Here’s a short interview with Ridley Scott from the BBC “Omnibus" programme...
Note: I've cut some footage and mixed subtle dialogue/music during the final part of the documentary. (   • Video  )... Read more for additional info:

FYI: This clip possibly shows John Hayward (re-recording mixer) with Jim Shields (supervising sound editor) during the post production of “1492: Conquest of Paradise” (1992).

Ridley Scott talks about Jimmy Shields sound design in my video below.

Alien 1979 - Ridley's Commentary (Sound Design Redux):
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