Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 2 hours ago, crocodile said: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Godzilla Maleficent How to Train Your Dragon 2 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Hey, the summer of 2014 had a fairly decent lineup. Karol The last truly solid period for film music (mainstream film music at least). Everything since then has been pretty slim pickings. A good score every quarter year or so (give or take a few) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I thought 2015 was a much better year for film music than 2014. 2016 was mostly terrible. 2017 is worse so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 The River by John Williams: This one is a small scale little gem from the 1980's with a nice blend of different Americana elements and numerous solos for guitar and flute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 119 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Superman and Home Alone. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The Reivers - John Williams I used to be slightly embarrassed of how much I loved this OST. But this score only gains more power for me as the years pass by. It's fun, it's wistful, it's bluesy, at times it's even emotionally powerful. Just great. Reminds me a lot of Copland's Red Pony score (a masterpiece if there ever was one) but looser and sillier. If I was ever foolish enough to rank my favorite Williams scores (something I will never ever ever do) it'd probably in my top 10. I think I see what that young Spielberg fella saw in this score to make him want to hire the composer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 There are plenty of Top 10 threads about. Do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'm too lazy and I suspect it wouldn't be a satisfying exercise Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 John Williams - The River Great as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Andre Previn - Elmer Gantry Some great moments, although Previn's writing can sound disjointed. My favourite track is #5 "Do You Believe?": publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'm not too familiar with André Previn, as a composer, but I like his BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK, and, of course, his "executive" music for ROLLERBALL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Bespin said: John Williams - The River Great as usual! Finished the day with Pete 'n' Tillie. Great also! I'm so glad to have taste in music (and to be a little snob)... I just love the bests of the bests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 The 13th Warrior - Jerry Goldsmith Released around the same time as The Mummy, and always a bit under it's shadow. Both feature Jerry's "Arabic" writing and both have a massive soundscape in which the full fury of the orchestra is unleashed. Of the two I've always preferred The 13Th Warrior, which is a bit more cohesive to my ears, and has a really good main theme. For the most part this is mystery/suspense scoring. There's only a few moments of balls to the wall action. But The Fire Dragon has always been a standout 90's Goldsmith action cue. And the battery of percussion unleased in Valhalla/Viking Victory is impressive. The boot I've had since the early 2000's runs a bit too long. The film is something of a mess and Goldsmith can't always escape that. Though of course even the auto-pilot parts remain technically polished. I should probably look for the OST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I've never understood why The 13th Warrior constantly gets a higher rating than The Mummy in shootouts between the two. Am I missing something? The Mummy was the one with the bigger, bolder themes, flourishing romance and sweeping action. Whereas 13th Warrior shares its DNA but feels more restrained. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I guess overall it is more restrained. Though I don't recall The Mummy having a killer track like The Firedragon. I just prefer the theme more. It's simple, but quite long lined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I always liked Timeline more than 13th Warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Oooohhh...Timeline! I must listen to that tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 The opening track has great atmospherics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Reused for Nemesis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Didnt Goldsmith score Timeline before Nemesis? I forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Nemesis first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 33 minutes ago, Stefancos said: I guess overall it is more restrained. Though I don't recall The Mummy having a killer track like The Firedragon. Great cue, but for me, His Favourite Plague has at least the same killer factor. I've grown to like 13th Warrior quite a lot over the years, though - I used to not care for the second half at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Have you warmed up to Nemesis? Which was proclaimed to be the best score of 2002! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Another Tadlow release on Spotify: so many traces of boisterous Williams flourishes that should pass the time till the next Star Wars. Loert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I was listening to "The Ride to Dubno" yesterday from the OST, but I didn't know CoP recorded the whole score! Must listen to it soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 35 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Have you warmed up to Nemesis? Which was proclaimed to be the best score of 2002! No. But to Timeline. I still think it's disappointingly straightforward (simplistic?) for a Goldsmith score, but it's fun enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: Tyler's score is better! Fuck you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 But do you agree? Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Of course not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Looney Tunes is better than either, you maroons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Jerry went as he came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 ....into Carol's pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Given his big family i guess she didn't wear any. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Now there was a girl who appreciated arty type men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 John Williams - Jurassic Park (LLL Complete) John Williams - The Lost World (LLL Complete) I just can't get enough of these two scores! I've probably listened to these more often than any other score expansion in a very very very long time, and its only been out for 7 months! I just LOVE both these scores, and am so happy they got a definitive presentation. Keep up the good work, LLL & MM! Mark Mancina - Twister (LLL Complete) Another one I've spun A LOT since getting it. Something about this score being short makes it even more appealing than it already is just by its nature of being a great score. I often put it on after listening to some epic/long score like Lost World or whatever, its a nice pallette cleanser in terms of being short, but also its just SO satisfying. Love every bit of this score. Basil Poledouris - Starship Troopers (Varese Complete) Dusted this one off since I hadn't checked it out in a while once the JP set and Twister came out. Boy, its still great! Its a nice 80 minute listen, but you could assemble a lean 60 minute cut that would be pretty baller, I think. Really good score. Alan Silvestri - Predator 2 (Varese Complete) Another one I dusted off recently, though I practically having stopped listening to it regularly since it came out. I like this more than Silvestri's original, its just a super fun, energetic score with some nice undercurrents of doom mixed it with the fun percussion. John Williams - Stanley & Iris (Varese Complete) A nice score that is completely satisfying WHEN you're in the mood for it. Not something I want to listen to frequently, but when the fancy strikes me, its aces. John Williams - Pete N Tillie (Varese Complete) I always listen to this right after S&I. And I always like it even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, Jay said: pretty baller Wut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Michael Giacchino - The Book of Henry Nice score, but it kind of got immediately overshadowed by both Spider-man and War for the POTA. I think I won't revisit it again until I've actually seen the film and know what all this music is for. Michael Giacchino - War For The Planet of the Apes Such an unexpected, subdued score; It seems MG was really inspired by this film. I'm looking forward to seeing the film and putting this music in context. I don't know if I'll listen to it that many more times before I see the film, as it seems to demand a more focuses listen instead of a casual one Michael Giacchino - Spider-man: Homecoming Well this score is just fun. I've had the two main themes stuck in my head all day. I'd be happy with this kind of summer score every summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jay said: Well this sore is just fun That's not what your doc says! Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Wut? Jay randomly decides to talk like he's still a student in 1998 sometimes , lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 "baller" is a 90s term? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Is it? I've never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It's da bomb diggity Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 John Williams - Bachelor Flat Eurgh...this is so good it makes me wanna throw up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Loert said: Eurgh...this is so good it makes me wanna throw up. Did someone forced you to listen to that? We can try to talk to him if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 A couple of Herrmann re-recordings: Battle of Neretva - Herrmann, re-recorded by William Stromberg and that Russian orchestra After discovering the OST on Youtube last month, this score has quickly become one of absolute favorite Herrmann scores. I think I prefer the performances of the OST (which itself I think is a re-recording Herrmann did with the LPO), but of course this Stromberg re-recording is complete and a fine performance nonetheless. Very very happy I bought it. The main theme is an absolute scorcher! Vertigo - Herrmann, re-recorded by Joel McNeely and that Scottish orchestra A classic re-recording, of course. An old favorite. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Listened to some scores on Spotify yesterday Alan Silvestri - Volcano (OST) Just can't get into this score *shrug* It was over so quick, too! Alan Silvestri - Contact (OST) Classic! What a great score and film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, Jay said: Alan Silvestri - Contact (OST) Classic! What a great score and film. I love it too, even if the main theme is a little too similar for comfort to the main Forrest Gump theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Forrest Gump is a film I haven't seen since the 90s, and a score album I've never listened to! I guess I'm kind of waiting for the inevitable expansion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, Jay said: Forrest Gump is a film I haven't seen since the 90s, and a score album I've never listened to! I guess I'm kind of waiting for the inevitable expansion This will take you 15 seconds: Listen to the piano theme that starts at 9 seconds in here: And the very beginning here: They're in different keys, but start with almost exactly the same intervals and have very similar rhythms. Both are quite pretty and I think I prefer the Contact melody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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