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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010 edited
    lp wrote
    NP: The Last Airbender - JNH

    First listen. Up to track 8 now. I'm hearing something of a theme here. The action passages, as of now, are typically classic JNH and are very enjoyable. However, given now hard it is to hear a clear theme, I'm afraid that the score might end up being very forgettable in the end, but we'll see.


    I notice 3 "motifs".

    the 2 notes progression, this kind os strings "effect" and the "military" percusion.

    (I leave the "stargate" theme aside because it's only heard in the suite)

    How I said, since the action music could be composed for The postman and it doesn't have any interesting sound (matrix) and the main themes are not strong enough...it could be forgettable. I think a lot of people is having orgasm only for 2 tracks....

    we will see how many of us is playing this score in a year.
  2. It's not Stargate, Jordi. I think it's a Vaughan Williams reference, something that JNH did already on Shyamalan's Unbreakable (which was my favorite JNH score until The Village came along)
    http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    PawelStroinski wrote
    It's not Stargate, Jordi. I think it's a Vaughan Williams reference, something that JNH did already on Shyamalan's Unbreakable (which was my favorite JNH score until The Village came along)


    Yes, Erik told me the same. but for me it always will be the stargate theme.
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    NP: The Journey of Natty Gann - James Horner

    If there was ever a candidate for most perfect soundtrack album ever this one would be in contention for the title! What a score, what an album!

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
  5. lp wrote
    NP: The Last Airbender - JNH

    First listen. Up to track 8 now. I'm hearing something of a theme here. The action passages, as of now, are typically classic JNH and are very enjoyable. However, given now hard it is to hear a clear theme, I'm afraid that the score might end up being very forgettable in the end, but we'll see.


    Same feeling here. Only one listen so far but I was expecting something more instantly memorable. I like the fact it isn't another one of those atmospheric or ultra-soft scores. There's actually very meaty material here. Like others have said, it'll require multiple listens. This is no Titanic after all, which I loved from the 1st listen, more a Braveheart which took me 5-6 listens to truly appreciate. These are only examples, not to be compared with TLA of course. wink
    "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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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    DreamTheater wrote
    lp wrote
    NP: The Last Airbender - JNH

    First listen. Up to track 8 now. I'm hearing something of a theme here. The action passages, as of now, are typically classic JNH and are very enjoyable. However, given now hard it is to hear a clear theme, I'm afraid that the score might end up being very forgettable in the end, but we'll see.


    Same feeling here. Only one listen so far but I was expecting something more instantly memorable. I like the fact it isn't another one of those atmospheric or ultra-soft scores. There's actually very meaty material here. Like others have said, it'll require multiple listens. This is no Titanic after all, which I loved from the 1st listen, more a Braveheart which took me 5-6 listens to truly appreciate. These are only examples, not to be compared with TLA of course. wink


    At last!!!!

    Oops! suddenly i'm touched by "hall of Avatars" track... shame
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    I'm wondering if the sequencing of the album is throwing people of. It's obvious that this is out of film order (look where "The Prologue" is located) so I'm wondering if after seeing the film and putting the cues in chronological order will improve on the experience... a lot like the terribly sequenced Back To The Future III album.

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
  8. LSH wrote
    Christodoulides wrote
    LSH wrote
    The Kung-Fu Will Smith Kid - Horner

    Ok so this comes from someone who was really disappointed with Avatar... but I actually like this somewhat. It's melodic, it's the usual style and use of motifs we've come to expect from the man. At the same time I think it lacks a personality and the album is too long (again) but I'll definitely check this out more in the weeks to come. I can only judge a score after about 3-4 listens anyway. But it leaves a better first impression than Avatar did. And this one does have a proper ending even if the action cues lack the excitement of early Horner. But that isn't exactly new.

    Next listen, since everybody's going bananas over it: The Last Airbender. I expect this to be really good !



    I didn't say that!


