ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM The Official Dark Shadows Published Newsletter & News Source < ShadowGram@aol.com > Number 163. November 21, 2006. ********************************************* Hello, Dark Shadows Fan, ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news: **** ShadowGram Premiere Announcement: --- NOW AVAILABLE: "The Complete Dark Shadows Music Soundtrack Collection" Music Composed by Robert Cobert New 8-Disc CD Set MPI publicity: "This one-of-a-kind collection features the most popular hits from the DS series. The music you loved and revered for so many years is now available from MPI Home Video! This set includes the Grammy-nominated hit 'Quentin's Theme.' "The 1966-1971 ABC-TV Gothic daytime series DS 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' vinyl album hit the Top 20. 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 DS series, covering hundreds of cues, is collected in this digitally-remastered 8-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." Product Code: CD7834 Genre: Music Number of Discs: 8 Production Year: 2006 Release Date: November 30, 2006 Run Time: approx. 7 hrs, 45 mins Writer: Robert Cobert To order this 8-disc CD set: http://mpihomevideo.com/?p=25467&pid=1802 For phone orders: Call 1-800-323-0442 weekdays. List price for the set is $59.98. As a thank-you, those who are members of the MPI Dark Shadows DVD Club will receive $13.00 OFF when they use the coupon code "music" upon purchase of this collection. --- Extra Bonus: All orders received before December 11 also receive a FREE bonus CD: The new "Bob Cobert - A Different View" CD showcases Robert Cobert's diverse musical background, with a varied selection of 13 of his Big Band, Jazz, Disco and Bossa Nova tracks. The "A Different View" CD was a special gift given to all attendees at the DS 40th Anniversary Haunted Halloween Party at the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles on Oct. 26. For a report on the Party and more about the "A Different View" CD, see SG Online List Update #162. Party details and exclusive behind-the-scenes photos will be in the upcoming SG #109 print issue newsletter. MPI also has some newly-released DS merchandise such as clothing, accessories, and specialty items to "show off your love for your favorite classic daytime series." To view and order MPI's DS merchandise: http://www.mpihomevideo.com/?p=4353&pcid=139&sid=232 *** FAN SHARING: Please send SG any reviews, articles, or publicity materials you find for the new DS Soundtrack CD Set. All those who joined us at the Vista Halloween Party also are invited and welcome to share their photos and reports with SG readers worldwide - including the DS cast/crew members themselves. I send complimentary copies of every SG print issue directly to the DS personnel. You will be named as a Contributor in the published SG issue. Major input brings you a Contributor's Copy in thanks. Please send jpeg photos to SG's e-mail address or send hard-copy photos to SG's postal-mail address. Both addresses follow below. This SG Online DS News Updates List will update all this news, and the upcoming SG #109 print issue will have the latest complete detailed developments, photos, reports, and additional information. Thank you - and best wishes to all for the holiday season!. Marcy Robin ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin P.O. Box 1766 Temple City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com ***************************************************************** SHADOWGRAM (SG) is the * Official * "Dark Shadows" Newsletter. Much of its news is provided by the show's personnel and those involved in the 1966-71 TV series, 1991 TV series, and 2004 WB pilot. 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