ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN

Classic 1975 Disney sci-fi adventure soundtrack by Johnny Mandel finally gets CD soundtrack release! John Hough directs two youngsters Tia (Kim Richards), Tony (Ike Eisenmann) in rousing adventure to escape captivity, discover secrets behind their magical powers. Ray Milland, Eddie Albert, Donald Pleasence are adults either in assist or opposition to their freedom. Mandel creates cool clever score, anchors with dynamic main "chase" theme, then surrounds with music both dramatic, sensitive. Unusual on-screen musical devices have Tony (actually famed musician Tommy Morgan) playing virtuoso harmonica solos that invoke telekinesis, Tia communicating with animals via wild synth effects (played by Paul Beaver). Complete scoring session elements preserved in Disney vaults included all multi-track 35mm session rolls featuring every layer of orchestral music plus all separate harmonica & synth overlays. Having individual scoring elements allows all-new digital stereo mix, offering opportunity to present action sequences both with wild harmonica, synth effects as heard in film plus as purely orchestral sequences sans effects. Informative liner notes by Jeff Bond, colorful "flipper" packaging designed by Joe Sikoryak grace another musical gem being premiered from vast Disney soundtrack treasure chest! Johnny Mandel conducts. Intrada Special Collection release available while quantities and interest remain!