Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Not just how often but how he uses it. Nevermind! I can’t explain myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 The fanfare towards the end of Rendezvous at Griffith Park Observatory sounds better on the OST. Something weird happened to the part when he runs up the stairs on the disc 1 version. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Far from the Madding Crowd - Craig Armstrong I'm in love with the score, especially the ravishing violin-led "Opening". It really paints a musical story, it doesn't repeat themes verbatim but weaves an arresting spell. And Carey Mulligan has a lovely singing voice, i.e. "Let No Man Steal Your Thyme". Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, Matt C said: Far from the Madding Crowd - Craig Armstrong I'm in love with the score, especially the ravishing violin-led "Opening". It really paints a musical story, it doesn't repeat themes verbatim but weaves an arresting spell. And Carey Mulligan has a lovely singing voice, i.e. "Let No Man Steal Your Thyme". I like this one a lot too! Really good movie as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 4 hours ago, crocodile said: The Count of Monte Cristo by Edward Shearmur. Karol Great score! It's a shame Shearmur isn't given bigger assignments dtw42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Craig Armstrong did a decent job, but neither the score nor the film hold a candle to the original. publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I read and loved the novel many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'm a big Thomas Hardy fan, although I think I prefer Jude the Obscure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Abzû by Austin Wintory: Quite brilliant. Ben-Hur by Miklós Rózsa: Very brilliant. Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Take a Hard Ride - Jerry Goldsmith 1975 saw not only the end of the Vietnam war, the rise of Margaret Thatcher as leader of the British Conservative Party and the first mega blockbuster in 'Jaws' but on the opposite end of the relevance scale, the release of, brace yourself, the first blaxploitation kung fu western in Antonio Margheriti's 'Take A Hard Ride'. Why 20th Century Fox backed this production is not known, as the movie featuring genre stables Lee Van Cleef and Jim Brown expectedly was a stinker. But thankfully along the way they sent Jerry Goldsmith and Lionel Newman to England to punch up the already eclectic mix with a spunky experiment that fused ultra-melodic orchestral americana with weird early synthesizer stings and harsh dissonant percussive sounds á la `Planet of the Apes'. The result is a wonderfully cockeyed genre entry with probably Goldsmith's most beautiful western theme - that's against some stiff competition - and a load of explosive action cues full of manic percussion jitterbugs and mad woodwind runs that are of a strict 'we're never going to hear something like that again' variety. The more quiet parts are cast sparse but as usually, Goldsmith excels at writing for a limited ensemble, bringing out wondrous explorations of the handful of short motifs he concocted for, i. e. the buzzardly Van Cleef character. But as much as these are proof of the composer's top craftmanship and the uncompromising, sprawling Stravinskyesque explorations of instrumental frenzy typical for a time when composer's still reigned supreme over a movie's soundtrack, it's in the end the ace theme that stays with you and it's typical for Goldsmith's misfortune that often the best things he did where forever buried in movies that greeted only insomniacs on obscure tv channels in the dead of night. Be that as it may, the above-linked video cuts together, without rhyme or reason, the many appearances of said tune which may or may not propel the still-doubting listener into acquiring LLL's still available edition, probably the best-sounding release of this particular gem. Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,348 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I bought that last year, Good score, though the synth parts take getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtw42 61 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On the subject of versions of Far From the Madding Crowd, the ballet score by Paul Reade is definitely worth a listen :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Discovering the new LSO album. Ah, Harry potter at least... Watching for Jaws in the pool, right at my feet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 "You'll have a great time, @Bespin. You'll be able to relax". You call this relaxing? I'm a nervous wreck. If I'm not careful, I'll end up listening to soundtracks, and posting to all the losers, at JWfan! Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,348 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Empire Strikes Back. I've been converted. Finally realise why it's such a good score. Enjoyed this new OST (minus quality) so much more than the special edition for some reason. Loved Hyperspace in particular. Still think ANH is boring, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Braveheart. I hate to love this score. Karol bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I love to be indifferent to it. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I envy you. Life without good taste must be so much easier. Karol Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I wouldn't know! I don't have a working CD player anymore! In seriousness, just never really got into Braveheart as far as Horner goodness goes. But I recognize my taste is indeed pretty gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 It is a score I really want to hate. But it's so good, sadly. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: I wouldn't know! I don't have a working CD player anymore! In seriousness, just never really got into Braveheart as far as Horner goodness goes. But I recognize my taste is indeed pretty gross. You're like a real life Stanley Ipkiss (from the beginning of the movie, not the end!), you know that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: In seriousness, just never really got into Braveheart as far as Horner goodness goes. But I recognize my taste is indeed pretty gross. Start by listening to the three last tracks of the OST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: You're like a real life Stanley Ipkiss (from the beginning of the movie, not the end!), you know that right? Um...thank you? Disco Stu and Jurassic Shark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: You're like a real life Stanley Ipkiss (from the beginning of the movie, not the end!), you know that right? Doesn't he have a working CD player either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'm just going to fantasize this and let you guys do....what you guys do, mmkay? Mmmkay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings. It's alright. