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- CommentAuthorAtham
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
David OC wrote
The Day the Earth Stood Still - Bernard Herrmann
A true classic - and can never get enough of the short but staggering 'Gort', one of the greatest cues of all time. The menace, the otherwordliness of it - actually I can't think of many more cues in film music history that I love more.
Absolutely brilliant stuff! Couldn't agree more!
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- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012 edited
ATTACK OF THE CLONES and REVENGE OF THE SITH were played lately, but not NP'ed here. So now it's on to the other SW-related albums, starting with:
NP: STAR WARS: EWOKS (Peter Bernstein/John Williams)
For the spin-off films BATTLE FOR ENDOR and CARAVAN OF COURAGE, Bernstein jr. references the famous theme on occasion, but it's mostly original. A bit skimpy, performance-wise, but plenty of rollicking Erik Woods segments in the traditional style.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
NP: STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE (Joel McNeely/John Williams)
When it's good, it's really good, but it's also a bit too bombastic at times.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Thor wrote
NP: STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE (Joel McNeely/John Williams)
When it's good, it's really good, plus it's also very bombastic at times - which is no bad thing.
Preach it, brother!
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- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
I see what you did there.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
I must say I'm impressed by the durability of that phrase in Steven's signature. By drawing attention to it, I'm sure I've doomed it.
NP: Dark Knight Rises (Hans Zimmer)
Ok, it's a better album than film score. There are some very strange fades throughout though.A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Sound editor on some good weed then
Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
NP: STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS (Kevin Kiner/John Williams)
Meh....far, far too bombastic with little direction.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Demetris wrote
Hearts in Atlantis: perhaps his best score to date, imo.
I still consider many of his pre-LOTR score to be his finest. SCANNERS, THE FLY, SE7EN, ED WOOD, THE CELL and LOOKING FOR RICHARD are exceptional film scores. THE SCORE, written around the same time as THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, is one of the finest jazz scores ever written. THE YARDS is something I need to revisit. I haven't spun it sinfe I first played it on my show back in 2000.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
NP: THE STAR WARS TRILOGY (John Williams)
The Skywalker orchestra recording -- a classic compilation with superb sound. Performances are good too.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
One of the greatest re-recordings of all time!
http://www.cinematicsound.net/re-record … s-trilogy/
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorScribe
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
NP: De Rouille Et D'os - Desplat
The opening (title) cue is so gorgeous that I just had to post and say so. Its also unusually organic and alive-sounding for being a Desplat piece...I love you all. Never change. Well, unless you want to! -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012 edited
Erik Woods wrote
One of the greatest re-recordings of all time!
http://www.cinematicsound.net/re-record … s-trilogy/
-Erik-
That's not the one I'm listening to, but yeah -- the Kojian/Utah one is an even better recording.
This is the one I'm listening to:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61gpMBcrsRL.jpgI am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorBobdH
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Great one! Got it as well. -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Thor wrote
Erik Woods wrote
One of the greatest re-recordings of all time!
http://www.cinematicsound.net/re-record … s-trilogy/
-Erik-
That's not the one I'm listening to, but yeah -- the Kojian/Utah one is an even better recording.
This is the one I'm listening to:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61gpMBcrsRL.jpg
The sound is great but the conducting the shoddy! I can't believe that's Williams conducting. Some very lethargic performances!
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
NP: STAR WARS - ON ORGAN (John Williams)
John Rose plays the famous themes on the church organ. It's certainly in the esoteric area, but nice as a curiousity.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorlp
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Demetris wrote
lp wrote
NP: The Dark Knight Rises - Origins - DEMO CUES - Hans Zimmer
This really dial in the 50 minutes of new (and updated) thematic materials for the movie. I love it!!!!
Granted, that a lot, if not most of it is in the album, it's quite nice to hear how they were all originally developed.
Are these from the iphone app?
Yup. From the longest suite available, Wayne Manor, you hear the "new" theme for Bruce Wayne. You can hear it on the official album, On Thin Ice, which is a variation on the cello theme from The Fan. Then you get the awesome actiony version of that theme, which harken back to Molossus, but really, the string piece from Black Rain. Completely worth it overall. -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
franz_conrad wrote
NP: Dark Knight Rises (Hans Zimmer)
Ok, it's a better album than film score. There are some very strange fades throughout though.
