The Godfather Part II 50th Anniversary Edition/Remastered Complete Edition (Soundtrack)

Introduction

The original soundtrack from The Godfather Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, has been remastered and released as a limited edition 2-CD set.

This deluxe release of Nino Rota's stunning score celebrates the 50th anniversary of the second installment in the Godfather series, arguably the greatest sequel of all time, and its iconic music. Not only does it celebrate the composer's artistic recreations and interpretations of the first film's legendary waltz and love theme, but Part II's music is further elevated by Rota's emotional new themes and explorations that further enrich the film's epic nature. The film won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, for Best Original Score.

Mixed and mastered from the original multitrack material, this deluxe 2-CD set, limited to 5,000 copies, features previously unreleased and unused music and is an official Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope release. Disc 1 features an expanded score presentation of the film with Nino Rota's source music and additional material, while Disc 2 contains the remastered original soundtrack album and source cues showcasing Carmine Coppola's music and rare Nino Rota demo recordings, making this a definitive collector's edition. DISC 1 SCORE PRESENTATION 1. Main Title / The Immigrant (FILM VERSION) 2:02 2. Anthony’s First Communion 1:03 3. After The Party (EXPANDED)* 1:17 4. Finding The Man** 0:59 5. The Search Continues / Found* 1:38 6. Michael And Anthony 2:31 7. Vito And Abbandando 2:39 8. A New Carpet (FILM VERSION) 1:31 9. A Visit To Roth 1:45 10. Kay (FILM VERSION) 1:11 11. The Little Plane 0:22 12. The Godfathers At Home 2:35 13. Fredo Brings The Bread* / Ola’s Death / Roth Is Next* / Busetta’s Death* 3:33 14. Fredo’s Panic 1:30 15. Ninna-Nanna A Michele 1:04 (feat. Nino Palermo) 16. Intermezzo* 2:48 17. The Corleone Estate 0:27 18. Michael Comes Home 2:06 19.Fredo’s Stay Of Execution 1:13 20. Michael And His Mother 1:28 21. The Landlord / We’re In Business 1:08 22. Remember Vito Andolini (FILM VERSION) 4:38 23. The Brothers Mourn** 3:21 24. Reflections On Romans / Death Of Three 4:29 25. New England* 0:35 26. End Titles 3:56 TOTAL SCORE TIME 52:30

NINO ROTA SOURCE CUES 27. I’ve Got A Girl In Reno* 2:37 28. Havana 2:34 29. Calles De Havana* 0:56 30. Intermezzo Pt. II* 0:50 31. Clar-I-Notes* 2:58 32.The Forties 4:42 33. The Forties (ALTERNATE) 1:41 TOTAL NINO ROTA SOURCE CUES TIME 16:26 ADDITIONAL MATERIAL 34. The Search Continues (WILD TAKE) 0:30 35. The Little Plane (ALTERNATE) 0:23 36. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (ORCHESTRA ONLY EXCERPT) 0:24 37. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (ALTERNATE ENDING) 1:14 (feat. Nino Palermo) 38. The Godfather Epilogue 1:49 TOTAL ADDITIONAL MATERIAL TIME 4:27 TOTAL DISC TIME 1:13:31

DISC 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 1. Main Title / The Immigrant 3:28 2. A New Carpet 1:59 3. Kay 2:58 4. Every Time I Look In Your Eyes / After The Party 2:35 5. Vito And Abbandando 2:39 6. Senza Mama (feat. Livio Giorgi) / Ciuri-Ciuri / Napule Ve Salute 2:36 7. The Godfathers At Home 2:35 8. Remember Vito Andolini 2:54 9. Michael Comes Home 2:22 10. Marcia Stilo Italiano 2:02 11. Ninna-Nanna A Michele (feat. Nino Palermo) 2:21 12. The Brothers Mourn 3:21 13. Murder Of Don Fanucci 2:51 14. End Title 3:56

SOURCE CUES 15. The Fiddler 0:14 16. Italian Eyes (EXCERPT) 0:14 17. Napule Ve Salute (Lassanno Napule) (EXTENDED) 1:31 18. Senza Mama (EXTENDED) (feat. Livio Giorgi) 2:41 19. My Tropical Love (CONSISTING OF “LA PALOMA”) 3:12 20. Marcha Reale Italiana 0:22 21. The Star-Spangled Banner 0:19 22. Marcia Religioso (EXTENDED) 3:51 23. Marcia Sinfonica* 0:51 24. Celeste Aida 1:05 25. The Godfather’s Calypso* 2:36 26. Nino Rota Demo Tape 7:18

TOTAL COLLECTION TIME 2:17:11

*NOT USED IN FILM **CONTAINS MATERIAL NOT USED IN FILM

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The original soundtrack from The Godfather Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, has been remastered and released as a limited edition 2-CD set. This deluxe release of Nino Rota's stunning score celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic sequel to The Godfather, arguably the greatest sequel of all time, and its iconic music. Not only does it feature the composer's artistic recreations and interpretations of the first film's legendary waltz and love theme, Part II's music is further elevated by Rota's emotive new themes and explorations that further enrich the epic nature of the film. The film won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, for Best Original Score. Mixed and mastered from the original multitrack material, this deluxe 2-CD set, limited to 5,000 copies, is an official Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope release featuring previously unreleased and unused music. (C)RS CD