I Can't Believe It!!! - Blu-ray Forum

BLUE MYSTIC RAIN · 10-23-2008, 05:48 AM

I was on amazon.com yesterday shopping and i was looking to complete certain t.v. on dvd collections where im missing a season or so when i came across Quantum Leap .
Now for that show i only have season 1 but i was reading all the reviews and everyone is complaining that most of the music in most if not all has been taken out and replaced with different versions or muzak of the original artist!!! They also say this is the case on the American version not the UK. Well i guess i won't be buying the other 4 seasons. Im really shocked they would do this. If anyone ever watched Quantum Leap you know the music and songs were a big part of the show!!! Anyway my question is has anyone heard of this happening on other releases, t.v. or movies where crucial moments or songs,music is missing or different from the actually original broadcast or theatrical version. Now i know why they won't release
They Wonder Years on dvd.
P.S. I know this is a Blu-Ray site but im sure some of you have or still collect shows on dvd

jw · 10-23-2008, 12:14 PM

Its pretty common for older shows as the licensing for the music kills the cost of the item itself, thus resulting in a poor performance at retail. SO an alternative is found to cut costs such as substituting music.

Red Hood · 10-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Yeah they ditched the ray charles music when al and his wife are dancing. Just not the same.

Samsang · 10-23-2008, 01:28 PM

This happens to old movies too. The music licensing was for theatrical release only. When home video came along, they couldn't make the same deals, so substituted other music within the film.

The film "California Dreaming" (1979) is one example I have noticed.

eChopper · 10-23-2008, 01:43 PM

what i wouldn't do for the banning of sensationalistic thread titles

Xrist almighty cant the mods outlaw this???

Blu-Ron · 10-23-2008, 01:48 PM

Same thing for HAPPY DAYS. They took all the classic 50's music out and replaced them with Kenny G type instramental music.

xander · 10-23-2008, 01:56 PM

Not just old shows either. The recent release of the McG produced Fastlane from a few years back was butchered with all the music pulled out. I understand the idea that it's either release it with a different soundtrack or never release it, but it changes the flow and vibe of some shows beyond substantially.

mikejet · 10-23-2008, 01:58 PM

I'm still waiting for my Quantum Leap TV movie to be made.

olds403 · 10-23-2008, 01:58 PM

From the title of the thread I thought the sky was falling.

BLUE MYSTIC RAIN · 10-23-2008, 11:56 PM

In my world the sky is falling so watch your head!
I didn't know they did this to happy days thank god i didn't buy them. Does anyone think this is a total outrage like me and if anyone comes in here with some smart a__ed comments save your breath .
If your a fan of movies or t.v. just imagine your favorite scene where the guy gets the girl or the scene was so touching or sad, happy whatever and a song was playing and you enjoyed it so much you know if it ever becomes available to own you get so excited you can't wait to rewatch it that when you do all the music is changed and different or scenes are missing how would you feel???
Does anyone know of more?
I think the public needs to know so we are no buying something that is not what's advertised !!!
If it says the complete 1st season it should be just that COMPLETE
If the music is different it should says
The 1st season with different music than the original uncut episodes !!
I am fired up and you should be too

J6P · 10-24-2008, 12:50 AM

They do this because people moan and complain about the cost of box sets. The Sopranos is a perfect example. David Chase uses incidental music throughout the series, not a single note of original score, and that makes them expensive.

But he'd never think of swapping in some low-grade nonsense for DVD or Blu release, and neither would HBO. Still...people complain. Can't please everybody, but I'm glad he chooses to leave the soundtracks untouched. I wouldn't buy otherwise.

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-24-2008, 12:56 AM

I have all 5 seasons on DVD and I used to watch the show religiously. Sure, the music is a little different, but the show itself is the most important aspect. Personally, I enjoyed the DVDs immensely when I got them despite the differene in soundtrack.

Peaky · 10-24-2008, 04:19 AM

I think it sucks, but what can you do? If they coughed the money up for the music licensing, I'm sure the cost of the box sets would shoot through the roof and then people would complain about the cost.

My fav "old" tv show is The Partridge Family, so no worries there with the music, all original

No jokes please....

the_dude · 10-24-2008, 04:22 AM

Slapshot....such a shame....I too feel the pain

STARSCREAM · 10-24-2008, 06:36 AM

Yep, Wonder Years. Been waiting a long time for them to release that but doesn't look like its ever gonna happen, atleast not anytime soon. Sucks too because if they do release I'm sure there will be TONS of music missing and with Wonder Years the music really tied everything together, especially the era.

BLUE MYSTIC RAIN · 10-24-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

Yep, Wonder Years. Been waiting a long time for them to release that but doesn't look like its ever gonna happen, atleast not anytime soon. Sucks too because if they do release I'm sure there will be TONS of music missing and with Wonder Years the music really tied everything together, especially the era.

Same with Quantum Leap !!!
does anybody know of others?
I do remember watching Sixteen Candles
(MY FAVORITE MOVIE by the way)
on t.v. or something and some of the music was different .
I'll hope the blu-ray is like i remember it.

Hep · 10-24-2008, 10:50 AM

Northern Exposure was also a victim of musak swapping.

P@t_Mtl · 10-24-2008, 10:54 AM

Samething happe for Birds Of Prey for the recent DVD release (don't laugh I love that show

)

Not a big deal for me but I got to admit Happy Days with Kenny G music, that realy sucks!!!!!

Original-6ix · 10-24-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J6P

They do this because people moan and complain about the cost of box sets. The Sopranos is a perfect example. David Chase uses incidental music throughout the series, not a single note of original score, and that makes them expensive.

