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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    OK, I changed my mind. 1492 gets progressively worse, with as current lowlight the track Hispaniola, which actually features a 1982-ish synthesized electric guitar sound.
    What the HELL?
    vomit
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    1982-ish? biggrin
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      CommentAuthorMiya
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009 edited
    NP: The Cat Returns - Nomi Yuji

    I watched this movie for the second time yesterday, and was amazed how well the score worked in every scene. I liked this film and score much more than before!

    The 4 orchestral suites at the end of this album are also very enjoyable.

    Edit: and it happens to fit well in the fluffy discussions going on the Off Topic forum... biggrin
    Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Miya wrote
    NP: The Cat Returns - Nomi Yuji


    Nothing to do with that score, but the title immediately reminded me of this award-winning cartoon.
    It's always been a favourite of mine. smile

    NP: Whales - Sam Cardon
    Music for the IMAX film. Good and solid work, as Cardon delivers in general, with plenty of percussion and ethnic instruments, and some lovely themes.
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Martijn wrote
    1492: Conquest Of Cubase- Vangelis
    It's one of those scores that essentially is mostly harmless.
    By God it isn't good (in fact its unsubtlety and ease is cringeworthy at times), but its thematic approach certainly grabs the attention. Enjoyable in the background, but not a particularly engrossing or challenging listen. And that's just fine at times.


    I love the score... and actually... so does my wife. I was listening to it over the weekend and she commented on how good it was.

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Martijn wrote
    The Player - Thomas Newman
    First listen...and almost certainly the last.
    This is quite unlistenable, mainly consisting of mashed together odd and quirky trademark "Thomas Newman sounds" without much benefit of a melody. I think it worked very well in the film (which I really need to see again...it's been too long), but on CD it doesn't work at all.

    1492: Conquest Of Cubase- Vangelis
    It's one of those scores that essentially is mostly harmless.
    By God it isn't good (in fact its unsubtlety and ease is cringeworthy at times), but its thematic approach certainly grabs the attention. Enjoyable in the background, but not a particularly engrossing or challenging listen. And that's just fine at times.


    John Barry was strongly rumoured to have been the choice to score 1492, not sure what happened but Scott and Barry are friends....odd that besides a Kodak commercial ( an EXCELLENT though short piece by the way ) Barry's never scored a film for him!?

    I like Vangelis score.
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009 edited
    Martijn wrote
    OK, I changed my mind. 1492 gets progressively worse, with as current lowlight the track Hispaniola, which actually features a 1982-ish synthesized electric guitar sound.
    What the HELL?
    vomit


    This was one of the first soundtrack albums I bought. I thought it was a bit peurile even then, but I quite enjoyed it. Then it disappeared about 10 years ago and so I haven't heard it since. I can't say I've ever felt all that disappointed by that, but I wouldn't mind hearing it again. But as a film score...

    There's plenty to laugh at during the film, but I have to say its piece de resistance is the score. How anyone could sit through that film and not laugh at the sheer banality, the absolute lack of any sort of dramatic clue whatsoever, is beyond me. Even in terms of Ridley Scott movies it's badly-scored (actually it was probably the first of his films - unless you count the Tangerine Dream version of Legend, which wasn't necessarily his fault - which is quite so spectacularly bad, musically - but it was something he seemed determined to maintain in the years to come).
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Erik Woods wrote
    Martijn wrote
    1492: Conquest Of Cubase- Vangelis
    It's one of those scores that essentially is mostly harmless.
    By God it isn't good (in fact its unsubtlety and ease is cringeworthy at times), but its thematic approach certainly grabs the attention. Enjoyable in the background, but not a particularly engrossing or challenging listen. And that's just fine at times.


    I love the score... and actually... so does my wife. I was listening to it over the weekend and she commented on how good it was.

