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      CommentAuthorBregje
    • CommentTimeMay 8th 2009 edited
    I just heard a brass version of Ronan Hardiman's Lament from Cry of the Celts and I'm completely blown away. I don't think I ever heard it before but I see on the internet that it's performed in many different arrangements. The one I heard was like this:

    http://www.policeband.co.uk/content/13_ … artist_raw

    But then live performed and it was awesome (actually a bit warmer in sound than the clip above, but live so with coughs and everything in it...). I want to find this as soon as I can. I haven't been touched this way by music in a long while because I've been listening to the same stuff over and over again, so this comes as an unexpected surpise.

    I'm listening to it now again on the internet!!
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      CommentAuthorBregje
    • CommentTimeMay 8th 2009 edited
    Apparently this is the original version? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
    Has anyone else heard this? Is it very well known? Do you have it perhaps?

    I really prefer the brass version. It's heartachingly beautiful!
    I just read it's arranged by Peter Graham and I hope I can buy it somewhere.
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      CommentAuthorBregje
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    If anyone is interested, here is the performance I saw on TV, between 1h:07 and 1h:11, so just after the middle of the two hours.
  4. Killzone 2 (Joris De Man)

    There are 2 sides to this soundtrack. First you have the music for the cutscenes (the non-playable parts of the game if you were wondering), which are orchestrated and sound very professional with the occasional fanfare and choral highlight. Some of the cutscenes are quite long (around the 3-5 minute mark) so that's very good, the music has room to breathe and build. I would say this is very good for a beginning composer.

    The other part of this soundtrack is the action material, which sounds like a cheap Media Ventures selection of repetitive tracks. The problem with these action cues is that they're all over the place and sound generic. Once you've heard one, you've heard them all. Too bad this synthesized repetitiveness goes on for about two thirds of the soundtrack. This is the forgettable part of the soundtrack.

    A mixed bag then, but worth checking out for the orchestral stuff, which is impressive at times.
    "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.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    Erik Woods wrote
    keky wrote
    Memoirs of a Geisha - John Williams

    My least-liked Williams score so far. I give it a spin from time to time, hoping that I will like it more but so far it's been without success. Even the main theme fails to impress me. Actually, it's been the first time since 2006 that I listened to the whole CD from start to finish, I had always quit before. But listening to it now I still think it is looooooong and sleep


    Too bad because I consider it one of the finest scores written this decade!

    -Erik-


    Easily.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    PawelStroinski wrote
    Hans Zimmer - Angels and Demons

    Fun, pure fun, combining the style we loved in the 90s with the style we love now. A bit Why So Serious, some Hannibal and some old-school Zimmer action music (though I wouldn't go so far with Broken Arrow, this is much better structured).

    Good that he got back to old themes, but used a completely different sound for the sequel. Really enjoyable.


    It's indeed a huge experiment; and a very enjoyable one indeed! Not sure about its lasting value throughout time though smile
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorWilliam
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    NP: Star Trek: Generations - Dennis McCarthy

    I love this one! punk
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      CommentAuthorWilliam
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino

    I'm in a Star Trek mood right now, it seems. I'm going to see the film tomorrow with my girlfriend and just based on the score I can't tell you how excited I am. cheesy
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009 edited
    Christodoulides wrote
    PawelStroinski wrote
    Hans Zimmer - Angels and Demons

    Fun, pure fun, combining the style we loved in the 90s with the style we love now. A bit Why So Serious, some Hannibal and some old-school Zimmer action music (though I wouldn't go so far with Broken Arrow, this is much better structured).

    Good that he got back to old themes, but used a completely different sound for the sequel. Really enjoyable.


    It's indeed a huge experiment; and a very enjoyable one indeed! Not sure about its lasting value throughout time though smile



    Why not???

    Except in some moments from track "Air" (my less favourite track in the score) where you really can notice the sampled chorus and strings , the rest of the score is a perfect mix between chorus, orchestra and techno.

