[Steven Spielberg will be making a UFO movie based on an original idea with a David Koepp script]

I think the reason Spielberg keeps returning to Koepp is that he's an efficient and quick writer -and they seem to get along quite well. I'm not sure Spielberg's had any other long-term relationship with a writer... Tony Kushner comes to mind, but that's been more sporadic and started in the mid-2000's or so.

 

I don't think Spielberg's looking for a presitigous writer with Koepp. Of course he's very prolific, so he could be considered prestigious in some other way; but I'm guessing that he's easy to work with, he writes fast and is someone Spielberg knows how he works.

 

All that said, the project sounds intriguing and potentially could be a lot of fun. Here's hoping Steven tries something in that scary vibe it was quoted above.

[Will John Williams score Steven Spielberg's new UFO movie?]

I hope so, but we'll see.

[All-Star ‘Peter Gunn’ Session With John Williams, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock Pays Tribute to Henry Mancini]

Do the drums sound especially dry to anyone else? It kinda makes the piece lose a lot of the steam the original recording had.

[The Official Anime Music Thread]

I love this show so fucking much and I think what I love the most is the music -the songs are great but the orchestral score is so unnecessarily dramatic, I can't help but adore it!

 

This is straight out of a suspense film:

 

 

[Did Jerry Goldsmith really call John Williams “such a snob”?]

27 minutes ago, Richard Penna said:

 

Yes, this feels extremely relevant not only from a collaboration perspetive (i.e. with SS's workflow JW had no shortage of scoring work) but specifically in this collaboration both SS and Lucas wanted exactly what Williams offered - traditional, slightly old fashioned, well-treated in the film (... mostly) so not only is Williams thriving creatively, but enjoys working with them.

 

Most composers don't get that sort of consistency. Elfman comes closest I guess.

 

To be fair, Spielberg liked to put composers he liked in projects he produced, so it maybe wasn't a director-composer collaboration, but Spielberg championed Goldsmith for many projects, as well as Horner. Michael Kamen also comes to mind.

[So Ridley Scott is directing a Bee Gees biopic]

When Ridley gets low, he gets high

And if he can't get it, he really tries

[Indiana Jones and the Lost Concert Arrangement]

Fascinating! Maybe it'll end up appearing on the concert suite?

[John Williams receives 54th Oscar nomination for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!]

39 minutes ago, Gabriel Bezerra said:

Ok, that's boderline bad faith.

 

He writes TPM off but praises AotC third act that's just tracked from TPM... I don't respect his opinions on scores since this video. Poor Sideways was clearly uncomfortable.

 

Schaff is sometimes quite uninformed when it comes to cinema in general, but Sideways has had his fair share of saying stupid shit... His Tarzan video comes to mind or his video about Silvestri's Avengers making him unable to not think of Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man.

 

I don't dissaprove that they express their opinions freely; my only problem is when the consumers of their channels (or any YT channel for that matter) repeat the discourse like it's some kind of gospel. 

 

/oldmanrantover

[The Official Jazz Music thread]

 

[John Williams receives 54th Oscar nomination for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!]

I wonder ir Anne-Sophie will perform Helena's Theme at the ceremony.

[John Williams receives 54th Oscar nomination for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!]

Nice! Almost sure he won't win, but it'll be nice to see him in the crowd -and hopefully he'll get a shout-out from the host as well.

[Jurassic Park 7, written by David Koepp]

Will Spielberg finally get his way and make his beloved dinosaur-human hybrids idea?

[First Impressions: The SCORES of 2023]

Glad you liked it! There's a bunch of music of the show that hasn't been released yet, but I can't wait to get my hands (or ears?) on!

 

Regarding Evan Call, I remember he also did the scores for the Violet Evergarden franchise, which has a bunch of lovely music -but I haven't heard it as much as that pre-release of Frieren which I listen to in a demented loop

 

 

[Favorite short musical moments in Williams scores?]

Absolutely ADORE this little bit with the wah-wah brass

 

 

[The Last Jedi vs. The Dial of Destiny (film & score)]

You gotta hand it to Johnny: when Rose's theme appears one last time at the end of The Rebellion is Reborn it's like

 

[Composer TBC - John Krasinski's IF (2024)]

Safe choice.

[The Last Jedi vs. The Dial of Destiny (film & score)]

The problem with TLJ as a movie is that it's a mixed bag. The whole stuff with Rey, Kylo and Luke is fresh and fantastic, if the movie had focused on them it could have been great; even if you take into consideration the new interpretation of old Luke. When the movie's good, it's really good. It's the rest that really drags the movie down.

