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  1. The folks at FSM who got the 2CD set are reporting it's a 2CD-R set. That's right -- CD-R. Even says so on the inner circle part. Say the rest of it looks professionally done though.
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    • CommentAuthorPanthera
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    Wait, I didn't even know it was released yet.
  2. Panthera wrote
    Wait, I didn't even know it was released yet.

    I think that it became available in the US on the 10th June? No sign of it here in the UK yet.
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  3. justin boggan wrote
    The folks at FSM who got the 2CD set are reporting it's a 2CD-R set. That's right -- CD-R. Even says so on the inner circle part. Say the rest of it looks professionally done though.

    Just out of curiosity, which format would people prefer...CD-R or digital download?
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    • CommentAuthorPanthera
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    If anyone has it, let us know how it is. I'm really hoping this is good music.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008 edited
    What do you mean CD-R? They sell the CD-R as an official release? shocked confused
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008 edited
    David wrote
    I've never been much of a fan of Armstrong, his stuff has always seemed too over the top for me.


    Over the top can be fantastic!
    His Plunkett And Macleane score is still one of the highlights of my collection, and indeed is still widely used in film trailers. I do have to admit that I'd be hard pressed in finding any other album of his that matches my enjoyment of the aforementioned one.

    I'm sorry to hear that Hulk seems to be turning out a bit of a disappointment. I though Elfman's work on the first one was actually quite reminiscent of Armstrong's stylistics (when he's at his best), so I had some hope this might turn out to be interesting at least.


    EDITED TO ADD:
    CD-R?
    What the HELL? shocked
    (Yeah, OK, I know it adds nothing to the discussion, but I am just blown away.
    This CAN'T be right, can it? confused )
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      CommentAuthorjedizim
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    The two disk set is an exclusive to Amazon.com...I don't think you will find it in the stores anywhere. As for it being a CD-R...mine does not say anything about it being a CD-R in the center circle like Justin says, but the discs ARE blueish in color like a cd-r and you can really see the burned part of the disc. They are professionally done, and printed up with pictures of the Hulk and everything, and to me...well worth the money.
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    Martijn wrote

    I'm sorry to hear that Hulk seems to be turning out a bit of a disappointment. I though Elfman's work on the first one was actually quite reminiscent of Armstrong's stylistics (when he's at his best), so I had some hope this might turn out to be interesting at least.


    Where are you getting the "disappointment"? Most of the comments I've read so far about the music were of a positive nature.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    jedizim wrote
    The two disk set is an exclusive to Amazon.com...I don't think you will find it in the stores anywhere. As for it being a CD-R...mine does not say anything about it being a CD-R in the center circle like Justin says, but the discs ARE blueish in color like a cd-r and you can really see the burned part of the disc. They are professionally done, and printed up with pictures of the Hulk and everything, and to me...well worth the money.


    Yeap, that's a cd-r with label printed on it. We do it at the studio all the time. How much do they sell the double disc for? And how's the score like?
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    It's 95% orchestral with some very good propulsive rhythmic cues that just thunders on without relying on any electronics backing. Loads of dramatic angst that only Craig Armstrong can do. The Hulk theme is very interesting. It reminds me of the Danny Elfman version in its simplicity but, with the accompanying sliding string motif, very unique. It works for the Hulk

    I got the CDs on preorder for 16.99 and I don't really care that it's CD-R. I got it for the fact that it's suppose to be the full complete score and is a legal set. I'd imagine that this would fetch a pretty penny if it was released in the bootleg market. I hope this will start a trend of made to order, legal and complete compilation of music to recently released movies. Imagine if they had done this for The Dark Knight shocked
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    lp wrote
    It's 95% orchestral with some very good propulsive rhythmic cues that just thunders on without relying on any electronics backing. Loads of dramatic angst that only Craig Armstrong can do. The Hulk theme is very interesting. It reminds me of the Danny Elfman version in its simplicity but, with the accompanying sliding string motif, very unique. It works for the Hulk

    I got the CDs on preorder for 16.99 and I don't really care that it's CD-R. I got it for the fact that it's suppose to be the full complete score and is a legal set. I'd imagine that this would fetch a pretty penny if it was released in the bootleg market. I hope this will start a trend of made to order, legal and complete compilation of music to recently released movies. Imagine if they had done this for The Dark Knight shocked


    Does it have proper artwork?
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    I don't know what you mean? The artwork is nothing extremely special. It's the standard packaging for 2cd.
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    If you want to see what it looks like, there's a Hulk thread over the FSM forum with somebody posting pictures of the package.
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      CommentAuthorBobdH
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    But, if this is not really official (being a CD-R and limited to Amazon.com only and thus being limited to yanks or Brits only), will there be anytime soon a 1-disc version on retail release...? confused
  4. jedizim wrote
    The two disk set is an exclusive to Amazon.com...

    I had read that the label was "Marvel Entertainment". Maybe this is just the licensing company?
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    Well i guess it's alright since there isn't any ACTUAL difference other than an aesthetic one but only if they sell it at lower prices. It will make the distribution of previously unreleased film music easier for sure but i don't see how this will be of any help toward fighting piracy if what you get in both cases is a CD-R. Labels have to realize that in order to fight that and sell more, then they have to understand that making the product you're selling similar and more similar to the pirated one (mp3s, CD-Rs) isn't gonna help them.
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    BobdH wrote
    But, if this is not really official (being a CD-R and limited to Amazon.com only and thus being limited to yanks or Brits only), will there be anytime soon a 1-disc version on retail release...? confused


    The single disc version is being released by Marvel next week. The 2 disc is very official with Amazon handling the manufacturing and licensing material. Just because it's CD-R and US/UK market only doesn't lessen its "official-ness".
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    Christodoulides wrote
    Well i guess it's alright since there isn't any ACTUAL difference other than an aesthetic one but only if they sell it at lower prices. It will make the distribution of previously unreleased film music easier for sure but i don't see how this will be of any help toward fighting piracy if what you get in both cases is a CD-R. Labels have to realize that in order to fight that and sell more, then they have to understand that making the product you're selling similar and more similar to the pirated one (mp3s, CD-Rs) isn't gonna help them.


