[Closed] Now Playing XLVIII

Now there's a description worthy of attention. Come to think of it, having racked my brains to think of a better example, I might have to agree.

Been listening to mostly very good stuff today:

Luv - Nuno Malo

Keeps growing me even though it's melodies are low-key and the score overall is very much more 'textural' than anything.

Jennifer 8 - Maurice Jarre

First listen to the rejected in-progress score. Nice main theme that recurs quite a bit. 2 or 3 excellent suspenseful moments too. Started out non-plussed and ready to abandon it too but it gets better as it progresses and takes interesting shape.

Spy - Theodore Shapiro

Listened to this 2 or 3 times in recent days. Not a comedy score, of course - plays it entirely straight. The main motif isn't obvious at first but it actually opens the first cue, goes missing for stretches and then is brilliantly incorporated into some late action cues. Overall, highly entertaining and one of his best.

Red Eye - Marco Beltrami

This one is a massive let-down. Long stretches of boring suspense. Has two decent action cues and a catchy main title - and little else.

Cinderella - Patrick Doyle

Really love this one. Cut out about 7 or 8 non-essential cues and the album would be perfect. Great to hear Doyle's voice back in full after some generic action scores of late. Appreciated it even more after seeing the film too (inadvertent screening hasten to add! Admitting to anything else would be slightly embarrassing.)

Well that ranking is not surprising, isn't it? Bus yes, I also would place Powell over Howard here. Wallfisch left me rather cold but I have a soft spot for the score Wallace (et al) wrote for the original Disney animation.

Well I will always think Hook is a misunderstood masterpiece, so there's that one at least (for me).

My All American (John Paesano)

Ow boy, what a great score. Here's my review of it

Well, IMO the film does have some serious shortcomings but there are also some strong aspects to it. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece but I am not as dismissive about it as others seem to be.
As to the music I love the original album more than the expansion. The music has an operetta kind of feel to it, as has the film. The concept was conceived as a musical originally and maybe that's why. The expansion in this case is an overdose for me.

For me, interestingly, in any soundtrack that would be John Barry!
Either the theme for The Black Hole or the Space Later Battle track from Moonraker.

Never let it be said that you can't be full of surprises.

From Black Hole this one floats my spaceship.

Oh, and this one from the 1.44 point.

Where else can you find a film with a cast that includes Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer and The Hoff!!?

Prepare yourself for the greatest line in the entire history of film.

Nothing. Sometimes I just need a "a day off" from listening to any kind of music. Do you experience such days too?

Volker

Yes, often. Especially when I'm on holiday. But I need SOME kind of noise, due to the tinnitus and all that. I used to love absolute silence. Now I pretty much can't take it.

Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void (Jason Hayes, Mike Patti, Glenn Stafford & Neal Acree)

Another enjoyable score from the Blizzard guys, I'm sure my brother will find something here he'll like

Volcano (Complete version) Alan Silvestri

The Varese 30 minute album does not do this score justice. Save for a few dud tracks, mostly near the start, this is an excellent action score that any action junkie should hear. One of his best.

Good score to one of duh most stoopidest flims ever! So silly it's a must watch.

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