Merry Holidays / Christmas / Feliz Navidad / Buon Natale / Joyeux No�l & С рождеством (if I forgot anything, sorry, it wasn't meant as an insult)!

Though I don't think this is one of my best Editions I still wanted to re-share it in time for the holidays. If I would do it today, I would do it completely different. Because, let's face it, I made some very odd mixing choices 3 years ago, combining tracks that didn't really fit together ("Christmas Morning & One Last Gift" spring to mind). Nevertheless, I still like to listen to this Edition. The sound is OK (now slightly updated, bass and treble just right, slightly improved stage) the covers were looking - in part - nice. Oh... the covers... well, they're less tacky now. A few days ago I took one look at them and thought "What the Hell was I thinking??" So I deleted some covers and refined some others.

Before I talk too much again... enjoy :)



Old text:


When was the last time I posted a Deluxe Edition of mine? I really don�t know. Doesn�t matter.

As a late Christmas present I give to you 'The Polar Express', composed by Alan Silvestri. What did I do with the Sessions posted a year or so ago? My usual stuff: tinkering dynamics, EQ, remixing and crossfading. As always, my ultimate goal was to create a cohesive listening experience, something the sessions could not provide. Therefore three tracks I could have included have been deleted. Two of them weren�t ultimately used in the movie while the third was the awful song by Steven Tyler; I couldn�t bring myself to include it. I�ve also deleted the numerous, not very interesting alternates. As usual, some weren�t alternates at all while the others weren�t adding something extra to the score. In short, my Deluxe Edition of this score isn�t complete - and it won�t ever will be, these tracks won�t be added in the future. As I�ve said before: a cohesive listening experience is paramount to me, much more than including every little, stupid note. Even when it concerns a score as beautiful as this.

Sonically, this Edition is a slight departure from my usual sound signature; it features more bass and treble. People seem to enjoy this these days. IMO it sounds better than the session, the pieces on the OST and the promo. My version has more warmth, more punch and some very beautiful sparkle (might be too much on some systems). Anyway, I enjoyed it tremendously during the last days.

The cover is the usual job as well... although I had loads of fun creating the two covers in the middle of the picture you can see above. They are so tacky and tasteless and not in any way meant as a serious alternative cover... though I�m still chuckling. For every front cover there are fitting back and inlay covers, my personal preferences are the two covers on the left side of the picture.

Have fun... and a belated Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

Tracklist:

1. Ouverture (Suite from �The Polar Express�) 6:02 2. Main Title 1:09
3. Researching The North Pole 1:31 4. All Aboard 2:02 5. Lonely Boy 1:33 6. Hot Chocolate 1:33
7. The Lost Ticket 3:04 8. Seeing Is Believing 3:57 9. Cleared To Go 1:29 10. Cracking Ice 4:09
11. Abandoned Toys 1:20 12. When Christmas Comes To Town 4:48 13. Polar Express 1:23
14. March Of The Elves 4:29 15. The Giant Bag 6:16 16. The Elf Processional 1:38 17. I Belive 4:11
18. The First Gift Of Christmas 2:07 19. Lessons & Goodbyes 8:44 20. Christmas Morning & One Last Gift 3:02
21. Believe 4:18 22. Spirit Of The Season 2:30 23. The Elf Processional (Alternate) 1:37


Link FLAC:
https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/1BR6YPFR/WalkingDeadChildren.rar_links

Link MP3:
https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/ZFGYY1VZ/ZombieChildren.rar_links


Pass for both: Icicle

Attention:

Should the files be deleted by the respective hoster, I won�t upload them again - someone else has to do it

Beautiful covers, beautiful score, thank you so much :)

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1. Ouverture (Suite from ‘The Polar Express‘)
Incorrectly spelled :)

Thank you so much for this! Although it would have been nice to have 2 weeks ago, I'm still grateful to have it.

I don't see it in the tracklist, so I must ask: is Good King Wenceslas in this, perhaps mixed in with another track and re-named? I love that cue and that scene as well - when the hobo is singing it on top of the train

Regardless if it's included or not, thanks! :)

Beautiful covers, beautiful score, thank you so much :)

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1. Ouverture (Suite from �The Polar Express�)
Incorrectly spelled :)

Thanks!

And it�s correctly spelled if you hark back to the French original 'Ouverture' :D

(which I did)

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Thank you so much for this! Although it would have been nice to have 2 weeks ago, I'm still grateful to have it.