    Remember, baby steps... The first time a complete score for a current movie was released was Casino Royale via iTunes. Now it's CD-R with full artwork. That's pretty good in my book. I like my complete scores and I will get it if it's free for download or if I have to pay for it (a legal copy of course).
  5. Christodoulides wrote
    Well i guess it's alright since there isn't any ACTUAL difference other than an aesthetic one but only if they sell it at lower prices. It will make the distribution of previously unreleased film music easier for sure but i don't see how this will be of any help toward fighting piracy if what you get in both cases is a CD-R. Labels have to realize that in order to fight that and sell more, then they have to understand that making the product you're selling similar and more similar to the pirated one (mp3s, CD-Rs) isn't gonna help them.

    With piracy being so prevelant, it seems to me that the majority of people don't really care about whether they have a CD or CD-R. I'm definitely in the camp (obviously not in a tent but the 5-star hotel down the road) of people who do not notice that much difference in the music from both formats or spend excessive amounts of money to get top-quality audio systems.

    If having the music available on CD-R (a well-produced version) means that there's the opportunity to sample more of the music compared to a factory-produced CD then, at present, I'm willing to support that marketing model for the time being.

    I'm beginning to migrate to buying Varese releases as digital downloads as buying the physical CD doesn't give me that more than I get with the download. I don't mind missing out on a handful of black-and-white photos and some recording details. On the other hand, the love that labels such as FSM, Intrada, SAE and the like put in to their own label releases (specifically, detailed liner notes) is going to be what keeps me buying the physical CDs.
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008 edited
    And Amazon isn't competing with someone else's "The Incredible Hulk Complete Score Promo Superlative Edition Extreme". Heck, they've released it BEFORE the single disc version.

    Imagine if Warner Bros had done it with the Transformers Score. Instead of making people like me by the single disc version, in hope that they'll release the full 2 disc, which I ended up getting anyway for free. Now they won't have a future customer since someone else did their job for them.
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    If they can release more music by pressing CD-Rs or, even better, DVD-Rs, then PLEASE DO SO!!!! I'd be willing to pay the $16.99 pre-order price for them.
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      CommentAuthorjedizim
    • CommentTimeJun 13th 2008
    No matter what it is...I think it is a great release, and I am glad I spent the money for it. The score is good, the quality is good, overall I am very pleased!
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  6. I've watched the movie this afternoon.

    The film is quite good cool . Quality superhero film (if there is such a thing...) At least, IMO, it's not motion-sickness-inducing as the Ang Lee's version crazy .

    The actors are very good indeed lick . Although Norton doesn't show anything much, as his time are spent controlling the Hulk. The one that definitely stands out is Gen. Ross (Hurt), though it's probably because he gets the most air time.

    As for the music, well, the sound is unmistakably Armstrong shocked . The first thought I think is 'Is this The Bone Collector on epic mode?' The soundscape is similar to the feel of NYC theme in that film (that theme, BTW, is one of my favourite). The theme is good, but not that great.

    So, yes. This Hulk is Armstrong indeed punk . (Sorry for the pun biggrin , couldn't resist. tongue )

    PS The 'surprise' scene this time is, thankfully, before the end credits.
    • CommentAuthorMatt C
    • CommentTimeJun 15th 2008
    lp wrote
    It's 95% orchestral with some very good propulsive rhythmic cues that just thunders on without relying on any electronics backing. Loads of dramatic angst that only Craig Armstrong can do. The Hulk theme is very interesting. It reminds me of the Danny Elfman version in its simplicity but, with the accompanying sliding string motif, very unique. It works for the Hulk


    When I saw the main titles, it's almost as if it threatens to erupt into Elfman's theme for Spider-man or Hulk (minus the female voice and jungle percussion).
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    • CommentAuthorJoep
    • CommentTimeJun 16th 2008
    The Incredible Hulk is mindblowing.... It's similar to Kiss of the Dragon with a continous string movement (very well orchestrated!), backed up by electronical rhythms.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 16th 2008
    Is it? We must been listening to a very different score then wink
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 16th 2008
    Were there that much electronic rhythms? I was expecting lots of it, but ended up with only a few scant tracks.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 17th 2008
    Hmmm...what's happening with this one? I'd expect a larger amount of buzz around it; of course it's relatively* early yet but that's supposedly a major assignment. Judging from several reactions I've seen around and also by own, this is so boring that the lack of attention is justified entirely. I never got around to actually managing to play the whole 2CD set a 2nd time; slant

    and to think i am generally inclined toward Armstrong's music (the pre-Elizabeth era to be honest).
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      CommentAuthorScribe
    • CommentTimeJun 18th 2008 edited
    It works well with the film, but like most modern film scores it tried way too hard not to be noticed...there were moments that should have been incredibly touching musically that kind of just drifted by because "OH NO WE CAN'T EMOTIONALLY MANIPULATE THE AUDIENCE"

    I kind of appreciated that in The Happening, there was a whole three minutes of credits before the film even started, where the music had plenty of time to build up the creepiness. Like, the music was actually allowed to be noticed. Or like Stardust. With films like that, even if they are flawed, at least they remember what the whole point of film scores was in the first place. If I want to watch a movie without a score, I'll watch Cloverfield or something. If it's going to have a score, it should do what a score was designed to do...ADD to the emotion. Not just reflect whatever is on the screen in a 1-to-1 relationship.
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