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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 26th 2008
    Southall wrote
    Erik Woods wrote
    Southall wrote
    If you like T Newman, you should. It's very different from Finding Nemo - much more striking and bold, but not so smooth round the edges. I think it's very fine (but this is admittedly based on only one listen).


    And after my first listen this is what I thought
    http://www.maintitles.net/forum/discuss … v/#Item_11

    Oh ya... Finding Nemo still is just a "meh" album. Newman isn't the greatest album producer. And if there is one composer that I DON'T want to hear complete or really long album from it's him. His music fits the film like a glove but doesn't translate will on CD.

    -Erik-


    I used to think a bit like that but I've changed my mind now. Actually I think he is the greatest album producer. The way he sequences them I think is very impressive. I'd lose a couple of bits of Wall-E to make it a slightly tighter listen, but in general I don't think many other film composers are as good as him at making the best album from their music.


    Yikes. That's all I'm going to say... YIKES!

    -Erik-
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  2. I probably tend to agree with Erik a little bit. With Newman, it's usually after the film that I enjoy his albums the most. ANGELS IN AMERICA was one where I remember liking the music before seeing the film, but in the case of LITTLE CHILDREN, GOOD GERMAN, FINDING NEMO they all really took off for me once I'd seen the music against the film. But that's true of a lot of film music by my favourites. The scores that work the best in advance for me are the more traditionally melodic scores with extended theme passages (ATONEMENT, LUST CAUTION, MEMOIRS, etc), and ANGELS and ROAD TO PERDITION both have this feature.

    I do look forward to hearing WALL-E though. I somehow stumbled onto this score today.
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
  3. And I've now listened to WALL-E. Interesting, but I think it won't take shape for me until I see the film.

    And now I've moved on to Kamen's BRAZIL. I love the use of the 'Brazil' song... I can tell I'm going to be singing that song around the house for the next week. punk
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
  4. Bregje wrote
    Of course I understand it's not very motivating if you get low response to your posts about the music you really like, but again, I think if people give up because they are afraid there is no interest in their music then what they fear will actually happen, that music will disappear from the board. You can keep interest alive yourself...

    This is the point that stuck out most for me. I don't expect enthusiastic comments for every single "obscure" score I might post in the NP or Recent Purchase topic, and it is great to see some positive comments from people on scores that I have mentioned and they have gone out and listened to themselves, but it is a bit demoralising when CD after CD is mentioned without comment (positive or negative) and the volume posts seem to concentrate on well-trodden topics.

    I do find myself skipping most of the NP topic as it's probably going to be some RV-related waffle...

    Great comments, Bregje. They certainly gave me a different perspective on things. kiss
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  5. In the spirit of Bregje's comments, I will also choose to be a force for good in this world, rather than allow a great evil to advance unhindered. wink

    NP: Becoming Colette (John Scott)

    This is the sort of music that makes me want to be a melodramatic actress in a soap opera. Magnificent, romantic, lush -- a nice score to play on a day when you feel like listening to Rozsa's Diane, Rombi's Angel or John Williams' Jane Eyre.

    Those three are all next on my playlist.
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
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      CommentAuthorDemonStar
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    Nautilus wrote
    And because this forum it's a little bit more by the new generation (with the recent additions of nice guys like Demonstar wich really love...Zimmer? ehehe)


    Cheers, man! beer kiss

    NP: Spiderwick Chronicles - James Horner

    I've been listening to this one for a while and I must say it's grown on me a lot! smile biggrin
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    franz_conrad wrote
    NP: Becoming Colette (John Scott)

    This is the sort of music that makes me want to be a melodramatic actress in a soap opera. Magnificent, romantic, lush -- a nice score to play on a day when you feel like listening to Rozsa's Diane, Rombi's Angel or John Williams' Jane Eyre.


    This one is my favourite John Scott score.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    Wall.e has some good parts but as Michael said, i too have difficulties understanding it outside the movie it accompanies.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorMiya
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008 edited
    NP: The Terminal - John Williams

    I love this kind of score. It always makes me smile smile!

    I also love As Good As It Gets tongue wink
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    ROQUE BANOS - Segunda Piel (2nd skin)

    Trying to decide which is his best score....this, The Machinist, Alatriste or Las 13 Rosas.......Very tough to decide, all excellent down to the slightest bit.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorDemonStar
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    NP: Judge Dredd - Alan Silvestri

    Terrifying action music! punk
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      CommentAuthorNautilus
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    Christodoulides wrote
    ROQUE BANOS - Segunda Piel (2nd skin)

    Trying to decide which is his best score....this, The Machinist, Alatriste or Las 13 Rosas.......Very tough to decide, all excellent down to the slightest bit.


    Segunda Piel main theme is gourgeous, it reminds me Goldsmith string composition.

