Incanus 5,715 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 L.A. Noire by Andrew Hale & Simon Hale L.A. Confidential by Jerry Goldsmith From Hell by Trevor Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 John Williams - Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 5:40 AM, Incanus said: Star Wars The Force Awakens by John Williams: I really love this score. Such bright energetic music with great themes, none greater than Daisy's...sorry I mean Rey's theme. Nixon by John Williams: One of Williams' deftest psychological portraits in music. This is dark brooding and anguished with little rays of musical light amidst the sea of shadows but ultimately always melodic even at its darkest and rounds out Williams' "Stone trilogy" with marvellous varied Americana writing. While the album is a quite well-rounded listening experience an expanded version of this would be most welcome since some of the more delicate emotional moments (presaging the style and content of the composer's future scores of 2000's) are missing from the album. Ever since 1999, when I listen to The Turbulent Years, I keep expecting to hear Kor-ah, Mah-tah, Kor-ah, Rah-tah-mah. 😉 SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I had no idea emoji could be italicized, that winky face is looking a little turbulent itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 You did an italic Smiley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 Huh? Looks normal on my end. I re-did it so it looks normal to everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,513 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 King Kong by Max Steiner Hellboy by Marco Beltrami Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Yesterday I had a James Horner day: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Krull and The Rocketeer. Today it was a non-film Danny Elfman day: Serenada Schizophrana, Rabbit & Rogue, Iris and Eleven Eleven. Karol Incanus and SteveMc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, crocodile said: Yesterday I had a James Horner day: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Krull and The Rocketeer. Today it was a non-film Danny Elfman day: Serenada Schizophrana, Rabbit & Rogue, Iris and Eleven Eleven. Karol Have you written about your thoughts on Eleven Eleven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaug The Iron 515 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Solo a Star Wars Story by John Powell and John Williams Rouge One a Star Wars Story by Michael Giacchino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 War of the Worlds by John Williams Dracula by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 5:37 PM, Nick Parker said: Have you written about your thoughts on Eleven Eleven? It's probably the most "proper" concert music out of all his serious works. It might be slightly on the long side and stylistically shift into a slightly less accessible realm. But I like it, it's the kind of composer I was hoping Elfman would become in his later years. I want more of this. Karol Kasey Kockroach and Nick Parker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Another baroque adventure score by Sarde - probably the last composer after Rózsa who was as studious when it came to adapting the music of the bygone eras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Tears Of The Sun by Hans Zimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 8/10/2019 at 5:58 PM, Incanus said: L.A. Noire by Andrew Hale & Simon Hale L.A. Confidential by Jerry Goldsmith From Hell by Trevor Jones Brought to you, by the letter "L". Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 _ _ b r _ _ _ by J o h _ W _ l l _ _ m _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Nim's Island -- Patrick Doyle More relaxed and playful than, say, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, it's something I could listen to in the background while working. The main theme is beautiful with a touch of whimsy. Honestly, there's a bit of mickey mousing here but it's well-written and orchestrated like "Lizard Attack." The score sounds bigger than it actually is, big props to Doyle's orchestration team. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Bespin said: _ _ b r _ _ _ by J o h _ W _ l l _ _ m _ Sobriety by Johs Wyllemma? Bespin and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Inbreds by Joho Willeemo Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 8,013 Posted August 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2019 The Agony and the Ecstasy. Definitely one of my favourite scores of all time. The combination of Alex North modernism with Renaissance influences is just irresistible. Absolutely magnificent work of art that also makes a great album. I hope someone re-releases Varese's DE some day. Karol Naïve Old Fart, SteveMc and publicist 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 hours ago, crocodile said: The Agony and the Ecstasy. Definitely one of my favourite scores of all time. The combination of Alex North modernism with Renaissance influences is just irresistible. Note how Goldsmith cheekily borrowed the bridge of the creation theme for his own god theme in Star Trek V. Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted August 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2019 Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (OST) by John Williams When it comes to the prequel scores it's become a shorthand for many to revert to one of numerous "complete" edits when listening. Be that as it may, it's certainly worth the while to revisit the OSTs of these treasure troves to examine coherence and listening experience, with the slight possibility of being familiar enough with individual cues to notice the edits within the tracks. With, say, The Phantom Menace this is a considerable difficulty for me, because the OST simply doesn't flow. It's very choppy, and cues are being attached and cut all over the place in a way that just doesn't work in a very pleasurable manner. With Attack of the Clones the album may in fact be one of the best in the whole saga, which is saying something. This score in "complete" form isn't neccesarily the best way to listen in my opinion, and I'm quite pleased upon revisiting the album that it holds up as a highlight-filled comprehensive taste of what the whole score is. From the Main Title into Ambush on Coruscant, which wisely fades into some Kamino material before long. Across the Stars, the gorgeous love theme for the film, receives a concert suite in the next track, and is reprised in a variety of lovely and sweeping ways, my favourite of which is probably in The Meadow Picnic. If there's one tiny bone I have to pick with this presentation it's that I don't really like the album version of Zam the Assasin and Chase Through Coruscant, although I still feel it's a great piece of music. Yoda and the Younglings often reminds me of Hatching Baby Raptor, more so during the map/lost planet sequence than anywhere else of course. Anakin and Padme employs the woodwinds in a very unique way, really reminding me of just how different Attack of the Clones is as a Star Wars score. Jango's Escape and Bounty Hunter's Pursuit are two action tracks, the latter dying down into some mysterious repeating sections. As I already mentioned, The Meadow Picnic is one of my favourite cues of the score. Return to Tatooine's primary ostinato resembles a few of the other ideas in the score, namely the Kamino motif. I always liked the percussion and muted trumpets in The Tusken Camp and The Homestead, but then again when don't I like percussion and muted trumpets? Love Pledge and the Arena contains another of the aforementioned Across the Stars quotes, before the mood quickly changes as the execution begins, and the official manliest most testosterone-filled music of Williams career kicks in (you spoke, we listened!). Confrontation with Count Dooku and Finale has even more special bits to offer before the credits roll. Par exemple, how about that solo female voice when Dooku visits Sidious on Coruscant! From there we hear the Imperial March, put on full power but still presented in a slightly fresher way, and the last sweeping strings of Across the Stars. Attack of the Clones is a real mystery box, and a future expansion will further reveal just how whimsically different it really is. Nonetheless, the OST will always be a great fallback for an adequate and fulfilling 73 minute sampler. crocodile, SteveMc, Fabulin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 It's a good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted August 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2019 Sabrina by John Williams Carrying on @Bespin's listening legacy with this dark horse romantic beauty! In all serious, I did actually listen to this score (although I'm not sure if Bespin really has every day this week ), and while I hadn't thought about doing so until our Québécois friend's very own Sabrina surge, I had been meaning to give it another spin. And hot damn, is that theme ever gorgeous, almost wistful when played on solo piano, but when backed by the orchestra it's like a revelation, dying down into another solo with clarinet as counterpoint. It's gentle and fragile, but it still holds its own. Williams also interpolates a number of other beloved tunes that are not his own, such as La Vie En Rose, and in the 11 minute beauty that is The Party Sequence, When Joanna Loved Me, The Shadow Of Your Smile, Call Me Irresponsible, and Stella by Starlight. They are quite well incorporated and arranged seamlessly. Nantucket Visit is another little treat. Of course, the main theme is reprised to close the album. Bespin, SteveMc and Jurassic Shark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 The Twelve Choruses by Miklos Rozsa Presumed Innocent by John Williams Black Sunday by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Urban Elmer is always worth a listen, especially from his peak years. It's a mixture of humid jazz, uber-swooning strings and darker mix versions of these for this splendid Vincente Minnelli drama featuring a really good Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin (really!) as well as Shirley MacLaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Jumped on the Sabrina train. 