I don't see it in the tracklist, so I must ask: is Good King Wenceslas in this, perhaps mixed in with another track and re-named? I love that cue and that scene as well - when the hobo is singing it on top of the train

Regardless if it's included or not, thanks! :)

Thank you... but it has been deleted. Really a last minute decision just before finalizing it. I simply regarded it as source music - gone it was (and I didn�t like it either).

Thank you... but it has been deleted. Really a last minute decision just before finalizing it. I simply regarded it as source music - gone it was (and I didn�t like it either).

Ok, thanks for letting me know

Love the covers and the score, thanks!!

You rock! Thanks so much for this!

Sooooo glad you're back with this deluxe edition!! I can't wait to hear it, thanks so much!

And happy new year my friend! :)

Thank you share!

Thank you for the effort you put in. I've only listened to this score once, in the form of the original recording sessions and I can't say that I much cared for it. Hoping that your edition gives a better experience!

I love your Deluxe editions...it's like lifting a veil, sonically

this is a must judging from your past releases. thank you for putting some of your magic in the editing and mixing in this Silvestri Xmas music!! :D

this is a must judging from your past releases. thank you for putting some of your magic in the editing and mixing in this Silvestri Xmas music!! :D

Thank you! But listen to it first... it might be not warm enough for some people, there now is a lot of differentiation and precision.

It's freezing for me! ;)

Thank you so much. Love your editions.

Thank you for this. "Polar Express" is a wonderful score, well deserving of this treatment.

Thank you so much Sonic and it's nice to see another DE from you. There our a lot of very talented members here but, your DEs are some of my favorite. Can't wait to listen to this as it has been one of my most wished for scores but continues to not get released (hint hint LLL or Intrada!). I found the promo to not be a very enjoyable listening experience so I appreciate your work and thanks again for the share.

I think it's a custom-made promo anyways, not a 'real' one.

What a great news, SonicAdventure! Every time I listened to the sessions of Polar Express -and I do it all throughout the year- I thought how cool it would be if you gave them your touch, and here they are at last, like a Three Kings Day present. Thanks a lot, and despite late, happy Christmas and new year.

Thank you so much Sonic and it's nice to see another DE from you. There our a lot of very talented members here but, your DEs are some of my favorite. Can't wait to listen to this as it has been one of my most wished for scores but continues to not get released (hint hint LLL or Intrada!). I found the promo to not be a very enjoyable listening experience so I appreciate your work and thanks again for the share.

I�m fairly certain that it�ll be released officially soon. Very probably by LLL. I hope they remix it from the multitrack masters in order to get rid of that curious reverb tail concentrated to the center information (was only able to tone it down somewhat).

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What a great news, SonicAdventure! Every time I listened to the sessions of Polar Express -and I do it all throughout the year- I thought how cool it would be if you gave them your touch, and here they are at last, like a Three Kings Day present. Thanks a lot, and despite late, happy Christmas and new year.

It IS a Three Kings Day present ;)

And the same to you!

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I think it's a custom-made promo anyways, not a 'real' one.

Yep, that it was. Some tracks were obviously taken from the OST while most tracks certainly came from the sessions.

Are these multitrack masters available for the public, how do you know they exist? I've seen them only for the one contest for POTC 4, the remix on that one website, I forget the name. Or is there multitracks for everything? I usually only ever see them for mainstream music, I like to make instrumentals out of them, pretty fun! :D

Or is there multitracks for everything?

That's just how scores are recorded.

thank you :)

I�m fairly certain that it�ll be released officially soon. Very probably by LLL. I hope they remix it from the multitrack masters in order to get rid of that curious reverb tail concentrated to the center information (was only able to tone it down somewhat).


Are these multitrack masters available for the public, how do you know they exist? I've seen them only for the one contest for POTC 4, the remix on that one website, I forget the name. Or is there multitracks for everything? I usually only ever see them for mainstream music, I like to make instrumentals out of them, pretty fun! :D


That's just how scores are recorded.

These Multitrack masters are usually referred to as "Stems".

Nice to see you again, Sonic. Always look forward to your releases as they are almost always superior to the actual releases and I am certain that this will be no exception :)

Thank you very very much! Your deluxe editions are the most exciting unspeakable releases around!

