Popular Post publicist 4,643 Posted November 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2017 Definitely Top Ten material (for 2017, that is) Incanus, James, Fancyarcher and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Julius Caesar by Miklós Rózsa: This was the first score I heard from the inestimable Rózsa and it still is among my very favourites of his (the Broughton and Sinfonia of London re-recording is wonderful). Top notch thematic ideas, the dramatic string writing and excellent variety in the orchestrations and colours employed from solo chorus and soprano to brass chorales make it a power house, delivered with usual dramatic gusto the composer was know for. Romão 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The Shape of Water by Alexadre Desplat. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 It's a bit more "Euro-lite" than I was hoping, but still enjoyable. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 What does it mean? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,067 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Lawrence of Arabia, Tadlow re-recording. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idril 86 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Just been listening to Zulu re-recording by City of Prague Philharmonic. Never gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 12 hours ago, crocodile said: What does it mean? Karol Probably that it sounds more like 'Amelie' than 'Painted Veil' or something. He has written a very good theme here that has staying power. The dramatics are kept to a minimum, though, which makes long cues like 'The Escape' (11 minutes) a bit of a non-event. It's all very elegantly done but i suffice with a good 30 to 35 minute selection of the lilting moments. Classic delicate Desplat, here with an almost Delerue-ian reliance on a strong theme. Given the rather pedestrian year it's a nice december present. James and TownerFan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Kubo and the Two Strings I really enjoyed this one. Very Powell-esque, especially in regards to the lyrical thematic material. Works wonders in the film. 22 hours ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: It's a bit more "Euro-lite" than I was hoping, but still enjoyable. That's how I feel about every Desplat score. I would have preferred for this project to have somebody who's better at laying down the "emotional syrup" ala Fernando Velasquez or Javier Navarrete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 God no, those guys can't write themes - at least not really memorable ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, publicist said: God no, those guys can't write themes - at least not really memorable ones. Pan's Labyrinth has a great main theme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 It's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Around ten drives later and I finally polished off The Fellowship of Ring CR in the car. There's only one uninteresting track in the whole thing (and I do find it unlistenable), which is pretty friggin' amazing when you consider just how much music is on the album. This score is unparalleled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,714 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Quintus said: This score is unparalleled. Quite. You could not wish for a finer score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 46 minutes ago, Quintus said: Around ten drives later and I finally polished off The Fellowship of Ring CR in the car. There's only one uninteresting track in the whole thing (and I do find it unlistenable), which is pretty friggin' amazing when you consider just how much music is on the album. This score is unparalleled. What's unlistenable, the party cue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Caras Galadhon. I appreciate it's a subjective thing and that others may enjoy the ruminations, but I just find it entirely boring. Not my kind of thing. The party cue is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You are weird. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Wow. That's one of the best pieces in the whole thing. Does anything get more Tolkien than this? That whole scene is otherworldly. Scored to perfection. publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You're all making me think I'm mistaken about the track title now, but I can't check because I'm out. I'll have to confirm later when I get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 John Williams - E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - 35th Anniversary Remastered Edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 01/12/2017 at 6:59 AM, Incanus said: Julius Caesar by Miklós Rózsa: This was the first score I heard from the inestimable Rózsa and it still is among my very favourites of his (the Broughton and Sinfonia of London re-recording is wonderful). Top notch thematic ideas, the dramatic string writing and excellent variety in the orchestrations and colours employed from solo chorus and soprano to brass chorales make it a power house, delivered with usual dramatic gusto the composer was know for. Conceptually, I think this one is the most intelligent and interesting of all the old epics he scored (although this movie is not really epic in scale, purposely, it's much more stagey). I would place Julius Caesar in the overall oeuvre bt Rózsa in the same spot I would place Nixon in Williams'. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 The Shape of Water by Alexandre Desplat There's a lovely theme here, and some charming material. But this is lighter Desplat fare and well within his comfort zone. Enjoyable, nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thor: Ragnarok by Mark Mothersbaugh. I like this one, it's incredibly fun. The entire score conceptually is very much a collection of big blockbuster clichés but executed extremely well. I love the synth work and the big muscular orchestral passages brought a smile to my face. Some of it reaches this almost Goldenthal level of grandeur. The main theme itself is bit generic, it's Stardust/Children of Dune/Narnia/Deep Blue Sea/Shrek pop chords all over again. But, again, executed real well. And, to be honest, it does a good job at emulating what both Doyle and Tyler did for this series. Nice to hear some stylistic nods to Doctor Strange as well in Weird Things Happen. One of the most enjoyable Marvel scores overall. