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- CommentAuthorBhelPuri
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Timmer wrote
NP : THE RUSSIA HOUSE - Jerry Goldsmith
Ooh! Quite possibly my fave JG score. Katya's theme and The Family Arrives are stunners!
NP: Alexandre Desplat - Reines d'un jour
Ouch! It hurts forking close to $40 for this and getting something like Vladimir Cosma on pop/jazz/comedic mode mixed with some Rota goofiness. There's one lovely, upbeat theme that's as close to floating in the clouds as one can ever get!
On the whole, not something I'll return to often.
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- CommentAuthorDemonStar
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
WP: Custom tracks playlist
Couldn't get batteries for my MP3 player in time so I crammed a few tracks into my cellphone to listen to on the train. Was only about 200 MB so I could choose only a few tracks, but all those were good ones IMO, really enjoyed them.
- DuckTales Suite
- Avalanche (Mulan)
- 47 Makes A Decision (Hitman 2: Silent Assassin)
- Dueling the Basilisk (Harry Potter 2)
- Big Battle (TaleSpin)
- The Leviathan (Atlantis)
- Lighting Of The Beacons (RoTK)
- Master Meriadoc: Swordthain (RoTK)
- Bridge Of Khazad Dum (FoTR)
- Window To The Past (Harry Potter 3)
- Scooter Chase (Bolt)
- Fast Train (Bolt)
- Unbelievable TV (Bolt)
- Cave Of Wonders (Aladdin)
- Leave No Man Behind (Black Hawk Down)
- Boldo & Despereaux Charge (Tale of Despereaux)
- Wheel Of Fortune (PoTC 2)
- Escape from Muntz Mountain (Up) -
- CommentAuthoromaha
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Timmer wrote
NP : MY LIFE - John Barry
A lovely, bitter sweet score, I really don't know why I haven't played this more often?
Good man. Very wonderful score that is no chore to listen to completely through. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Scribe wrote
Christodoulides wrote
franz_conrad wrote
Considering the original PELHAM 123 score, the absence of a theme is grounds for criminal charges.
Well, it should be come obvious to everyone by know that he simply doesn't care anymore.
I think you should stop the HGW-bashing. I'd say it should be obvious that he DOES care, to anyone who read the last interview posted in his thread. It's just that he's been typecast and this is the kind of music he's been asked to write in recent years.
A nice excuse for everything wrong in film music these days.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
NP: Das Leben der Anderen (Yared / Moucha)
Yared's best post-TROY work, for me. And what a film!
Agree on both points!Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
It's fairly mature, emotional stuff. No dissonance in sight, all fairly melodic. A couple of tense cues, a couple of beautiful light (but weary) pieces and a stunner of a main theme (this one is particularly romantic and wrenching).
Indeed; sad, melancholic and beautiful is how i'd call it but Michael made it even clearer. It's a very fine example of film music if you ask me.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorkeky
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
NP: Das Leben der Anderen (Yared / Moucha)
Yared's best post-TROY work, for me. And what a film!
Yes, a great film, indeed and Yared's (and Moucha's) best work to date! Quite short on CD but it is worth every minute. -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009 edited
Scribe wrote
Christodoulides wrote
franz_conrad wrote
Considering the original PELHAM 123 score, the absence of a theme is grounds for criminal charges.
Well, it should be come obvious to everyone by know that he simply doesn't care anymore.
I think you should stop the HGW-bashing. I'd say it should be obvious that he DOES care, to anyone who read the last interview posted in his thread. It's just that he's been typecast and this is the kind of music he's been asked to write in recent years.
So basically you're saying he can't help what he writes?
Seriously though, that's his choice (and rightly so: he has his bills to pay like the rest of us, and I'm sure many of us at one time or another do things in the line of our jobs that aren't fully compatible with who we are, what we feel and what's best in us.
However at the exact same time we still bear the responsibility for the consequences of those choices.
If HGW writes humdrum material because that's required of him, that by no means makes the stuff more listenable, or his output more interesting'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009 edited
Martijn wrote
Scribe wrote
Christodoulides wrote
Well, it should be come obvious to everyone by know that he simply doesn't care anymore.
