BLIZZARD

Label: Intrada Signature Edition ISE1011
Date: 2003
Tracks: 21
Time = 54: 30

Original soundtrack from Levar Burton Christmas fantasy replete with reindeer, Whoopi Goldberg's charm, Christopher Plummer's Santa Claus, seasonal trappings, plenty of snow. Mark McKenzie pulls out all the stops, delivers sledfull of spectacular original music for large orchestra, chorus. Brilliant fanfares, exciting ice skating set-pieces meld with soaring flight music, winter fantasy music. In balance are gentle themes, warm harmonies. McKenzie creates symphonic music both winningly festive, movingly beautiful. SPECIAL TIDBIT: rousing opening "Blizzard Suite" enjoyed world-wide exposure when used for montage during 75th Annual Academy Awards presentation. Ceremonial piece is breathtaking! CD booklet includes brief note from director Burton, composer McKenzie. Peter Breiner conducts Slovak Philharmonia & Ludnica Chorus. This special Signature Edition release is limited to 1000 copies. SOLD OUT!

01. Blizzard Suite (6:39)     (Also used for opening of 75th     Academy Award Diamond Tribute) 02. Katie Skates for Her Family (2:04) 03. Goodbye (1:40) 04. The Best Friend Ever (1:38) 05. Welcome Blizzard (3:14) 06. Flying (4:48) 07. Don't Be Afraid (2:52) 08. Archimedes (1:22) 09. Skate Off (2:27) 10. Air Tag (3:14)

11. Katie's Waltz (2:05) 12. There's More (0:56) 13. Months Fly By (1:29) 14. Erin's Program (1:07) 15. Katie's Program (1:21) 16. I Think You're Great (1:21) 17. Katie Meets Santa (1:26) 18. Rescue (3:44) 19. Donner Jr. & Jeremy (1:57) 20. Another Chance (3:01) 21. Finale (5:12)