Thank you! But listen to it first... it might be not warm enough for some people, there now is a lot of differentiation and precision.

awesome!! great job Sonic, you're the man!! it's both warm and cool!! warm enough for the holiday season and cool enough to enjoy the holiday spirit with this music!! thanks again for sharing this :D

Thanks a million Sonic..... Awesome stuff as usual

I'm having the worst luck today. Usually all of the bloody mirrors work, but I'm still trying to get to one that will!

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ok, got one working, can't wait to hear it!

Belated Happy New Year Sonic! I'm glad and excited to hear this new baby of yours. I can't wait to snatch it and listen afterwards.

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I forgot to add, your covers are simply adorable. I love it!

How do I download from this site? I can't get the file to start. Do I need to change my browser settings?

Guys, I�ve uploaded it again - it now has slightly more bass and sounds less aggressive. The second version therefore is for people desiring a less cold sound. However, I�ve left the original version online, that way, people can choose the version best suited to their needs and preferences.

Oh, the second version also contains corrected covers. On the original ones I misspelled the track 'I Believe'. Just a minor thing really.

I just saw the file name for the new version... funny.

Thanks for your work, it sounds great. I also prefer a proper listening experience over having every last note in exact film order so this is much better than the recording sessions.

Fingers crossed this wonderful score gets a proper release one day.

Dubstep bass remix of the Polar Express song!

Thanks, hope you have more deluxe editions on the way

Thanks for your work, it sounds great. I also prefer a proper listening experience over having every last note in exact film order so this is much better than the recording sessions.

Fingers crossed this wonderful score gets a proper release one day.

I�m pretty sure that it�ll happen soon.

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Dubstep bass remix of the Polar Express song!

Please share!

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Thanks, hope you have more deluxe editions on the way

Actually... I have ;)

Awesome job! Thank you so much. I too want this score to have an official release one day!

Thanks, hope you have more deluxe editions on the way

Actually... I have ;)


Already looking forward to that!

OOOOOH!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!

thanks

Thank you Sonic and welcome back! :)

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Comparing both versions… and I think I prefer your original version more (crisper sound)… what do others think?

I was just about to say the same thing. My ears do not hear much of a difference but, the original just sounds a little more crisp and instruments seem slightly more defined (if that makes sense). I think I'm sticking with the original.

Thank you Sonic and welcome back! :)

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Comparing both versions… and I think I prefer your original version more (crisper sound)… what do others think?

Hey Sam! It�s very nice to see you... we haven�t talked for a long time, have we?

I myself prefer the second version, it just has more, I don�t know, 'blood' and juice.

I found this xD. The Polar Express. - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwvUjDLl5jI)
I said it as a joke. I don't have a Dubstep Remix of the Polar Express.. and this video sounds nothing like it.

First of all: What lovely music! Thanks for sharing.

Personally, I prefer the "original" version. I don't think it's too cold at all, and to my ears the "More Bass" version drowns out some of the finer details.

A heartfelt thanks, by the way, for not including the Steven Tyler song!

Thanks a lot SonicAdventure. Means a lot that you take the time to share these special editions with us.

Many thanks for posting this, SonicAdventure! I always love to hear your deluxe editions.

thank you for this awesome share - and happy belated christmas!

I'm excited to hear this one. Thank you!

Wow, Sonic! Great to see the return of your deluxe editions. They provided some of my favourite listening experiences last year. Happy New Year sir and thank you for sharing the fruits of your talents! Looking forward to listening to these over the next few days. :)

Thanks again!

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

Thanks! very nice music .

Thanks, great work !

Thanks, SonicAdventure!

Great work, thanks you!

Many Thanks!

This is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much. I really enjoy your Deluxe Editions!

thank you

Thanks once again for the work and the share!

Wow! Thank you so much.

Thanks sonic. But the link dead, Can anybody re-share it ?

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thanks sonic, I miss it, Can anyone re-up the link,please?

Would anyone be willing to share this Deluxe version? Please and Thank You!

thanks for share!

Would anyone be willing to share this Deluxe version? Please and Thank You!
some filehost still works.

some filehost still works.

Care to divulge which one?

MEGA FLAC RE-UP FOR A FLACCING MEGA RELEASE

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition) (https://mega.co.nz/#!fIMSkbxY!Emb_CX6cxaoIIJvIEuqCHXWAlS9oCtXwweWXqU6 JgzE)

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition - Extra Bass) (https://mega.co.nz/#!jBNE0KhL!1VVDmuABK8JDqWqkDqjNO3PHqgzX-A22hXBda6rZOns)

Password: DOES A BEAR SHIT IN THE WOODS?...NOT IF IT'S A POLAR BEAR!