    Langhdon's theme with Violin is fucking great! Specially in "God Particle".

    "Fire" and "Black smoke" ( i love "Fructus Gravis" action motif with this "Bourne" electronic beats )rocks! punk punk punk

    NP:Silence of the Lambs (Shore)

    My first listen.

    Is Seven better or worst?
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    FalkirkBairn wrote
    BhelPuri wrote
    Timmer wrote
    The score of his I'd kill to have is The White Dawn, it only exists in the form of a short ( 11 minute ) suite on one of his compilations.

    Very tempting to get that 11 min suite for 99 cents from Amazon biggrin

    So was I - and it was worth it!


    How can you go wrong, 99 cents for 11 mins of great music shocked cool
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    Bregje wrote
    Apparently this is the original version? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
    Has anyone else heard this? Is it very well known? Do you have it perhaps?

    I really prefer the brass version. It's heartachingly beautiful!
    I just read it's arranged by Peter Graham and I hope I can buy it somewhere.


    It's a really lovely piece of music but the celtic sound was at odds with the holocaust images.

    I've never heard it before Bregje but it certainly got my interest.
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
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      CommentAuthorDemonStar
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    Anthony wrote
    NP: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix game soundtrack - James Hannigan

    Wow, this is good. REALLY good.


    I love this one! Much better than the film's score.
    • CommentAuthorPanthera
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    DemonStar wrote
    Anthony wrote
    NP: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix game soundtrack - James Hannigan

    Wow, this is good. REALLY good.


    I love this one! Much better than the film's score.


    Definitely agree.
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      CommentAuthorAtham
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    Panthera wrote
    DemonStar wrote
    Anthony wrote
    NP: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix game soundtrack - James Hannigan

    Wow, this is good. REALLY good.


    I love this one! Much better than the film's score.


    Definitely agree.


    Absolutely! Rich, lush and very enjoyable!

    Not to mention how brilliant his score for Half-Blood Prince is too! Fantastic!

    Give this guy a big fantasy film to score somebody please! lick
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    Twilight Zone: The Movie - Jerry Goldsmith

    Wasn't sure whether to bother getting the expanded version. Glad I did! Excellent job.
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    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    DemonStar wrote
    Anthony wrote
    NP: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix game soundtrack - James Hannigan

    Wow, this is good. REALLY good.


    I love this one! Much better than the film's score.


    You've confused me, and you know exactly why. tongue wink
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      CommentAuthorDemonStar
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    Umm... why? tongue
  18. NP: STRANGLED LIVES -- Ennio Morricone

    One of his darker scores, I really don't like them a lot
    waaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Where's my nut? arrrghhhhhhh
    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    DemonStar wrote
    Umm... why? tongue


    DemonStar Posted 4 hours ago
    Anthony wrote
    NP: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix game soundtrack - James Hannigan

    Wow, this is good. REALLY good.


    I love this one! Much better than the film's score.


    Why. wink
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      CommentAuthorDemonStar
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    Ok wink
  21. Southall wrote
    Twilight Zone: The Movie - Jerry Goldsmith

    Wasn't sure whether to bother getting the expanded version. Glad I did! Excellent job.


    And thus a seed of doubt is sown
    Franz self-assured frugality thrown
    And so the wallet is lifted, heavy as a stone
    To purchase it - ah, but he should have known! dizzy
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
  22. Nautilus wrote
    NP:Silence of the Lambs (Shore)

    My first listen.

    Is Seven better or worst?

    Depends on what you're looking for. As a listening experience Silence of The Lambs is a better listen: there's some great highlights in this CD, with the whole CD itself being a winner.

    Seven is a far more difficult listen as it's full of "soundscape" music. But the action scoring in this later score is just as good as you'll find on Silence of The Lambs.
    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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      CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009 edited
    NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino

    I'm only at track 4 so far but, for me, the signs are encouraging - both in terms of a solid Giacchino score and as a "Star Trek score" (whatever that may be!) So far it's the majestic horn line (heard best in the first track) that's singling this out as something that belongs in the Star Trek canon.