    -Erik-


    Love it too. A very important and personal listen for my film-music journeys through the years.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Crikey...I've been outnumbered. cry
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009 edited
    NP: Batman Forever - Elliot Goldenthal

    Take out the bloody annoying Riddler/Nygma music and you are left with one absolutely fantastic, exciting, powerful Batman score. Goldenthal does big like no other! It also helps having one of the best recording engineers recording your music - Steve McLaughlin is a genius! I always enjoyed McLaughlin's recordings for Michael Kamen and he did an equally impressive job with Batman Forever.

    -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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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Martijn wrote
    Crikey...I've been outnumbered. cry


    Only by people who aren't me, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
    http://www.movie-wave.net | http://facebook.com/moviewave
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009 edited
    Southall wrote
    Martijn wrote
    Crikey...I've been outnumbered. cry


    Only by people who aren't me, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.



    Yeah, i am sure you two have a lot of fun dancing and singing along Slumdong together! bunny
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Bhangraaaaaaaaaaaaaa! punk
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
  14. 1492 is a fantastic score to listen to while driving in your car on super hot summer days. The last track with its ten minutes running time is a special favourite of mine. I could listen to it every day.
    BTW, Gladiator has a similar effect on me. Strange how Ridley Scott movies can do this to you.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Indeed.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Ah! There's the rub.
    I don't have a driver's license.
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorStavroula
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009 edited
    NP: Robin Hood Prince of Thieves ~ Michael Kamen
    The theme is the first I managed to play alone in the piano when I started playing apart from my then lessons. Every time I listen to somethong by Kamen I can't help but wonder how many more wonderful scores he would have composed if he hadn't been taken so early from us.

    Next I'll play: The Corpse Bride ~ Danny Elfman.
    I've said many a time that I adore it (as I adore Martijn for providing me with it kiss ). A funny incident happened concerning me and this score and I would like to share it with you. Feel free to laugh! wink
    I like Victor's Piano Solo very much. I was fortunate enough to come across the music sheet but I don't have a piano in Sparta so I really wanted to try my hands on it. I had memorized it and yesterday I went to a beautiful café which for my good luck had a piano. The café was almost empty and I asked the owner polietly if I could use his piano for a while so he agreed. I played and I felt ecstatic. The think is I can't go to this café again. The owner is chasing me around to hire me as a piano player! shocked
    Whatever you gaze rests on,do not use your vision, but the eyes of your soul...She knows better...
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      CommentAuthorEric
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    NP : Planet of the Apes - Jerry Goldsmith

    Classic Goldsmith ! I like the eerie , alien feel of the entire score .
    I love the entire OST but some of my more favourite tracks are The Clothes Snatchers , The Hunt & No Escape . Just awesome ! punk
    "Simplicity is the key to brilliance"
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Eric wrote
    NP : Planet of the Apes - Jerry Goldsmith

    Classic Goldsmith ! I like the eerie , alien feel of the entire score .
    I love the entire OST but some of my more favourite tracks are The Clothes Snatchers , The Hunt & No Escape . Just awesome ! punk


    Not the easiest of listens and not one I return to often though I do love it. There's no doubt in my mind that this score has the touch of genius.
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
  20. NP: Shadow Hours (Brian Tyler & Various)

    So far the score is really hideous confused , the songs are nice
    waaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Where's my nut? arrrghhhhhhh
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    Stavroula wrote
    I like Victor's Piano Solo very much. I was fortunate enough to come across the music sheet but I don't have a piano in Sparta so I really wanted to try my hands on it. I had memorized it and yesterday I went to a beautiful café which for my good luck had a piano. The café was almost empty and I asked the owner polietly if I could use his piano for a while so he agreed. I played and I felt ecstatic. The think is I can't go to this café again. The owner is chasing me around to hire me as a piano player! shocked


    A girl on a piano in a greek bar, earnestly hammering out Elfman transcripts... The proprietor must have an interesting clientele!
    What's this bar's name? The Nightcap Before Christmas?
    wink

