crocodile 7,973 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Apollo 13 and The Rocketeer for me today. Felt like the best kind of music to listen to during my flight this afternoon. Karol Incanus and SteveMc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,343 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 What, you're not gonna listen to Goldsmith's score to this one during your flight? That'd be my first choice! Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,973 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I sometimes do. Not this time. An American Tail. My current favourite among Horners. Karol SteveMc and Kasey Kockroach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,973 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Masters of the Universe by Bill Conti. Just got back home from holiday and the had the parcel waiting for me. It's not a terribly distinctive or original score...but a very entertaining one nonetheless. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 It's better than Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,472 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 When I was a teen I used to draw nude He-Mans. 🙀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,343 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 When I was a teen, I would draw bondage nu- Ahh, nevermind, I think that's a part of my life best left out of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Rambo: First Blood Part II by Jerry Goldsmith Rambo III by Jerry Goldsmith Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Both are fine scores, to be sure, Inky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 7,973 Posted March 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2019 Thor: Ragnarok. It is one of the better scores for a Marvel film. The orchestra sounds massive and synths are cool. It's just a shame that main theme, while well utilised, is such a terrible fantasy scoring cliché. I think there are at least dozen other scores that use the same basic idea. They should have stuck with Patrick Doyle's better brand of generic. Despite that, the score still has a lot of personality and entertains me quite a bit. Oh and this: Someone please lock away Danny Elfman in a basement and force him to write concert music only. It looks like film scoring is a waste of his talent. Karol SteveMc, The Illustrious Jerry, Holko and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Ive had Superman in the car the past few weeks. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Must have been your lifelong ambition! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 You still think Joe's finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Star Wars: The Last Jedi by John Williams: It is fantastic in its complete form but I really wish Rian Johnson had asked Williams to expand upon the "Rebellion is Reborn" theme /Achc-To Island theme" and develop it into a more prominent idea in the score as a sort of The Last Jedi theme for Luke's gradual return from exile. I can just imagine how great it would have been dramatically for the final scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,973 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Yes, this is one minor gripe I have as well. Also I can understand why decided to abandon the Jedi Steps theme as the mythical Luke is not quite what the legend says bit it would have been nice to hear somewhere towards the end where he finally embraces his legacy. If this score hasa flaw then it would be that you can tell it was temp tracked with other SW music. I bet for some Rose scenes they used Anakin's theme as a template. Karol SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 56 minutes ago, crocodile said: Yes, this is one minor gripe I have as well. Also I can understand why decided to abandon the Jedi Steps theme as the mythical Luke is not quite what the legend says bit it would have been nice to hear somewhere towards the end where he finally embraces his legacy. If this score hasa flaw then it would be that you can tell it was temp tracked with other SW music. I bet for some Rose scenes they used Anakin's theme as a template. Karol I think Rian Johnson confirmed that they temp tracked nearly all of the movie with previous SW music. And that was also the extent of their spotting sessions for the film with Williams as well. A quote from a podcast interview of Rian Johnson (Soundtracking with Edith Bowman) found also here on JWFan.com Quote “When we were editing, we had a very talented music editor, Joe Bonn, who cut a temp score out of John’s previous scores and we basically temped using John Williams music. And then basically we gave that temp score to John and that was our spotting session. You know, a spotting session is usually when you sit down with the composer and talk through what you want. I didn’t do that with John, just gave him our temp score and said this is generally the shape. And then John took that and sometimes he went with it, sometimes he deviated from it but he just did his thing; and the first time I heard any of the music John had written was when we were on the scoring stage.” Director Rian Johnson discusses his work with John Williams on Star Wars: The Last Jedi crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 "Hi John, I'm Rian." *hands JW a USB stick* "Make it sound like this!" Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Demeaning much? (why does everyone use much like this?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Jurassic Park by John Williams The Lost World: Jurassic Park by John Williams The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, SteveMc said: Demeaning much? (why does everyone use much like this?) Would you prefer anything else for such a moronic arrogant douchebag as Lyin' Johnson? Steef let him off easy if you ask me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,472 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 E.T. OST JP S. - B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,343 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Shantae Mayeda by John Scott The Mummy Returns by Alan Silvestri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,506 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Fabulin said: JP should have been scored by JG Wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Dances with Wolves by John Barry: The 75-minute expanded release from Sony is just the right length and contains all the highlights for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Indeed, if not a bit too long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Yeah but you can always cut a few tracks named John Dunbar Theme off the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 There's too many John Dunbar notes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Exactly! Trondheim symphony orchestra actually performed Amadeus live to picture earlier this month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 16 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: Wrong. This. Goldsmith scored enough potboilers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Holko 9,491 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Superman Finally the main program after about 20 OST listens. Not a huge revelation - I already loved the OST and this just