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YOUR ALL TIME FAVOURITE FILM SCORE ALBUMS!!!
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- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2014
THE NIGHTCOMERS is great! Love the juxtaposition of 'ugliness' and 'beauty' in it. Never seen the film, though. My sole exposure is the Bay Cities release.
But if memory serves, it uses a fair amount of Bach?I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorCobweb
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2014
Timmer wrote
Arguable, of course. I don't agree with your latter comment but possibly agree with the former though I love Williams JANE EYRE far, far more.
Great choice though. Personally I put THE NIGHTCOMERS at the top of everything I've heard from Fielding.
Ah - but its not an argument, per se - it's my preference. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is around my 9th favorite Bernstein and JANE EYRE is my 3rd favorite Williams, so I do like them very much. However, they are not even my Top 100 because there are so many others I like very much, too.
Given a choice, I rather listen to THE NIGHTCOMERS than either the other 2.
Glad that Timmer likes THE NIGHTCOMER, too. Is it your favorite Fielding because it is the least atonal of the other Fieldings you have? -
- CommentAuthorCobweb
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2014 edited
Thor wrote
THE NIGHTCOMERS is great! Love the juxtaposition of 'ugliness' and 'beauty' in it. Never seen the film, though. My sole exposure is the Bay Cities release.
But if memory serves, it uses a fair amount of Bach?
Not familiar enough with Bach to know if Fielding quoted Bach directly, though Fielding has been known to make musical allusions to other composers in other scores so this wouldn't surprise me.
Glad you like it, too, Thor.
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- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2014 edited
It could be that I'm confusing it with another Fielding score re: the Bach reference. It's one of the scores on the three volumes of Fielding music released on Bay Cities. It's been a long time since I listened to them.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorCobweb
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2014
Timmer wrote
Cobweb wrote
Here's 3 more composers who fell off my top 50, but reside in my top 60: Robert O. Ragland, Andre Previn and Maurice Jarre.
At a guess. Q THE WINGED SERPENT ( very fine film and score ), THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE ( great score but I'd choose DEAD RINGER ) and a very early and obscure score from Jarre.
You are very close on all of these, Timmer!
I love Ragland's Q, but the rock songs disqualified the album from my list. Actually, I slated a Robert O. Ragland for my #50 but it got bumped to #51. This is his score for the 1976 GRIZZLY which appeared on Ragland's own label called TruLuv. The LP program on GRIZZLY has never been upgraded to CD so the vinyl record is the only source.
My fave Previn is indeed DEAD RINGER, but his 4 HORSEMAN (plus others) come following close.
Yes to 'early' Jarre, though I never owned the French EP on his first feature film with director Georges Franju (translated as HEAD AGAINST THE WALL). So my 2nd favorite Jarre - THE TRAIN (LP) - is the title within my top 60. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 7th 2014
I had the GRIZZLY lp ( unfortunately stolen many years ago )On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 9th 2014
Timmer wrote
I had the GRIZZLY lp ( unfortunately stolen many years ago )
A wonderfully rendered album cover too. ( shitty arsed thieves
)
#46 is coming within the next hour.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 9th 2014 edited
...'but what three books would you have taken?
#46 THE TIME MACHINE - RUSSELL GARCIA
I make absolutely no excuses for the fact that nostalgia for a film that still remains a personal favourite to this day plays a large part in making my list, but that should in no way diminish Garcia's gorgeous effort. I've loved this film since the first time I saw it as a child and that main theme in Waltz time I could hum long, long before I ever owned the soundtrack or any soundtrack for that matter. It wasn't until the late 80's that I finally managed to grab the score ( paired with ATLANTIS: THE LOST CONTINENT ) on LP and also where I was able to appreciate the score more on its own terms, the score doesn't push any boundaries in film music, it's just good, old fashioned romantic scoring.
Lastly, I'll add that I think Filby's Theme is one of the most poignantly beautiful and yearning themes I have ever heard. It never fails to move me.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeDec 9th 2014
Yeah, that Filby/London 1900 cue is absolutely gorgeous. I discovered it for the first time when I did my Celluloid Tunes episode on time travel scores awhile back. I proceeded to get the whole soundtrack, but alas the rest of the score didn't do that much for me. Too much dated 'sturm und drang' for my taste. But here and there some smokin' cues.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014 edited
My pick:
46. ALADDIN (Alan Menken/Howard Ashman/Tim Rice)
As a huge fan of Disney movies and scores (and songs!), especially from the 90s, I couldn't do this list without a Menken effort.
