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Yes, I can relate to what Steven said. One thing I really hate about the film is Streitenfeld's distinctly amateurish "compositions". Any generic assembly of library music would have done better.

Volker

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a masterpiece (I'll reserve that for something truly beyond special), but there's no doubt in my mind that the film was -- without competition -- the best film of 2012. I'm not blind to some flaws, but they're mostly inconsequential to the true values of the film. I'll defend it vehemently to the day I die, and I'm prepared to use angry rhetorics towards all naysayers! But hey -- we've discussed this topic ad nauseum before.

I was also not particularly impressed with Streitenfeld's score at first (on album, in the film it was fine), but it's growing on me. There are a lot of really creepy-beautiful passages, and an envelopping sense of mystery in the textures. I'm starting to think it's really underrated.

Man, there were just so many better movies in 2012. The Master, Amour.

Padre Pio - Ennio Morricone

Very beautiful indeed.

Arrival Jóhann Jóhannsson

I must like it as I keep returning to it. The regular album seems better than the so-called 'complete' version, despite being a similar length. Very odd. Anyway. I suspect this works extremely well in the film.

must be me, found it utterly boring. The kind of "sound" I hate, it makes me numb of any emotion. Perhaps exactly what the film needed, but I disliked it from start to finish.

I'm listening to this devastatingly gorgeous arrangement of a theme from LOST. It's by a musician named Paul Cardall and his story is incorporated in into the video. He was born with a congenital heart defect that nearly killed him in 2009. He got on a donor list and waited about a year before having the life-saving operation. A couple months before his transplant his brother tragically died. You see footage of the two of them as children at the 2:36 mark (right when the music really swells). During that time in his life he was watching LOST and profoundly affected by the music. Oh man, I've got to tell you, this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. It was lovely when Giacchino composed it originally, but this arrangement just elevated it so much for me. Check it out!

NP: The Thief of Bagdad - Miklos Rozsa

The recently released re-recording, Tadlow for Prometheus. Nic Rain conducts a most impressive performance by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. The mix is crisp and clear.
I appreciate that Prometheus offers songs and cues with vocals (and sometimes voice overs) as instrumental versions. So all tastes are served.
Also of note are the informative liner notes by Frank K. DeWald.
With Ben-Hur upcoming next year James Fitzpatrick will have an outstanding body of work to look back upon when he finally goes into retirement. Especially but not exclusivity with regard to the heritage of Miklos Rozsa.

Volker

I noticed that choosing to replace the songs with instrumental equivalents could be an option and providing that choice is heartily appreciated. Probably my first job when I order and receive this.

Well, yeah. At best, it's only going to make you realise why the reviewer likes it.

Thanks for sharing Cristopher. Very well done piece. I think also the story and images the video shows, elevate the music to a more dramatic level.

NP: MOBY DICK - Christopher Gordon

Just got back from an invite-only launch of a revamped pub here in Birmingham, came home, cooked a fish pie, pressed shuffle on iTunes, and this came on. Quite perfect. Fish and all...

Drunk but pleased.

Ha!

You really seem to be a master now in the bar scene of your city!