Jay 37,352 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Huh, neat. I never heard of that film, but it turns out he was announced last year http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/07/08/bear-mccreary-to-score-animal-crackers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Ooooh, new and different style for McCreary (at least from what I've heard of his music). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yup! Definitely more interesting to me than those silly thriller movies he did a year ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jay said: Yup! Definitely more interesting to me than those silly thriller movies he did a year ago You mean The Boy and The Forest I assume, and not 10 Cloverfield Lane (which I would categorize as a thriller). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Exactly, yes. I love 10 Cloverfield Lane (score and film), and still have not bothered to check out The Forest and The Boy, and have no interest in seeing those films either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I like both The Boy and The Forest soundtracks fine, though I can't say I've listened to them more than 3 times each since their releases. I've only seen The Boy out of those two and as Bloodboal aludes to, it kinda goes a bit off the rails. There certainly is a freshness to this Animal Crackers clip I posted above. New genre, new exciting possibilities. On the occasion of McCreary's 38th birthday the bromance with Austin Wintory continues: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 More McCreary news, well hints at news. He appears and sounds to be working on the upcoming Stephen King / JJ Abrams series Castle Rock on Hulu. I wonder if the music used in the teaser is the actual music for the main title and will Bear just score the main title, or the actual series as well. Either way, sounds like a pretty cool project to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Colossal soundrack out today digitally. The music in the video sounds great. Will listen to the album tomorrow. Might actually go and see this one on the big screen when it's released over here. Never seen a McCreary film in the cinema but now seems like a good time to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Awesome! I've heard this movie is really good too. Edit: Watched the video, I really liked that. Can't wait to give the full OST a listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 The day many have been waiting for has finally arrived! 7 seasons worth of material on one disc? Hopefully it's at least a 2CD set, although I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,686 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 What the freaking f**k? Better be a 2-CD release. You can't possibly fit all the highlights from 7 seasons on one disc. I wonder what changed to make this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, Richard Penna said: What the freaking f**k? Better be a 2-CD release. You can't possibly fit all the highlights from 7 seasons on one disc. You sure can. I hope it's just one disc, but McCreary has had a tendency to "over-represent" his soundtracks in the past, so who knows? I'm a big fan of the show, but I can't really remember many musical highlights that would work as a stand-alone listen. It's mostly suspense drones. Cleverly orchestrated suspense drones, but suspense drones nonetheless. So that's another reason for keeping the album presention succinct. But hey -- I'm glad to be proven wrong, should that be the case. I will definitely be checking it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Here's the full article about it http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/18/walking-dead-bear-mccreary-original-score-released/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,686 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, Thor said: You sure can. I hope it's just one disc, but McCreary has had a tendency to "over-represent" his soundtracks in the past, so who knows? Oh stuff your magic 50-minute attention span. All I'm asking for is perhaps two hours of music. And before you go saying that he's 'over-representing' himself with that length, he does have 100 episodes to showcase. That's a rough ballpark of maybe 50 hours of music. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 99 episodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,686 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I'm ballparking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JWMike 117 Posted September 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2017 The soundtrack for the Danny Strong directed, J.D. Salinger biopic 'Rebel in the Rye' was released digitally on Friday. CD release to follow. Just had a listen and the main theme is very evocative. Nice to see Bear tackling a straight-up dramatic film. As he mentioned in his blog piece on the score, Bear was channeling his old mentor Elmer Bernstein in this score and you can certainly feel his presence in the end result. The score also has some original jazz pieces, typewriter percussion, but the true standout is the main theme. leeallen01, Jay, karelm and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaloCoyoacan 46 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 The walking dead soundtrack is available for preorder at amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0757LHLZR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 leeallen01 and CGCJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 That writing theme is pretty damn great as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 The score is really good! Apparently the movie isn't very good. But hey, it's directed by Doyle from Gilmore Girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,686 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 On 9/13/2017 at 11:52 PM, LaloCoyoacan said: The walking dead soundtrack is available for preorder at amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0757LHLZR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Hmm, only one disc for 7 seasons. I really hope he's planning further volumes because this won't have more than the biggest highlights. And a common problem with releases like this is that they tend to try to showcase the range of music, but in this case, the more horror/tension based material is likely to be less interesting away from the show. I think it should focus more on the emotional and dramatic cues. JWMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: The score is really good! Apparently the movie isn't very good. But hey, it's directed by Doyle from Gilmore Girls! You mean Jonathan from Buffy! Yeah, it's his first as a director so I don't know what to expect in terms of the movie's quality. Biopics aren't usually the greatest of movies in my experience. I probably won't see it 'til next year at any rate. Anyhow, I'm grateful that he chose Bear and that we get to enjoy a great score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 The McCreary releases are coming thick and fast. Released digitally yesterday is the score to the documentary, 'Unrest'. Another impressive work for another low-key project. