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BASIL POLEDOURIS
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- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeNov 8th 2009
Bregt wrote
It's three years ago that Basil passed away. Main Title of the Week is a suite of some of his themes, from YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/v/Me8jrklLK7A
Upsetting to this very day.
Nice tribute, Bregt.
'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeNov 8th 2009
Indeed.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorEric
- CommentTimeNov 8th 2009
Wow , has it been three years already ?!
One of my all time favourite composers who's sorely missed ..."Simplicity is the key to brilliance" -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeNov 8th 2009
He is my least played A-list composer, that's for sure. That's because I don't have too much of him. But I'd like to have more."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. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
DreamTheater wrote
He is my least played A-list composer, that's for sure. That's because I don't have too much of him. But I'd like to have more.
Unfortunately for such a huge talent Basil only rarely hit into A-list territory, he was mostly a b-list composer, shocking really, the man had far more talent than some of the 'so called' A-list working then and now.
And yes Gilles, discover more Basil, you will be rewarded.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
What would you guys recommend? I'd like to stay in the style of his more bombastic, melodic scores.
I have:
Conan The Barbarian
Robocop
The Hunt For Red October
Starship Troopers
Les Misérables"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. -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
DreamTheater wrote
What would you guys recommend? I'd like to stay in the style of his more bombastic, melodic scores.
Based on your preferences here is what I would recommend.
Conan The Destroyer
The Jungle Book
Flesh + Blood
Lovesome Dove
Quigley Down Under
The Touch
For The Love Of The Game
You'll find plenty of bombast and melody in those scores.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
Erik Woods wrote
DreamTheater wrote
What would you guys recommend? I'd like to stay in the style of his more bombastic, melodic scores.
Based on your preferences here is what I would recommend.
Conan The Destroyer
The Jungle Book
Flesh + Blood
Lovesome Dove
Quigley Down Under
The Touch
For The Love Of The Game
You'll find plenty of bombast and melody in those scores.
-Erik-
A superb selection of recommendations from Erik, to that I would add his gorgeous score for Farewell To The King.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
Some of those I've already heard through Thomas. But I agree I should check all of those out more, I remember liking them anyway, but never got around to actually buying 'em.
"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. -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
There's hardly any bombast in FAREWELL TO THE KING and practically NOTHING in LONESOME DOVE. And not having heard either, is there really much in THE TOUCH or FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME?
However, there's also ROBOCOP 3. I think that qualifies.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
No Robocop 3 did nothing to me. Quite inferior to the first."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. -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
DreamTheater wrote
No Robocop 3 did nothing to me. Quite inferior to the first.
OK, but it couldn't be because it wasn't bombastic, because it surely was.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
Lonesome Dove is a wonderful thematic score, by no means bombastic, but very melodic.http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
Thor wrote
There's hardly any bombast in FAREWELL TO THE KING and practically NOTHING in LONESOME DOVE. And not having heard either, is there really much in THE TOUCH or FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME?
Yeah... but there is plenty of lush, thick. memorable melodies which I think he will like. And there are some MONSTER cues in For The Love Of The Game... full orchestra and choir!
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
Erik Woods wrote
Thor wrote
There's hardly any bombast in FAREWELL TO THE KING and practically NOTHING in LONESOME DOVE. And not having heard either, is there really much in THE TOUCH or FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME?
Yeah... but there is plenty of lush, thick. memorable melodies which I think he will like. And there are some MONSTER cues in For The Love Of The Game... full orchestra and choir!
-Erik-
True. I guess I thought he was only after the big bombastic stuff, but I see now that it's probably more like EITHER bombastic and melodic OR melodic.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorThomas Glorieux
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
DreamTheater wrote
Some of those I've already heard through Thomas. But I agree I should check all of those out more, I remember liking them anyway, but never got around to actually buying 'em.
Indeed, I have The Touch, Quigley Down Under, Fore Love of the Game and a nice suite of Farewell to the King, I'll bring them over next time, because Poledouris is still a god if it comes down to quality A List music
waaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Where's my nut? arrrghhhhhhh -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeNov 9th 2009
'Poledouris is still a god if it comes down to quality A-list music'
Amen to that broOn Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
Erik, thanks for the list!Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
BSX has released a new Poledouris twofer, Wind and A Whale for the Killing. I know Wind (and like it), never heard the other one. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
Really?
I don't have A Whale For The Killing and I've not heard it either.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
It's mainstay Poledouris: an emotional theme, lyrical, wonderful orchestration.
Too bad I already own Wind (which wasn't cheap either
)'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
Martijn wrote
It's mainstay Poledouris: an emotional theme, lyrical, wonderful orchestration.
Too bad I already own Wind (which wasn't cheap either )
When did you buy it? I got it in its previous re-release (on Citadel) a few years ago. Don't remember it being at all expensive. -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
Bought it in 2006, and my database tells me my memory is wrong: while it is a limited edition (1500 pressings) it wasn't really all that expensive at $19.99 (I thought it was $40.00).'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
Aha. Another problem solved. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
Martijn wrote
Bought it in 2006, and my database tells me my memory is wrong: while it is a limited edition (1500 pressings) it wasn't really all that expensive at $19.99 (I thought it was $40.00).
I can't even remember where I got my copy but it's the Japanese release and it was relatively cheap and I remember being surprised that I found it at a good price because I don't think it was that cheap from regular film stores I used to frequent.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
Martijn wrote
It's mainstay Poledouris: an emotional theme, lyrical, wonderful orchestration.
Too bad I already own Wind (which wasn't cheap either )
Nice to read this description!Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
I've already ordered the rerelease.
Hey. It's Poledouris.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
IndeedLove Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorEric
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
I picked up Whale for the Killing (Aries release) just a few weeks ago .
Pretty cheap as well , € 8 !
Too bad the quality of the recording isn't the best .
Robocop 3 could also do with an expanded release IMO .
I'm shure Basil has written more material then what innitially was released on the Varèse disc ?"Simplicity is the key to brilliance" -
- CommentAuthorjustin boggan
- CommentTimeNov 10th 2009
The "complete" (don't know if that's true) boot runs 69:37, so there is more.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else.