 

I feel like DoD is consisently average, except for the last 20 minutes or so where it finally dares to try something different. But by the time we get there, it's a little too late. 

 

As for the score, there's a particular sweet spot TLJ hits in terms of orchestration and sound that takes the lead for me. It's clear than in both movies JW has told -of decided- to follow the temp-track closely, but I feel in TLJ he was able to create a little bit more. The Spark, The Rebellion is Reborn and The Fathiers come to mind in terms of "Damn! Look at him go!". 

[Live action “How to Train Your Dragon” coming 2025 - John Powell]

57 minutes ago, Bespin said:

Moreover, didn't Menken do something similar for the live-action adaptations of Disney classics? The hits are there, but there are also some new tunes because the scenes and transitions are no longer identical.

 

I think Menken had very little to do with the actual composing of the new underscore.

[John Williams Caption Competition!]

 

Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the crew I ask that you please direct your attention to the monitors above as we review the emergency procedures. There are six emergency exits on this aircraft. Take a minute to locate the exit closest to you. Note that the nearest exit may be behind you.

[The Five Sacred Albums]

8 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

 

I got into Zevon when I first heard "Werewolves Of London", back in the late '70s. Over the years, I heard the odd track ("Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner"), and then, in '91, "Lawyers Guns And Money", and "Searching For A Heart" were featured in GRAND CANYON. That's when my appreciation of Zevon took off.

I still miss him.

Have you seen his last appearance, on Letterman?

 

Yes, I've seen it! That particular rendition of "Roland" is stunning. Also, love how the Hockey Song sounded with the band. And "Genius" with the string quartet! Agh, it's amazing how gifted he was, both musical and lirically. 

I understand he met with Judd Appatow to score a film of his, but it never materialized. I can only imagine what magic he could have conjured for a film score.

 

He was definetly gone too soon.

 

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SECURITY was, is, and always shall be my favourite Gabriel record ("Lay Your Hands On Me" is stunning!). I saw him on tour the following Summer, at Crystal Palace football ground.

 

Lucky you! I've only seen for the (hopefully) first time in Milan in 2023 with the new band and songs, it was amazing! His voice and songwriting power are still so strong, it's quite admirable.

 

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DEAD RINGER (and especially "Peel Out") features Larry Fast, and I'm so into Synergy you won't believe it, so... 

 

Meat and Jimmy were a match made in heaven -or hell! One can only imagine what Bat 3 could have been if they hadn't fallen out... 

[The Official Anime Music Thread]

7 hours ago, Not Mr. Big said:

Might check this one out then (had a bit of MCU-like isekai fatigue for a while).  

 

 

I highly recommend it. I had read a bit of the manga before and loved it; and the anime adaptation is quite outstanding. A very different approach to a familar kind of story.

[The Official Anime Music Thread]

What if HTTYD, LOTR and Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance had a wonderful child?

 

 

[Fugues!]

Shark Fugue!! 

[The Five Sacred Albums]

22 hours ago, Richard Connold said:

Pretty good, but I prefer DEAD RINGER.

 

Dead Ringer's got some straight up and underappreciated bangers (I'll Kill You If You Don't Come Back is a personal favorite) but I feel Bat 1 really flows as a complete experience from begging to end. 

 

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Again, a good choice (and it's better than SO), but I prefer MELT, and SECURITY.

 

My personal favorite is Security, and I agree that Melt is one of his best (if not THE best) but I figured if I was lost on an island with a PG album, Us would be a more rounded and healing experience. 

 

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Excellent choice, but, for me, SENTIMENTAL HYGIENE just takes it.

 

That's some damn good taste, and I like your choice but, similar to BOOH, I feel like the first album flows really nicely and it's got that spunk if you will of him really trying to show all he had. I'd argue that Excitable Boy flows perfectly from begging to end as an album, but nothing beats for me the ending with the air condition humming.

 

It's always nice to find some Warren acolytes out there, he should be more recognized outside of Werewolves.

[The Five Sacred Albums]

Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf/Jim Steinman
Warren Zevon - Warren Zevon (1976)
Peter Gabriel - Us
Les Luthiers - Volumen 3
John Williams - Jurassic Park: The Lost World (complete edition)
 

I'd add some honorable mentions with Sinead O'Connor, Linda Ronsdant, John Powell and Sui Generis; but I tried to narrow it down to my mega favorites.