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- CommentAuthorMiya
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
NP: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves - Michael Kamen
Exciting main theme, beautiful Marian theme, and bouncing orchestra!
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- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
Anthony wrote
Miya wrote
Erik Woods wrote
Miya wrote
NP: Hidalgo - JNH
I don't like the middle-eastern sound in this score... Somehow middle-eastern-ish melodies sound boring to me when played by western orchestra. (That's why I'm not a big fan of Prince Of Egypt etc.) But except for that, I like this score, beautiful main theme, uplifting orchestra and the gorgeous finale!
Curious... do you like "Phoenix's Theme" from X-Men 3?
-Erik-
Haven't heard it yet...
It doesn't sound middle eastern in the slightest!
The melody.... ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY it does.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
As does Ratatouille have charm. -
- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
Erik, I agree. I like the theme but it always makes me slightly uncomfortable because it sounds middle-eastern and there's no reason for it to, in the context of the film...I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
Anthony wrote
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE - John Williams
While waiting for the roast beef to cook. This is how Sundays should be spent.
Hmmmm? I'm cooking a chicken roast today but haven't decided what I want to hear yet?On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
Scribe wrote
Erik, I agree. I like the theme but it always makes me slightly uncomfortable because it sounds middle-eastern and there's no reason for it to, in the context of the film...
This never bothered me.
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
NP : DANCES WITH WOLVES - John Barry
I wanted something thematic and gentle and yet with moments of great expansive epicness and this fits the bill perfectly.
A sublime score.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorsdtom
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
Drag Me To Hell. I really like the violin work.
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- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
Species (Christopher Young)
Not one I'm destined to listen to a lot, all I remember is the main theme, which is good, but there's nothing exceptionally memorable about this score, except for the fact it sounds very Horner / Aliens at times. And what about the recording which sounds very flat and lacking of energy at times? I expected more from this."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. -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
American History X (Anne Dudley)
For my next listen I wanted something more powerful than Species and this fits the bill. It is an equally emotional score with some really heartbreaking moments. This is the only Dudley I have and amazingly I don't think I have ever heard another score of her in another film, or I just don't remember. But this work is really inspired and it's one I put on quite often."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. -
- CommentAuthorkeky
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
Baaria. Typical Morricone goodness. One of the best albums of film music this year, without doubt.
I have just finished listening to Baaria and I absolutely agree with the above statement. It's fantastic, just what I was hoping for! -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
sdtom wrote
Drag Me To Hell. I really like the violin work.
Thomas
It's one of the cleverest portrayals of evil in music i've ever heard. The man's a mini-genius!Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
DreamTheater wrote
Species (Christopher Young)
Not one I'm destined to listen to a lot, all I remember is the main theme, which is good, but there's nothing exceptionally memorable about this score, except for the fact it sounds very Horner / Aliens at times. And what about the recording which sounds very flat and lacking of energy at times? I expected more from this.
I really like Species, particularly like the track Starbright.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
NP : POLTERGEIST - Jerry Goldsmith
One word....BRILLIANT!On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
Recently...
Up - Michael G
I enjoyed it a bit more in the film than I had on the "album", which I only actually managed to make through from start to end once. It's decent enough, but I don't think he wrote a score anything like as good as he could have done. There are some powerful, thought-provoking moments in the first half of the film and the score seems a bit too "ordinary" for them, though it works better in the weaker second half.
Couples Retreat - A.R. R
Extremely enjoyable, with a ludicrously OTT love theme and some very enjoyable Indian stuff, though I guess he was a bit on autopilot.
The Old Man and the Sea - Bruce B
A particularly lovely guitar-based score. -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
A couple of Southall warhorses on this list, so I bump for him in case he didn't notice it...
franz_conrad wrote
Went on a couple of long drives this weekend, and I tried to listen to albums that I've not spent much (or indeed, any) time with...
The Agony and the Ecstasy (Alex North) - even now, I still find I have to be in the mood for Alex North. The last time I listened to this, it was one of the great scores. This time, it was work. There's no doubt his was one of the most articulate voices in film music, but also one that requires work from (and often amply rewards) the listener
The Right Stuff (Bill Conti) - the Varese Club release from earlier this year. I really liked it. A strong 80s score if ever there was one. Even like the synth cues. It's the opening cue - 'breaking the sound barrier' - that really does it for me however. (I didn't appreciate the album liner notes though. Julie Kirgo really tears Kaufmann apart for having something negative to say about the Mercury astronauts. Has political correctness achieved such heights in America that noone who makes an expensive film can have an even slightly contrary opinion?)