'Tis lovely. Bespin and The Illustrious Jerry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I prefer Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Never say "Never", again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I was in a mood for more North (as conducted by Goldsmith) this afternoon: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Viva Zapata! People may moan about those discs but I rather enjoy them all. Karol Nick Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, crocodile said: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Not me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 In the mooooooooooonlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Zzzzzz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Never saw that coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I like the score for SABRINA, very much, but, imo, there's something sickening about a film that costs almost one hundred million dollars, with a message that says - in effect - "money doesn't matter". I don't hate the film; it just makes me feel very uncomfortable, every time that I think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 The movie is not very good. Boring dialogue, ho-hum acting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (OST) by John Williams The prequel OSTs continue to prove interesting in terms of the music they display and the way that it's compiled. The Main Title is cut off near the end by the exuberant Boys Into Battle cue, and while the transition isn't the most graceful, it's probably a lot easier than trying to fade it into the quieting strings (believe me, I've tried to do it!). Of course, while Attack of the Clones offered the most diverse musical palette in the saga, Revenge of the Sith has a number of uncharacteristic fancies that also set it apart. This is evident in the deft beauty of Anakin's Dream, especially the violin solo in the first minute (insert heart eyes emoticon). Battle of the Heroes and Anakin vs. Obi-Wan provide coverage for the sprawling action setpiece of the third act- the climactic lightsaber duel. It's not quite on the level of some other cues in this film, but I feel it's serves its purpose just fine. When listening in "complete form" it can get kind of repetitive though. Anakin's Betrayal is a two-part deal, opening with the lament for Order 66 and closing with a segment from the Orff reminiscent It Can't Be cue. Palpatine's Teachings is another peculiarity, throwing a line forward to the Snoke material from The Force Awakens and providing grounded support for a number of fan theories. I quite liked Grievous' theme when I first heard it, but now perhaps I think it's a little too much. I mean I love to hear the choir just go for it, but in terms of how it suits the character it might be a little overkill. The Immolation Scene continues the sorrowful adagio for strings idiom that seems to be something of a distinct attribute of Revenge of the Sith. The Birth of the Twins and Padme's Destiny always had a mysterious feeling to it, and the funeral procession closes the track quite nicely. Can't say I approve of the Throne Room in the End Credits, which is otherwise just a platform for Princess Leia's theme and more Battle of the Heroes. Attack of the Clones may very well boast the best album presentation of the Star Wars saga, but Revenge of the Sith isn't too far off. There are a few brief moments whose omittance is unfortunate (I'm thinking Arrival on Utapau and Droids, Swimming, Yoda Farewell), and perhaps some editing decisions could have been better, but this OST passes as sufficient in my books. SteveMc and Smaug The Iron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Sweeping adventure score in Barry/Medicine Man tradition for a - brace yourself - Jean Reno action picture. The french remain a special breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 The Fellowship of the Ring (complete recordings) Yeah, this might be the greatest film score of all time. ***** out of ***** Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Somewhere In Time by John Barry Quintessential and wholesome John Barry goodness. Trademark flute solos and elegant string passages. Planet of the Apes by Jerry Goldsmith ('97 Varese) Quirky and yet still groovy and fun! Curious instrumentation. A classic. Concert suites from Return of the Jedi by John Williams SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, John said: The Fellowship of the Ring (complete recordings) Yeah, this might be the greatest film score of all time. ***** out of ***** It might, but it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 The Dark Half by Christopher Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 The last jedi (ost) Empire of the sun (ost) The accidental tourist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 An American Tail by James Horner Intrada's release, as expressed in the past, marks the end of an era for Severin. The final time yours truly gave a hoot about expansions. I can confirm coming back to this release today that was indeed quite worth the wait. NOW IF THOSE GUYS WANT TO RELEASE CHILD'S PLAY 2, THAT'D BE JUST GRAND. THEN I CAN MOVE ON WITH MY LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 What about American Tail Part 2? Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I'd still be happy to delve into that should they release that one complete, but Fievel Goes West's OST is just fine and way better put together than the original's (not to mention has the better songs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Fair enough! Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Tron: Legacy - Daft Punk Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (ost) - John Williams Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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