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- CommentTimeDec 11th 2008
Oh; lots of acronyms fly around in that kind of jobs indeedLove Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
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DSL stands for Digital Signal Line?http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
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Digital Soundtrack Library''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
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No, seriously just from memory I think it was "Dedicated Service Line."''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
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HeeroJF wrote
Digital Soundtrack Library
LOL
NP: Delta Force - Alan Silvestri
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I wish I'd been able to snag the expanded edition. But my 35-minute pressed boot will have to do.
NP: True Lies, Brad Fiedel
One of my oldest CDs, and thus I sometimes forget exactly how AMAZING a score this is. The action is so rollicking and fun. You'd never imagine the Terminator guy could do this. While Terminator is Fiedel's finest contribution to film, True Lies is by far his finest contribution to film music. Distinction.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
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Actually I would call Terminator 2 his greatest achievement to film, the sound of the music in that one is totally spot on and totally in sync with the cold metallic sound design created by the sound effects guys. The first one is just a little too harsh and amateurish sounding to my ears.
But True Lies is indeed big fun. He should do another similar blockbuster in the future."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. -
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Still Playing Gears of War (Riepl) Vs Gears of War 2 (Jablonsky)
Obsessed with both todayAnything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentTimeDec 11th 2008 edited
DreamTheater wrote
Actually I would call Terminator 2 his greatest achievement to film, the sound of the music in that one is totally spot on and totally in sync with the cold metallic sound design created by the sound effects guys. The first one is just a little too harsh and amateurish sounding to my ears.
But True Lies is indeed big fun. He should do another similar blockbuster in the future.
The sound effects and sound design Fiedel used in Terminator 2 (and even Terminator) were very effective. Those metallic sounds and the growling synths were perfect for the Terminators... but the score itself is terrible. The theme is fiiting, I'll give it that, but when you listen to it outside the film you realise how crap it really is.
I think a mix of metallic sounds, growling synth and orchestral scoring for the more emotional scenes would have worked better. At least it's what I'd prefer. -
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DreamTheater wrote
Actually I would call Terminator 2 his greatest achievement to film, the sound of the music in that one is totally spot on and totally in sync with the cold metallic sound design created by the sound effects guys. The first one is just a little too harsh and amateurish sounding to my ears.
But True Lies is indeed big fun. He should do another similar blockbuster in the future.
Oh well yes, I just meant the Terminator franchise as a whole. Didn't mean to single out 1 from 2.
But yes, since T2 is a far greater contribution to cinema as a whole, then it follows that T2's score is also a greater contribution to cinema. While I consider T1, the film, merely groundbreaking, I would call T2 "era defining". Where was that nomination for Best Picture, I truly do not know. It baffles me.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
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NP Songs of the Sea - The Regatta Suite (Jeff Rona)
Snce I read Thomas´review I had been looking forward listening this one. And I couldn´t agree more with him, so quoting Thomas, "a well rounded out album where power and beauty grace your speakers, in a familiar yet very potent fashion".Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
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I would have to say that Brad Fiedel's greatest contribution to film was the day he stopped writing film music. -
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Well, it sounds harsh I'm kinda inclined to agree. Although I feel he struck gold with True Lies, the man was never truly in his element. Better quit while you're on top. If it were me, after True Lies, I also would've realized it could only be downhill from there.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentTimeDec 12th 2008 edited
Steven wrote
The sound effects and sound design Fiedel used in Terminator 2 (and even Terminator) were very effective. Those metallic sounds and the growling synths were perfect for the Terminators... but the score itself is terrible. The theme is fiiting, I'll give it that, but when you listen to it outside the film you realise how crap it really is.
I think a mix of metallic sounds, growling synth and orchestral scoring for the more emotional scenes would have worked better. At least it's what I'd prefer.
I've always like the T2 score since it so perfectly glued to the visuals and backbone of the story, you should see me rock out on the more action-oriented stuff, where normal people would just run away in disgust , and why should it have been orchestral for the emotional moments, when every other composer in the business had done it numerous times already. I think the nice touch of an acoustic guitar and some synth worked wonders in the film... and on CD. In the endless ocean of orchestral music, T2 definitely stood out at the time.
HeeroJF wrote
But yes, since T2 is a far greater contribution to cinema as a whole, then it follows that T2's score is also a greater contribution to cinema. While I consider T1, the film, merely groundbreaking, I would call T2 "era defining". Where was that nomination for Best Picture, I truly do not know. It baffles me.
T2 > T1
Bigger is better in this case.
Don't get me wrong, the first is splendid in every way, but number two is like you put it so gently "era defining"... I totally agree on that, I consider it one of the deepest and most satisfying blockbusters to have ever come out of Hollywood."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. -
- CommentAuthorPanthera
- CommentTimeDec 12th 2008 edited
HeeroJF wrote
Martijn wrote
Time Of The Wolf - John Scott
I join with many people on this forum in regretting Scott never having gotten more high-profile film work to score. What a wonderful sense of symphony and lyricism this man displays!
The only reason I can think of is that his style may be considered a bit old-fashioned in its classical approach (this score, incidentally, being a bit of an odd man out with its electric guitar and percussion bits).
