DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
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Sent to DVD Club Members from MPI Home Video and DarkShadowsDVD.com:
Dark Shadows Complete Music Library Now Available!
This one of a kind collection features the most popular hits from the Dark Shadows series. The music you loved & revered for so many years is now available from MPI Home Video!
As a thank you for your membership in the Dark Shadows DVD Club, you'll receive $13 OFF the list price of $59.98.
This eight disc CD set includes the Grammy-nominated hit Quentin's Theme.
The 1966-1971 ABC-TV Gothic daytime series Dark Shadows remains one of the most unique programs in broadcasting history. Much of the show's atmosphere of romance and suspense can be attributed to its highly popular musical score, composed by Robert Cobert.
In 1969, THE ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM DARK SHADOWS album hit the Top 20 and it remains in the top five most successful television soundtrack releases of all-time. The show also spawned a top ten single, Quentin's Theme, which received a Grammy nomination.
Now, for the first time, the entire music library from the original Dark Shadows series, covering hundreds of cues, is collected in this digitally remastered eight disc set, including many rare, never-before-heard alternate and outtake selections. In addition, the enclosed booklets feature a new interview with composer Robert Cobert, photos and vintage production listings for every track.
All orders received before December 11th also receive a FREE bonus CD. BOB COBERT - A Different View showcases Robert Cobert's diverse musical background with Big Band, Jazz, Disco & Bossa Nova tracks.
Order Now! http://mpihomevideo.com/?p=25467&pid=1802
And with the new addition of the music library to your collection, make sure you don't miss out on our newly released Dark Shadows merchandise!
With everything from t-shirts, sweatshirts and tank-tops to travel mugs and tote bags, we've got all your Dark Shadows needs covered. Now there's an easy way to show off your love for your favorite classic daytime series!
Order Now! http://www.mpihomevideo.com/?p=4353&pcid=139&sid=232
Thanks again for your membership in the Dark Shadows DVD Club.
Dark Shadows: The Beginning DVD Collection
In just a few short weeks, the long awaited shipment of the Dark Shadows: The Beginning DVD Collection will begin! Come the first week of January, 2007, you'll have the chance to begin the completion of your Dark Shadows DVD Collection!
If you are scheduled for the first collection of the Dark Shadows: The Beginning series as your next installment in the Dark Shadows DVD Club, this title is scheduled to begin shipping the first week of January, 2007.
And don't forget...with your membership in the Dark Shadows DVD Club, you'll receive every 6th collection free of charge! After you have purchased 5 Collections through the DVD Club, you will receive your 6th absolutely FREE!
Members of the club also receive the following benefits:
- Free Shipping (via US Mail) for all Dark Shadows Orders
- Exclusive Discount Offers on limited Dark Shadows Merchandise
- Exclusive shipping of the Dark Shadows: The Beginning DVD Collection
See how it all began in just a few more weeks...[/b][/font]
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Please remove the information from your post about the discount being offered to DVD Club members. The discount code is for club members only. Since I'm willing to pay higher prices for the DVD sets as a club member, I do not want non-members (who are paying discounted prices from Amazon, etc.) to get the same discount I am having to pay for.
This information was intended for club members only--not the general public.
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Please remove the information from your post about the discount being offered to DVD Club members. The discount code is for club members only. Since I'm willing to pay higher prices for the DVD sets as a club member, I do not want non-members (who are paying discounted prices from Amazon, etc.) to get the same discount I am having to pay for. This information was intended for club members only--not the general public.
HUH??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Please remove the information from your post about the discount being offered to DVD Club members. The discount code is for club members only. Since I'm willing to pay higher prices for the DVD sets as a club member, I do not want non-members (who are paying discounted prices from Amazon, etc.) to get the same discount I am having to pay for.
This information was intended for club members only--not the general public.
Do you really want to tell the owner of this wonderful forum what she can or can not post?? ?? ?? ? :P
Ldyanne
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This information was intended for club members only--not the general public.
