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- CommentTimeFeb 19th 2022 edited
BobdH wrote
NP: THE BLUE MAX - Jerry Goldsmith
NP: THE SHADOW - Jerry Goldsmith
NP: DRACULA - John Williams
Finally found out how I got my CD’s to upload to my Apple Music library in such a way that it synced to my iPhone as well, so I could be able to listen to my ‘specialty music’ easier, so spent the evening importing and listening to my newer additions to the collection. Especially loved The Blue Max, The Shadow and Dracula, but man, that Dracula love theme is reminiscent of Kilar’s Dracula (and by extension Elfman’s Wolfman), isn’t it?
Not sure that it's reminiscent. Williams is more elaborate while Kilar is trademark minimalist. But they're both similar in that they approach the Dracula myth in a romantic, sensual fashion.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeFeb 25th 2022
NP: BIRDY (Peter Gabriel)
This is not on the level of THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, and Gabriel reuses a lot of material from preceding studio albums -- but his new compositions combined with the instrumental versions of the existing material bleed together wonderfully. Airy, mysterious and tribal. The film was one of my favourites in my teenage years.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 3rd 2022
NP: THE BATMAN (Michael Giacchino)
God, why am I exposing myself to this crap? An endless string of two-note chords, as if it's a child plunking away at a piano, and then orchestrated with a million dollars. Or low-register rumbles that go nowhere fast. I won't be able to make it through one single listen, but I needed to know what it was about to have the references in order. As for the film, I skipped the press screening earlier this week (I'm all superheroed out), but might give it a go if it hits some streaming service at some point.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 3rd 2022 edited
NP: FOXES (Giorgio Moroder/various)
Aaah. Needed that as an antidote. Sweet disco.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 4th 2022
NP: FEAST OF JULY (Zbigniew Preisner)
Few composers can get so much out of a solo instrument -- a woodwind, a guitar, a piano -- and a little bit of reverb as Preisner. This 1995 effort is another good example. I don't play it very often, but I should.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 4th 2022 edited
I agree that Preisner is good at being expressive with few forces. The reverb indeed contributes to the expressiveness, but I often find it's a bit too much of it, obscuring import details. -
- CommentTimeMar 4th 2022
I think the reverb is almost like an instrument in and of itself. It adds colour.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 4th 2022
NP: THE PARK IS MINE (Tangerine Dream)
It requires a proper remastering, but it's still a bloody excellent score!I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 4th 2022
Thor wrote
NP: THE BATMAN (Michael Giacchino)
God, why am I exposing myself to this crap? An endless string of two-note chords, as if it's a child plunking away at a piano, and then orchestrated with a million dollars. Or low-register rumbles that go nowhere fast. I won't be able to make it through one single listen, but I needed to know what it was about to have the references in order. As for the film, I skipped the press screening earlier this week (I'm all superheroed out), but might give it a go if it hits some streaming service at some point.
I don't think that I can listen to it all the way through. Which is a shame, I like Giacchino's Batman 'theme' and the various ways in which he varies the orchestrations that surround it.
But, then I think how what he's written for the main character in a major movie is what someone such as John Barry would write for a 30 second run-up to Bond defusing a bomb and then move on and I realise just what film music has become in some circumstances.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 -
- CommentTimeMar 8th 2022 edited
Now playing Lady Jane by Stephen Oliver. Anybody else loves this score? -
- CommentTimeMar 9th 2022
I sometimes wonder if you have other scores in your collection, JS.
But yes, I play it sometimes. Only the OST version, though, obviously. Fine score.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 9th 2022
Thor wrote
NP: THE BATMAN (Michael Giacchino)
God, why am I exposing myself to this crap? An endless string of two-note chords, as if it's a child plunking away at a piano, and then orchestrated with a million dollars. Or low-register rumbles that go nowhere fast. I won't be able to make it through one single listen, but I needed to know what it was about to have the references in order. As for the film, I skipped the press screening earlier this week (I'm all superheroed out), but might give it a go if it hits some streaming service at some point.