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 La-La Land will be selling physical copies of Rebel In the Rye OST signed by Bear at 12:00 PST today http://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/jma5y--df0ga-ag4f6q6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Jay said: La-La Land will be selling physical copies of Rebel In the Rye OST signed by Bear at 12:00 PST today http://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/jma5y--df0ga-ag4f6q6 You also get a free copy of 'Unrest' with it as well which I'm guessing is a promo CD. I shall be purchasing along with 'E.T.' and 'Sky Captain'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I'm buying along with Thunder Road since I already ordered those two! Annnd ordered! #136095 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Sounds reasonable! Ordered. Rebel is one of the few really good scores of 2017. Karol Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz 139 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 So, I'm enjoying the Battlestar Galactica soundtrack, obviously. Does anybody have any recommendations, film score or otherwise, of percussion music similar to BM's action writing for this series? Boom-boom-klack---budduh-buddah-boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Speaking of Battlestar, I always loved this love theme. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 26/09/2017 at 8:15 PM, Miz said: So, I'm enjoying the Battlestar Galactica soundtrack, obviously. Does anybody have any recommendations, film score or otherwise, of percussion music similar to BM's action writing for this series? Boom-boom-klack---budduh-buddah-boom! From Bear's own work, SOCOM 4 might be the one to try if you haven't already listened to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Bear back in front of the camera... Also Bear posted his entry about 'Unrest' on his blog. Interestingly, it was JJ Abrams who connected Bear to the documentary's director, Jennifer Brea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 On 9/26/2017 at 2:56 PM, serenifly said: You also get a free copy of 'Unrest' with it as well which I'm guessing is a promo CD. I shall be purchasing along with 'E.T.' and 'Sky Captain'. I stupidly didn't order this last week and now it looks like the listing is just gone http://lalalandrecords.com/Site/RebelInTheRye.html Oh well. JWMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 What!? Stu, why didn't you order it? You love the score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I know! I had already bought it digitally through Amazon before this announcement so I was waffling on it! This morning I decided "Ok I'm just going to buy it, at least comes with a free score." And it's gone I mean it's fine. I still have the OST digitally and I can stream the Unrest score and if I like it enough after a few listens I can buy that digitally too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My LLL package is out for delivery today, and now I'm in a panic* that's it's the McCreary releases instead of E.T.** *not really a panic **no shade thrown towards McCreary, just more dreaming about ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: I stupidly didn't order this last week and now it looks like the listing is just gone http://lalalandrecords.com/Site/RebelInTheRye.html Oh well. Damn. Unsigned copies of Rebel in the Rye on CD can be purchased from amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B075DG9QTB/ The Unrest CD is basically a promo I think. If you really want one then maybe ask LLL or Sparks & Shadows if they have any spare copies. info@lalaland-ent.com info@sparksandshadows.com I'm always quick of the mark for Bear autographs! They used to go in about 10 minutes although even now they're still only there usually for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 No, they only pressed enough copies to go with LLL orders and are currently not expected to be released physically. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Oh well. I didn't particularly care about the autograph. It was the twofer that attracted me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The score to Revolt was released digitally yesterday. Alien invasion film starring Lee Pace that hasn't been reviewed well. Like his other alien invasion project Defiance, Bear again uses electronics and synths prominently in this score. It's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,686 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Walking Dead is on spotify. There must be future volumes planned, as it's a pretty rubbish amount of music for 7 seasons. My one bit of geek disappointment (and this is pretty much guaranteed to happen at least once with every TV show) is that an absolutely pivotal moment is an alternate - Sophia has a different 'reveal' moment to the show, and I think the TV version is vastly superior. And astonishingly, Mercy of the Living isn't on here (well, it's in a more orchestral from, but not as heard in the pilot). A quick glance at the FSM thread will demonstrate how popular this piece is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 McCreary release season continues! That's 5 albums released in just over a month. Walking Dead has lots of great highlights. Rick's Despair, Message to Morgan, Sophia, Carl, Farm Invasion, Beside the Dying Fire, C-Section, Return to Compassion, Welcome to the Tombs, Reconcilliation, The Day Will Come. I'm sure there's potential for more releases. Happy Death Day is a nice surprise. Horror sounding but with a bit of quirky bounce thrown in. Also with a bit of Bear invention added into the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Listened to Rebel in the Rye and Unrest this weekend, and for the first time in a long time, I really dug some new Bear McCreary stuff! He should "dabble" outside of genre more often. JWMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I still don't understand your apathy towards 10 Cloverfield Lane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I plan on relistening some time soon, but it just never clicked with me for whatever reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 It's seriously my personal #1 score of 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I thought the movie was really good. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood when I popped on the CD- this does happen sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Also, did you listen to Colossal from earlier this year? It's not a great start-to-finish OST but has a couple of really great standouts. JWMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I've had to pick and choose my releases since daycare bills started rolling in - and so it's mostly been Williams, Elfman, and scores that I hear in movies and fall in love with. I make the occasional exception for an excellent deal, such as the Rye/Unrest 2-for-price-of-1 deal, but the purse strings are tight. I'm likely going to pick up The Walking Dead. Maybe some time I'll undig my heels from the ground for a second or two and un-embargo a streaming service to check some of these things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I would order the McCreary 2017 film scores as follows: Rebel in the Rye Colossal Unrest Happy Death Day Revolt That Colossal finale always gives me goosebumps! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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