SEALED

At last! World premiere of oft-requested James Horner soundtrack for Walt Disney depression-era adventure about two friends and wolf making long journey, directed by Jeremy Kagan, starring Meredith Salinger, John Cusack, Ray Wise.

Horner creates arguably his most emotional, Americana-flavored score, fills it with lengthy trumpet solos, heartbreaking melodic lines, powerful orchestral sequences. Highlights abound but "Freight Train" stands out: as trio races to catch train, composer increases rhythm, density of cue, adds staccato brass, finally builds to exhilarating climax. Great moment! Rich minor-to-major harmonies, sweeping brass melody during "Farewell" yet more highlights.

Horner, with long-time engineer Simon Rhodes, personally assembles CD just as he would have for major label in 1985, then allows 9 additional minutes of music to play as bonus after "Reunion-End Title". Rhodes masters CD at Abbey Road using Horner's own personal tape, the only surviving first-generation copy known to exist. Some minimal wear and tear is evident but crisp stereo sound prevails. James Horner conducts. Intrada Special Collection release.

1. Main Title 1:57
2. Leaving 3:21
3. Freight Train 2:45
4. First Love 3:31
5. Into Town 2:32
6. Goodbye 2:22
7. Rustling 3:07
8. The Forest 2:01
9. Early Morning 1:45
10. Getting There 1:14
11. Farewell 3:23
12. Reunion – End Title 5:10

Bonus Tracks
13. Locked Up 3:12
14. Hotel Escape 1:54
15. Riding The Rails 1:29
16. To Seattle 3:18