But he'd never think of swapping in some low-grade nonsense for DVD or Blu release, and neither would HBO. Still...people complain. Can't please everybody, but I'm glad he chooses to leave the soundtracks untouched. I wouldn't buy otherwise.

im thinking that expalins the huge cost for hbo shows on dvd and Blu-ray, but i could be wrong

another show with atleast the theme song was changed for musak is married with children, sounds horrible to.

BRu-LAy · 10-24-2008, 10:18 PM

this also happened to Rob & Big..........Do Work Son

10-23-2008, 05:48 AM	#1
BLUE MYSTIC RAIN Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:90	I Can't Believe It!!! I was on amazon.com yesterday shopping and i was looking to complete certain t.v. on dvd collections where im missing a season or so when i came across Quantum Leap . Now for that show i only have season 1 but i was reading all the reviews and everyone is complaining that most of the music in most if not all has been taken out and replaced with different versions or muzak of the original artist!!! They also say this is the case on the American version not the UK. Well i guess i won't be buying the other 4 seasons. Im really shocked they would do this. If anyone ever watched Quantum Leap you know the music and songs were a big part of the show!!! Anyway my question is has anyone heard of this happening on other releases, t.v. or movies where crucial moments or songs,music is missing or different from the actually original broadcast or theatrical version. Now i know why they won't release They Wonder Years on dvd. P.S. I know this is a Blu-Ray site but im sure some of you have or still collect shows on dvd

10-23-2008, 11:56 PM	#10
BLUE MYSTIC RAIN Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:90	olds403 In my world the sky is falling so watch your head! I didn't know they did this to happy days thank god i didn't buy them. Does anyone think this is a total outrage like me and if anyone comes in here with some smart a__ed comments save your breath . If your a fan of movies or t.v. just imagine your favorite scene where the guy gets the girl or the scene was so touching or sad, happy whatever and a song was playing and you enjoyed it so much you know if it ever becomes available to own you get so excited you can't wait to rewatch it that when you do all the music is changed and different or scenes are missing how would you feel??? Does anyone know of more? I think the public needs to know so we are no buying something that is not what's advertised !!! If it says the complete 1st season it should be just that COMPLETE If the music is different it should says The 1st season with different music than the original uncut episodes !! I am fired up and you should be too Last edited by BLUE MYSTIC RAIN; 10-24-2008 at 12:23 AM. Reason: spelling

10-24-2008, 12:50 AM	#11
J6P Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:117 Blu-ray collection:270	They do this because people moan and complain about the cost of box sets. The Sopranos is a perfect example. David Chase uses incidental music throughout the series, not a single note of original score, and that makes them expensive. But he'd never think of swapping in some low-grade nonsense for DVD or Blu release, and neither would HBO. Still...people complain. Can't please everybody, but I'm glad he chooses to leave the soundtracks untouched. I wouldn't buy otherwise. Last edited by J6P; 10-24-2008 at 01:00 AM. Reason: not <> note

10-23-2008, 12:14 PM	#2
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Its pretty common for older shows as the licensing for the music kills the cost of the item itself, thus resulting in a poor performance at retail. SO an alternative is found to cut costs such as substituting music.

10-23-2008, 01:22 PM	#3
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Yeah they ditched the ray charles music when al and his wife are dancing. Just not the same.

10-23-2008, 01:28 PM	#4
Samsang Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Mt. Pleasant, NC	This happens to old movies too. The music licensing was for theatrical release only. When home video came along, they couldn't make the same deals, so substituted other music within the film. The film "California Dreaming" (1979) is one example I have noticed.

10-23-2008, 01:43 PM	#5
eChopper Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:2	what i wouldn't do for the banning of sensationalistic thread titles Xrist almighty cant the mods outlaw this???

10-23-2008, 01:48 PM	#6
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Same thing for HAPPY DAYS. They took all the classic 50's music out and replaced them with Kenny G type instramental music.

10-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#7
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Not just old shows either. The recent release of the McG produced Fastlane from a few years back was butchered with all the music pulled out. I understand the idea that it's either release it with a different soundtrack or never release it, but it changes the flow and vibe of some shows beyond substantially.

10-23-2008, 01:58 PM	#8
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I'm still waiting for my Quantum Leap TV movie to be made.

10-23-2008, 01:58 PM	#9
olds403 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Michigan	From the title of the thread I thought the sky was falling.

10-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#12
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I have all 5 seasons on DVD and I used to watch the show religiously. Sure, the music is a little different, but the show itself is the most important aspect. Personally, I enjoyed the DVDs immensely when I got them despite the differene in soundtrack.

10-24-2008, 04:19 AM	#13
Peaky Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:2	I think it sucks, but what can you do? If they coughed the money up for the music licensing, I'm sure the cost of the box sets would shoot through the roof and then people would complain about the cost. My fav "old" tv show is The Partridge Family, so no worries there with the music, all original No jokes please....

10-24-2008, 04:22 AM	#14
the_dude Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA (Wichita, KS) Trading Score:45	Slapshot....such a shame....I too feel the pain

10-24-2008, 06:36 AM	#15
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Yep, Wonder Years. Been waiting a long time for them to release that but doesn't look like its ever gonna happen, atleast not anytime soon. Sucks too because if they do release I'm sure there will be TONS of music missing and with Wonder Years the music really tied everything together, especially the era.

10-24-2008, 10:50 AM	#17
Hep Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:660 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:17	Northern Exposure was also a victim of musak swapping.

10-24-2008, 10:54 AM	#18
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Samething happe for Birds Of Prey for the recent DVD release (don't laugh I love that show ) Not a big deal for me but I got to admit Happy Days with Kenny G music, that realy sucks!!!!!

10-24-2008, 10:18 PM	#20
BRu-LAy Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Fortress of Solitude Trading Score:46	this also happened to Rob & Big..........Do Work Son

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