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 13 hours ago, Quintus said: You're all making me think I'm mistaken about the track title now, but I can't check because I'm out. I'll have to confirm later when I get in! Yes, Caras Galadhon. The first five minutes of the cue are pretty essential, but then there's another five minutes after it featuring the aforementioned Liz Fraser ruminations which I can't abide outside of the film. 3 hours ago, KK said: The Shape of Water by Alexandre Desplat There's a lovely theme here, and some charming material. But this is lighter Desplat fare and well within his comfort zone. Enjoyable, nonetheless. I quite like Desplat, but this is my experience of everything I've heard from the man. What has he done that is really dramatic? Godzilla got fairly close I suppose, but it was also a bit on the thin side both texturally and sonically I thought. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Another great-but-forgotten score, 'The Good Thief' (2002) sees Goldenthal deep in a sophisticated sleuth-jazz mode, though with a bit of a european touch (the Toots Thielemans-like harmonica improvs might have something to do with that). Together with 'Golden Gate' (another interesting fusion of lighter styles) it stands out from his usually more heavy repertoire. Good movie, too. Come back, Elliot! Romão 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Godzilla got fairly close I suppose, but it was also a bit on the thin side both texturally and sonically I thought. That, I think, has more to do with the recording/mixing rather than writing. There's some really interesting stuff in this one. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Though i have to confess that i do not return 'Godzilla' apart from its rampaging main theme. It's written well enough but something in Desplat's mathematically calculated pattern writing is at odds with the demands of an ear-pleasing big action score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I like the big fanfare at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I liked the movie more than the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 As a committed Godzilla fanatic, even I had to admit Kong: Skull Island was a better movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I wouldn't dare to go near that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I'm psyched for Godzilla vs Kong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Maybe this one will go to Wintory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I really fancy Godzilla vs Kong, it looks like a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Stanley & Iris: The Deluxe Edition/Pete 'n' Tillie (1990/1972) (2017, Varèse Sarabande, VCL03171178) The Spielberg/Williams Collaboration Part III (2017, Sony Classical, Digital release; Clark, Erdody, Foster, Higgins, Hooten, Valerio, Grubinger, Williams, Recording Arts O of LA) Tom Sawyer [Expanded Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack] (1973) (2015, Quartet Records, QR-211) (CD2-The Complete Film Soundtrack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,352 Posted December 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2017 I never cease to be amazed by just how much I love the FOTR score. It is film scoring perfection to me. Nick1Ø66, Bilbo, Fancyarcher and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I found it okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 32 minutes ago, Jay said: I never cease to be amazed by just how much I love the FOTR score. It is film scoring perfection to me. The CR is amazing but I love the OST also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Little lazy sunday... Home Alone 25th Anniversary: Limited Edition (1990) (2015, La-La Land Records, LLLCD 1374) (CD 1) A.I. Artificial Intelligence [Expanded Archival Collection] (2001) (2015, La-La Land Records, LLLCD 1353; Bonney, Williams) (CD 1 &2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,714 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 6 hours ago, Jay said: I never cease to be amazed by just how much I love the FOTR score. It is film scoring perfection to me. What's amazing about the CR's is that they exist in the first place. That we're not all whinging on here today about "where are the Lord of the Rings expanded scores" and scrounging for bootlegs and putting them as #1 on Holy Grail lists. They just arrived before anyone really had a chance to ask for them or had any right to expect them. I can still remember downloading the PDF's of Doug's extensive liner notes and thinking...wow, someone took the time to do this...and it's FREE? And looks amazing? Unbelievable. I'm not sure I even appreciated how special they were when I bought them. Bilbo and Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 35 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: That we're not all whinging on there today about "where are the Lord of the Rings expanded scores" and scrounging for bootlegs and putting them as #1 on Holy Grail lists Speak for yourself Bilbo and Jurassic Shark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,714 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Yeah, well I knew someone would say that. You can't make everyone happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: Yeah, well I knew someone would say that. You can't make everyone happy. You should have just quoted your signature And I agree that we are very lucky to have the ER's at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Shogun - Maurice Jarre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 minute ago, El Jefe said: Shogun - Maurice Jarre How is the new set, Mark? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Very good. I’m normally not a fan of Jarre’s music but he really nailed this one. Shogun was one of my favorite miniseries, I loved the music as a young teen. I missed the first intrada release, was not going to miss this one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 minute ago, El Jefe said: Very good. I’m normally not a fan of Jarre’s music but he really nailed this one. Honestly I know very little about him outside of Lawrence and Zhivago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 I have a few of his works, Lawrence of Arabia is another good one and I love Top Secret! The Island at the Top of the World was another favorite of mine, I’m thankful for Intrada releasing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 While 'Pistol for Ringo' is the more famous, the sequel has arguably the even better tune. Most of the underscore is eclecticism alla italiano (mariachi bands, theme-free suspense) but the main themes are classics. Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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