I agree. It's a better album than film score. And it's an awful album. As a film score, my jaw just dropped at the sheer banality of it all. (Bane = banal? Perhaps there was a bit of confusion.) Not just a score that didn't do what it might have done for the film, but that rare thing - a score that made a good film worse. -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Il Postino - Luis Bacalov
An absolutely gorgeous score, and completely perfect listening for a warm summer night as the sun goes down. -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Erik Woods wrote
Demetris wrote
Hearts in Atlantis: perhaps his best score to date, imo.
I still consider many of his pre-LOTR score to be his finest. SCANNERS, THE FLY, SE7EN, ED WOOD, THE CELL and LOOKING FOR RICHARD are exceptional film scores. THE SCORE, written around the same time as THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, is one of the finest jazz scores ever written. THE YARDS is something I need to revisit. I haven't spun it sinfe I first played it on my show back in 2000.
-Erik-
Just a note that HEARTS IN ATLANTIS is by Mychael Danna.
As for the rest of them, Shore does some very fine film scores, it must be agreed (THE GAME is another). THE YARDS is just the most emotional listen among them, which is why I like it the most. (Say what you will for CELL or THE SCORE, you don't listen to them for pathos.)A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
HEARTS IN ATLANTIS is a gorgeous score, by the way. The glass harmonica is prevalent, if I remember correctly (or I may be confusing it with Egoyan's THE SWEET HEREAFTER).I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
No confusion, you remember it well.
A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorKevin Scarlet
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Whispers in the Dark - Thomas Newman
Half of this is extremely gorgeous and the other half is unnerving aural horror (it's been said that parts of it presage Angels in America; I think it's more a precursor to Red Corner than anything). This really is an early gem from Newman's long career. -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012 edited
NP: SKETCHES ON STAR WARS (John Williams)
The Varese album with the Terry Trotter Trio performing jazz versions of themes. Still in the curiosity category. After this, I've had enough STAR WARS for now.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Hans Zimmer - The Last Samurai
Writing a script in a four-star hotel (perks of winning a TV show) while listening to this for inspiration. Bliss.http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
PawelStroinski wrote
Hans Zimmer - The Last Samurai
Writing a script in a four-star hotel (perks of winning a TV show) while listening to this for inspiration. Bliss.
Good times!I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorKevin Scarlet
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Thomas Newman
From Whispers to this, this is much more pleasant. "Road to Jaipur" is too short!! -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2012
Kevin Scarlet wrote
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Thomas Newman
From Whispers to this, this is much more pleasant. "Road to Jaipur" is too short!!
One of my favourite scores this year, very enjoyable and I've always loved Indian influences.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2012 edited
franz_conrad wrote
Erik Woods wrote
Demetris wrote
Hearts in Atlantis: perhaps his best score to date, imo.
I still consider many of his pre-LOTR score to be his finest. SCANNERS, THE FLY, SE7EN, ED WOOD, THE CELL and LOOKING FOR RICHARD are exceptional film scores. THE SCORE, written around the same time as THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, is one of the finest jazz scores ever written. THE YARDS is something I need to revisit. I haven't spun it sinfe I first played it on my show back in 2000.
-Erik-
Just a note that HEARTS IN ATLANTIS is by Mychael Danna.
As for the rest of them, Shore does some very fine film scores, it must be agreed (THE GAME is another). THE YARDS is just the most emotional listen among them, which is why I like it the most. (Say what you will for CELL or THE SCORE, you don't listen to them for pathos.)
I didn't mean to quote the Danna score portion. Damn iPhone... good score.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorDavid OC
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2012
Demetris wrote
Hearts in Atlantis: perhaps his best score to date, imo.
It is very nice, but a bit shapeless compared to Antwone Fisher and Girl, Interrupted, which for me are much better scores. It actually feels like a long time since Danna wrote anything really good, though one of his sibling collaborations, Tideland, was very strong.
Moon - Clint Mansell
Been a while and even though it works much better in the brilliant film, it's still very impressive in parts, especially in the opening/closing signature piece and the 'Memories' theme.