Although I was already a teen when the film came out, I still have a somewhat nostalgic relationship to ALADDIN. It's probably down to Robin Williams as the genie. While I'm not generally a fan of classic Hollywood musicals, I feel drawn to a more contemporary form, like Menken created when he helped ressurect the animated Disney films in the late 80s and early 90s. There's so much 'joie de vivre' in his sparkling orchestrations, immediately likeable themes and songs and a reliance on unashamed romanticism. I like all of his Disney scores, but this one is probably the closest to me. I've had the CD since the late 90s, and play it ever so often.
I've also been known to sing some of the songs at karaoke evenings (mostly "A Whole New World" if I get a girl to sing with and "Arabian Nights")!I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
Nah! Not one for me mate.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorCaptain Future
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
I never cared much about these Menken/Disney scores I'm afraid.Bach's music is vibrant and inspired. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
Captain Future wrote
I never cared much about these Menken/Disney scores I'm afraid.
STOP THE PRESS!
Thor's choice diverts and splits the Thor/Captain Future mutual music taste love-in.
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- CommentAuthorSteven
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
Steven wrote
http://youtu.be/AphxyjrH4SE
I'll raise you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O23EzxT-UgOn Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
Timmer wrote
Captain Future wrote
I never cared much about these Menken/Disney scores I'm afraid.
STOP THE PRESS!
Thor's choice diverts and splits the Thor/Captain Future mutual music taste love-in.
Scary, isn't it?
Seriously, though, I didn't expect this selection to get a lotta lovin' around here based on previous discussions. With Menken, you either love him or you don't.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorEdmund Meinerts
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
Not to be contrary (well, maybe a little), but I neither particularly love or dislike him.
He's undoubtedly written some classic songs, but I don't really listen to that. I haven't actually listened to the scores for those Disney Renaissance films, but I do like his more recent stuff like Enchanted, Tangled and Mirror Mirror. Lovely, tuneful orchestral writing - if a bit lightweight. -
- CommentAuthorCaptain Future
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
It's not so much about Menken, it's more that I never liked those sing-along-Disney scores that have been a trademark of the company way before Menken turned up. Heigh-ho-heigh-ho, not really for me, bro!
Bach's music is vibrant and inspired. -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
Captain Future wrote
It's not so much about Menken, it's more that I never liked those sing-along-Disney scores that have been a trademark of the company way before Menken turned up. Heigh-ho-heigh-ho, not really for me, bro!
Me too. There's something diabetes-inducing about most Disney songs the last few decades.The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeDec 10th 2014
Those songs are some of my greatest loves (as Bregt can attest to!).I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 11th 2014
Captain Future wrote
It's not so much about Menken, it's more that I never liked those sing-along-Disney scores that have been a trademark of the company way before Menken turned up. Heigh-ho-heigh-ho, not really for me, bro!
Oh, I do! I love, LOVE an awful lot of Disney songs. Though for me it pretty much came to an end after the genius of the Sherman brothers.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeDec 11th 2014
Right on! Man, what a BEAT!'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 11th 2014
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- CommentAuthorCobweb
- CommentTimeDec 13th 2014
Timmer wrote
It wasn't until the late 80's that I finally managed to grab the score ( paired with ATLANTIS: THE LOST CONTINENT ) on LP and also where I was able to appreciate the score more on its own terms, the score doesn't push any boundaries in film music, it's just good, old fashioned romantic scoring.
Even though you mention that LP, I take it, Timmer, that your favo(u)rite album of THE TIME MACHINE is the FSM CD? -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 13th 2014
Yes.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 13th 2014
Where's the Captain's 46th choice?On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorCobweb
- CommentTimeDec 13th 2014 edited
Timmer wrote
I make absolutely no excuses for the fact that nostalgia for a film that still remains a personal favourite to this day plays a large part in making my list, but that should in no way diminish Garcia's gorgeous effort.
This could be a topic unto itself. I think nostalgia is a significant factor amongst many of us in terms of buying albums from movies we have fond memories of.
What about the converse, though? Should we disregard soundtracks from films we dislike or know nothing about?
I asked earlier in this thread if anybody had any favorite albums from movies that they dislike/hate?
Speaking for myself, nostalgia does not much influence my soundtrack acquisitions.
Many of my favorite albums contain music from films that were created before I was born and most of these I did not view as a child (and some films I've never seen).
Also, things I've seen as a child are not really my favorites as an adult...
... As I say, this topic could continue in a thread of its own.
