#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 It depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. A. Ron 1,742 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Jay said: If the music is good, why does it matter who composed what parts? Don't be thick. I don't want them to just use John Powell's themes, I want him to be the composer for this project -- just as you've probably wanted Williams to return for every Harry Potter or Star Wars installment over the years. Does that mean non-Williams Potter or Star Wars music is bad? Of course not. But he'd still be your preference. It's the same with co-composer credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 A little while ago Powell teased a picture of a "cue grid" for an upcoming film on FB, although he didn't say which film it was for: But given that Jason Bourne is coming out in summer, I'm pretty sure then that this grid applies to Jason Bourne, which would mean that Powell has been working properly on the film as a composer (and not just themes). Cerebral Cortex and Muad'Dib 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 2 hours ago, amh1219 said: Don't be thick. I don't want them to just use John Powell's themes, I want him to be the composer for this project -- just as you've probably wanted Williams to return for every Harry Potter or Star Wars installment over the years. Does that mean non-Williams Potter or Star Wars music is bad? Of course not. But he'd still be your preference. It's the same with co-composer credits. Oh I dunno. I never paid attention to who wrote what in Star Trek First Contact, I just like the whole score. Same with Air Force One. Or The Rock. Whether or not I enjoy a score is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's possible Powell dropped out for obvious familial reasons and that Buckley is finishing it. It's worth noting that it doesn't say John Powell & David Buckley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Oh snap.... That's how the Age of Ultron credits worked too. "Music by Brian Tyler Danny Elfman" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,913 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Any update to when/if the Prussian Requiem will be released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Apparently TheGreyPilgrim knows something: On 1/4/2016 at 5:56 PM, crocodile said: Sounds really good. Is there going to be an album release? Karol On 1/4/2016 at 6:36 PM, TheWhiteRider said: I'm pretty sure yes, paired with another piece I can't remember at the moment. On 1/29/2016 at 9:19 PM, Matt C said: Will there be a CD release for Prussian Requiem? On 1/29/2016 at 9:43 PM, TheWhiteRider said: Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I thought Powell himself confirmed that somewhere. But I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,913 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 But that was half a year ago. No news since? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 None that I've seen, no. Between grieving for his wife, raising their child without her, and his duties to Jason Bourne, he could be too busy to oversee a CD release right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 11 minutes ago, karelm said: But that was half a year ago. No news since? Elfman recorded Rabbit & Rogue two years ago (or was it three?). It might take a long time. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 That, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Samples for Jason Bourne are up! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GVI95RI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Lovely bassoon solo on the first track. crocodile and Loert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 That's the character theme for Bourne that Powell's used since the first movie, almost always played on bassoon. It's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Ah, I'm not that familiar with the previous Bourne scores except with a couple of tracks from Supremacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I don't know why I keep forgetting that this movie is coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I'm really looking forward to it! I have yet to dislike a Paul Greengrass movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Can't wait for this score ! One of the best action material IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 5 hours ago, Disco Stu said: I'm really looking forward to it! I have yet to dislike a Paul Greengrass movie. I like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Powell is starting to share unreleased tracks on his new Soundcloud page Loert and Cerebral Cortex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Is there supposed to be a Soundcloud player link embedded or something? It's not showing up for me. EDIT: Nevermind, now it is. Hope he gets to more exciting films than Stealing Sinatra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 11 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Hope he gets to more exciting films than Stealing Sinatra It's one of the few films he's scored that have absolutely no music available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Some films have no release because no one wants one. I'm not saying this is bad music, it's a nice cue. So I guess this is the best use of Soundcloud, putting up tracks no one would pay for. I've talked myself out of my original view. Carry on, Mr. Powell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 livingwithagenius has done an almost 2h interview with John Powell. Here is Part 1, Part 2 will be up next week: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Whilst clearly this is an homage, it is basically plagiarism too: Powell's Hancock score - 0:22 Also I noticed that Bates' Guardians of the Galaxy main theme is the same as Powell's Hancock main theme. Though they are both pretty simple. 2:15 - 2:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 What do you mean? The Superman rythm pattern wasn't *invented* by Williams. In fact, I remember hearing it in a Brahms or Shostakovich symphony. I understand it's supposed to be a homage to Williams but saying it's plagiarism is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Yes, I think it's just a tongue-in-cheek homage. I wouldn't be surprised if the director specifically asked for that reference. But compare these... 6:26 of Stargate: with 2:14 of Pan: Powell's version is a tad more upbeat, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 13 hours ago, Muad'Dib said: What do you mean? The Superman rythm pattern wasn't *invented* by Williams. In fact, I remember hearing it in a Brahms or Shostakovich symphony. I understand it's supposed to be a homage to Williams but saying it's plagiarism is ridiculous. I'm not accusing him of plagiarism, I'm saying that it is an homage, but sometimes an homage is identical to the original that it's basically plagiarism too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 In this case, it isn't really identical. And it sounds clearly like a deliberate tongue-in-cheek reference to Williams' score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 9 hours ago, leeallen01 said: I'm not accusing him of plagiarism, (...) that it's basically plagiarism too. Ummm... Are you a philosopher by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 14 hours ago, Muad'Dib said: Ummm... Are you a philosopher by chance? I'm not saying that I'm a philosopher, but basically I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 06/09/2016 at 6:04 PM, loert said: livingwithagenius has done an almost 2h interview with John Powell. Here is Part 1, Part 2 will be up next week: And Part 2: This one has some cool insights into how Powell deals with the directors and producers of the films he works on, as well as his relationship with Hans Zimmer and what one has to do to impress the "King". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 John's a great guy. Exciting that he's become pals with Whitacre and is writing something for his group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 John Powell to Score Blue Sky Studios’ ‘Ferdinand’ Welp, prepare for Powell to throw together all his Spanish-related material into one bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Loert and Matt C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I looked for a Henry Jackman thread, but then I thought I might as well put that here given that I can probably tell the name of the temp track while listening to this The more the cue goes on, the more it is obvious. I know I know this is a troll. But I really looked for a thread about Temp Tracking. It could be fun to post 2 videos where we think a film has been temp tracked with an other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Jason Bourne! crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 It certainly wasn't temped with the first score... Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 True story: A Beautiful Mind was heavily temp-tracked with Kraemer's The Way Of The Gun score, with some of Horner's cues being so similar, when Universal put the deleted scenes on the DVD at least one of them still contained Kraemer's music instead of Horner's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 If anyone's interested, Powell has reopened direct messaging on his Facebook page for eight hours (seven now), so now's our chance to ask cool questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Ask him if he would score a Star Wars spinoff if asked Not Mr. Big and A. A. Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Ask him to share the Pan recording sessions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 It reads as seen but so far no answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,913 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 He responded to my question that his Prussian Requiem will be commercially available soon! Woohoo! Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We watched a dumb 90s rom com last night called Forces of Nature and I was surprised when I saw John Powell's name in the opening credits as the composer; Must have been one of his first scores. It was a mostly forgettable background score, but one cue stood out as very Bourne like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 RVW meets Britten...in their respective lyrical modes, to my great excitement. Muad'Dib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 That last segment had quite an effect when I saw it live...the tenor turns around to face the choir, which I suppose gestured "facing the consequences". I was all teary-eyed! publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 The guy is a force of nature at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,913 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 This excerpt is deeply moving and very beautiful and just makes me need to hear more. @publicist, RVW and Britten are great models of British dramatic choral writing so anything that comes close to those examples are fine with me. What I heard in this excerpt is very fine writing and I wish to hear the work in its entirety. publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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