The Iron Giant(1999) is a modern classic, an animated film directed by Brad Bird (The Incredibles,Mission: ImpossibleGhost Protocol) about a young boy who befriends a giant alien robot during the Sputnik era of the Cold War. Based on the 1968 bookThe Iron Manby poet Ted Hughes, the film is a marvel of heartfelt storytelling, with timeless themes of friendship, caring and self-determination.

The 2-LP package taps directly into the ethos of the film, with a pull tab opening the Giants die-cut eyes on the front jacket. Depending on which inner sleeve has been slotted in the first position directly behind the cover, the reveal is different. Open the eyes in normal or defense mode!

Creating theIron Giants beautiful, sympathetic score was Michael Kamenone of his last major scores and his first animated film, miles away from the action blockbusters for which he had become known, but much closer to his heart. Kamens gorgeous score is full of melody, humor and sensitivity, grandly performed by the Czech Philharmonic. It scales as big as the threat of nuclear annihilation, and as intimate as the goodness that connects nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes to the alien machinewho decides he would rather be Superman than a weapon.

Varse Sarabande released KamensThe Iron Giantscore as a 49-minute program in 1999. This Deluxe Edition fills two LPs, with a 64-minute score program plus 13 minutes of alternates, outtakes and rare demosincluding a piano-and-guitar attempt at an unrealized song, Souls Dont Die, based on Kamens theme, performed by Kamen and Eric Clapton. Tim Greivings new liner notes feature new interview material with director Brad Bird, music editor Christopher Brooks and orchestrator Blake Neely, going deep into Kamens working process and their adoration for the gifted, latecomposer.

TRACKLIST

LP 1, SideA:

1. The Eye Of The Storm
2. Hogarth Hughes
3. Creepy Music / Hogarth Investigates
4. Into The Forest
5. The Giant Wakes
6. Hogarth In Car / Sting For FBI Man: Suite
7. Come And Get It
8. Shut Off Switch / Rock Tree: Suite
9. Cat And Mouse
10. Train Wreck
11. Magic Rebuild / Hand Underfoot: Suite
12. Chew Your Food

LP 1, Side B:

1. Amerika
2. Great Ride
3. We Gotta Hide
4. His Name Is Dean
5. He Can Stay
6. Eating Art
7. Space Car
8. Souls Don’t Die
9. Contest Of Wills
10. The Army Arrives
11. Annie And Dean
12. I’m Superman

LP 2, SideA:

1. He’s A Weapon
2. Giant Discovered
3. Trance Former
4. No Following
5. The Last Giant Piece
6. End Credits: Suite
7. Bedtime Stories

LP 2, Side B:

1. Wild Tam-Tam
2. Chew Your Food Pickup
3. Duck And Cover
4. Early Demo #1
5. Early Demo #2
6. Souls Dont Die

Please note: This is adistributed title(which means another label pressed this release), sowe do not have any extra jacketsfor this release in case of minor damage by the USPS in transit. To clarify, It will come packaged in a full-color jacket (as pictured) sealed with plastic wrap UNLESS requested in the comment section of your order to “open the album & place outside of the jacket prior to shipping.” This is a good way toprevent potential seam splitsalong the top of the jacket due to careless handling by the post office, andthis service is free of charge. If you forget to write in the comments of your order about shipping outside of the jacket,PLEASE EMAIL US WITH YOUR ORDER NUMBERand ask us toupdate the noteson your orderto ship outside of the jacket. Release days are hectic, especially the first few hours, so please give ample time for a response. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!