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- CommentAuthorHeeroJF
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
NP: Masters of the Universe, Complete 2-CD, Bill Conti
So far I'm a bit disappointed with this much-anticipated release. I didn't know it would turn out to be one of those "Complete Soundtrack" discs followed by an "Original Album Version" disc, like The Fury and The Dark Crystal. As it is, this set probably has very little actual "extra" music to offer compared to my Silva release of the already-expanded score.
Of course, if it means I get to enjoy this powerhouse score twice as long each time I pop in this set, then that can't possibly a bad thing, can it? Even if I'm essentially listening to some of the same music twice. Truly Bill Conti's best work, IMO, followed closely (and stylistically diametrically opposed) by his gorgeous medieval intimate music for A Prayer for the Dying.
Last night I listened to my brand new copy of 3:10 to Yuma. Quite an Oscar nomination-worthy score indeed. Love it.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008 edited
HeeroJF wrote
NP: Masters of the Universe, Complete 2-CD, Bill Conti
So far I'm a bit disappointed with this much-anticipated release. I didn't know it would turn out to be one of those "Complete Soundtrack" discs followed by an "Original Album Version" disc, like The Fury
Aaaaah. But unlike the Masters of the Universe release The Fury Deluxe Edition contains two different recordings not just re-edited cues assembled for album presentation. And IMHO, The second disc... the London Symphony re-recording... is one of the rare instances where the re-recording completely obliterates the original recording in presentation, performance and sound.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorDreamTheater
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Martijn wrote
NP: Ace Combat 6: Fires Of Liberty - Keiki Kobayashi
A pretty good video game score. I don't know the game, nor do I care to, but its score, though overlong, is well-balanced, exciting where needed, overall interesting in sound design... but WHAT do I know that main theme from?!? It's driving me CRAZY!
Ace Combat 6 has the great Liberation Suite to get excited about but not much else IMO, the theme is indeed ACE. Ace Combat 5 on the other hand, now that has some stunning material with some beautiful orchestral pieces and a choral driven one that is darned impressive, I made myself a customised album (around 60 minutes) so I would not have to listen to all the boring tracks of the complete soundtrack. Wanna check out my edition Martijn?
And then there's the fantastic choral track called Megalith - Agnus Dei from Ace Combat 4, building to a glorious crescendo.
"considering I've seen an enormous debate here about The Amazing Spider-Man and the ones who love it, and the ones who hate it, I feel myself obliged to say: TASTE DIFFERS, DEAL WITH IT" - Thomas G. -
- CommentAuthorStavroula
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
NP: The Last Samurai~Hans Zimmer
Pure bliss!!!!
Whatever you gaze rests on,do not use your vision, but the eyes of your soul...She knows better... -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Erik Woods wrote
HeeroJF wrote
NP: Masters of the Universe, Complete 2-CD, Bill Conti
So far I'm a bit disappointed with this much-anticipated release. I didn't know it would turn out to be one of those "Complete Soundtrack" discs followed by an "Original Album Version" disc, like The Fury
Aaaaah. But unlike the Masters of the Universe release The Fury Deluxe Edition contains two different recordings not just re-edited cues assembled for album presentation. And IMHO, The second disc... the London Symphony re-recording... is one of the rare instances where the re-recording complete obliterates the original recording in presentation, performance and sound.
-Erik-
I'm sure we've agreed on this before Erik but what the heck, it doesn't harm to agree on such brilliance again.
NP : JAWS 2 - John Williams
I was going to play The Fury but this caught my eye first. It's a more enjoyable score than triginal IMO
On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorsdtom
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Finishing up the Isham/The Express reviewlisten to more classical music! -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
NP : THE FURY - John Wlliams
I've gone for the original tracks this time, it's been a long time since I've played those. Nothing beats the re-recording but it's still great to have those formerly unreleased cues.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Bug | Brian Tyler
Now this is one great shit-your-pants score. It never really is "scary", but everything in it sounds so alien. There never really is a big moment that makes you jump, it's just there's so much build up you're just waiting for it to happen.
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- CommentAuthorPanthera
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
I would be playing The Fall.... If it was released!
Same goes for an expanded The Lion King. -
- CommentAuthorHeeroJF
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008 edited
Erik Woods wrote
HeeroJF wrote
NP: Masters of the Universe, Complete 2-CD, Bill Conti
So far I'm a bit disappointed with this much-anticipated release. I didn't know it would turn out to be one of those "Complete Soundtrack" discs followed by an "Original Album Version" disc, like The Fury
Aaaaah. But unlike the Masters of the Universe release The Fury Deluxe Edition contains two different recordings not just re-edited cues assembled for album presentation. And IMHO, The second disc... the London Symphony re-recording... is one of the rare instances where the re-recording completely obliterates the original recording in presentation, performance and sound.
