Links of
interest on EatTheCorn:
- The Truth and the Light
- La La Land's The X-Files Volume One
- 1013 Interviews Database Project: Mark Snow
On May 10, 2011, La La Land Records released a 4-CD box set with Mark Snow's music from the X-Files and it was revealed that its name was "The X-Files Volume One", with a "Volume Two" in the works and estimated to be released in 2012! On top of this pure unadulterated awesomeness of this piece of news, La La Land once more opened the floor to the public for suggestions and requests for that second volume!
It might be greedy to be thinking already of a potential "Volume Three" (Would it really? 40 episodes/volume fill 5 4-CD volumes easily!) -- but considering that the second volume might be one of our last chances in the foreseeable future to have more music from the series released, this is an important opportunity.
In March 2010, La La Land released on the FilmScoreMonthly boards a preliminary list of episodes on which they were focusing their selection on. This selection contained 68 episodes. Of these, 35 did make it into the Volume 1 box set, meaning that 5 more were added that were not in the shortlist, and 33 from that shortlist did not make it in Volume 1. The 33 remaining thus have a high likelihood to find their way into Volume 2; they are listed below:
The list below complies suggestions from a great number of sources: the old and defunct X-Files music website, other bootleg recordings, the FilmScoreMonthly boards, various X-Files forums, feedback I have received directly, and of course my own suggestions. A great thanks goes to all contributors.
As of yet, I have not included additional music requests from the 40 episodes whose music was released in Volume 1. While some music from those episodes was left out, the most significant cues were included, and it's best to concentrate on the remaining 162 episodes out there!
One important thing to take into notice is that the list below features cues that were noticed by us viewers, but a great part of the X-Files' success was the atmosphere and mood created by Mark Snow's ambient soundscapes. These ambient cues were often in the background, overlayed by dialogue or sound effects, and are difficult to recall. However that does not mean that they should be overlooked: a complete X-Files soundtrack would have to include some of those difficult-to-track but essential cues. The amount of music per episode found by the podcast Snow TraX illustrates that point perfectly.
Since the list is quite long and not all cues have the same
significance, I
have attempted to add an "appreciation" column, with stars ranging from
1 to 3 (3 being the highest); ratings are based on the and how many
times this particular cue has been popping up in requests.
Episodes previously opted by La La Land (the 33 above) have been noted with [opt].
In total, 90 episodes are listed below.
If you want to help building this list, do not hesitate to contact me! (or Mark Snow for that matter...)
This is, I believe, the fullest list around for unreleased X-Files music. Enjoy!
- The Truth and the Light
- La La Land's The X-Files Volume One
- 1013 Interviews Database Project: Mark Snow
! IMPORTANT !
On Volume Two : We fans have a chance to weigh in on what cues will be included in there!
If you want to contribute to making up a list of fan-favourites for La La Land's consideration,
please send me your 6 cues (say 4 absolute must-haves + 2 personal favourites)
that you are craving for for a CD-quality, no sound effects- or dialogue-burdened release!
Contact me at: orodromeus [at) eatthecorn.com
On Volume Two : We fans have a chance to weigh in on what cues will be included in there!
If you want to contribute to making up a list of fan-favourites for La La Land's consideration,
please send me your 6 cues (say 4 absolute must-haves + 2 personal favourites)
that you are craving for for a CD-quality, no sound effects- or dialogue-burdened release!
Contact me at: orodromeus [at) eatthecorn.com
On May 10, 2011, La La Land Records released a 4-CD box set with Mark Snow's music from the X-Files and it was revealed that its name was "The X-Files Volume One", with a "Volume Two" in the works and estimated to be released in 2012! On top of this pure unadulterated awesomeness of this piece of news, La La Land once more opened the floor to the public for suggestions and requests for that second volume!
It might be greedy to be thinking already of a potential "Volume Three" (Would it really? 40 episodes/volume fill 5 4-CD volumes easily!) -- but considering that the second volume might be one of our last chances in the foreseeable future to have more music from the series released, this is an important opportunity.
In March 2010, La La Land released on the FilmScoreMonthly boards a preliminary list of episodes on which they were focusing their selection on. This selection contained 68 episodes. Of these, 35 did make it into the Volume 1 box set, meaning that 5 more were added that were not in the shortlist, and 33 from that shortlist did not make it in Volume 1. The 33 remaining thus have a high likelihood to find their way into Volume 2; they are listed below:
| 1X12 Beyond the Sea 1X15 Young at Heart 1X16 E.B.E. |
2X03 Blood 2X05 Duane Barry 2X06 Ascension 2X12 Aubrey 2X21 The Calusari 2X23 Soft Light |
3X01 The Blessing Way 3X04 Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose 3X12 War of the Coprophages 3X13 Syzygy 3X18 Teso Des Bichos 3X24 Talitha Cumi |
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| 4X03 Home 4X15 Memento Mori 4X20 Small Potatoes |
5X03 Redux II 5X04 Detour 5X12 Bad Blood 5X14 The Red and the Black 5X17 All Souls |
6X02 Drive 6X10 SR 819 6X20 The Unnatural 6X21 Field Trip 6X22 Biogenesis |
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| 7X14 Theef 7X22 Requiem |
8X15 Deadalive 8X21 Existence |
9X05 4D |
The list below complies suggestions from a great number of sources: the old and defunct X-Files music website, other bootleg recordings, the FilmScoreMonthly boards, various X-Files forums, feedback I have received directly, and of course my own suggestions. A great thanks goes to all contributors.
As of yet, I have not included additional music requests from the 40 episodes whose music was released in Volume 1. While some music from those episodes was left out, the most significant cues were included, and it's best to concentrate on the remaining 162 episodes out there!
One important thing to take into notice is that the list below features cues that were noticed by us viewers, but a great part of the X-Files' success was the atmosphere and mood created by Mark Snow's ambient soundscapes. These ambient cues were often in the background, overlayed by dialogue or sound effects, and are difficult to recall. However that does not mean that they should be overlooked: a complete X-Files soundtrack would have to include some of those difficult-to-track but essential cues. The amount of music per episode found by the podcast Snow TraX illustrates that point perfectly.
Episodes previously opted by La La Land (the 33 above) have been noted with [opt].
In total, 90 episodes are listed below.
If you want to help building this list, do not hesitate to contact me! (or Mark Snow for that matter...)
This is, I believe, the fullest list around for unreleased X-Files music. Enjoy!
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Oh,
and
the
most
important
part:
Thank
you
Mark
Snow and thank you La La Land!