    (pretty cool though to just sit down and start to play)
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorStavroula
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009 edited
    Martijn wrote
    Stavroula wrote
    I like Victor's Piano Solo very much. I was fortunate enough to come across the music sheet but I don't have a piano in Sparta so I really wanted to try my hands on it. I had memorized it and yesterday I went to a beautiful café which for my good luck had a piano. The café was almost empty and I asked the owner polietly if I could use his piano for a while so he agreed. I played and I felt ecstatic. The think is I can't go to this café again. The owner is chasing me around to hire me as a piano player! shocked


    A girl on a piano in a greek bar, earnestly hammering out Elfman transcripts... The proprietor must have an interesting clientele!
    What's this bar's name? The Nightcap Before Christmas?
    wink

    (pretty cool though to just sit down and start to play)


    lol

    The name of the café is Bistrot and it's a bit out of Sparta, on a hill overlooking the city. The clientele is indeed interesting. Mostly teachers,people of books, music and art.
    It was the second time in my entire 20 years of playing the piano that I just sat down and played. You know the piece, it's wonderful but it's not my style to play publicly like this. I don't know what got into me and I did it!
    Whatever you gaze rests on,do not use your vision, but the eyes of your soul...She knows better...
  23. NP: The Barber of Siberia (Edward Artemyev)

    Despite what you all may think, this is not a sequel to the Barber of Seville. biggrin
    It's one of the few neoclassical orchestral scores I've heard from Artemyev, who is deservedly famous for his electronic scores for Andrei Tarkovsky films. This score shows he is a composer of immense range, very much a classical style epic romance score.
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
    franz_conrad wrote
    NP: The Barber of Siberia (Edward Artemyev)

    Despite what you all may think, this is not a sequel to the Barber of Seville. biggrin
    It's one of the few neoclassical orchestral scores I've heard from Artemyev, who is deservedly famous for his electronic scores for Andrei Tarkovsky films. This score shows he is a composer of immense range, very much a classical style epic romance score.


    Couldn't agree more. That score is beautiful, very, very impressive.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
    • CommentTimeJan 28th 2009 edited
    NP: Thérèse: The Story of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - Sister Marie Thérèse Sokol

    I just happened to come across this score whilst wandering through Amazon's recent digital download releases and I was immediately taken by the beauty of the music.

    It's nothing too complicated; just lovely music plainly done. A fine listen to relax to...
    The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeJan 28th 2009
    Largo Winch Alexandre Desplat

    What's missing from this score is a truly stand-out, power track. But that's not a complaint since what we are 'left' with is still a very addictive and enjoyable score. I really enjoy that main theme, vintage Desplat! (You know, me being the expert on Desplat. rolleyes )
  27. Steven wrote
    Largo Winch Alexandre Desplat

    What's missing from this score is a truly stand-out, power track. But that's not a complaint since what we are 'left' with is still a very addictive and enjoyable score. I really enjoy that main theme, vintage Desplat! (You know, me being the expert on Desplat. rolleyes )


    I know what you're saying. The killer 4-5 minute action cue that brings it all home. wink
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
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      CommentAuthorMiya
    • CommentTimeJan 28th 2009 edited
    NP: The Journey Begins & End Credits from Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey - Bruce Broughton

    I was reading through Cats VS Dogs topics, and I want to add my opinions a lot, but I don't have enough time. So as playing this touching score I say my opinion in simple terms.

    Cats rule, and dogs rule too! cat love dog
    Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp
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      CommentAuthorMiya
    • CommentTimeJan 28th 2009
    NP: Balto - James Horner

    Come on more dogs!
    Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeJan 28th 2009
    franz_conrad wrote
    NP: The Barber of Siberia (Edward Artemyev)

    Despite what you all may think, this is not a sequel to the Barber of Seville. biggrin
    It's one of the few neoclassical orchestral scores I've heard from Artemyev, who is deservedly famous for his electronic scores for Andrei Tarkovsky films. This score shows he is a composer of immense range, very much a classical style epic romance score.


    I bought this score some years ago and wasn't very impressed!? I'll give it another go and see if my view can be changed.
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt

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