Holko
08-16-2016, 12:10 PM
After listening to JediJon's Star Wars Symphonies and working on my Chamber of Secrets tracked cue recreations, I got the idea to make this collection. I originally envisioned it as an LP, but i quickly dismissed it and went on to the idea of double LP. Eventually, while composing the pieces, I found this too restraining, so I created a Double CD edition, too, with bonus and expanded cues. I worked from mostly flac sources, only bits from HP4 and HP5 were MP3 320, so the final tracks ended up being flac, too. I won't post an MP3 version, it took enough time to upload the base version as it is, and it doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to convert them down.
UPDATE: Now you don't have to hassle with 6 links, I have one link for the folder containing all archives.
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LP version Tracklist:
Side A
1 - The Magic Begins - 7:16
The opening piece dominated by Hedwig's theme and the first few cues of HP3.
2 - Entering the Wizarding World - 4:37
All from HP1, this track represents Harry's first steps in the world of magic.
3 - Family and Friends - 8:25
This track starts out sad and melancholy for Harry's family, then ends with a happier version of the Friends theme from the HP2 finale.
Side B
1 - Secrets of the Castle - 5:37
A playful track about Hogwarts.
2 - The Triwizard Tournament - 14:16
This self-contained track includes the arrival and introductions of the three schools, the three trials, a celebration for the Hogwarts victory, then a farewell to the others.
Side C
1 - A Game of Quidditch - 8:53
Melting elements from the first three years' Quidditch matches, this is the track I'm most proud of from a tecnichal viewpoint, I can barely point out my edits.
2 - Care of Magical Creatures - 11:29
Separated in two halves, this track represents first the "cute" (the Boggart, Norbert, Buckbeak and Fawkes), then the "creepy" (Dementors, the Grim, the Werewolf, and the Basilisk) creatures of the world.
Side D
1 - He Who Must Not Be Named - 8:31
This track begins with the Three Note Loop, then come two bits for the Death Eaters, then the Face of Voldemort, finally finishing with the Elder Wand.
2 - It All Ends - 7:53
This track represents the final Battle of Hogwarts with the ending I imagined would be in the film.
3 - Finale - 4:18
Short finishing track with Hedwig's Theme and Leaving Hogwarts.
CD version Tracklist:
CD1
1 - The Magic Begins - 7:16
2 - Entering the Wizarding World - 4:37
3 - (Bonus Track) The Weasley Twins - 4:58
This track represents all the fun shenanigans of Ron's brothers. It took a lot of work getting them to approximately the same tempo, but the cues go together surprisingly well.
4 - A Game of Quidditch - 8:53
5 - (Expanded Track) Care of Magical Creatures - 17:14
Added creatures are Dobby, the pixies as a borderline of cute and creepy, the spiders and the grindylows.
6 - (Bonus Track) The Yule Ball - 5:36
Containing Harry in Winter and the two waltzes.
7 - The Triwizard Tournament - 14:16
8 - (Expanded Track) Family and Friends - 10:58
This track includes Possession before the finale as the turning point of Harry leaving his family and Sirius behind and realizing his friends are there for him.
CD2
1 - (Expanded Track) Secrets of the Castle - 10:22
Starts off as the playful track from the LP, then Moving Stairs & Third Floor and The Chamber of Secrets suite finish the track, foreshadowing the slow turning to darkness.
2 - (Bonus Track) The Ministry of Magic - 10:54
Just like the previous track, starts up playful enough with the Ministry of Magic and Professor Umbridge, then the Hall of Prophecies and some action from HP7 turn it dark and scary.
3 - He Who Must Not Be Named - 8:31
4 - (Bonus Track) Taking up Arms - 8:56
After Voldemort's return and gaining strength in the previous one, this track has the Order of the Phoenix and Dumbledore's Army reformed.
5 - It All Ends - 7:53
6 - (Expanded Track) Finale - 12:31
A more traditional Grand Finale/End Credits than the LP allowed, this track has Leaving Hogwarts, Harry's Wondrous World and the full Hedwig's Theme.
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Password for the third layer of encryption on all 6 files: Its_a_kind_of_magic
So why would anyone need two versions of this?
Well, the LP version can be custom printed on two LPs :P
The alternate tracks and arrangements make for different listening experiences. The LP sides are all relatively self-contained, they all have a begining and an end, so it is more fragmented, therefore I focused more on "random" worldbuilding. The CD version, however, could allow a more narrative-based playlist, although it really only comes forth on the second disc.
Some edits in some of the tracks might be better in the shorter or the longer version, sometimes the expanded runtime allowed for a better transition. You may or may not like the bonus tracks, they are the m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶u̶n̶n̶e̶c̶e̶s̶s̶a̶r̶y̶ most easily loseable pieces of the whole collection.
All in all, I would advise you to check out both versions if you're interested, pick and match your favourite cues or just delete the whole thing because it's shit, whatever you want. All I ask is a quick reply if you could access the links, to keep the thread alive. Thank you in advance!
This is the first project of this kind and magnitude I've ever done, some constructive criticism would be most appreciated!