Hear, hear! I love John Scott and Time of the Wolf is also one of my favourites. I love great north Americana scores. The pantheon, as far as I'm concerned is:
Balto, James Horner
White Fang 2, John Debney
Call of the Wild, Lee Holdridge
Time of the Wolf, John Scott
All fantastic "Great North" Americana pieces. We could do a guess-the-score game with that theme, but we've already exposed all the major titles.
Oooooh. Thanks for making this post. I really should listen to Time of the Wolf since I love all of the other scores from that list.Anthony wrote
Christodoulides wrote
United 93 is a tremendously shocking, emotional experience in all levels, audio and visual. John Powell's score is beyond anything i'd have ever expected this movie to have as a musical accompaniment and i cannot really think of anything more appropriate to escort the gripping visuals.
Indeed. To me, it doesn't sound like drone, but more like a Bourne score without the action.
I understand that some people will dislike the score, but I like it a lot, mainly because it builds itself up to a fantastic ending. The music is perfect for the visuals and the real life events they are based on.Miya wrote
NP: Howl's Moving Castle (Soundtrack) - Joe Hisaishi
The main theme "Merry-Go-Round Of Life" is incredibly memorable and beautiful. But, other than that, overall this is my least favorite of all Hisaishi/Ghibli scores. I still think it's a good score, but I can't get into it so much, even if I really love the main theme.
Its one of my favorite Ghibli scores, although I like the movie a lot, so maybe that has influenced me slightly. -
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Southall wrote
I would have to say that Brad Fiedel's greatest contribution to film was the day he stopped writing film music.
Couldn't agree more. I find his Terminator stuff unbearable. Haven't heard TRUE LIES but i am sure it's not any better.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
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DreamTheater wrote
T2 > T1
Which doesn't really matter 'cause T3 > T2 > T1 anyway.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
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Christodoulides wrote
Southall wrote
I would have to say that Brad Fiedel's greatest contribution to film was the day he stopped writing film music.
Couldn't agree more. I find his Terminator stuff unbearable. Haven't heard TRUE LIES but i am sure it's not any better.
You're sure??!? Without having heard it?? But have you seen the film? It is such a fun and funny film. It's any composer's dream. It was in essence a "freebie" for Fiedel. He could not not nail that one.
NP: The Vagrant, Christopher Young
The most Elfmanesque non-Elfman score this side of Ed Wood. This score is SO original! I'd love to see that film just for the sheer weirdness factor.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
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NP: Frost/Nixon - Hans Zimmer
Charming score by Hans, becoming one of my year's favourites. -
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Papillon - Jerry Goldsmith
I really like the wonderful theme. The rest of it hasn't really grown on me yet, but I'm only on my second listen. -
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I've been listening to the Sixth Sense complete all day.
I also have a version where it is pretty much the entire movie with dialogue and all. Very fun to listen to. It is a blast just hearing the music in context and being able to concentrate on it more. -
- CommentAuthorPanthera
- CommentTimeDec 12th 2008
DemonStar wrote
NP: Kung Fu Panda - Hans Zimmer and John Powell
One of my personal favourites of this year.
Yay! One of my favorites too. -
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Christodoulides wrote
Southall wrote
I would have to say that Brad Fiedel's greatest contribution to film was the day he stopped writing film music.
Couldn't agree more. I find his Terminator stuff unbearable. Haven't heard TRUE LIES but i am sure it's not any better.
It is. But it's still not that great... -
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DreamTheater wrote
T2 > T1
Bigger is better in this case.
Don't get me wrong, the first is splendid in every way, but number two is like you put it so gently "era defining"... I totally agree on that, I consider it one of the deepest and most satisfying blockbusters to have ever come out of Hollywood.
Obviously this is an age thing.
Me, I thought Terminator was FAR more genre defining than T2, which, basically, was just a sequel with more explosions, the -at the time- revolutionary "liquid metal" effects and a cop-out happy ending (negating everything that made Terminator so claustrophobica and dark). And of course an obligatory good guy Terminator as Ah-nold now had contractually enforced his Hero status.
T2 and Terminator 3 are amusing diversions for a Friday evening (with T2 being the better one).
Terminator I still find an experience.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
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NP: BOLT clips on iTunes - John Powell
I WANNA SEE THIS MOVIE NOW!
Blame DisneyJapan.Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp -
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JOE HISAISHI - Watashi wa Kai ni Naritai (i want to be selfish)
Simply brilliant; reminds me of Evanthia Reboutsika's A TOUCH OF SPICE btw; Both beautiful music you don't often hear.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
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Christodoulides wrote
JOE HISAISHI - Watashi wa Kai ni Naritai (i want to be selfish)
Simply brilliant; reminds me of Evanthia Reboutsika's A TOUCH OF SPICE btw; Both beautiful music you don't often hear.
It's actually "I want to be a shellfish"Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp -
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First out-loud laugh of the day.
thanks, Miya!'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
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HAHAHAHAHAHaLove Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentTimeDec 12th 2008 edited
Martijn, your thank should go to Demetris!
NP: Little Women - Thomas Newman
Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp