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The best non-traditional instrument?

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    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    My vote goes to the Cimbalom (the piano thing that sounds like a guitar...yeah, you know what I mean). wink

    There's certainly some interesting Asian instruments I've heard though, but I've no idea what they are!
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    What exactly do you mean by a non-traditional instrument?
    Non-traditional for what? Occidental soundtracks?
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    Kazoos! punk
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      CommentAuthorBobdH
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    I've been listening to Lord of War again today, and I love the sound of the rabeca! (a turkish kind of violin).
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    Nautilus wrote
    Kazoos! punk


    Seconded!
    bounce
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    The theremin
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorBregt
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    sdtom wrote
    The theremin


    Yes, I was thinking that too!
    Very special sounds.

    I also love the sound of the erhu.
    And I loved the Gamelan Orchestra from Danna's Ice Strom.
    Kazoo
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007 edited
    He means as in non-standard instruments of the western symphony orchestra.

    My vote goes to the Armenian DUDUK, easily the most beautiful, touchingly ethereal instrument in the whole world and very close to the human voice as well; despite the fact that it's been horribly overused in the world of film music since and after Gladiator.

    Second vote goes to the ERHU
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    Christodoulides wrote
    He means as in non-standard instruments of the western symphony orchestra.


    Ah, OK.
    In that case I'd like to nominate the recorder.
    the only film composer to make proper use of that instrument is Morricone...and doesn't he do it well!

    My vote goes to the Armenian DUDUK,


    Now there's a shocker, Duduk Dude! biggrin
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007 edited
    Some of my fav non-standard instruments or percussion choices are the blast beam from Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Broughton's brilliant tapping bows on instrument cases for Young Sherlock Holmes. Inventive indeed!!!

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    Actually, the classical recorder is considered a part of the western symphony orchestra from what i know, despite the fact that is not frequently used, it still is a "formal" western instrument. The most amazing use imo was with JNH's the village.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007 edited
    I like some instrument heard in " to Know My enemy" track. But I don't know the name.And Every instrument from Elioth Goldenthal.

    Duduk became a little bit too familiar now, What about " ukelele" ? specially in the island and in Da Vinci Code.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    And Giacchino's metallic percussion tricks with the HOLLYWOOD STUDIO SYMPHONY, especially for LOST with the metallic banging stuff!
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    Nautilus wrote
    I like some instrument heard in " to Know My enemy" track. But I don't know the name.


    Do you know at which point exactly?
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
    Anthony wrote
    My vote goes to the Cimbalom (the piano thing that sounds like a guitar...yeah, you know what I mean). wink

    There's certainly some interesting Asian instruments I've heard though, but I've no idea what they are!


    I like the Cymbalom, used to greatest effect in John Barry's The Ipcress File.
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeDec 1st 2007
    Timmer wrote
    Anthony wrote
    My vote goes to the Cimbalom (the piano thing that sounds like a guitar...yeah, you know what I mean). wink

    There's certainly some interesting Asian instruments I've heard though, but I've no idea what they are!


    I like the Cymbalom, used to greatest effect in John Barry's The Ipcress File.


    Yeah, the Cimbalom/Cymbalom is wicked. I've noticed it appear in nearly every Powell score at one point or another. Yesterday I found it in "The Bourne Supremacy". dizzy
  17. Jordi, I think that in 90% you think of the shakuhachi. Is it present in the action stuff?
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    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeDec 1st 2007
    cool
    Bregt wrote
    sdtom wrote
    The theremin


    Yes, I was thinking that too!
    Very special sounds.

    I also love the sound of the erhu.
    And I loved the Gamelan Orchestra from Danna's Ice Strom.



    Gamelan has such incredible resonance, there's nothing quite like it. Basil Poledouris uses it well in his fabulous Farewell To The King
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeDec 1st 2007
    This kind of trumpets, Buggle or Horns from PLanet of the apes.
    • CommentAuthorMatt C
    • CommentTimeDec 2nd 2007
    - erhu
    - duduk
    - dizi flute
    - glass harmonica (Wiseman did a great job incorporating it into Arsene Lupin)
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeDec 18th 2007
    Please..Anyone Knows scores with Music Box and Organ?

    And What about music box?? It's easy to play? Or it's always edited?
  22. TYPEWRITER?

    biggrin

    Also Viole D'Amore.
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeDec 18th 2007
    Did someone already mention the cell phone. Reference John Ottman's score to CELLULAR.

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeDec 18th 2007
    Erik Woods wrote
    Did someone already mention the cell phone. Reference John Ottman's score to CELLULAR.

    -Erik-


    No....But it's used as an instrument or as a sound effect?
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeDec 19th 2007
    Nautilus wrote
    Erik Woods wrote
    Did someone already mention the cell phone. Reference John Ottman's score to CELLULAR.

    -Erik-


    No....But it's used as an instrument or as a sound effect?


    It's used in the main theme.

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeDec 19th 2007
    Erik Woods wrote
    Nautilus wrote
    Erik Woods wrote
    Did someone already mention the cell phone. Reference John Ottman's score to CELLULAR.

    -Erik-


    No....But it's used as an instrument or as a sound effect?


    It's used in the main theme.

    -Erik-


    This is not an answer, but you probably know it. I guess the question about Instrument or Sound Effect it's a thin line (but not red) tongue
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeDec 19th 2007
    Nautilus wrote
    Erik Woods wrote
    Nautilus wrote
    Erik Woods wrote
    Did someone already mention the cell phone. Reference John Ottman's score to CELLULAR.

    -Erik-


    No....But it's used as an instrument or as a sound effect?


    It's used in the main theme.

    -Erik-


    This is not an answer, but you probably know it. I guess the question about Instrument or Sound Effect it's a thin line (but not red) tongue


    http://www.lalalandbb.com/MP3/Cellular_01_Opening.mp3

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeDec 19th 2007
    How about a SAW....the kind that cuts through wood!

    As used in Jack Nitzche's One Flew Over THe Cuckoo's Nest cool

    Not a fave score to listen to but it sure was inspired cool
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
    • CommentAuthorTintin
    • CommentTimeDec 19th 2007
    The Berimbau -a single-string percussion instrument from Brazil.
    It was used in Carter Burwell's Mystery Alaska (if that's what it is.)

    Percussionist Nana Vasconcelos who played with the Pat Metheny Group, used to play it quite often.
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      CommentAuthorelenewton
    • CommentTimeDec 19th 2007
    After fininishing listening to Intrada's Alien and reading the liner notes, I can't help but marvel at all the non-traditional instruments ( or traditional instruments used in non-traditional ways ) JG pulled out in this score.

    Example: "the didjeridu"---an Australian aboriginal instrument made of wood hollowed out by fire and termites...

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