Thanks for this post.

MEGA FLAC RE-UP FOR A FLACCING MEGA RELEASE

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition) (https://mega.co.nz/#!fIMSkbxY!Emb_CX6cxaoIIJvIEuqCHXWAlS9oCtXwweWXqU6 JgzE)

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition - Extra Bass) (https://mega.co.nz/#!jBNE0KhL!1VVDmuABK8JDqWqkDqjNO3PHqgzX-A22hXBda6rZOns)

Password: DOES A BEAR SHIT IN THE WOODS?...NOT IF IT'S A POLAR BEAR!

Thank you sir!!!

Oh wow... that actually is your password :)

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I'm still not entirely clear on why there are two editions or which one you prefer, SonicAdventure... downloaded both but the regular Deluxe sounds great to my ears.

I'm still not entirely clear on why there are two editions or which one you prefer, SonicAdventure... downloaded both but the regular Deluxe sounds great to my ears.

The answer is easy: the more bass version. It sounds better ;)

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MEGA FLAC RE-UP FOR A FLACCING MEGA RELEASE

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition) (https://mega.co.nz/#!fIMSkbxY!Emb_CX6cxaoIIJvIEuqCHXWAlS9oCtXwweWXqU6 JgzE)

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition - Extra Bass) (https://mega.co.nz/#!jBNE0KhL!1VVDmuABK8JDqWqkDqjNO3PHqgzX-A22hXBda6rZOns)

Password: DOES A BEAR SHIT IN THE WOODS?...NOT IF IT'S A POLAR BEAR!

I love love love your password!

This is absolutely stunning... beautiful score, beautiful work.

Thank you so much Mr_Merrick for the re-upload!! :) Such an amazing score!!!!!

BTW, you are now able to vote for a score I then shall turn into a Deluxe Edition. Do it here: http://forums.ffshrine.org/f2/%5Bpoll%5D-ask-sonicadventure-deluxe-edition-your-favorite-179037/#post2758074

password doesn't work for any score

password doesn't work for any score

copy-and-paste this: DOES A BEAR SHIT IN THE WOODS?...NOT IF IT'S A POLAR BEAR!

Many thanks! :)

I had some downtime during one of the schools I was working at this week. I was in the gym, which is next to the band room. I heard Good King Wenceslas coming from there, but I couldn't tell what instrument it was being played on. It instantly made me think of The Polar Express.

Thank you so much for sharing your exceptional work, SonicAdventure!!! :)
&
Thank you for the re-up, mr_merrick.!!! :)

Thanks a lot for this!

Thanks soooo much!!!

Many thanks for putting this together (and thanks for the re-up mr_merrick)!

Almost time to start listening to this :D

my children love this film, we have even been on a local version last Xmas. the music is great too.

MEGA FLAC RE-UP FOR A FLACCING MEGA RELEASE

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition) (https://mega.co.nz/#!fIMSkbxY!Emb_CX6cxaoIIJvIEuqCHXWAlS9oCtXwweWXqU6 JgzE)

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition - Extra Bass) (https://mega.co.nz/#!jBNE0KhL!1VVDmuABK8JDqWqkDqjNO3PHqgzX-A22hXBda6rZOns)

Password: DOES A BEAR SHIT IN THE WOODS?...NOT IF IT'S A POLAR BEAR!

Thanks for the reup and thanks to the original uploader as well.

Thank you! This is going to set the season off right :)

thanks

Many thanks!

the password does not work .dowloaded ok? anybody have the correct password please. saw this in 70mm imax today

the password does not work .dowloaded ok? anybody have the correct password please. saw this in 70mm imax today

Did you download the re-up? In that case, have a look: http://forums.ffshrine.org/f92/polar-express-deluxe-edition-alan-silvestri-flac-166775/2.html#post2827207

Thanks to both Sonic and Merrick!

Thanks to both Sonic and Merrick!

You're welcome. Merry Christmas!

AMAZING rip and edited !!!!! Like as official release !!!!! Edit your more other film's Deluxe Edition ! sUPPORT YOU ! Thank you very much :)

Thank you very very much Sonic! :-D

I love this score, one of my favorite Silvestri scores and definately one of my favorite christmas movie scores, it is an absolute must to have this in Sonic's Deluxe Edition :-D

Thanks so much sonic! Fantastic job as always. Thanks mr_merrick for the re-up!