I think you should stop the HGW-bashing. I'd say it should be obvious that he DOES care, to anyone who read the last interview posted in his thread. It's just that he's been typecast and this is the kind of music he's been asked to write in recent years.
So basically you're saying he can't help what he writes?
Seriously though, that's his choice (and rightly so: he has his bills to pay like the rest of us, and I'm sure many of us at one time or another do things in the line of our jobs that aren't fully compatible with who we are, what we feel and what's best in us.
However at the exact same time we still bear the responsibility for the consequences of those choices.
If HGW writes humdrum material because that's required of him, that by no means makes the stuff more listenable, or his output more interesting
"Humdrum material" is an opinion. That HGW is not writing music to your personal taste does not mean that said music is by definition "humdrum" or any other negative thing by someone else's taste. And while you certainly have the right to heap as many negative opinions on the man's work as you like, that certainly does not give you or anyone else the right to judge his intentions or how much he cares.I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
I'm not judging his intentions.
I'm judging the consequences.
Whatever intentions may be at the basis of it is up for speculation, I guess, but I don't think some suppositions are out of order: i.e. the willingness to be pegged into scoring generic material is -in my opinion- a choice, and I certainly would challenge that choice.
It may well be that there are mitigating circumstances (he having three ex-wives with grudges, sixteen kids and his mom's mortgage to pay, or things like that), but as I am not privy to those I can't possibly comment, so I'll have to reasonably assume this is a personal choice and therefore obviously open to valid criticism!
I will read the interview you linked to above, though, to see if there's anything there that might sed some light on the whole situation.
'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
My statement about intentions was more aimed at D, who said it's obvious that he doesn't care.
If he doesn't care, why would he bother to write a full, 25+ note theme for Wolverine? (in addition to several subthemes...I swear there is more thematic material in his score than in Kamen's and Ottman's scores combined). If he didn't care, surely he could have written a vague four-note motif thingy like Djawadi did for Iron Man?
And speaking of Iron Man, even that isn't ground to judge the composer's intentions or even the value of the music. People like that music. Case in point: was hosting a LAN party and my friends know I won't play any music besides movie scores, so they specifically requested Iron Man because it's something they actually enjoy. As much as those who prefer the traditional film score may despise such modernization, you can't say that Djawadi didn't do his job well...I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorNautilus
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
NP:At world's End (including Suites) Zimmer
One of the best scores from the las 30 years. DOT. -
- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Well, with 30 years being 1979-2009, it has some pretty strong scores to contend with!
Like the one I'm playing for example:
Krull James Horner
HAIL KRULL.
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- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Steven wrote
Well, with 30 years being 1979-2009, it has some pretty strong scores to contend with!
Like the one I'm playing for example:
Krull James Horner
HAIL KRULL.
Where precisely does one obtain a legal copy of this score? I've been wanting it for years.I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009 edited
You and many others, Matt.
Any version of this is hopelessly out of print and remains very much sought after.
I found a few here, but you better have deep pockets.
I've seen some floating buy at eBay for not completely insane prices (up to $60).
I got my copy (the 1998 Super Tracks release) many years back from a little second hand shop in Rye, UK.
They do have an online prensence, so you might want to keep them in your sights as well: www.backtrackrye.com.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Are the ones on Amazon likely to be legal (not bootleg) copies? $40-50 isn't that bad.I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009 edited
Trevor Jones - Merlin
A very good score, great theme, action music. Pretty much amazing stuff.http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Scribe wrote
Are the ones on Amazon likely to be legal (not bootleg) copies? $40-50 isn't that bad.
You think Amazon sells bootlegs?'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Mind though that it's 40 bucks for the 8 track Southern Cross release, NOT -as is suggested by the front cover image- the 2 CD Super Tracks release!
Amazon is tricky that way!'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Martijn wrote
Scribe wrote
Are the ones on Amazon likely to be legal (not bootleg) copies? $40-50 isn't that bad.
You think Amazon sells bootlegs?