-Erik-
My comment wasn't knocking The Fury's 2-CD presentation as much as it was knocking MOTU's presentation. As it is I'm wondering if it wouldn't do better to literally sell my brand new LLL release and stick to my original 77-minute SILVA. Especially if I wait until the 3000 copies of the LLL are out of stock.
And as far as a re-recording obliterating the original, here's another one of the finest examples ever: Horner's Brainstorm. Have you heard that in the movie?? Misery!!! Whereas the CD is bliss.
NP: Blazing Saddles, John Morris.
Fun!!''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
HeeroJF wrote
Erik Woods wrote
HeeroJF wrote
NP: Masters of the Universe, Complete 2-CD, Bill Conti
So far I'm a bit disappointed with this much-anticipated release. I didn't know it would turn out to be one of those "Complete Soundtrack" discs followed by an "Original Album Version" disc, like The Fury
Aaaaah. But unlike the Masters of the Universe release The Fury Deluxe Edition contains two different recordings not just re-edited cues assembled for album presentation. And IMHO, The second disc... the London Symphony re-recording... is one of the rare instances where the re-recording completely obliterates the original recording in presentation, performance and sound.
-Erik-
My comment wasn't knocking The Fury's 2-CD presentation as much as it was knocking MOTU's presentation.
Oh, I understand that... but your comparison between the two wasn't exactly fair. Also, The Dark Crystal plays much better in it's condensed form then the bloated complete edition... but I'm glad to have both.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Martijn wrote
It was nice, though Philip Glass' score to Neverwas was way more sophisticated and enjoyable.
(Just trying to blow some people's minds
)
I would like to observe a moment of silence.
For the old Martijn has passed away. He is a new creation!
Erik Woods wrote
franz_conrad wrote
NP: The Golden Compass (Desplat)
Every time I hear this, I can't help but wonder whether people would appreciate a great score if it came and slapped them in the face.
Oh, we know what great scores are unfortunately The Golden Compass isn't one of them.
-Erik-
And bing! That was the reaction I was after.
A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Something the Lord Made - Christopher Young
Very good. -
- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008 edited
NP Annapolis (Brian Tyler)
Shame on me for not paying enough atention to this one until now. It has all of Tyler´s trademarks, those I´ve come to love from the cooler composer working today.
Special thanks to HeeroJF for the reminder some days ago
Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
It's very, very good indeed.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Sure; actually I´m surprised I skipped this one when it came out, probably due to the movie itself (which wasn´t very appealing). Finally my mistake has been corrected.Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
franz_conrad wrote
Erik Woods wrote
franz_conrad wrote
NP: The Golden Compass (Desplat)
Every time I hear this, I can't help but wonder whether people would appreciate a great score if it came and slapped them in the face.
Oh, we know what great scores are unfortunately The Golden Compass isn't one of them.
-Erik-
And bing! That was the reaction I was after.
And now I have to get this hook that's stuck in my cheek out!
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorHeeroJF
- CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
Marselus wrote
NP Annapolis (Brian Tyler)
Shame on me for not paying enough atention to this one until now. It has all of Tyler´s trademarks, those I´ve come to love from the cooler composer working today.
Special thanks to HeeroJF for the reminder some days ago
GHAAAAAAAAAA!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! Innit awesome??
Just finished playing: Bangkok Dangerous, da Tyler man
It was quite interesting, but I wish he'd sprinkled variations of that Frailty-like theme into this action pieces. As it is, too many of them were just constant percussion banging with no melodic line. What I call the "Graeme Revell effect". Maybe repeated listening will enlighten me further.
One final note on The Fury vs MOTU, it indeed isn't quite fair to compare the two, and I think that was essentially my point. For us to be given a great 2-CD treatment on The Fury and then making us expect a similar deal on MOTU only to be disappointed with something that doesn't compare. Poo.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
HeeroJF wrote
Marselus wrote
NP Annapolis (Brian Tyler)
Shame on me for not paying enough atention to this one until now. It has all of Tyler´s trademarks, those I´ve come to love from the cooler composer working today.
Special thanks to HeeroJF for the reminder some days ago
GHAAAAAAAAAA!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! Innit awesome??
HeeroJF wrote
Just finished playing: Bangkok Dangerous, da Tyler man
It was quite interesting, but I wish he'd sprinkled variations of that Frailty-like theme into this action pieces. As it is, too many of them were just constant percussion banging with no melodic line. What I call the "Graeme Revell effect". Maybe repeated listening will enlighten me further.
