Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I can't listen to that one and not think about how I'd rather just listen to E.T instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: I can't listen to that one and not think about how I'd rather just listen to E.T instead. By the way, which hand do you write/draw with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I'm not telling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,348 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 @Nick Parker Might wanna just dump it over his house with a cropduster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: I'm not telling... Just think twice before rubbing her left eye, is all I'll say then...or don't. 14 minutes ago, Falafel said: Barnstorming is one of my absolute favorite individual pieces of music, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Yawn. I'm going to work now, I'll be playing Eloise at the Plaza! Have fun, fellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, Falafel said: @Nick Parker Fantastic! Keep those reloads coming. Faaaantastic! @Falafel, listen to the music with the film (bit where the UFOs take "photographs"). Hear how the engines almost copy the basses. Glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 #failed Bond song (that tune is seriously great) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Shadow Conspiracy by Bruce Broughton The best 90's Goldsmith thriller score by a wide margin! Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Saving Private Ryan by John Williams The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Special Edition) by Howard Shore crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Far from Home: Adventures of Yellow Dog by John Scott Outland by Jerry Goldsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 20 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: Far from Home: Adventures of Yellow Dog Not a bad score, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 22 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: Far from Home: Adventures of Yellow Dog by John Scott Awemehgawd I'd forgotten that movie existed. I remember mum and I laughing at the trailer at the time because we'd already known of a "Yellow Dog" through the movie Funny Farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I dig it! I love King Kong Lives, and this is my first time hearing anything else by the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 1 minute ago, kaseykockroach said: I dig it! I love King Kong Lives, and this is my first time hearing anything else by the guy. Also try out Shoot to Kill. It's like one of those Goldsmith thrillers that weren't by Goldsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Why the hell were source cues included in the main program of Outland!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 The FSM? They thought they'd be hilarious and try to out-Intrada Intrada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 All The King's Men by Jimmy Horner. A rather overlooked and underappreciated work from his final decade. Karol Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I've just been making due with my meager collection as of late, going thought just about all of the scores I actually own. Some highlights: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is phenomenal. Some of Gia's best work and perhaps my favorite of his since Spider-Man Homecoming. Solo: A Star Wars Story remains a hit. Listening to @Manakin Skywalker clips on YouTube makes me excited for a a potential FYC. The Last Jedi, a chronological edit, is superb. While Williams uses more old material, he manipulates older themes and takes advantage of opportunities for emotional callbacks musically, fitting the screen seemlessly. Holdo's theme is so powerful and awesome, Rose's theme has a nice glide to it, and a slew of Resistance fanfares plus Luke's exile theme round things off. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 First proper listen of Solo yesterday. To me, Williamsesque if not a score that he would have approved of. The use of 'classic' themes seemed more natural than Rogue One. Reminiscing Therapy wove the themes in brilliantly (though the opening Death Star Theme took me by surprise, I haven't seen the film since the cinema.) I guess in Powell's context it's not the Death Star Theme but rather the-then Imperial theme (pre-Episode IV). But then onto Patriot Games by Horner. I have the original release but what with re-reading the book for the first time in ages and rewatching the film consequently, gave it a few listens. Was faintly nonplussed. It's okay, it's nothing earth-shattering -to my untuned ear, somewhere between his 48hrs/Red Heat scores and the Apollo 13. The early part of Boat Chase -as indeed the odd part elsewhere (The Hit and Attempt on the Royals) that has this ethereal, offworld kind of feel to it. Though Attempt on the Royals feels typical Horner (alongside such tracks as Surprise Attack from Star Trek II and The Ambush from Clear and Present Danger) of building up the tension, hitting us with the 'excitement'/action and then the climb down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Strangways said: First proper listen of Solo yesterday. To me, Williamsesque if not a score that he would have approved of. The use of 'classic' themes seemed more natural than Rogue One. Reminiscing Therapy wove the themes in brilliantly (though the opening Death Star Theme took me by surprise, I haven't seen the film since the cinema.) I guess in Powell's context it's not the Death Star Theme but rather the-then Imperial theme (pre-Episode IV). Yes, it's interesting with themes and their typical associations. I suppose that is the idea with themes, but if you recall even Williams doesn't always use the theme that makes sense but rather the one he feels has more of an appropriate idea for the scene. For example, Ben's Death in the original SW is not accompanied by a sweeping Force theme, but rather Princess Leia's theme, whose melodic structure in that sense is capable of portraying and evoking a much more sorrowful reprise than the theme associated with the actual character whose life has been lost. On on the note of the Imperial fanfare, it has been used to accompany a Star Destroyer before, but again is more commonly referred to as the Death Star motif. As a callback in Solo, it makes a lot more sense than any other Imperial theme or motif, two of which were already used brilliantly in Mimban Battle Part I (Vader's theme, see @Manakin Skywalker's YouTube- Film Score Media) and the Imperial Stormtrooper Motif in the OST track Train Heist. While Powell could have resorted to his own material, the whole idea of the track is heavily reliant on callbacks to the originals, as is the scene in the film. The Attacking a Star Destroyer and Imperial Cruiser Pursuit references are nice touches on Powell's part, fanfare which is beloved but wasn't yet repeated in any of the other scores in the franchise. Here They Come! and The Asteroid Field are more obvious musical references, however even with those Powell conjures them up like never before. His use of his own themes (as well as the Williams themes for Solo) are excellently executed (namely in Reminiscence Therapy are Chewie's theme and L3's theme). The callbacks in Rogue One are much more rudimentary, failing to expand on the ideas already existing. I believe Giacchino uses the Death Star motif, slights the Stormtrooper motif, and quite easily quotes the Imperial March like any sane person with context to the film would. Other nuances include the Rebel fanfare and Luke's theme, but they are not really delved into all that much. Giacchino's score is quite lackluster in that sense, but his action writing in Rogue One is my personal favorite. In conclusion, I find it telling and interesting to hear the musical decisions of composers for certain scenes, especially in cases where we expect otherwise. Sir Hilary Bray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 10 hours ago, crocodile said: All The King's Men by Jimmy Horner. A rather overlooked and underappreciated work from his final decade. Karol A great score. One of my favourite 2000's Horner works. And the album is a perfect listening experience. It just oozes melancholy, fateful melodrama. Solo: A Star Wars Story by John Powell (and Johnny Williams): Pretty nifty, this one. High octane Star Wars heist movie score. Less beholden to Williams' work than Giacchino's Rogue One and I think better for it. Powell's own voice is never drowned out by need for SW pastiche. 