Donald Sosin's Scores on Harold Lloyd, Collection 2
Reviewed by Mark Zimmer, September 2005
“The daredevil work [in Never Weaken] is even wilder than High and Dizzy, and the grand finale is an incredible set piece running nearly ten minutes with one creative gag after another. The laughs come fast and furious and accompanist Donald Sosin is particularly inspired during these sequences.”
Audio Transfer Review: “Donald Sosin has done some truly exceptional work recently on silent comedies, and his piano scores for these ten shorts fit into that pattern. Lively, vivacious and always mood-appropriate, they add a lot to the enjoyment of the films. Seemingly effortless and improvisational, the scores flow merrily along with a fine Jazz Age inflection that keeps them firmly rooted in the era of the pictures. Recording quality is without any issues at all, making these scores a true delight from every aspect.”
Audio Transfer Grade: A
Final Comments: A solid set of ten short comedies, with some of the great thrill work that made Lloyd a household name. Other than some PAL/NTSC conversion issues, the transfer is very nice and Donald Sosin's score is first rate. Just don't expect any extras.
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