    At the moment though I'm concerned about how the original Star Trek theme is going to be intergrated into this Giacchino-styled Star Trek universe - but as that dilemma doesn't arise until the final two tracks I'm just going to sit back and enjoy what's looking like a good addition to Giacchino's discography.
    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
    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009 edited
    FalkirkBairn wrote
    NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino

    I'm only at track 4 so far but, for me, the signs are encouraging - both in terms of a solid Giacchino score and as a "Star Trek score" (whatever that may be!) So far it's the majestic horn line (heard best in the first track) that's singling this out as something that belongs in the Star Trek canon.

    At the moment though I'm concerned about how the original Star Trek theme is going to be intergrated into this Giacchino-styled Star Trek universe - but as that dilemma doesn't arise until the final two tracks I'm just going to sit back and enjoy what's looking like a good addition to Giacchino's discography.


    I'm listening to this now as well. It's growing on me, but as a Giacchino score it's still a long shot from the insane heights of things like MI3 and Ratatouille. It gets quite fragmented later on, and the old Star Trek theme only appears right and the end like the Bond theme did in Casino Royale.

    Hopefully I'll get to see Star Trek this weekend so I am praying it works well in the film. :fingers crossed:

    Edit: I swear the old theme also appears right at the end of "Nero Death Experience".
  25. Anthony wrote
    FalkirkBairn wrote
    NP: Star Trek - Michael Giacchino

    I'm only at track 4 so far but, for me, the signs are encouraging - both in terms of a solid Giacchino score and as a "Star Trek score" (whatever that may be!) So far it's the majestic horn line (heard best in the first track) that's singling this out as something that belongs in the Star Trek canon.

    At the moment though I'm concerned about how the original Star Trek theme is going to be intergrated into this Giacchino-styled Star Trek universe - but as that dilemma doesn't arise until the final two tracks I'm just going to sit back and enjoy what's looking like a good addition to Giacchino's discography.


    I'm listening to this now as well. It's growing on me, but as a Giacchino score it's still a long shot from the insane heights of things like MI3 and Ratatouille. It gets quite fragmented later on, and the old Star Trek theme only appears right and the end like the Bond theme did in Casino Royale.

    Hopefully I'll get to see Star Trek this weekend so I am praying it works well in the film. :fingers crossed:

    For me, I'd put this above Mission: Impossible III and Ratatouille as those two scores I didn't really warm to.

    I'm just coming to the last few bars of the "End Credits" now and I did thoroughly enjoy the CD as a whole. I liked the action scoring, the feel of the score did feel like a Star Trek score and even the use of the original theme did work (for the most part.)

    There were moments that did remind me of Goldsmith's scoring for these movies and there was one part in particular that reminded me too of what James Horner did way back. However, distractingly, there were numerous references to Elliot Goldenthal's Batman scores.

    Overall, good CD.
    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
    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    I wonder how much more score in the movie. 45 minutes on CD is no way near enough for something this big.
  27. Anthony wrote
    Edit: I swear the old theme also appears right at the end of "Nero Death Experience".

    I can certainly hear the first 3 notes that introduces the show just before the main theme appears.
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      CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    FalkirkBairn wrote

    For me, I'd put this above Mission: Impossible III and Ratatouille as those two scores I didn't really warm to.


    Above Ratatouille?? shocked

    Whoa.
  29. Steven wrote
    FalkirkBairn wrote

    For me, I'd put this above Mission: Impossible III and Ratatouille as those two scores I didn't really warm to.


    Above Ratatouille?? shocked

    Whoa.

    I know, I'm in the minority on this one. But what can I say?
    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
    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeMay 9th 2009
    At the moment I'd put this above Speed Racer and The Family Stone, but still below everything else.

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