Αναλυτική Περιγραφή
John Carpenter’s soundtracks for the most recent Halloween trilogy, made alongside
his frequent collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies, marked the legendary
director and composer’s return to film scoring after nearly two decades away. 2018’s
Halloween, 2021’s Halloween Kills, and 2022’s Halloween Ends were all directed by David Gordon Green, who engaged Carpenter early in the pre-production process, ultimately enlisting him as both an executive producer and soundtrack composer for the
trilogy. Now, for the first time, expanded editions of all three scores are being made
available in a deluxe box set by Carpenter’s longtime label, Sacred Bones Records.In listening to the recent Halloween scores, the collaborative spirit among the composing trio is one of the first things that jumps out. The now-famous bowed guitar part
on Halloween’s “The Shape Hunts Allyson,” like all the guitar parts strewn across the
trilogy, is played by Daniel Davies. John calls Daniel “the adventurer” of the group,
and credits him with introducing sounds he’d never have considered.Cody, who his
father refers to as a “musical savant,” is an equally essential presence. It’s his steady, methodical hand that helps give shape to the ideas that fly around when these three get in
a room together. The scores for the new films may be centered on familiar themes, but
they’re also a lot more sonically diverse and musically audacious than anything John
could have pulled off in 1978, when he made the original Halloween.In addition to the individual expanded releases, the Halloween Expanded Trilogy will be
available as part of a deluxe limited box set, offered in 6xLP and 3xCD formats. These
editions feature exclusive new packaging and artwork by Chris Bilheimer, along with
expansive liner notes by music critic Brad Sanders, which include exclusive interviews
with John Carpenter and director David Gordon Green.Also included on both box
sets are three collectible posters designed by Creepy Duck, a box set-exclusive poster
design by Chris Bilheimer, and a deluxe lenticular cover that brings the artwork to life.The expanded version of Halloween Kills features 25 unreleased music cues, while Halloween Ends adds 10 new tracks and Halloween sees a completely new art and packaging
treatment by Chris Bilheimer. For John Carpenter collectors, Halloween completists,
and all fans of great film music, the Halloween Expanded Trilogy should be considered
an essential, landmark release.
