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- CommentAuthorlp
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009 edited
Christodoulides wrote
lp wrote
franz_conrad wrote
Nautilus wrote
I was playing :Coco Avant Chanel (Desplat)
Wow, Desplat is becoming the new Thomas Newman. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......
What? He's consistently good and inventive?
I have to agree with Jordi a bit. Desplat does do almost the same schtick everytime. But every time I hear something new, I instantly get a sense of "wait, did I hear this before somewhere?", which means to me that he's able to improved on his temp track influence well. All the waltzing gets tiring after a while, you know.
I'd say that Desplat adds little tricks everytime in order to shift things around a bit; on the surface he might sound the same, but something like "Coco Chanel" is NOT Syriana for instance, or something "Cheri" is not "Birth", to say but a couple of examples; especially if you venture through his darker, smaller French films years and of course Firewall and Hostage as well.
But the point is "All the waltzing gets tiring after a while, you know." ; well what doesn't? Someone is tired of Zimmer, another of Powell's bag of tricks for the animated movies, someone else is tired of RC clones and another wants to hear more of those; someone is celebrating the latest Chris Young score, but another one wants him to reinvent himself and be fresh again; someone is driven crazy over last year's AFRIKA game, another calls it a John Williams' clone. Well it never stops; apart the fact that constantly writing music for ANY medium and at the same time being inventive each and every time is virtually impossible, people have their own specific tastes and no matter what, you'll always find someone objecting with something you like.
Then my complaint is that Desplat doesn't go out of his comfort zone very much. Coco Chanel isn't Syriana but it does have the sameness as Buttons and Cheri. I'm not a Desplat fanboy so I can't attest to the infinite awesome level of the one the only Alexandre Desplat, but since I am a Zimmer/Arnold/Goldsmith fanboy, I understand. Don't get me wrong, I want to like Desplat, but I get bored and suspicious every time I hear a new Desplat score. One day... -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
Erik Woods wrote
NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino
...let your heart out "That New Cat Smell"
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- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
Anthony wrote
Erik Woods wrote
NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino
...let your heart out "That New Cat Smell"
I'll let Demetris choose the lolcat for this one.
Damn - I copied and pasted the wrong version of my review. That wasn't suppose to be in there.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorjustin boggan
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
So, what does a new cat smell like? Cheezberger?
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- CommentAuthorNautilus
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
NP:Red Planet- Event Horizon- Heat
I'm in High Tech scores mood. Great to listen at work. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
Nautilus wrote
NP:Red Planet- Event Horizon- Heat
I'm in High Tech scores mood. Great to listen at work.
Unbelievably ( because it's Graeme Revell ) I put Red Planet well above your other two choices as a stand alone listen on CD
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- CommentAuthorNautilus
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
justin boggan wrote
So, what does a new cat smell like? Cheezberger?
Pussycats?
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009 edited
Martijn has mastered the powers of the Ninja
But still not as fast or invisible enough to bypass the observancy of a God!On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
They seek him here, they seek him there...'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
Nautilus wrote
NP:Red Planet- Event Horizon- Heat
I'm in High Tech scores mood. Great to listen at work.
I LOVE Event Horizon.
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- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009 edited
lp wrote
All the waltzing gets tiring after a while, you know.
When he's the only one in Hollywood left who really seems to be able to do it, I'll keep lapping it up.
I also think you under-appreciate the differences between a COCO and a CHERI. CHERI is this neoclassical score with lots of electronic effects and modern orchestrational devices. COCO is a bit like the Michel Legrand score that got away - more playful, simplistic, the themes are a bit more in the line of popular orchestral themes of mid-20th century. At least that's what went through my head when I heard it.
But then Thomas Newman doesn't exactly do the same score again and again either. LITTLE CHILDREN and AMERICAN BEAUTY are about as dissimilar as he could have made them. As with Desplat, you can't get away from who wrote the music, but they're both cases where I wouldn't want to anyway.A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorlp
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
lp wrote
All the waltzing gets tiring after a while, you know.
I also think you under-appreciate the differences between a COCO and a CHERI. CHERI is this neoclassical score with lots of electronic effects and modern orchestrational devices. COCO is a bit like the Michel Legrand score that got away - more playful, simplistic, the themes are a bit more in the line of popular orchestral themes of mid-20th century. At least that's what went through my head when I heard it.
Don't get me wrong. I like them both. In fact, those elements you've just mentioned are the reason why I like those two scores. But once you get past that, it's all standard fare.
I think as a pure listening experience, his music works better for me. I've seen most of the movies he scored and, lordy, it either fails, coast or just plain,
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- CommentAuthorNautilus
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
NP:Heat (Goldenthal)
today I heard this score for the first time.
It's a highly impressive score. A great mix of Goldenthal dramatic music, atmospheric synthetiser, electronic beats, rock and a massive orchestra.
I think it could be perfect for a movie like The Dark Knight (Obviously Zimmer gave some ideas from here ).
One of Goldenthal best scores. -
- CommentAuthorWilliam
- CommentTimeMay 5th 2009
NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino
First listen, and so far it's awesome.
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- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Why?Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorWilliam
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Bregt wrote
Why?
Why not? But seriously, I'm just liking what I hear. Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
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- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
I was listening to some of Horner's earlier work over the weekend - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan & Krull - and I wished that he still composed stuff of this calibre. Maybe hearing Something Wicked This Way Comes in the next few days - a score I have not heard before - will be along these "vintage" Horner lines?