adds a number of neat and a handful of great cues to it, or at least that's what it feels like. Guess it's the double LP era's "fault" for allowing for an already fine representation. Still really really good overall. Fun score with lovely motifs which get quite a varied workout, and some interspersed moments of honest gravitas. The noble Krypton fanfare might be my favourite surprise takeaway. Hot damn, these alternates! Oh, and - I have not heard anything from the Rhino or the Blue Box, but this sounds absolutely brilliant nevertheless. Chen G. and SteveMc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 7,973 Posted March 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2019 Eleven Eleven/Piano Quartet by Danny Elfman. My CD arrived today. I'm absolutely loving this album. I do appreciate Elfman's talent in film medium but that doesn't change the fact that in the past 15 years he created some of his best work for either circus, concert hall, ballet or documentary films. He's in great shape here as well, probably pushing himself even harder. There's orchestral imagination on display here than you simply won't find in his recent film work. I hope this great trend of writing concert music continues. Karol - now really intrigued to hear Elfman's upcoming concert work for chamber orchestra, 12-16 female singers, two percussion, two electric guitars, bass and drum. Romão, SteveMc, publicist and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I'm very fond of Rabbit & Rogue, looking forward in hearing new concert works by Elfman crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,353 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, crocodile said: Karol - now really intrigued to hear Elfman's upcoming concert work for chamber orchestra, 12-16 female singers, two percussion, two electric guitars, bass and drum. What is this work you speak of?? I haven’t heard anything about it, but it sounds fascinating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,973 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Iron_Giant said: What is this work you speak of?? I haven’t heard anything about it, but it sounds fascinating! He mentions it here at around 71-minute mark: Karol Bayesian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Anyone else notice The Edge has some clipping distortion on the track The Ravine between the 30-45 second marks? It's on the OST and LLL. What caused that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Not particularly offensive but disappointingly devoid of any standout characteristics, 'Dumbo 2019' never takes flight. With cue titles that announce flights, soars, multiple themes and such, you may expect a *bit* more than this lukewarm and generally stolid 1-hour affair for big orchestra and mixed chorus, employed exactly like you expect from the half-asleep Elfman of the last 15 years. The pen-ultimate cue, 'Soaring Suite' with its Hornerseque major/minor chords over a flittering string backing is the only one to really convincingly develop its main theme, which is OK but with two hours of this big top fantasy it's a fair question why some hungry young talent isn't given the chance to really let loose...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hey how about that young Oingo Boingo bloke? He could do it! SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,973 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, publicist said: Not particularly offensive but disappointingly devoid of any standout characteristics, 'Dumbo 2019' never takes flight. With cue titles that announce flights, soars, multiple themes and such, you may expect a *bit* more than this lukewarm and generally stolid 1-hour affair for big orchestra and mixed chorus, employed exactly like you expect from the half-asleep Elfman of the last 15 years. The pen-ultimate cue, 'Soaring Suite' with its Hornerseque major/minor chords over a flittering string backing is the only one to really convincingly develop its main theme, which is OK but with two hours of this big top fantasy it's a fair question why some hungry young talent isn't given the chance to really let loose...? There were two Elfmans released this month... Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I know but what's the use of discussing a Shostakovich-inspired cello concerto here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,973 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Oh you mean that it's the wrong thread? If it is by a film composer I discuss it here. If not, I go to the other thread. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I mean the general lack of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,973 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Fair point. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,153 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 To be honest, my general lack of interest applies to Elfman in general. Ever since I got the Batman box set and couldn't find anything interesting in the (until then unknown to me) sequel score, I've decided that Elfman, with very few exceptions, isn't for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 21 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said: To be honest, my general lack of interest applies to Elfman in general. Ever since I got the Batman box set and couldn't find anything interesting in the (until then unknown to me) sequel score, I've decided that Elfman, with very few exceptions, isn't for me. I share your sentiment - both about his 2nd Batman score and in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 About finished with Dumbo by Elfman. It's been very boring to me, pretty much just autopilot Elfman. My favorite track so far is the 2nd one, Train's a Comin'. Which I would imagine is a melody from the original animated movie, though I can't remember since it's been 25 years since I've seen that movie. Was hoping the music during the flying sequences would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I think he just gets a computer to write this shit by itself now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Eleven Eleven by Danny Elfman Quite a strong violin concerto. It drew me in from the opening notes, and pretty much every minute offered something to enjoy. The third movement, Fantasma, is particularly excellent. My sole criticism is that it is a tad too long and thus a bit difficult to program. Definitely a piece that I will revisit regularly. Hooten Plays Williams The recording of the Trumpet Concerto on here is exquisite. Certainly better than the rather harsh Sandoval recording. I do still like the Harjanne recording, but Williams really brings out the richness of the orchestral writing here, especially in the second movement. Hooten's playing is also most solid. The Lost World by John Williams A revelation of a score. Percussion tour de force. Ahead of its time, really, and better than what it anticipated. There are layers to this one, that invite unraveling. Skyfall by Thomas Newman Pretty good. The driving percussion tracks get quite monotonous, at least for me. But, there are several standout tracks where Newman weaves a unique texture that is very much him and very much Bond. The Illustrious Jerry and Bespin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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