    Exactly, I said that. shocked

    That's grave misuse of quoting, for which there can be no excuse. Can't really tell what happened here. You had one beer too many there, D?
    "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.
  9. NP: Regarding Henry by Hans Zimmer

    It's an easily digestible synthesized work from his light drama period of the early 1990s. One of the themes in this score is a precursor to the "prophecy/destiny" theme from The Lion King. I find it to be charming in its own way although the constructs of the score have aged it a bit much. If I was feeling generous, I might say it's nice but nothing special, but it's a bit more charming than that; four stars.
    Revenge is sweet... Revenge is best served cold... Revenge is ice cream.
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    Erik Woods wrote
    I'm wondering if the sequencing of the album is throwing people of. It's obvious that this is out of film order (look where "The Prologue" is located) so I'm wondering if after seeing the film and putting the cues in chronological order will improve on the experience... a lot like the terribly sequenced Back To The Future III album.

    -Erik-


    I tought the same! I'm just listening "prologue".

    Perhaps if you put the suite at the end, and prologue the first track you improve the listening experience.
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      CommentAuthorDreamTheater
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010 edited
    KevinSmith wrote
    NP: Regarding Henry by Hans Zimmer

    It's an easily digestible synthesized work from his light drama period of the early 1990s. One of the themes in this score is a precursor to the "prophecy/destiny" theme from The Lion King. I find it to be charming in its own way although the constructs of the score have aged it a bit much. If I was feeling generous, I might say it's nice but nothing special, but it's a bit more charming than that; four stars.


    Charming is indeed the right word for Regarding Henry, the vocals by Bobby McFerrin also add tremendously to it. I totally love Regarding Henry, one of my favourites from Zimmer.
    "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.
  12. Disclosure - Ennio Morricone

    A really peculiar piece of work. Not one I play too often but it shows once again what an innovator Morricone has been (and still is I should think). To hear that bittersweet theme along with such unsettling suspense music is something only he can get away with. I can't say I enjoy this for its melodic side, but I can appreciate Disclosure for its originality. The score gets a little repetitive after a while though.
    "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
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    DreamTheater wrote
    KevinSmith wrote
    NP: Regarding Henry by Hans Zimmer

    It's an easily digestible synthesized work from his light drama period of the early 1990s. One of the themes in this score is a precursor to the "prophecy/destiny" theme from The Lion King. I find it to be charming in its own way although the constructs of the score have aged it a bit much. If I was feeling generous, I might say it's nice but nothing special, but it's a bit more charming than that; four stars.


    Charming is indeed the right word for Regarding Henry, the vocals by Bobby McFerrin also add tremendously to it. I totally love Regarding Henry, one of my favourites from Zimmer.


    Absolutely love that nostalgic sound.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
  14. Am I the only one who doesn't really get into Zimmer's early synthesized drama scores except Driving Miss Daisy and Thelma and Louise?
    http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    I don't get into them either apart REGARDING HENRY. I can't listen to the ones you mentioned these days.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2010
    Christodoulides wrote
    I don't get into them either apart REGARDING HENRY. I can't listen to the ones you mentioned these days.


    ahaha, agree. Ironcially Regarding Henry is the only of those scores that I enjoy today.
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    PawelStroinski wrote
    Am I the only one who doesn't really get into Zimmer's early synthesized drama scores except Driving Miss Daisy and Thelma and Louise?


    I still love those early Zimmer scores. Though mostly stuff after A World Apart. Anything pre-1988 is a bit hit and miss for me.
  18. FalkirkBairn wrote
    Anyone NOT heard The Last Airbender yet? wink


    Actually, I think I fit into this camp, since I skipped through it after the first track until I found another track that gripped me, which turned out to be the last track.
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    franz_conrad wrote
    FalkirkBairn wrote
    Anyone NOT heard The Last Airbender yet? wink


    Actually, I think I fit into this camp, since I skipped through it after the first track until I found another track that gripped me, which turned out to be the last track.


    and that's it. tongue
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    NP: The Sims 3 World Adventures & Ambitions - Steve Jablonsky

    Much better than The Sims 3, and on par with Trevor Morris' The Sim Cities score. I wouldn't listen to this more than once or twice.
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    Nautilus wrote
    NP:Secret of Sahara

    Still my favourite Morricone score.

    majestous, inventive, epic, moving, touching....