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,348 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 It's real fun, if you liked Ragnarok (Tim Jones did additional music for Ragnarok) then you might like this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, crocodile said: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings. It's alright. That and The Two Towers are my favourites. Return of the King is great, but I never liked it as much. SOME PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM CAN'T ACCEPT THIS. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Howard Shore has done two great scores in his life and the rest of his filmography is nothing but baloney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 minute ago, kaseykockroach said: Howard Shore has done two great scores in his life and the rest of his filmography is nothing but baloney. I get that you have different taste than most people but this is just ignorant disrespect Bilbo and John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: Howard Shore has done two great scores in his life and the rest of his filmography is nothing but baloney. Baloney: The Motion Picture Music by Howard Shore Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I was quoting my grandpa. He probably doesn't even like The Fly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, The Illustrious Jerry said: That and The Two Towers are my favourites. Return of the King is great, but I never liked it as much. SOME PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM CAN'T ACCEPT THIS. Musically, Two Towers is my favourite. Although I have to admit Fellowship is probably a smoother listen. Kaorl The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: I was quoting my grandpa. He probably doesn't even like The Fly though. I like your grandpa. And it's not disrespectful to say you don't like music that you actually don't like. Some people on this forum don't get that. The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Actually haven't heard much of anything from Lord of the Rings. It's merely not my cup of tea genre-wise, and the themes I've heard didn't tickle my fancy. I more recognize Shore's talents from The Fly and Ed Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I definitely expected you to single out Mrs. Doubtfire as his only genius masterwork Kasey Kockroach and Holko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 That's overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Who's overrating Mrs. Doubtfire? I feel like it's pretty correctly rated as "lightweight but enjoyable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 One of Beltrami's better efforts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I definitely expected you to single out Mrs. Doubtfire as his only genius masterwork I didn't even know he scored THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: Howard Shore has done two great scores in his life and the rest of his filmography is nothing but baloney. Hmmm. Okay. I would edit that to say Howard Shore has done two great trilogies in his life and the rest I have not yet explored. Honestly, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are so awesome, epic, different from other soundtracks, and stacked that I love them all. Please note that when I say that I mean in these ranks: The Hobbit Battle of the Five Armies Brings all the themes together and uses them to their fullest. Just listened to this, fourth time in the past few weeks. An Unexpected Journey An awesome soundtrack to open the trilogy. Desolation of Smaug Again with these scores, the last is not bad but still great, just not as good as my favourites. The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Basically on par with Fellowship, but a lot more exploration and interest goes through my head listening to it. The Fellowship of the Ring Pretty much tied for number one of the three with TTT here. The Return of the King Again with these scores, the last is not bad but still great, just not as good as my favourites. 32 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: Howard Shore has done two great scores in his life and the rest of his filmography is nothing but baloney. 29 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I get that you have different taste than most people but this is just ignorant disrespect Yeah Kasey. You had me at baloney. Settle down, but keep fast to your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Howard who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Batman's Diet Coke said: Howard who? Karol Bilbo and Disco Stu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 There are a number of other trilogies you could make from the rest of Shore's output that would far surpass those Hobbit scores. They're ok but you can tell his heart wasn't nearly as in it as the first time...just like pretty much every aspect of those films. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,013 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I don't think it was a question of heart being in it. I think it was a confusion as to what this story actually should be about. There's all the detail but no focus. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I like the Moon Runes motive. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Did you get anything from the composer? No. His heart just wasn't in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 6 hours ago, TGP said: I like the Moon Runes motive. That is Erebor theme with Rivendell arpeggios, mister! And don't you forget it! Looking for Richard by Howard Shore: A very grim and somber proto-LotR work from Shore but there is some great choral work to be found here. I have come to like it more and more with each passing listen. Also this might have been my very first brush with Howard's music when I was 14 or 15. I remember borrowing this disc from the library and how I didn't like it all that much because it didn't have all those catchy theme tunes. How have my tastes changed since. I actually enjoy some somber and grim now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Listening to Vertigo by Herrmann right now. Today marks 60 years since the release of the film! My favorite score by one of my favorite composers, and surely an "essential text" in the history of film scores as an art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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