LOL, okay.
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I do not want non-members (who are paying discounted prices from Amazon, etc.) to get the same discount I am having to pay for.
My thinking is that MPI can efficiently identify their club members.
Anyway, apparently the same info is being circulated to ShadowGram subscribers.
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Do you really want to tell the owner of this wonderful forum what she can or can not post?? ?? ?? ? :P
I think that I already did. I agree that it is a wonderful forum, and I read it several times a day. However, being the owner of a forum doesn't give you carte blanche on what you post. If the owner posts libelous material, he can still be sued for libel. Last week in court, I objected to a question that the judge asked a witness. Of course, he overruled my objection. However, just because he is the judge did not mean that he could violate rules of evidence.
I just think that it should be up to MPI to decide who it distributes its discount codes to.
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My thinking is that MPI can efficiently identify their club members.
Actually, when you enter the discount code online, the discount is automatically applied. It is all done instataneously without time for anyone to check to see who is a member and who is not.
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Please remove the information from your post about the discount being offered to DVD Club members. The discount code is for club members only. Since I'm willing to pay higher prices for the DVD sets as a club member, I do not want non-members (who are paying discounted prices from Amazon, etc.) to get the same discount I am having to pay for. This information was intended for club members only--not the general public.
being the owner of a forum doesn't give you carte blanche on what you post. If the owner posts libelous material, he can still be sued for libel. Last week in court, I objected to a question that the judge asked a witness. Of course, he overruled my objection. However, just because he is the judge did not mean that he could violate rules of evidence.
Okay, I'll ask again, what are you talking about??! In the span of two sentences you say exactly the same thing and I'm confused as to what you're objecting to. In sentence one you say the discount is for club members only and in sentence two you say the same thing. What are you objecting to? And what exactly is libelous about what she posted? No one's reputation is being harmed in her post, what's your point?? I also stand by what LdyAnne said, Midnite can post whatever the hell she wants on her forum. Making a friendly suggestion, in a PM, is one thing. But out and out ordering her to change her post is more than arrogant, not to mention rude! >:(
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Actually, when you enter the discount code online, the discount is automatically applied. It is all done instataneously without time for anyone to check to see who is a member and who is not.
I understand that; DVD club members do not log in, so this is inevitable. Therefore, membership verification must follow and charges can be adjusted.
BuzzH, katsfan did not accuse me of libel; katsfan referred to my posting the ordering info provided to club members. MB and I always welcome and appreciate feedback-- I still claim the title She Who Gets Letters-- though decisions are ultimately ours to make, and I did take katsfan's rerquest to heart, but as I pointed out, the same info, with the discount code, have been widely distributed by the official DS newsletter.
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I already ordered a set! I believe the Shadowgram email newsletter already had the code in there. I didn't use it, but I do believe they mentioned the code in the email.
Midnite rules!
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BuzzH, katsfan did not accuse me of libel
Not to keep harping, and I'll shut up after this, but actually she did, see below...
If the owner posts libelous material, he can still be sued for libel.
Which is what I was referring to in my post. ;)
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Which is what I was referring to in my post. ;)
Oh I know. In the full context of the comment, it was supposed to be an example of why a board owner can't post whatever s/he wants. I didn't violate any rules of law either, which was katsfan's other example. ;)
So, yes, the main topic in this thread is far removed from the issues of libel and rules of evidence. And honestly, if the club thrives, isn't that a good thing for all its members?
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So, has anybody gotten their Complete DS Music yet?