8 hours ago, Strangways said: First proper listen of Solo yesterday. To me, Williamsesque if not a score that he would have approved of. Actually Williams very much encouraged Powell to strike out on his own and in his own style with Solo. And Powell said he would not have taken the job if Williams' hadn't been involved and provided the film with the new Han theme. Sir Hilary Bray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The Accidental Tourist by John Williams: Another Williams score that has that indelible wistful autumn mood to it. Just lovely. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Absolutely no argument here, Inky. It currently resides at #7 in my all time top 10 JW scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,075 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Incanus said: The Accidental Tourist by John Williams: Another Williams score that has that indelible wistful autumn mood to it. Just lovely. It reminds me too much of Sundays. Just now, Richard said: Absolutely no argument here, Inky. It currently resides at #7 in my all time top 10 JW scores. What's your favorite, Richard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. In 1977, it took me one listen of the Arista OST, to realise that JW would never compose a better score. I am yet to be proven wrong. SteveMc and Holko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Will anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 What about Close Encounters With the Crystal Skull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 What about CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE BUSINESS END OF A FUCKING BASEBALL BAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,075 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Richard said: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. In 1977, it took me one listen of the Arista OST, to realise that JW would never compose a better score. I am yet to be proven wrong. With the OST presentation being as sloppy as it was, that really says something about the high quality of the score. 5 minutes ago, Holko said: Will anyone else? Surely Hans Zimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Don't you EVER say his name!!!!! Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,075 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I don't have a list, but if I had, JP would most days be at the top. Where's that on your list, Richard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: With the OST presentation being as sloppy as it was, that really says something about the high quality of the score. The Arista album is one of my absolute favorite albums. Such a powerful distillation of a profound work. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The Score by Howard Shore: Jazzy Howard Shore ain't bad, ain't bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 ...neither is jazzy JNH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Not jazzy, but the same pleasant, relaxed mood. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Yes, yes, yes! Great score! GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS isn't bad, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Moby Dick by Christopher Gordon Quo Vadis by Miklós Rózsa Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 10 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: I don't have a list, but if I had, JP would most days be at the top. Where's that on your list, Richard? Although I like JP, I'm afraid that it would get nowhere my favourite scores. I have eight JW scores that I consider "special", and these are my favourites, but it doesn't mean that I dislike JP-far from it. Like most JW scores, I like it...but it doesn't resonate, as these eight do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,075 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, Richard said: Although I like JP, I'm afraid that it would get nowhere my favourite scores. I have eight JW scores that I consider "special", and these are my favourites, but it doesn't mean that I dislike JP-far from it. Like most JW scores, I like it...but it doesn't resonate, as these eight do. So which are the special eight, if you don't mind? Let me guess... at the top we have Jaws 2 and Family Plot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I have a special nine- Star Wars Episode 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 (pre-acclaimed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Heart of Darkness by Bruce Broughton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, kaseykockroach said: Heart of Darkness by Bruce Broughton I listened to this score, once. The horror. The horror. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Well, it makes me want to play the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Please...someone explain it, to him. I just can't be arsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Cutthroat Island by John Debney The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Complete Recordings by Howard Shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 These beauties over the last 3 days: It's crazy to think early this year I was starting to get content with never ever owning these legally barring a future, "fixed", extended reissue. They're not necessarily 100% perfect, even physically - RotK is much wider than the other two, even though I tried its disc booklet into the thinner Fellowship box, and the lid closed prefectly; the RotK tray design takes the "worn book" look a bit too far and becomes irritatingly unbelievable; and my Two Towers spine is a bit longer than should be, making that end of the front cover stick out significantly instead of flushly sinking into the tray like the other two: Fellowship is a masterpiece of relatively small-scale linear adventure scoring with nuggets of major events and players in the background. Two Towers greatly elaborates and complicates it as well as introducing and developing fantastic new material. Its only detractor is being sandwiched between two giants. Return of the King is a masterpiece of fantasy epics, bringing everything from the previous two into fruition and full circle in a satisfying way, paying off every setup, and still having some great new material. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 The Sisters Brothers Desplat's most recent is a wholly percussive, textural affair, running on a relentless piano ostinato. Led by guitar, bass, piano and synthesizers, it's going for an almost jazzy demeanor: the tricky, inventive orchestration creates a rather unique mood that will become no fan favourite ('Theme from..' lovers move on) but it's among this year's more distinctive outings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Monsignor by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,481 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Incanus said: Monsignor by John Williams Excellent choice for October! Will listen to Lincoln too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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