Amazon doesn't, but you never know what some random 3rd party merchant listing on Amazon might be doing...I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorkeky
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009 edited
I would suggest e-bay. You can often find the 2 CD Super Tracks release there for a reasonable price.
(even though I still prefer the original, 8 track release...) -
- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
keky wrote
I would suggest e-bay. You can often find the 2 CD Super Tracks release there for a reasonable price.
(even though I still prefer the original, 8 track release...)
What are the advantages and disadvantages to each?
(please don't say....one has more music than the other...
)I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Steven wrote
Well, with 30 years being 1979-2009, it has some pretty strong scores to contend with!
Like the one I'm playing for example:
Krull James Horner
HAIL KRULL.
KRULLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Nautilus wrote
NP:At world's End (including Suites) Zimmer
One of the best scores from the las 30 years. DOT.
I find it.......okay!? It's quite enjoyable but it wouldn't make a top 500 for me in the time frame you set.
Horses for Coarses and all that........On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
It's fairly mature, emotional stuff. No dissonance in sight, all fairly melodic. A couple of tense cues, a couple of beautiful light (but weary) pieces and a stunner of a main theme (this one is particularly romantic and wrenching).
Don't forget to mention that it is co-composed with Stéphane Moucha, Yared's regular orchestrator.
More in Joep's review:
http://www.maintitles.net/reviews/das-l … r-anderen/Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorWilliam
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
NP: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Alexandre Desplat & Aaron Zigman
Magical! This is definitely one of my favorite scores!
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- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
William wrote
NP: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Alexandre Desplat & Aaron Zigman
Magical! This is definitely one of my favorite scores!
I like it, too!
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009 edited
Scribe wrote
Martijn wrote
Scribe wrote
Christodoulides wrote
Well, it should be come obvious to everyone by know that he simply doesn't care anymore.
I think you should stop the HGW-bashing. I'd say it should be obvious that he DOES care, to anyone who read the last interview posted in his thread. It's just that he's been typecast and this is the kind of music he's been asked to write in recent years.
So basically you're saying he can't help what he writes?
Seriously though, that's his choice (and rightly so: he has his bills to pay like the rest of us, and I'm sure many of us at one time or another do things in the line of our jobs that aren't fully compatible with who we are, what we feel and what's best in us.
However at the exact same time we still bear the responsibility for the consequences of those choices.
If HGW writes humdrum material because that's required of him, that by no means makes the stuff more listenable, or his output more interesting
"Humdrum material" is an opinion. That HGW is not writing music to your personal taste does not mean that said music is by definition "humdrum" or any other negative thing by someone else's taste. And while you certainly have the right to heap as many negative opinions on the man's work as you like, that certainly does not give you or anyone else the right to judge his intentions or how much he cares.
Tastes or not, the quality of his outcome has dramatically dropped during the last years, and this coming from one of the biggest fans of scores like SPY GAME, MAN ON FIRE or the complete recording sessions 4-disc set from KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. He's getting lazier by the minute and it sounds. Do you REALLY think that a composer of his status couldn't do anything more worthwhile with assignments other would KILL for, like the latest X-MEN? Yeah, let's all cry in sympathy for a guy who gets millions of dollars to deliver something he doesn't deliver at the end, just because 'they make him'.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Erik Woods wrote
William wrote
NP: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Alexandre Desplat & Aaron Zigman
Magical! This is definitely one of my favorite scores!
I like it, too!
-Erik-
Couldn't get it at first and even now, there are some pieces i skip, but overall i'd say it's a pretty good score for the genre indeed!Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorWilliam
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2009
Christodoulides wrote
Erik Woods wrote
William wrote
NP: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Alexandre Desplat & Aaron Zigman
Magical! This is definitely one of my favorite scores!
I like it, too!
-Erik-
Couldn't get it at first and even now, there are some pieces i skip, but overall i'd say it's a pretty good score for the genre indeed!
Well, my most played tracks are Main Title, Mahoney's Debut, Night Time, The Flight of Magorium, and Finale. The two main themes are favorites of mine, presented very well in the score.