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 13th 2014 edited
My list so far from 1 - 46
CONAN THE BARBARIAN - Poledouris
THE LION IN WINTER - Barry
KRULL - Horner
THE BIG COUNTRY - Moross
E.T. THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL - Williams
STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE - Goldsmith
ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE - Barry
THE FINAL CONFLICT - Goldsmith
THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY - Morricone
LITTLE BUDDHA - Sakamoto
THE LAST VALLEY - Barry
SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC - Vaughan Williams
THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR - Legrand
THE THING - Morricone
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS / WALKING WITH BEASTS - Bartlett
STAR WARS - Williams
CHINATOWN - Goldsmith
HEAVY METAL - Bernstein
BULLIT - Schifrin
BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA - Kilar
STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK - Horner
ONE MILLION YEARS B.C. - Nascimbene
'BOOM!' - Barry
STARSHIP TROOPERS - Poledouris
RED PLANET - Revell
QUEST FOR FIRE - Sarde
FLASH GORDON - Queen / Blake
THE ROBE - A. Newman
THE BOURNE SUPREMACY - Powell
READY WHEN YOU ARE J.B. - Barry
THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS - Barry
ROCKY - Conti
TRUE CONFESSIONS - Delerue
LIFEFORCE - Mancini
JANE EYRE - Williams
THE FILM MUSIC OF - C. Gunning
SOMMERSBY - Elfman
THE DARK CRYSTAL - Jones
WATERSHIP DOWN - Morley
THE FURY - Williams
TOTAL RECALL - Goldsmith
KING KONG - Barry
CONAN THE DESTROYER - Poledouris
MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME - Jarre
RED SONJA - Morricone
THE TIME MACHINE - Garcia
Cobweb wrote
This could be a topic unto itself. I think nostalgia is a significant factor amongst many of us in terms of buying albums from movies we have fond memories of.
What about the converse, though? Should we disregard soundtracks from films we dislike or know nothing about?
I asked earlier in this thread if anybody had any favorite albums from movies that they dislike/hate?
Speaking for myself, nostalgia does not much influence my soundtrack acquisitions.
Many of my favorite albums contain music from films that were created before I was born and most of these I did not view as a child (and some films I've never seen).
Also, things I've seen as a child are not really my favorites as an adult...
... As I say, this topic could continue in a thread of its own.
Indeed it could.
A brief glance over my own list shows me that I've not seen LITTLE BUDDHA, BOOM and SOMMERSBY.
RED SONJA is an awful film. And depending on personal taste quite a few others on this list are either hated by people or are "guilty" favourites.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt- CommentAuthorCobweb
- CommentTimeDec 13th 2014
One of the track titles from THE NIGHTCOMERS is the film title on my next favorite, which is ...
#46: THE CHILDREN'S HOUR (1961) by Alex North, on Kritzerland CD (2009).
This is my final Alex North soundtrack for this Top 50. Though I rank North's 14-minute score for THE OUTRAGE immediately following THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, the FSM album was disqualified by me because it pairs THE OUTRAGE with ALL FALL DOWN (which is not a fave with me).
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR never had a legit release between '61 and '09 when Kritzerland issued it.
Kritzerland continues to be one of the few labels alongside Intrada and Digitmovies and Kronos to release soundtracks from films from the early 1960s (my favorite era). As with my other faves on Kritzerland (LADY IN A CAGE & PRESSURE POINT), THE CHILDREN'S HOUR is a monochrome film; unlike the others, THE CHILDREN'S HOUR sold out.
Alex North is very much associated with the underscoring of psychological states of characters. I consider his music for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR to be amongst the finest specimens created for the play-into-film category.
It's core is music communicating humiliation and mental torment (the subject matter is a rumored lesbian relationship between 2 teachers in a girl's school), though the earlier tracks also reflect the high spirits of playful children.
From my understanding, the scoring session master tapes exist only in a mono-mixdown from the composer's estate and are housed in a University archive.
This is one of the many examples of a film studio owning the rights to music which they don't even possess in their own storage!- CommentAuthorCaptain Future
- CommentTimeDec 13th 2014 edited
Timmer wrote
Where's the Captain's 46th choice?
Oooopsiiiie!
As boys, they said they would die for each other. As men, they did.
No. 46:
Once Upon A Time in America (1984) by Ennio Morricone
Among the many great scores Morricone has written, this one is special. He did two trilogies with Leone over a span of two decades, the DOLLAR trilogy and the ONCE UPON A TIME trilogy. All six filmes are a cinematic panorama of the history of the USA. Leone went down in movie history with these films, Morricone became a man of legend in the world of music.
I have seen this film dozens of times. I never could quite follow the story. Each time it was like seeing the film for the first time, it has so many layers, so many aspects - Morricone addresses them all.
OuaTiA is one of the most lyrical, heart-wrenchingly beautiful and melancholic scores the Italian maestro has composed. Aided by Gheorghe Zamfir's panpipe magic, Morricone instills melancholy, anger, love, despair, hope and redemption in our hearts and souls. As in all of the movies he did with Leone, his music is the backbone of the film, it is the one element that brings it all together.
I own only the expanded edition of the score. Mostly though I re-create the original LP program. It may be in the nature of Morricone's music, that often I prefer the condensed LP playlist as a listening experiance.
VolkerBach's music is vibrant and inspired.