NP: Bad Girls - Jerry Goldsmith
I like this little-mentioned Goldsmith score: a great uplifting theme (best heard in the middle of "My Land") that's just as good when orchestrated for guitar and keyboards.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 -
- CommentAuthorWilliam
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009 edited
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
Well don't get your hopes up too high. But personally, some of it does remind me of Horner.
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- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
William wrote
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
Well don't get your hopes up too high. But personally, some of it does remind me of Horner.
Don't worry - I am containing my expectations!!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 -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Battlestar Galactica Season 3 (Bear McCreary)
Okay, first I have to admit this music really didn't grab me from the word go... While watching the show at first I wasn't particularly overwhelmed by the score, but I knew it created a mood that made watching the show so special. It wasn't until the season 2 I genuinely noticed some of the admittedly great music, but not enough to start collecting the soundtracks. And I just didn't know who this McCreary guy was, other than having a funny first name.
Fast forward several months later, and as fate would have it, I have ordered all available music in the series, Richard Gibbs' soundtrack included. Awaiting its arrival I'm listening to the third season's music, this may well become my second favourite CD of them all, with season 2 at the top. This clearly shows how much personality and creativity McCreary put into the show, and after listening to it some more recently, I'm starting to get it. I can't quite explain it, but this guy certainly has the talent to create music with a soul, music that wants to tell a story, and his score is every bit a character as the rest of the crew on the battleship. While I don't like everything, some of the tracks are a bit overlong and too much based on ethnic percussion there's enough variety here to keep me interested. But what I especially like are the string-based cues (Violence and Variations, Someone to Trust and others) and the celtic ones (Admiral and Commander is superb). A good listen. And a grower I'm sure."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. -
- CommentAuthorWilliam
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino
Labor of Love is easily one of my favorite tracks. Gorgeous.
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- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
William wrote
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
Well don't get your hopes up too high. But personally, some of it does remind me of Horner.
I don't hear it. This is a strictly post Lost Giacchino score.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Erik Woods wrote
William wrote
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
Well don't get your hopes up too high. But personally, some of it does remind me of Horner.
I don't hear it. This is a strictly post Lost Giacchino score.
-Erik-
I have this on pre-order from SAE so I'll let you know what I hear in a week or so.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 -
- CommentAuthorAtham
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Star Trek - Giacchino
I've grown to enjoy this score VERY much over the past few listens!
Yes it could have been more but there is so much to enjoy here!
And that main theme sticks in your head in a good way.
Simple yet effective! -
- CommentAuthorNautilus
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009 edited
Atham wrote
Star Trek - Giacchino
I've grown to enjoy this score VERY much over the past few listens!
Yes it could have been more but there is so much to enjoy here!
And that main theme sticks in your head in a good way.
Simple yet effective!
Agree!!!!
I can't see why not every single person on this forum is not saying heavenly words about "enterpresing young men" !!!!! Probably because they want something more sophisticated like Goldsmith's "the enterprise". but enjoy what you have, dudes! -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
I have to say, I think it's about as far from James Horner as orchestral film music could get. Horner's music tends to be through-composed, long-lined, smooth, balletic. Giacchino's is much more raw, much more directly choreographed to the film, much more angular. The only similarity I see is that both styles are very appealing to me! -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Erik Woods wrote
William wrote
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
Well don't get your hopes up too high. But personally, some of it does remind me of Horner.
I don't hear it. This is a strictly post Lost Giacchino score.
-Erik-
I agree with William, while there aren't Horner rips anywhere, some rhythmic ideas (usage of cymbals at times, subtle things) and the general "mood" of some parts of the score are reminiscent of the Horner sense of adventure. It is a strictly Giacchino score, but there might be a subtle homage (yes, homage, not a rip, just a hint of an idea taken) to Horner in the score.http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Atham wrote
Star Trek - Giacchino
I've grown to enjoy this score VERY much over the past few listens!
Yes it could have been more but there is so much to enjoy here!
And that main theme sticks in your head in a good way.
Simple yet effective!
I have not heard a single second of this latest Star Trek. Must be the only person alive.
Have to go out and order the CD dammit...
Erik Woods' rough (ahem!) James Horner suite
I keep returning to this regularly, though I know all the scores by heart and I love (nearly) all of them to death. Amazingly put together: one score flows nicely into the next. Sure wish I could make such montages. But with all the great music available, mine would last hours. You summed it up rather well, a mere 21 minutes, and there's not a second wasted.
Did you ever get around to produce a final mix Erik? Because this already kicks major A$$ !!!"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. -
- CommentAuthorWilliam
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Southall wrote
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
I have to say, I think it's about as far from James Horner as orchestral film music could get. Horner's music tends to be through-composed, long-lined, smooth, balletic. Giacchino's is much more raw, much more directly choreographed to the film, much more angular. The only similarity I see is that both styles are very appealing to me!
I'm referring more to the mood, the feel of the main theme, etc. I'm not saying this isn't just as much Giacchino's style, just saying that I heard a glimpse of Horner thrown in there in addition. -
- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeMay 6th 2009
Southall wrote
FalkirkBairn wrote
William wrote
Some of it reminds me of Horner's Star Trek scores.
Now there's something to look forward to!! That would be good if it were true!
I have to say, I think it's about as far from James Horner as orchestral film music could get. Horner's music tends to be through-composed, long-lined, smooth, balletic. Giacchino's is much more raw, much more directly choreographed to the film, much more angular. The only similarity I see is that both styles are very appealing to me!
Well said, Doc. I agree!