    "Red Ghosts" is so weird that you can just smile. Fantastic piece.

    Is Secret of Sahara a sequel of "sahara"? It shares themes and orchestrations?


    Mmm....Listening Marco Polo original album....Maybe that's my favourite Morricone score tongue
  22. Nautilus wrote
    franz_conrad wrote
    FalkirkBairn wrote
    Anyone NOT heard The Last Airbender yet? wink


    Actually, I think I fit into this camp, since I skipped through it after the first track until I found another track that gripped me, which turned out to be the last track.


    and that's it. tongue


    Didn't take long for him to chomp down on that bait...
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
  23. Does it ever? wink
    http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    lp wrote
    NP: The Sims 3 World Adventures & Ambitions - Steve Jablonsky

    Much better than The Sims 3, and on par with Trevor Morris' The Sim Cities score. I wouldn't listen to this more than once or twice.


    Interesting that you liked it. The mickey mousing porn in there almost made me puke! smile
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorlp
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    Christodoulides wrote
    lp wrote
    NP: The Sims 3 World Adventures & Ambitions - Steve Jablonsky

    Much better than The Sims 3, and on par with Trevor Morris' The Sim Cities score. I wouldn't listen to this more than once or twice.


    Interesting that you liked it. The mickey mousing porn in there almost made me puke! smile


    I didn't say I like it. I didn't like The Sims 3 at all. And the sequel is better, which doesn't mean much in the scheme of things. It was also quite unfair for me to compare Steve's scores to Trevor Morris' vastly superior version.
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      CommentAuthorplindboe
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    DreamTheater wrote
    Disclosure - Ennio Morricone

    A really peculiar piece of work. Not one I play too often but it shows once again what an innovator Morricone has been (and still is I should think). To hear that bittersweet theme along with such unsettling suspense music is something only he can get away with. I can't say I enjoy this for its melodic side, but I can appreciate Disclosure for its originality. The score gets a little repetitive after a while though.


    The first track is indeed very sweet. Morricone usually do better and cathier themes for his movies, but it's still very charming. The victory segment in track 5 is a real beaut, and the rock track (3) is quite energetic and fun. Other than that it can indeed be mindnumbingly repetitive. I remember Southall saying in a review that the passacaglias made him feel like launching nuclear warheads in Morricone's direction, and I must admit I sympathize whenever I listen to this album.

    My rating: ***

    Peter smile
    • CommentAuthorAnthony
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    Nautilus wrote
    I think you are lying....

    I don't say it's a bad score, but it's thematically poor, almost every track has some suspense stuff (wich kills the listening experience), and about the orchestrations thing I said...I'ts (almost) only strings, horns, trumpets and percusion. I need more colorful orchestrations: bells, harps, more flutes.... Even newton Howard subtile synth isn't here!


    Dude, you like Lost, that's that's even less!
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010 edited
    JAMES HORNER - karate kid

    Love it! Melodic, uplifting, and full of big bold good ol' fashioned themes like Horner knows to compose these days, and i think he's sadly the minority.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010 edited
    Christodoulides wrote
    JAMES HORNER - karate kid

    Love it! Melodic, uplifting, and full of big bold good ol' fashioned themes like Horner knows to compose these days, and i think he's sadly the minority.


    I almost find it more interesting than Airbender, since it has more colorful orchestrations and some nice renditions of the main theme.

    http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/last_airbender.html

    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! ( I don't think if this is good or bad for me tongue )
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      CommentAuthorStavroula
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2010
    NP:The Last Airbender (JNH)

    So far, so good! I like waht I hear but I think I'll need a few more times to form a coherent opinion.

    Next I'll play: Prince of Persia (HGW)
    Just wonderful!
    Whatever you gaze rests on,do not use your vision, but the eyes of your soul...She knows better...

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