The Merchant of Venice (Jocelyn Pook) - Pook handles the renaissance setting and the dominance of voice as well as you'd expect her too. I love the cues 'With Wandering Steps' (sung by Andreas Scholl), Hilary Westenra's 'Bridal Ballad' and the first instrumental track.
Lonely are the Brave (Jerry goldsmith) - Tried listening while driving through the countryside, but just wasn't in the mood. Will give it another go at another time.
Harmonielehre (John Adams) - not film music, but I was sick of film music at this point, and Adams is not a bad thing to go to. What an incredible piece.
Something wicked this way comes (James Horner) - ah now, isn't this interesting? I haven't finished it yet, but I think I enjoy this one a bit more than the - more universally-lauded - Journey of Natty Gann.
Now out of the car, and home, and onto Baaria. Typical Morricone goodness. One of the best albums of film music this year, without doubt.A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
A couple of Southall warhorses on this list, so I bump for him in case he didn't notice it...
I didn't notice, indeed (over 200 new posts in this thread - too much work to go through them! - always happens when you're away for a week). Nothing too controversial - though I'm a little surprised you like The Right Stuff so much. Very much looking forward to hearing Baaria. -
- CommentAuthorLSH
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
NP: Unbreakable - James Newton Howard
Fantastic.
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- CommentAuthorsdtom
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
Christodoulides wrote
sdtom wrote
Drag Me To Hell. I really like the violin work.
Thomas
It's one of the cleverest portrayals of evil in music i've ever heard. The man's a mini-genius!
Agree D 100%. A fine effort from Chris. All who don't have this soundtrack should get it.
Thomaslisten to more classical music! -
- CommentAuthorsdtom
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
I'm still listening to the Silva Definitive Horror Collection as this is the review I'm working on.
Thomaslisten to more classical music! -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
sdtom wrote
Christodoulides wrote
sdtom wrote
Drag Me To Hell. I really like the violin work.
Thomas
It's one of the cleverest portrayals of evil in music i've ever heard. The man's a mini-genius!
Agree D 100%. A fine effort from Chris. All who don't have this soundtrack should get it.
Thomas
It's certainly one of my favourites from this year. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009 edited
NP : THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY - Gabriel Yared & Various Artists
Excellent bedtime listening.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorkeky
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
The Time Traveler's Wife - Mychael Danna
Despite the lack of strong themes this album has a special mood (mostly melancholic) that I like. My only - and usual - compliments are about the many very short tracks. Otherwise a very good listen. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
franz_conrad wrote
Christodoulides wrote
Michael, "sick of film music"? Care to elaborate ?
I am not criticizing, i am asking out of interest 'cause i too feel it lately, some times. Mostly of the new releases though.
It's just that something like Harmonielehre is one the level of a great Beethoven work, for me. It's a very different kind of music to connect to. Rather than two-three minute cues with lovely themes, you have these incredible lengthy setpieces which can take you on a more elaborate musical journey than most scores can attempt. (Because film scores have to stay out of the way of dialogue, effects, support stories, make the point quickly, etc.) Film music is an artform because greatness has emerged despite all the constraints under which it is produced, but sometimes you can't help but head for a bit of the real thing.
I see your points. Although personally i never mix the two because especially when it comes to modern film music, they basically have nothing in common in core, other than the sound in the surface. Film music differs from classical music because they have a completely different form and purpose of course. They are two very different beasts and i enjoy either the one or the other, when i'm in the mood accordingly. There are fine film music albums, where one piece flows naturally into the next and the continuity holds strong up to the last note, somewhat evoking the quality of the experience gained from say, a classical music album. It's rare, but it does happen in the medium too, if you look (or rather hear) to the whole album as a whole and not just isolated pieces which are forced to follow a form and time-scheme glued to the on-screen demands anyway. But generally speaking, they're 2 very different mediums and as someone who respects and appreciates both, i couldn't disagree more with the classical snobs who simply dismiss film music as a cheap immitator of the high art of classical music.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorSunil
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
HEARTBEEPS - JOHN WILLIAMS
Very Sweet and Cute!Racism, Prejudices and discrimination exists everywhere. -
- CommentAuthorDemonStar
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
WP: The Golden Compass - Alexandre Desplat
It's not one of Desplat's more popular scores but I'm personally quite fond of this one, I like the themes and action cues a lot. Makes a very entertaining listening experience. -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
John Williams - Angela's Ashes
Beautiful dramatic work from Williams - great themes, orchestrations. Rather underrated, I think.http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009 edited
NP "The Meadow" from Twilight - New Moon (Alexandre Desplat)
Beautiful, very beautiful theme.Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorsdtom
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
Still working on the Silva Horror Collection.
Thomaslisten to more classical music! -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
The suspense is killing us man!"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.