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Well, if anyone gets one please post here with descriptions of packaging etc. I can't wait to find out what it's like [santa_cheesy]
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Hey Retzev,
I just received mine in the mail! The set looks fantastic! I haven't started listening to the CDs yet, but the packaging is really nice. It's an open-ended box with 4 plastic CD cases in it. Each CD case holds two cds. The front of the box features a photo of collinwood. The front of each CD case features a photo of either the Old House or Collinwood. Also, each case contains a nice booklet. Together, the booklets comprise an interview with Robert Cobert (by our own Darren Gross)! The titles of the tracks come from the original production music log book so they are not the song titles you might be familiar with from the earlier soundtrack releases. The booklets contain some nice photos as well. The CDs themselves are adorned with nice color disc labels. The entire package design is quite pleasing to the eye. I am sure these discs will also be pleasing to the ear! I look forward to klistening to them and reading the interview with Mr. Cobert!
- Penny
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Thanks Penny, I can't wait to get my hands on that puppy!
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I can't wait for your review Penny. I've asked my husband to order me this for xmas.
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A small quirk I noticed in the packaging -- if you flip the box over, the image on the back is upside down. You have to flip it over to read the back of the box. No biggie though. I started listening to the cues and they sound amazing. They are very clear and presented in a very definite order. These are definitely not "sountrack albums" in the traditonal sense. but an organized library of musical cues which come one after the other in sequential order. It was great hearing a crystal clear version of opening theme without the waves crashing or the crow cawing (as in HODS). I also read Part One of the marvelous interview. Cobert gives detailed insight into his early days and how music was in his life from an early age.
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Wow, Penny, many thanks for that review. I had my doubts as to whether this set would be something I would want to acquire (since I already have around seven CDs of Dark Shadows music at this point), and it definitely sounds like something I need to put on my shopping list.
Is this a limited edition that is going to go out of print soon?
Hope you and Garou are all set for a very joyous holiday! Even if von Bulow keeps leaving those "Bah, Humbug, viile Witch!" messages on your answering machine!
cheers, Gothick
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I am also looking forward to your review, Penny.
I'm very interested in purchasing this (I need some good driving music with my new, longer commute), but I want to wait until after the holiday to see if any of my relatives have had enough forethought to get it for me. I doubt it, because I'm sure they're not as up to date on DS related stuff as I am, but I'd rather wait just in case.
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I started listening to the cues and they sound amazing. They are very clear and presented in a very definite order. These are definitely not "sountrack albums" in the traditonal sense. but an organized library of musical cues which come one after the other in sequential order.
Suhweeet!
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So is it totally complete or is it mostly music cues?
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Hope you and Garou are all set for a very joyous holiday! Even if von Bulow keeps leaving those "Bah, Humbug, viile Witch!" messages on your answering machine!
Thank you Gothick! A happy holiday season to you too, and may your answering machine remain Von Bulow free.
RachelDrummond, I've only listened to the first disc so far, but the set definitely seems to be a complete library of musical cues. It contains all the music Cobert composed for DS, but in a different format from the soundtrack albums, which tried to create more of a mood by adding the "stings" to the ends of some songs, and by giving the themes specific character and location names, etc. Cobert's cues in the new complete collection go by his orginal monikers for these tunes. For example, one song is called "tension - oh oh." Cobert often created three or four variations on one theme, and these are presented sequentially on the discs.
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I love DS music anyway, but the biggest draw for me ordering this was the word COMPLETE. It's nice to know I'll never have to buy another DS music CD. [santa_cool]
My discount was $2.95, lol. I guess you have to be a video club member longer than just 24 hours. [santa_grin] I saw no mention of the free Colbert contemporary music CD during the ordering process either. I'll keep my fingers crossed. That CD has got to be a hoot.
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I received my set several days ago and have found both the booklets (containing the four-part interview with Robert Cobert) and the music to be very interesting. It' definitely not Top 40 material, but is wonderful stuff for any DS addict or fanatic. I have listened only 20-30 minutes at a time, as at that point the cues begin running together and it's hard to keep your attention on what each cue sounds like. Still, even after having reviewed the set and listening to 1 of the 8 discs, I WOULD order the set if I had it do do over again. I just can't get enough of the original Dark Shadows. Thank you Jim Pierson and MPI!