La-La Land Records, Paramount Pictures and Geffen Records proudly present a remastered and expanded Limited Edition 2-CD release of acclaimed composer Nino Rota’s (8 1/2, LA DOLCE VITA, THE GODFATHER) Oscar-winning original motion picture score to the 1974 masterpiece THE GODFATHER PART II starring Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and Robert DeNiro, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
This deluxe release of Nino Rota’s brilliant score marks the 50th Anniversary of the classic second film in THE GODFATHER saga - arguably the greatest sequel of all time - and its iconic music, both of which have cemented themselves into our culture for eternity. Beyond the composer’s artful reprisals and interpretations of first film’s legendary waltz and love themes, the music of PART II soars further with Rota’s emotional new themes and explorations that enrich the film’s epic nature. And the Academy took note - among the film’s eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, the composer won for Best Original Score.
Produced by Dan Goldwasser and Neil S. Bulk, mixed by Chris Malone from original multi-track material, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this special 2-CD release, limited to 5000 units, includes previously unreleased and unused music and has been approved by Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope. Disc One showcases the film’s expanded score presentation along with Nino Rota source music and additional material, while Disc Two presents the remastered Original Soundtrack Album and also source cues, showcasing music by Carmine Coppola, as well as a rare Nino Rota demo recording! The exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by writer Tim Greiving and the sharp art design is by Dan Goldwasser. -LA-LA LAND
DISC 1
SCORE PRESENTATION
1. Main Title / The Immigrant (FILM VERSION) 2:02
2. Anthony’s First Communion 1:03
3. After The Party (EXPANDED)* 1:17
4. Finding The Man** 0:59
5. The Search Continues / Found* 1:38
6. Michael And Anthony 2:31
7. Vito And Abbandando 2:39
8. A New Carpet (FILM VERSION) 1:31
9. A Visit To Roth 1:45
10. Kay (FILM VERSION) 1:11
11. The Little Plane 0:22
12. The Godfathers At Home 2:35
13. Fredo Brings The Bread* / Ola’s Death / Roth Is Next* / Busetta’s Death* 3:33
14. Fredo’s Panic 1:30
15. Ninna-Nanna A Michele 1:04 (feat. Nino Palermo)
16. Intermezzo* 2:48
17. The Corleone Estate 0:27
18. Michael Comes Home 2:06
19. Fredo’s Stay Of Execution 1:13
20. Michael And His Mother 1:28
21. The Landlord / We’re In Business 1:08
22. Remember Vito Andolini (FILM VERSION) 4:38
23. The Brothers Mourn** 3:21
24. Reflections On Romans / Death Of Three 4:29
25. New England* 0:35
26. End Titles 3:56
TOTAL SCORE TIME 52:30
NINO ROTA SOURCE CUES
27. I’ve Got A Girl In Reno* 2:37
28. Havana 2:34
29. Calles De Havana* 0:56
30. Intermezzo Pt. II* 0:50
31. Clar-I-Notes* 2:58
32. The Forties 4:42
33. The Forties (ALTERNATE) 1:41
TOTAL NINO ROTA SOURCE CUES TIME 16:26
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
34. The Search Continues (WILD TAKE) 0:30
35. The Little Plane (ALTERNATE) 0:23
36. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (ORCHESTRA ONLY EXCERPT) 0:24
37. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (ALTERNATE ENDING) 1:14 (feat. Nino Palermo)
38. The Godfather Epilogue 1:49
TOTAL ADDITIONAL MATERIAL TIME 4:27
TOTAL DISC TIME 1:13:31
DISC 2
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
1. Main Title / The Immigrant 3:28
2. A New Carpet 1:59
3. Kay 2:58
4. Ev’ry Time I Look In Your Eyes / After The Party 2:35
5. Vito And Abbandando 2:39
6. Senza Mama (feat. Livio Giorgi) / Ciuri-Ciuri / Napule Ve Salute 2:36
7. The Godfathers At Home 2:35
8. Remember Vito Andolini 2:54
9. Michael Comes Home 2:22
10. Marcia Stilo Italiano 2:02
11. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (feat. Nino Palermo) 2:21
12. The Brothers Mourn 3:21
13. Murder Of Don Fanucci 2:51
14. End Title 3:56
TOTAL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM TIME 39:00
SOURCE CUES
15. The Fiddler 0:14
16. Italian Eyes (EXCERPT) 0:14
17. Napule Ve Salute (Lassanno Napule) (EXTENDED) 1:31
18. Senza Mama (EXTENDED) (feat. Livio Giorgi) 2:41
19. My Tropical Love (CONSISTING OF “LA PALOMA”) 3:12
20. Marcha Reale Italiana 0:22
21. The Star-Spangled Banner 0:19
22. Marcia Religioso (EXTENDED) 3:51
23. Marcia Sinfonica* 0:51
24. Celeste Aida 1:05
25. Godfather’s Calypso* 2:36
26. Nino Rota Demo Tape 7:18
TOTAL SOURCE CUES TIME 24:34
TOTAL DISC TIME 1:03:40
TOTAL COLLECTION TIME 2:17:11
*NOT USED IN FILM
**CONTAINS MATERIAL NOT USED IN FILM