#Giorgio moroder the neverending story series#

Although, perhaps it is just nostalgia that keeps this song fresh in my mind. Interestingly, the song really doesnвЂ™t sound as dated as many other pop-synth recordings. Yes, it is clichГ©d, but it is still thoroughly enjoyable to listen to. The song at its core is pop-synth, truly resonating with the 80s sound of the time. The one vocal track on the album is the Never Ending Story that is sung by Limahl, best known as lead singer of the band Kajagoogoo.

#Giorgio moroder the neverending story series#

TIDALвЂ™s search engine likely needs an overhaul, as iTunes easily found the variant, but it wouldnвЂ™t have been an issue if all related elements had the same naming convention.Дespite these small frustrations, the soundtrack offers an enchanting series of instrumental songs that are inspirational and moving. I specifically mention this deviation as it took me a while to find the soundtrack on TIDAL Hi-Fi because they have it listed as The Never Ending Story. Personally, I donвЂ™t have an issue or preference with any of these titling methods, but I would love to see consistency across the franchise. Yet, the book that started it all is simply The Neverending Story. The CD soundtrack is presented as The Never Ending Story, but the film is presented, depending on region, as either The Neverending Story with the alternative being The NeverEnding Story. If you have never seen the film, then this is of little concern.ДЄnother concern I have is the naming convention of the soundtrack. IвЂ™ve no idea why this tracking was chosen, but it certainly requires me to program the CD player, or TIDAL Hi-Fi playlist, to ensure the tracks are presented in the order that best mimics the film. The songs are presented out-of-order, in comparison to when they appeared in the film. One of the disappointments I have with the soundtrack is the track listing. While the CD is superb, IвЂ™d love to get my hands on the soundtrack used in the film. Yes, I acknowledge the variation between the formats, but it is significant enough to mention. I should note that this iTunes/Apple Music edition is not a Mastered for iTunes release.ДЄlso of note, as a general observation, is the superior audio quality of the filmвЂ™s Blu-Ray DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track when compared to the CD. Perhaps this difference in tonality is due to the use of an inferior codec from when the album was first encoded and released for sale on iTunes. That said, it is the same mastering across all variants, so there should be no difference. However, streamers will find that the TIDAL Hi-Fi version sonically matches the CD. However, when I began streaming the album, it lacked significantly in dynamic range and was certainly inferior to the average dynamic range of 11 that is found on the CD. Subsequently, I turned to iTunes/ Apple Music and noted that they had the soundtrack available. While I definitely wanted to pick up the soundtrack on CD, I also wanted my children to be able to experience the soundtrack immediately, in order to secure their excitement in the franchise. It was actually my son who asked, upon seeing the film for the first time, if we could get the soundtrack. This is a strange omission as I thoroughly enjoy the music from the film and generally gravitate to soundtracks of films I like. It simply captivates me and I strongly suggest sourcing a copy if youвЂ™re an avid reader.Дespite my appreciation of the franchise, I never thought to purchase the soundtrack. Not only do I have the film, and of course the associated soundtrack, but I have the book and have read it a number of times. I have thoroughly enjoyed introducing it to my children as it has such a positive message about reading and the subsequent fantasy worlds that can be created by that very act. The Never Ending Story is one feature film from my childhood that has stood the test of time.