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- CommentAuthorHeeroJF
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Well just by reading the cover I can see the title is "Hamaru's..." and then a bunch of Kanji characters I can't read. Miya would be able to help. Or try googling "Hamaru" now that you know it's in the title.
NP: Eight Below, Mark Isham
Yay! The Isham I love!''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentAuthorDemonStar
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
NP: Water Horse - Legend of The Deep - James Newton Howard
My favourite JNH score of last year. I can't understand how Michael Clayton was nominated for Oscar and this was left out!! -
- CommentAuthorHeeroJF
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
DemonStar wrote
NP: Water Horse - Legend of The Deep - James Newton Howard
My favourite JNH score of last year. I can't understand how Michael Clayton was nominated for Oscar and this was left out!!
Water Horse is fun.
Gasp. FUN! No! Must shun!!! The Oscars would never lower themselves to such base emotion!! *hissssss*''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentAuthorDemonStar
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
HeeroJF wrote
DemonStar wrote
NP: Water Horse - Legend of The Deep - James Newton Howard
My favourite JNH score of last year. I can't understand how Michael Clayton was nominated for Oscar and this was left out!!
Water Horse is fun.
Gasp. FUN! No! Must shun!!! The Oscars would never lower themselves to such base emotion!! *hissssss*
LOL
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- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Nautilus wrote
JNH is becoming one of my favourites composers, he is very irregular but his voice is becoming stronger and when he is good, he is really Good.
You sum it up very well - inconsistent, but his best stuff really is very good. I certainly really liked The Happening. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
Steven wrote
Nautilus wrote
Christodoulides wrote
JOHN DEBNEY - Lair
For me, this is massive entertainment once i programmed out the Lisbeth Scott tracks. I really can't stand them.
Care about your words. Lisbeth is my true loves.
She is the worst vocalist I have ever heard in my entire life.
I know Steven said this on purpose, but there's truth to that. Apart that -apparently inspired for everyone involved- work in PASSION OF THE CHRIST, i find the rest of her singing truly generic, bored, careless and damn-cliched. To my ears, most of the times she's even worse and more tiring than even Lisa Gerrard who has derived into something film music really does NOT need.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Nautilus wrote
NP:THe Happening (James Newton Howard)
A great combination of War of the Worlds, Godzilla and The VIllage.
After my first dissapointment, Now I think it's one of the best scores of the year (Im still fighting about if it's better than I am Legend, wich contains one of his best themes )
JNH is becoming one of my favourites composers, he is very irregular but his voice is becoming stronger and when he is good, he is really Good.
Couldn't agree more; he's one of the last few artists left in film music nowadays, imo.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
Erik Woods wrote
Christodoulides wrote
JOHN DEBNEY - Lair
For me, this is massive entertainment once i programmed out the Lisbeth Scott tracks. I really can't stand them.
Then you are missing out on some of the most original and breathtaking cues out of the entire score.
-Erik-
I've heard them numerous times; the orchestral textures and melodies are very impressive indeed, and touching but ontop of that and amidst her vocals, there's nothing breathtaking in her forced performance and certainly not originality either as they stem from PASSION OF THE CHRIST to GLADIATOR and back, imo. The rest of the orchestral material is pretty kick ass though;Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorMiya
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
Katiek wrote
OK, I'm playing a CD from a Japanese animated film, but I need help figuring out which one
I got it from a friend some time ago, but now I can't remember the name of the film (and of course the info is all in Japanese).
Here is a picture of the front and back of the cd - can anyone help me identify it? The cover is a cat driving a train, and the front car of the train is shaped like a snail. The music is very soothing - it features an instrument that sounds like chimes (almost like this music box my parents play at Christmastime)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb15 … 0_1861.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb15 … 0_1859.jpg
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
The album title is:
Howl's Moving Castle: The Alpha-Wave Music Box ~ Ghibli Collection
Actually it's not a soundtrack... it's just a compilation of Ghibli music played by music box-ish sound (produced by a somewhat questionable laboratory
). At the bottom of the back cover, it says:
"The beautiful sound of The Alpha-Wave Music Box on this CD includes cerebrophysiologically concerned subtle wandering signals. These signals induce your alpha-waves and make your mind and body relaxed blah blah blah"
This kind of albums are sold at bookstores or supermarkets, at very low prices. And often played in hospital waiting rooms.