Thanks for the link and re up.

Thanks for sharing.

thanks

Thank you!

MEGA FLAC RE-UP FOR A FLACCING MEGA RELEASE

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition) (https://mega.co.nz/#!fIMSkbxY!Emb_CX6cxaoIIJvIEuqCHXWAlS9oCtXwweWXqU6 JgzE)

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition - Extra Bass) (https://mega.co.nz/#!jBNE0KhL!1VVDmuABK8JDqWqkDqjNO3PHqgzX-A22hXBda6rZOns)

Password: DOES A BEAR SHIT IN THE WOODS?...NOT IF IT'S A POLAR BEAR!

Many thanks for the re-up!

Many thanks!

Thanks, Sonic and Merrick!

Thanks a lot!!!!

Update :)

Thanks so much Sonic for all of the recent updates to your deluxe editions!! I always look forward to your new releases. Thanks again and have a safe/happy holiday!!!

Very nice update to a score that should have had an official release by now. It should have been released at the time of the films release. Classic Christmas score. A score that actually has themes. Probably would have been rejected today.

Update :)

Thanks a lot! This would be my first instance picking up this edition of yours, and I've had only the commercial album for so long, lol.

Dude! I thought the previous one was awesome as it was... Thank you. Like the new covers too.

Thank you so much!

Merry Christmas and thanks for the update. Wonderful score which really should have had an official release by now.

Very nice update to a score that should have had an official release by now. It should have been released at the time of the films release. Classic Christmas score. A score that actually has themes. Probably would have been rejected today.


Merry Christmas and thanks for the update. Wonderful score which really should have had an official release by now.

Exactly. It's a mystery why it never received an official release. Especially after the movie seems to have turned into some sort of Christmas classic over time.

"Before I talk too much again... enjoy " - I personally really enjoy your comments, these are the only link we have to an understanding in the amount of work that you've put in these releases. It makes us appreciate all your contributions a lot more
because these things are not produced to make a living but for the sheer enjoyment of us all.
So a genuine Thank you.
And that's about all the sensible stuff I can come up with at the moment.
May you all have a rich new year !

Exactly. It's a mystery why it never received an official release. Especially after the movie seems to have turned into some sort of Christmas classic over time.

Thanks a ton for the update, Sonic!

Thank you for this Christmas present! Merry Christmas!

"Before I talk too much again... enjoy " - I personally really enjoy your comments, these are the only link we have to an understanding in the amount of work that you've put in these releases. It makes us appreciate all your contributions a lot more
because these things are not produced to make a living but for the sheer enjoyment of us all.
So a genuine Thank you.
And that's about all the sensible stuff I can come up with at the moment.
May you all have a rich new year !

And that's a lot of sensible stuff :)

I didn't write a lot this time because I couldn't remember what I did 4 years ago ;)

Thanks for the update! :)

Thanks for the work. Anyone got a link to the updated version in FLAC?

Thanks for the work. Anyone got a link to the updated version in FLAC?

Many thanks to Sonic for the stunning original up and mr merrick for the re-up (FLAC) on page 3 :)

Reps all round (sorry Sonic you're still in the queue system :)

Many thanks to Sonic for the stunning original up and mr merrick for the re-up (FLAC) on page 3 :)

Reps all round in the queue system :)

Thanks. But Merrick's post is pre-2017 and has not been edited since. Is it still the updated version that Sonic mentions in post 104?

Thanks. But Merrick's post is pre-2017 and has not been edited since. Is it still the updated version that Sonic mentions in post 104?


Yep, sorry, middle of night here, you're right, the download from mr merrick says remastered so I thought it was the new one - oops :(
Can we have the new one, anyone please?

Thanks sonic and Mr Merrick for the re-up.

Thank you very much all of you!

MEGA FLAC RE-UP FOR A FLACCING MEGA RELEASE

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition) (https://mega.co.nz/#!fIMSkbxY!Emb_CX6cxaoIIJvIEuqCHXWAlS9oCtXwweWXqU6 JgzE)

The Polar Express (Deluxe Edition - Extra Bass) (https://mega.co.nz/#!jBNE0KhL!1VVDmuABK8JDqWqkDqjNO3PHqgzX-A22hXBda6rZOns)

Password: DOES A BEAR SHIT IN THE WOODS?...NOT IF IT'S A POLAR BEAR!

This is great, thanks!

Thanks! :D

Thanks for these!