It will. I started to enjoy it after a couple of listens.Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorErik Woods
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
HeeroJF wrote
Marselus wrote
NP Annapolis (Brian Tyler)
Shame on me for not paying enough atention to this one until now. It has all of Tyler´s trademarks, those I´ve come to love from the cooler composer working today.
Special thanks to HeeroJF for the reminder some days ago
GHAAAAAAAAAA!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! Innit awesome??
Just finished playing: Bangkok Dangerous, da Tyler man
It was quite interesting, but I wish he'd sprinkled variations of that Frailty-like theme into this action pieces. As it is, too many of them were just constant percussion banging with no melodic line. What I call the "Graeme Revell effect". Maybe repeated listening will enlighten me further.
One final note on The Fury vs MOTU, it indeed isn't quite fair to compare the two, and I think that was essentially my point. For us to be given a great 2-CD treatment on The Fury and then making us expect a similar deal on MOTU only to be disappointed with something that doesn't compare. Poo.
I'll play devil's advocate here. Here is what the new MOTU offers.
First, to those that didn't get a chance to purchase the original Varese release or the expanded treatment on Silva now can albeit another limited edition.
Secondly, there are some film music fans who would rather hear the original albums over the expanded/complete and chronological treatment and visa versa. This new release from La La Land Records satisfies both groups while not over pricing the disc. It surprised even ME to see this 2 CD set with a price point of $19.98 instead of $29.98 which is usually the norm for 2 CD sets.
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
Marselus wrote
HeeroJF wrote
Marselus wrote
NP Annapolis (Brian Tyler)
Shame on me for not paying enough atention to this one until now. It has all of Tyler´s trademarks, those I´ve come to love from the cooler composer working today.
Special thanks to HeeroJF for the reminder some days ago
GHAAAAAAAAAA!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! Innit awesome??
HeeroJF wrote
Just finished playing: Bangkok Dangerous, da Tyler man
It was quite interesting, but I wish he'd sprinkled variations of that Frailty-like theme into this action pieces. As it is, too many of them were just constant percussion banging with no melodic line. What I call the "Graeme Revell effect". Maybe repeated listening will enlighten me further.
It will. I started to enjoy it after a couple of listens.
Here's the perfect score for me, in fact i might make a playlist out of that and burn a new cd:
1) The kick ass action cues of EAGLE EYE combined with
2) the slower, melodic urban-sounding part of BANGKOK DANGEROUSLove Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
Erik Woods wrote
I'll play devil's advocate here. Here is what the new MOTU offers.
First, to those that didn't get a chance to purchase the original Varese release or the expanded treatment on Silva now can albeit another limited edition.
Secondly, there are some film music fans who would rather hear the original albums over the expanded/complete and chronological treatment and visa versa. This new release from La La Land Records satisfies both groups while not over pricing the disc. It surprised even ME to see this 2 CD set with a price point of $19.98 instead of $29.98 which is usually the norm for 2 CD sets.
-Erik-
Absolutely. Agree with every word. They're not charging any extra for repeating the same music in a different sequence (unlike another label we could name) so I don't see the problem. -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
HeeroJF wrote
Marselus wrote
NP Annapolis (Brian Tyler)
Shame on me for not paying enough atention to this one until now. It has all of Tyler´s trademarks, those I´ve come to love from the cooler composer working today.
Special thanks to HeeroJF for the reminder some days ago
GHAAAAAAAAAA!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! Innit awesome??
Ay-ay-ay! I thought I'd give this one a spin because of all the positive comments. When something this limp, generic and tired (not to mention something that tries desperately hard, but fails miserably, to sound like something else) is described as "awesome" it's enough to make me think I've turned into my dad! -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
Erik Woods wrote
franz_conrad wrote
Erik Woods wrote
franz_conrad wrote
NP: The Golden Compass (Desplat)
Every time I hear this, I can't help but wonder whether people would appreciate a great score if it came and slapped them in the face.
Oh, we know what great scores are unfortunately The Golden Compass isn't one of them.
-Erik-
And bing! That was the reaction I was after.
And now I have to get this hook that's stuck in my cheek out!
-Erik-
Juicy fish, so nice and sweet!
A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorMatt C
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
*throws another hooker out and snags Erik on it too*
Come on, you know you want to love The Golden Compass.http://unsungfilmscores.blogspot.com/ -- My film/TV/game score review blog -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
If I was Erik, I would love The Golden Compass.A butterfly thinks therefore I am -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
I'm sure we all would. -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
Yeah!http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentAuthorfranz_conrad
- CommentTimeOct 16th 2008
NP: Solaris (Edward Artemyev)
Powerful all-electronic score. Amazing to think it was an early 70s work - Artemyev was doing great things with electronic textures back them.A butterfly thinks therefore I am