Press Release from La-La Land: La-La Land Records and Universal Pictures proudly present the third title in the acclaimed Universal Pictures Film Music Heritage Collection -- the world premiere release of the scores to the big-screen airborne thrillers AIRPORT ’77, music by John Cacavas (KOJAK, AIRPORT ’75, HORROR EXPRESS) and THE CONCORDE… AIRPORT ’79, music by Lalo Schifrin (RUSH HOUR, SUDDEN IMPACT, DIRTY HARRY, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE). Never before officially available in any format, both of these prime ‘70s era thriller scores brim with big orchestral thrills, drama and suspense, courtesy of two composers flexing powerful musical muscle. Produced, mixed, mastered and edited by Mike Matessino from studio vault elements, this special release is limited to 3000 units and features exclusive, in-depth liner notes by writer Jeff Bond and high-flying art design by Dan Goldwasser.
AIRPORT '77 COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY JOHN CACAVAS 1. Airport ’77 Main Title 3:19 2. Handbag And Banker’s Makeup 3:27 3. Floor Panel 1:56 4. Cleared For Takeoff 1:06 5. Guard Hit And Air Duct Manipulation 4:30 6. Plane Down 3:35 7. Julie And Steve / Briefing Search And Rescue 2:35 8. Leak In Ceiling 1:14 9. Bringing Wires Together And Karen’s Fright 4:33 10. Skin Divers At Work 3:53 11. Securing The Plane 4:43 12. Plane Saved 1:39 13. Airport ’77 End Title And End Cast 2:58 SOURCE MUSIC 14. I Just Said Goodbye 2:27 TOTAL DISC 1 TIME: 41:56
THE CONCORDE... AIRPORT '79 COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY LALO SCHIFRIN 1. The Concorde… Airport ’79 Main Title 2:35 2. Majestic Bird :59 3. Love Rhapsody 3:49 4. Weapons 4:05 5. K.H. 1:59 6. Confidential 1:36 7. Welcome Aboard 2:46 8. The Concorde Taxis :47 9. The Drone / I’ll See You In Paris 2:44 10. Countdown And Malfunction 2:09 11. Supersonic Confrontation 3:34 12. Violent Aerobatics 3:10 13. Engine Power Off 3:53 14. The Net Springs Up 2:30 15. It’s Over 2:29 16. Pressure Sealing 1:26 17. Let’s Try Again :57 18. Chase At The Airport 3:12 19. Number Seven / Altimeters / Cargo Door 1:39 20. Out Of Control 1:18 21. The Alps 2:18 22. Fighting The Crosswinds 3:19 23. Snow, Fire And Rescue 4:36 24. End Credits 4:32 SOURCE MUSIC 25. Love Rhapsody (Alternate) 4:13 26. Dancing In The Clouds 1:08 27. Gymnastics :51 TOTAL DISC 2 TIME: 68:34
