'acte
Battle Montage
The Deserter
Melanie and Scarlett [Extended Version]
It's Over! [Extended Version]
Frank Kennedy Asks for Sullen's Hand [Extended Version]
Paddock Scene - Max Steiner, Lambert, Louis
Gerald's Death [Extended Version]
The New Store
Scarlett in Shantytown
Ashley and Dr. Meade/Frank's Death
Belle Watling and Melanie
Scarlett Gets Tipsy
New Orleans Honeymoon - Max Steiner, Woodbury, J.B.
Can-Can
Scarlett's New Wardrobe
Scarlett's Nightmare
Bonnie's Birth
Twenty Inches!
The Lumber Mill
After the Party
London
Rhett and Scarlett's Fight
The Death of Bonnie
Melanie and Mammy - Max Steiner, Axt, Williams
The Death of Melanie
Scarlett in the Mist/Rhett Leaves
Flashback/Finale
In the '30s, audio technology was relatively primitive, even for movies. So for years the original Max Steiner score for Gone With the Wind presumably went the way implied by its title, that is until the '60s when Selznick... more » studios executors discovered the lost masters. Now, for the first time, this two-disc digital restoration presents the original Steiner soundtrack in its entirety. Besides the well-remembered "Tara's Theme," these tracks reveal the composer's penchant for dramatic underscoring with lushly romantic melodies, including motifs from Stephen Foster and other Old South strains. For soundtrack aficionados, the music satisfies despite the relatively primitive recording quality of the time. Also included is a 52-page illustrated booklet covering the novel's origins, the film's production, and asides about the actors. --Joseph Lanza« less
In the '30s, audio technology was relatively primitive, even for movies. So for years the original Max Steiner score for Gone With the Wind presumably went the way implied by its title, that is until the '60s when Selznick studios executors discovered the lost masters. Now, for the first time, this two-disc digital restoration presents the original Steiner soundtrack in its entirety. Besides the well-remembered "Tara's Theme," these tracks reveal the composer's penchant for dramatic underscoring with lushly romantic melodies, including motifs from Stephen Foster and other Old South strains. For soundtrack aficionados, the music satisfies despite the relatively primitive recording quality of the time. Also included is a 52-page illustrated booklet covering the novel's origins, the film's production, and asides about the actors. --Joseph Lanza
CD Reviews
Nearly went with the wind...
Bluebird | USA | 12/12/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The original Steiner recordings of this film were discovered in the 60's and had never received an original soundtrack issue. All soundtracks of the film prior to this deluxe edition were re-recordings of the score. Now we get the original full length recordings. Sure, the fidelity has moments of weakness, but the historical value of the tracks are reason enough to overlook any shortcomings. All of the film's wonderful visuals will leap into your mind when listening. Steiner's use of themes from American standards blended with his own compositions is brilliant. I hear new things every time I listen."
Rhino Does It Right
MacGuffin | New York City | 09/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a pleasure to be able to hear virtually all of the original soundtrack! I bought the standard vinyl original soundtrack recording in the late 60's after the theatrical re-release that introduced me to what was to become my all-time favorite film, and eventually wore it out through overuse. It was worth the wait to be able to replace it with this fine effort, which includes deluxe packaging and a beautiful 52-page booklet on the making of the film. Granted, one wonders if perhaps the music could have been better restored but I suppose caution is indicated--overzealous use of noise-reduction technology has ruined many a remastering effort. No matter; the first few notes brought tears to my eyes.
I advise GWTW fans to go the extra mile and invest in this two-disk definitive set that will grace any collection. And for the uninitiated, my advice is to "go for it." Max Steiner, who blessed generations of movie goers with scores for such classics as King Kong; Now, Voyager; and Casablanca, composed one of the most famous and recognizable soundtracks in cinema history for what many believe to be the greatest movie of all time--find out why."
So complete I never realized some of this music existed
DodgyUSA | Jamaica Plain, MA United States | 09/04/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A wonderful 2 disc soundtrack of the film. I know GWTW like a second language, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear music that I never noticed before such as Charles Hamilton Challenges Rhett, and many other "extended" versions.
Rudy Behlmer's liner notes are enlightening, informative, and make for interesting reading.
Max Steiner enthusiasts, and soundtrack aficionados will relish this set."
Rhino needs to re-release this PRONTO.
takemehome | USA | 08/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sadly, my exposure to this excellent 2-CD soundtrack set of Gone With The Wind has been from friends who own this set. Almost every note of music from this historic film score is present, including music not previously heard in the film. The sound quality is not always perfect, but considering these recordings are nearly 70 years old, it's forgiveable.
One glaring omission is the exclusion of the overture, intermission, entr'acte, and exit music tracks. True, they're merely 5 minute suites of score heard elsewhere in the film, but I happen to think they're excellent suites and should have been included here. Other than that, it's a perfect set.
However, I'd like to be able to enjoy a 2-Disc set of my own. I'd like to be able to actually touch it and hold it and see the beautiful box art in person. I'd like to be able to look at the disc art in person. I'd also love to be able to read the booklet that comes with the box. I own Rhino's 2-CD Wizard of Oz soundtrack, and I know this one's booklet will be just as excellent as the Oz booklet.
And yes, I can touch it, read the booklet, and flat out own the thing...if I'm willing to pay $80 or more on eBay or Amazon Marketplace. C'mon, Rhino, I know you're reading this. Stop acting like you work for Disney and keep your soundtracks, compilations, etc. in print. Not all of us can just afford to toss aside $100 for an out of print soundtrack. True, there's the single-disc version that's still in print, but why? Why not keep BOTH in print? Consumers LIKE choices. I'd surely pay $25-$30 for this soundtrack, as it's absolutely 100% worth it. But not $100+ from internet sellers. It's not fair to force the fans to choose between an affordable release that's incomplete and made really only for the casual fan, or an outrageously expensive OOP edition that has everything you could want.
Please bring this 2-Disc set back into print, Rhino! As FRank Kennedy would say, please don't leave us on tenderhooks!"
Gone With Max Steiner
Luis M. Ramos | Caracas, Venezuela | 07/08/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great milestone. "Gone With The Wind" represents a great landmark in film music. Rhino's deluxe packaging of this great score written by the legendary Max Steiner gives us the unique opportunity to appreciate the scale and grandeur of a musical work that will last years and years in our hearts. Do not bother in purchasing re-recordings, this is the original soundtrack, as it was recorded in 1939, in all its splendour."
Track Listings (27) - Disc #1