    Between these scores my order of preference are : Alatriste, Segunda Piel, The machinist and far away las 13 rosas (the 4 first notes of the main themes are identical to a spanish traditional song, so I always find this a little bit annoying ).
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      CommentAuthorDemonStar
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008 edited
    NP: Dinosaur - James Newton Howard

    I play it almost everyday nowadays... a very beautiful score by JNH with great themes. I don't think there's a single track on the OST I don't like, but my favourites are The Egg Travels, The Courtship, The End Of Our Island, Raptors/Stand Together, Across The Desert, The Cave, The Carnotaur Attack, Breakout and Epilogue.

    The tracks on the "complete" version like The Attack, Playing Monster, Raptors/Meeting The Herd, Enough For everyone and Dead End are also terrific.
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      CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008 edited
    Hulk Danny Elfman

    From what I've heard of the new Incredible Hulk score, it's not a scratch on Danny Elfman's. I even enjoy the film quite a lot.

    The descending 6 note motif first heard in 'Main Titles' works so well in the movie, Elfman has a knack for scoring visuals like few composers do. This is what makes him so good at scoring titles in movies.
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      CommentAuthorDemonStar
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    NP: Lord Of The Rings - The Return of The King Complete Recordings - Howard Shore

    I don't know how I could live without the Complete Recordings of this one, I'm totally addicted to it! I'm ever so grateful to Warner/Reprise Records for releasing the completes, this is the best out of the three IMO. Each and every track on the discs are worth several listens, my most favourite tracks are -

    Disc 1 - Roots and Beginnings, The Grace of Undomiel, A Coronet of Gold and SilverThe Lighting of the Beacons

    Disc 2 - Osgilliath Invaded, The Sacrifice of Faramir, Anduril - Flame of The West, Master Meriadoc - Swordthain, The Siege of Gondor, Shelob's Lair, Merry's Simple Courage

    Disc 3 - Grond - The Hammer of The Underworld, The Battle of the Pelennor Fields, The Pyre of Denethor, The Mumakil, Dernhelm in Battle, A Far Green Country, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, The Tower of Cirith Ungol, The Mouth of Sauron, For Frodo

    Disc 4 - EVERY SINGLE TRACK

    An amazing experience!! punk
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      CommentAuthorLSH
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    NP: Blood Diamond - James Newton Howard

    There is some aggressive material on the album which is not as listenable, but you an make a great playlist out of the more melodic cues that are really pleasant and soothing - great music to unwind to (Blood Diamond Titles, Archer & Solomon Hike, Maddy & Archer, Goodbyes, Your Mother Loves You, Thought I'd Never Call, London, Solomon Vandy).

    cool
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    Steven wrote
    Hulk Danny Elfman

    [blue]From what I've heard of the new Incredible Hulk score, it's not a scratch on Danny Elfman's.



    You can say that again.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorMiya
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    NP: The Themes From THE WORLD HERITAGE Complete - Yuji Toriyama

    This album is often classified as jazz/fusion music (Toriyama is not a film composer), but all these music were written for a long-running documentary program. The opening theme The Song Of Life has really memorable, grand melody! 6 versions are on this album, but I never get tired of it. cool

    Here're some clips of the main theme: http://www.sonymusicshop.jp/detail.asp? … C000010001
    Labels are for cans, not people. - Anthony Rapp
  19. Nautilus wrote
    Christodoulides wrote
    ROQUE BANOS - Segunda Piel (2nd skin)

    Trying to decide which is his best score....this, The Machinist, Alatriste or Las 13 Rosas.......Very tough to decide, all excellent down to the slightest bit.


    Segunda Piel main theme is gourgeous, it reminds me Goldsmith string composition.

    Between these scores my order of preference are : Alatriste, Segunda Piel, The machinist and far away las 13 rosas (the 4 first notes of the main themes are identical to a spanish traditional song, so I always find this a little bit annoying ).


    SEGUNDA PIEL is a great score. But to me it's more a Morricone-style melody it sounds like, not a Goldsmith one. (Particularly with that rolling piano rhythm.)
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
  20. Steven wrote
    Hulk Danny Elfman

    From what I've heard of the new Incredible Hulk score, it's not a scratch on Danny Elfman's. I even enjoy the film quite a lot.

    The descending 6 note motif first heard in 'Main Titles' works so well in the movie, Elfman has a knack for scoring visuals like few composers do. This is what makes him so good at scoring titles in movies.


    The opening eight minutes of the film - which covers the first two album tracks - are a really fine musical overture. This score was unnecessarily criticised at the time. punk
    A butterfly thinks therefore I am
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008 edited
    franz_conrad wrote
    NP: Lover's Prayer (McNeely)

    Very beautiful, romantic score. A nice score to listen to alongside Desplat's Luzhin Defense.