All tracks are taken from Hisaishi's themes except 1st and 3rd tracks (the ending songs from Howl and Spirited Away). But this album cover art has nothing to do with Ghibli movies.
It may be nice to listen as relaxing background music, but nothing like Hisaishi's original scores...Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp -
- CommentAuthorMiya
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
NP: The Holiday - Hans Zimmer
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itLabels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Miya wrote
NP: The Holiday - Hans Zimmer
I it
The last track is amazing
Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorRalph Kruhm
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
I´ve been following that "wailing woman" debate for a while now.
It is true that Lair really goes over the top with this one, but the whole score is over the top. I love it for that exact reason, it´s shameless audio boasting. ^^
Generally, I have nothing against the wailing woman effect, too. It may have been a cliche for a while, but now it is so frequently used that for me, it has just become another instrument in scoring, to be used or not as the composer sees fit like any other exotic instrument.
I agree though, that there are good and not so good artists, as is the case with any other instrument. Whether it´s wailing or just normal solo singing, I appreciate its use if done well. I can listen to Sissel´s voice performing for Titanic without end. I really, really would appreciate a LOTR release with her doing the solo parts. She took my breath in Antwerpen. -
- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Christodoulides wrote
Steven wrote
Nautilus wrote
Christodoulides wrote
JOHN DEBNEY - Lair
For me, this is massive entertainment once i programmed out the Lisbeth Scott tracks. I really can't stand them.
Care about your words. Lisbeth is my true loves.
She is the worst vocalist I have ever heard in my entire life.
I know Steven said this on purpose, but there's truth to that.
...oh, and Jordi smells. -
- CommentAuthorMiya
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
NP: The Manhole - Chris Brandkamp
It has very nice melodies (especially introduction theme), even if its synth sounds are cheap. And this game music reminds me of my childhoodLabels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp -
- CommentAuthorDemonStar
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
NP: La La Land's preview clips from Batman: The Animated Series - Shirley Walker and co.
Oh my gosh, can't wait!!
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- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
Miya wrote
NP: The Manhole - Chris Brandkamp
The what?
Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Bregt wrote
Miya wrote
NP: The Manhole - Chris Brandkamp
The what?
hehehe... manhole -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Oh;Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Steven wrote
Bregt wrote
Miya wrote
NP: The Manhole - Chris Brandkamp
The what?
hehehe... manhole
sick...Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorMiya
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Marselus wrote
Steven wrote
Bregt wrote
Miya wrote
NP: The Manhole - Chris Brandkamp
The what?
hehehe... manhole
sick...
The Manhole is an innocent game for innocent kids
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_ManholeLabels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp -
- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
It's also a way to enter a sewage works.
No, that's not a euphemism. -
- CommentAuthorMiya
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
lol
NP: Finding Nemo - Thomas Newman
Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp -
- CommentAuthorKatiek
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Miya wrote
The album title is:
Howl's Moving Castle: The Alpha-Wave Music Box ~ Ghibli Collection
Actually it's not a soundtrack... it's just a compilation of Ghibli music played by music box-ish sound (produced by a somewhat questionable laboratory ). At the bottom of the back cover, it says:
"The beautiful sound of The Alpha-Wave Music Box on this CD includes cerebrophysiologically concerned subtle wandering signals. These signals induce your alpha-waves and make your mind and body relaxed blah blah blah"
This kind of albums are sold at bookstores or supermarkets, at very low prices. And often played in hospital waiting rooms.
All tracks are taken from Hisaishi's themes except 1st and 3rd tracks (the ending songs from Howl and Spirited Away). But this album cover art has nothing to do with Ghibli movies.
It may be nice to listen as relaxing background music, but nothing like Hisaishi's original scores...