I adore the Sonata piece at the end of the album. It made me think of the Big Short Piano piece, which was also a long suite, at the end of the Big Short album (Britell). Any other similar pieces that you think of? Dark, piano solo pieces, covering the themes of the score that went before?Kazoo -
- CommentTimeMar 9th 2022
Thor wrote
I sometimes wonder if you have other scores in your collection, JS.
But yes, I play it sometimes. Only the OST version, though, obviously. Fine score.
You don't really need any other score than this one. You should try listening to the expanded presentation. -
- CommentTimeMar 9th 2022
Jurassic Shark wrote
You don't really need any other score than this one. You should try listening to the expanded presentation.
I tried, but it meandered too much. The OST presented the perfect amount of music.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 10th 2022
Thor wrote
Jurassic Shark wrote
You don't really need any other score than this one. You should try listening to the expanded presentation.
I tried, but it meandered too much. The OST presented the perfect amount of music.
At least it's got more source music, all of which is good. -
- CommentTimeMar 11th 2022 edited
KING Guillaume Roussel
Pleasant to hear some old fashioned orchestral music here, but lacks a solid theme or hook to make it more appealing. Still pleasant enough for a listen on Spotifywaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Where's my nut? arrrghhhhhhh -
- CommentTimeMar 11th 2022 edited
Thomas Glorieux wrote
KING Guillaume Roussel
Pleasant to hear some old fashioned orchestral music here, but lacks a solid theme or hook to make it more appealing. Still pleasant enough for a listen on Spotify
Roussel's BLACK BEAUTY was a big highlight last year. I was hoping this was more of the same.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 11th 2022 edited
Thor wrote
Thomas Glorieux wrote
KING Guillaume Roussel
Pleasant to hear some old fashioned orchestral music here, but lacks a solid theme or hook to make it more appealing. Still pleasant enough for a listen on Spotify
Roussel's BLACK BEAUTY was a big highlight last year. I was hoping this was more of the same.
Can't compare yet, but I'll add it to my list on Spotifywaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Where's my nut? arrrghhhhhhh -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeMar 13th 2022
Been listening to some recent Giacchino superhero efforts. I don’t have much time for the films, but he does some lovely work. Whether it’s that underused melody for Batman, the Catwoman theme, the heroic end credits of his Spider-Man films (love the horn triplets), or his eclectic Doctor Strange material, he really is one of the few composers of our time that is trying to reach back to the film music of his youth and trying to find his version of it.
Usually these days a couple of themes from a soundtrack will suffice for me. It’s rare I go the whole way.
NP: Arachnoverture (Michael Giacchino)A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
franz_conrad wrote
Been listening to some recent Giacchino superhero efforts.
Sorry to hear it.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
He took one for the team. -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
Nice to see you guys too. I'll keep my thoughts to myself.A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
Please don't! -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
Thor wrote
franz_conrad wrote
Been listening to some recent Giacchino superhero efforts.
Sorry to hear it.
And you wonder why few people post anymore!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 -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
Meh. We need more disagreements over film music to get the temperature going again.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022 edited
A Violent Man (Wintory)
Austin Wintory, I don't get his music. It doesn't connect to me. Apart from his wonderful Journey, there isn't a single score that connected to me after that. And I've heard a few of him (game and movie). And this one was boring as hell
But I know many people love hearing his workwaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Where's my nut? arrrghhhhhhh -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
I'm the same, Thomas. Never connected to his work either.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
Wintory Schwintory. -
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022 edited
Thor wrote
Meh. We need more disagreements over film music to get the temperature going again.
Yes, but first draw them in with some friendly banter. Then... BAM!!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 -
- CommentAuthorEdmund Meinerts
- CommentTimeMar 14th 2022
Thomas Glorieux wrote
A Violent Man (Wintory)
Austin Wintory, I don't get his music. It doesn't connect to me. Apart from his wonderful Journey, there isn't a single score that connected to me after that. And I've heard a few of him (game and movie). And this one was boring as hell
But I know many people love hearing his work
Did you ever listen to The Pathless? I felt similarly about him in the past (could tell he was a good composer but it wasn't clicking for me, not even Journey) but I really really enjoyed The Pathless and it has given me a retroactive appreciation for his other scores too.