    I never commented on this one. IMHO, this could be McNeely's best score. I think it's a hidden gem that I'm sure a lot of people around here haven't heard. Sure, McNeely is known for his John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Bruce Broughtonesque adventure music but this intimate score is easily one of his most original, emotional, and personal scores. A score that was obviously crafted with loving care and compassion. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

    NP: Larger Than Life - Various Artists <-- On shuffle

    Art Work:
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    A personal compilation of gigantic, epic film music edited together in custom suites. I just finished with Christopher Gordon's superb Mody Dick and have moved on to Graeme Revell's under rated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers This is epic music we rarely here from Revell.

    My personal Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (Fantasy End Credits) and Warriors of Virtue suites are up next and afterwards I'm going to give McNeely's Lovers Prayer a spin!

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    NP: Lovers Prayer - Joel McNeely

    Good lord, I forgot how absolutely awesome this score is. I mean, I gave it a lot of praise above but this is really McNeely's best effort. From the trickling piano in the "Main Title" to the lush strings heard during the "Reunion." This is fine, FINE film music. And the piano Nocturne at the end of the disc. Wow... just wow! A classy and incredibly mature score.

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
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      CommentAuthorWilliam
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008 edited
    NP: National Treasure: Book of Secrets - Trevor Rabin

    Just got this one last night. Not quite as good as I had hoped, but still an okay soundtrack. My big complaint is the length; it's only got eight tracks, clocking in at about twenty-two and a half minutes! Still, an overall entertaining listen.

    Favorite tracks:

    1. Page 47
    2. Cibola
    4. City of Gold
    8. Franklin's Tunnel
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    Erik Woods wrote
    franz_conrad wrote
    NP: Lover's Prayer (McNeely)

    Very beautiful, romantic score. A nice score to listen to alongside Desplat's Luzhin Defense.


    I never commented on this one. IMHO, this could be McNeely's best score. I think it's a hidden gem that I'm sure a lot of people around here haven't heard. Sure, McNeely is known for his John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Bruce Broughtonesque adventure music but this intimate score is easily one of his most original, emotional, and personal scores. A score that was obviously crafted with loving care and compassion. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.



    I haven't and i am dying to!
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    On The Beach Christopher Gordon

    Now here is a score worthy of attention! What a sorely underused composer Gordon is.
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      CommentAuthorDemetris
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    TheTelmarine wrote
    NP: National Treasure: Book of Secrets - Trevor Rabin

    Just got this one last night. Not quite as good as I had hoped, but still an okay soundtrack. My big complaint is the length; it's only got eight tracks, clocking in at about twenty-two and a half minutes! Still, an overall entertaining listen.

    Favorite tracks:

    1. Page 47
    2. Cibola
    4. City of Gold
    8. Franklin's Tunnel


    Get the first score, it'll blow you away. This is nothing compared to the 1st one.
    Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders.
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    Steven wrote
    On The Beach Christopher Gordon

    Now here is a score worthy of attention! What a sorely underused composer Gordon is.


    I don't think I've heard anything from Gordon that I haven't liked. His Commonwealth Games music and his Rugby World Cup music are among some of my favorites of all time!

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
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      CommentAuthorWilliam
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008 edited
    Christodoulides wrote
    TheTelmarine wrote
    NP: National Treasure: Book of Secrets - Trevor Rabin

    Just got this one last night. Not quite as good as I had hoped, but still an okay soundtrack. My big complaint is the length; it's only got eight tracks, clocking in at about twenty-two and a half minutes! Still, an overall entertaining listen.

    Favorite tracks:

    1. Page 47
    2. Cibola
    4. City of Gold
    8. Franklin's Tunnel


    Get the first score, it'll blow you away. This is nothing compared to the 1st one.


    Ah, OK. Thanks! beer
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
    TheTelmarine wrote
    Christodoulides wrote
    TheTelmarine wrote
    NP: National Treasure: Book of Secrets - Trevor Rabin

    Just got this one last night. Not quite as good as I had hoped, but still an okay soundtrack. My big complaint is the length; it's only got eight tracks, clocking in at about twenty-two and a half minutes! Still, an overall entertaining listen.

    Favorite tracks:

    1. Page 47
    2. Cibola
    4. City of Gold
    8. Franklin's Tunnel


    Get the first score, it'll blow you away. This is nothing compared to the 1st one.


    Ah, ok. Thanks! beer


    But it's not that great either.

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!
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      CommentAuthorErik Woods
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008 edited
    NP: Various Works of Christopher Gordon

    Inspried by Steven's post I thought I'd listen to some music from I think one of most under appreciated composers around.... maybe not in Australia but at least in Hollywood circles. He is clearly one of the most gifted composers out there.

    I'm currently spinning his fabulous score from the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Later I'll be listening to his work from the Rugby World Cup featuring one of my all time favorite themes. And then I'll be listening to sections from On The Beach, his delightful score to the stop motion animated short, Ward 13 and the complete score album to Salem's Lot which I don't think I've given a complete listen. So much genuinely GREAT music coming up!

    -Erik-
    host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS!

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