MARC STREITENFELD

Srsly.

I happen to be a fan of HGW's Kingdon of Heaven score too. This was one score that was definied (all its influences aside) by a specific sound, which is (generally) quite unique.

The reason I'm more inclined toward HGW is because the story of Robin Hood seems to take place around the same period, thus it'd be interesting to hear Harry continue along that same vein. I'd take Zimmer though, if I had to choose. I don't want to hear another Marc Streitenfeld creation that's similar to what he's done before.

The Robin Hood score is gonna be released by Varese on May 11 - http://www.amazon.com/Robin-Hood-OST-Va … amp;sr=1-8

ROBIN HOOD
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music Composed by Marc Streitenfeld

Academy Award Winner Russell Crowe
Academy Award Winner Cate Blanchett

Oscar® winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as Robin Hood, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.

Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Oscar® winner Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.

With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Director Ridley Scott, whose Gladiator brought a contemporary spin to the world of ancient Rome, takes a similar turn with the Robin Hood legend, with a striking new score by Marc Streitenfeld, who also collaborated on the director’s Body Of Lies and American Gangster.

Kicking off the Summer blockbuster season, Universal Pictures will open ROBIN HOOD on over 3500 screens on May 14.

Varèse Sarabande Catalog #: 302 067 020 2
Release Date: 05/11/10

I am almost sure it'll sound like a Gladiator rip

I read "wailing caterpillar women", which, if it isn't a sign of the apocalypse, certainly should be.

well, it's typical stuff from the boys of RC, but it's do-able

Gotta say his American Gangster really sticked in my mind. At least 100 Percent Pure and Frank Lucas did!

If this is indeed music from the movie, I will be very happy.

The main theme certainly has a Chevalier de Sangreal air to it, and that´s not the worst stuff to be inspired by.

Everything is better than a hard rock score for a medieval movie, but this is certainly better than everything.
This is an ordered CD.

the opening theme from robin hood is amazing. for me it's the best theme of the whole movie. i think since then they used this theme also for the morgan creek logo. very good choice. for me the structure of theme on the website sounds more like the violin part in "page 47" from the national treasure 2 score. i wouldn't say uninspired but it's not that adventurous as the kamen theme.

Agree!

I'm with you on the degrading of scoring, with uninspired works that feel like bland rehashes. But not every film needs a hugely orchestral, melodic work and I don't necissarily see it as a bad thing that composers nowadays also take different approaches in filmscoring. If the new technique ultimately feels bland through the lack of inspiredness, blame it on the composers or composition. But stepping away from old fashioned classic styles can be a good thing. I even prefer a fresh aproach sometimes above another variation of an old technique.

I don't mind fresh new approaches but hearing that "Main Theme" doesn't fill me with confidence. For me, that sort of composition sounds more out of place then something along the lines of a Kamen styled score.

-Erik-

Ralph... I didn't resort to digs and insults so why did you have to. Anyway, I'll just be ignoring your most recent comments because I'm tired of you getting all pissy anytime I respond to one of your posts. And if someone else had of written what you did I would have said the EXACT SAME THING. I don't seek you out and plan an attack. Your not that important to me.

-Erik-