Thanks, Miya very helpful! Your answer also explains the "music box" sounds. I have a number of Hisaishi's real themes that I love and none of them use the music box instrument so I was really wondering where this CD came from. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Steven wrote
It's also a way to enter a sewage works.
No, that's not a euphemism.
Yeah, innocently is how they start doing this stuff.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorHeeroJF
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Miya wrote
The album title is:
Howl's Moving Castle: The Alpha-Wave Music Box ~ Ghibli Collection
Actually it's not a soundtrack... it's just a compilation of Ghibli music played by music box-ish sound (produced by a somewhat questionable laboratory ). At the bottom of the back cover, it says:
"The beautiful sound of The Alpha-Wave Music Box on this CD includes cerebrophysiologically concerned subtle wandering signals. These signals induce your alpha-waves and make your mind and body relaxed blah blah blah"
This kind of albums are sold at bookstores or supermarkets, at very low prices. And often played in hospital waiting rooms.
All tracks are taken from Hisaishi's themes except 1st and 3rd tracks (the ending songs from Howl and Spirited Away). But this album cover art has nothing to do with Ghibli movies.
It may be nice to listen as relaxing background music, but nothing like Hisaishi's original scores...
Whoops. Yeah, "Ha - wa - ru" for "Howl"... I apparently mistook the "wa" katakana for "ma". I am humbled. Sorry for my assumptions. But you can see how I mistook those two, with creative font and all.
NP: La banda J. & S. cronaca criminale del far west, Ennio Morricone
Obviously a nice and concise movie title, like Lair or Bug. But crazy title aside, this is another one of the maestro's truly fun westerns. Way short but amazing stuff.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Titanic (James Horner)
Still rates very high in my book, one of his best... This score has it all: beautiful themes, pounding action, powerful drama. When this came out I couldn't stop listening to it; now I listen to it at least once a year. An emotional ride from start to end for me.
5 STARS
The Mexican (Alan Silvestri)
Pretty fun Silvestri, I'd love to see him do some more western-flavoured scoring, like Back to the Future III, he sure has solid inspiration when it comes to this type of music.
3.5 STARS"considering I've seen an enormous debate here about The Amazing Spider-Man and the ones who love it, and the ones who hate it, I feel myself obliged to say: TASTE DIFFERS, DEAL WITH IT" - Thomas G. -
- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008 edited
The Postman James Newton Howard
Such a brilliant score hindered by quite mixing. Needs some fiddling with the compression to even out the loud and quiet parts.
...wait, I could do that at uni!? I finally have some sort of aim in life!
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- CommentAuthorHeeroJF
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
DreamTheater wrote
The Mexican (Alan Silvestri)
Pretty fun Silvestri, I'd love to see him do some more western-flavoured scoring, like Back to the Future III, he sure has solid inspiration when it comes to this type of music.
3.5 STARS
Personally I'd give that score another star or two, even. I find it incredible! It's part of that made me a Silvestri fan again. It also helps that I'm such a huge sucker for Morricone-style Mexicanas. This one can tango with the best of them.
NP: The Boys from Brazil, Goldsmith
Yay!! 110 minutes of yay!
''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentAuthorRalph Kruhm
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
Steven wrote
The Postman James Newton Howard
Such a brilliant score hindered by quite mixing. Needs some fiddling with the compression to even out the loud and quiet parts.
...wait, I could do that at uni!? I finally have some sort of aim in life!
And what an interesting aim it is. I adore The Postman and wished there was more material available than the official album. I´d love to hear what you get out of it, man! -
- CommentAuthorKatiek
- CommentTimeDec 8th 2008
HeeroJF wrote
Whoops. Yeah, "Ha - wa - ru" for "Howl"... I apparently mistook the "wa" katakana for "ma". I am humbled. Sorry for my assumptions. But you can see how I mistook those two, with creative font and all.
Thanks for your help as well!
NP: For Roseanna, Trevor Jones - I love the Main Theme, so romantic and lush
