Original 1953 Soundtrack
Label: Decca
Cat.#: DL 7029
Country: United States
Format: 10” 33rpm LP Vinyl
Release Date: 1953
UPN: None
Notes:
A taut and suspenseful tale of survival, ISLAND IN THE SKY tells of a transport plane that gets lost in a storm and goes down in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, in the dead of winter. Short on supplies and having little protection from the elements, Captain Dooley (John Wayne) does what he can to keep his men alive, while airborne search teams scour thousands of miles of barren territory in an effort to rescue their comrades before time runs out.
The 1953 original soundtrack contains not only Emil Newman’s stirring and evocative music, but also John Wayne’s crisp narration to help the listener envision the tale unfolding in his or her own mind. The inclusion of sound effects serves to strengthen the experience for the listener. It’s almost like listening to an audio dramatization or old time radio program.
Track Listing:
Side 1: Island In the Sky with John Wayne narration (Beginning)
Side 2: Island in the Sky with John Wayne narration (Conclusion)
Original Motion Picture Soundtracks
Label: Varese Sarabande
Cat.#: STV 81116
Country: United States
Format: 12" 33rpm LP Vinyl
Release Date: 1982
UPN: None
Notes:
Also contains music from: The Song Of Bernadette
This Varese Sarabande release features music from both of these classic films, including the first release of the complete suite from "Island In The Sky" without narration.
Track listing:
Tracks 1 – 3 from “Island in the Sky”
1. Island In the Sky (Complete instrumental score)
2. Island In the Sky with John Wayne narration (Beginning)
3. Island in the Sky with John Wayne narration (Conclusion)
Tracks 4 - 11 from "Song of Bernadette"
4. Prelude - Scherzo and pastorale (Wood Gathering)
5. The Grotto (The Wild Rose Bush)
6. The Song of Bernadette (The Vision)
7. The Sadness of Bernadette (Her Persecution)
8. The Miracle and the Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Santa Maria)
9. Farewell of All Farewells
10. Not For Me Flows the Spring (Bernadette's Affliction)
11. You Are Now In Heaven and On Earth, O Bernadette (Arise My Love)
A John Wayne Double Feature in Music
Label: Disques CinéMusique
Cat.#: DCM 140
Country: Canada
Format: CD
Release Date: September 5, 2012
UPN: 7-7102-82369-6-1
Notes:
Also contains music from: Sands Of Iwo Jima
This edition matches for the first time on CD the soundtracks from two classic American dramas starring the legendary John Wayne. This recording of Sands of Iwo Jima comes from archival acetates preserved at Brigham Young University in Utah, subsequently transferred to tape, and then to vinyl by Citadel in 1981. Some noise inherent to the original support remains noticeable in a few passages of the CD release; still, the music entertains throughout and proves to be a vibrant illustration of Victor Young's genius. Since there was no individual track listing provided, we have established one in accordance with relevant movie scenes.
The ambitious symphonic score for Island in the Sky, unusually penned by three composers, was first released with narration by John Wayne on a Decca 10" album. In 1982, Varèse Sarabande issued for the first time a version without narration (paired with The Song of Bernadette by Alfred Newman). The music was originally presented on LP as a 30-minute uninterrupted suite. This edition has split it into several tracks for convenience and corrected some abrupt edits. The sentimental Strings Theme, quite different from the rest of the score, was isolated. It also includes the first part of the version with narration to get the movie's dramatic context and preserve The Duke's seminal voice. Also includes a 12-page full color booklet and inserts.
Track listing:
Tracks 1-15 from SANDS OF IWO JIMA (1949)
Total Time: 34:15
1. Main Title (00:59)
2. Sweet Memories (00:38)
3. At the Dancing Club (01:20)
4. Private First Class Peter in Love (02:17)
5. Training Camp Music (01:06)
6. First Mission on the Front (01:40)
7. The Battle of Tarawa Island (04:45)
8. Dead Soldiers Tribute (02:22)
9. Mary and her Baby (02:56)
10. The War Goes On (01:30)
11. The Assault on Iwo Jima (04:30)
12. The Trenches (01:37)
13. Cries in the Night (02:13)
14. Mount Suribachi Victory (03:52)
15. Marines’ March Reprise (01:48)
Tracks 16-20 from ISLAND IN THE SKY (1953)
Total Time: 39:27
16. Suite for Orchestra and Chorus I (09:36)
17. Suite for Orchestra and Chorus II (04:35)
18. Strings Theme (03:53)
19. Suite for Orchestra and Chorus III (11:15)
20. Excerpt with narration and sound effects (10:23)
Total Duration: 01:13:15
Emil Newman and His Orchestra
Label: Decca
Cat.#: 28903
Country: United States
Format: 7” 45rpm Vinyl
Release Date: 1953
UPN: None
Notes:
Very rare and difficult to find. The label is a standard black and silver label. I have not been able to locate an image of this 45. More information about this rare single can be found at:
http://www.musicstack.com/album/emil+newman/family+theme
http://www.musicmekka.com/music?field=artist&query=Emil+Newman
http://www.cd-choice.com/cds/e/emilnewman.htm
http://www.78discography.com/Dec28500.htm
Track Listing:
Side A) Theme from Island in the Sky
Side B) Family Theme from Island in the Sky