Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Relentless is a good word. I love the intensity of the music and how it perfectly echoes the intensity of the movie. I will admit that I probably wouldn't enjoy the album as much if it wasn't a way to conjure how the movie makes me feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, Thor said: I love the relentless, gritty percussion in several tracks -- adds a very threedimensional depth to the sound. But then he sometimes breaks up the agression with gorgeous cues like "Many Mothers" which has a bit of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA vibe going on; the desert despair. I also like how he uses his extensive background in electronic music to tastefully insert those elements organically (which is a thing you rarely see with more traditional composers attempting the same). A very engrossing sense of rhythm, which makes (almost) each track sound like its own composition. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Relentless is a good word. I love the intensity of the music and how it perfectly echoes the intensity of the movie. I will admit that I probably wouldn't enjoy the album as much if it wasn't a way to conjure how the movie makes me feel. Yes, in the film it's pure genius -- echoing the gung ho, visceral, "metallic" aesthetics of Miller's approach; like a huge, operatic heavy metal car chase that lasts for two hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Elliott Goldenthal would have been a brilliant for that effect. JXL's score just falls short on all fronts for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've already seen The Arrival. It had Charlie Sheen in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Daniel Clamp said: I've already seen The Arrival. It had Charlie Sheen in it. A fun and underrated film -- including a fine score by Arthur Kempel. Whatever happened to him, btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antovolk 95 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 I saw the film at LFF a week ago btw and the score works amazingly in it really chilling stuff. Really needs to be heard in context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Is the film any good? As in... better than that trailer suggests? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antovolk 95 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 21 minutes ago, crocodile said: Is the film any good? As in... better than that trailer suggests? Karol Film of the year for me. Some more thoughts at http://letterboxd.com/antovolk/film/arrival-2016/ crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Critics seem to think so. I wasn't sold by the trailer, but I remain optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 OK I'll got see it. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I like these clips, but I fear my enjoyment of the score may suffer since I feel like I won't like the film. Villeneuve has some of what I like in him, but he's a bit too objective, a bit too sterile, a bit too... bland. Would like to feel differently after this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 13 minutes ago, TheWhiteRider said: Nolan has some of what I like in him, but he's a bit too objective, a bit too sterile, a bit too... bland. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Your mum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Longer samples: https://www.amazon.de/Arrival-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack-Johannsson/dp/B01LZ7KOV0/ref=pd_ybh_a_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KYYYCC2SMMDAEZDNHKJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 A rather ungainly theme as usual. Very basic orchestrations and the action music feels generic and ineffective. Also the recording doesn't sound that great. Once again Gia doesn't deliver, but his fans wi.....oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Oi! Take that drivel elsewhere, where it belongs! The final track, "Kangaru", sounds lovely. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, KK said: Oi! Take that drivel elsewhere, where it belongs! Bite me, eskimo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 End credits piece is out: And Johannsson speaks more about the score: http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/en_uk/blog/premiere-arrival-johann-johannsson-full-track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelly 261 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 You can listen to the entire score here (totally legally): http://cuttingedge.sourceaudio.com/#!explorer?b=3633798 The tracks are all in alphabetical order, but according to the slates the chronological order is: Shells Landing Around The Clock News The Shell Approaching The Shell Fear Of The Shells Logogram Breakthrough Fear of The Shells v2 Hazmat Off Teaching Montage Fear of the Shells v3 The Big Question Planting The Bomb Explosion Ultimatum One Of Twelve Non Zero Sum Game No Linear Time Military Buildup Decyphering Louise Calls Chang Shells Rise End Credits I've only listened through once and I'm relieved to say it isn't so droning as Sicario. 'Teaching Montage' is beautiful in a very odd way and is certainly a highlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I saw the film earlier today, and loved it! The music is pretty upfront too, especially in some of the earlier sequences. There's a lot of Terrence Malick inspiration in the movie, and there are parts of the score that reflect that; loads of minimal or careful textures. Also love how the choral 'outbursts' in a cue sort of mirror a 'morse' signal; or how certain chords also echo in the aliens' vocal communication. Looking forward to hear the whole thing on album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 10 minutes ago, Thor said: Looking forward to hear the whole thing on album. Surely not the whole thing! Just the parts that the composer wants you to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Skelly said: You can listen to the entire score here (totally legally): http://cuttingedge.sourceaudio.com/#!explorer?b=3633798 The tracks are all in alphabetical order, but according to the slates the chronological order is: Reveal hidden contents Shells Landing Around The Clock News The Shell Approaching The Shell Fear Of The Shells Logogram Breakthrough Fear of The Shells v2 Hazmat Off Teaching Montage Fear of the Shells v3 The Big Question Planting The Bomb Explosion Ultimatum One Of Twelve Non Zero Sum Game No Linear Time Military Buildup Decyphering Louise Calls Chang Shells Rise End Credits I've only listened through once and I'm relieved to say it isn't so droning as Sicario. 'Teaching Montage' is beautiful in a very odd way and is certainly a highlight. Thanks for this! Will check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Seems like this is on track to the best of the year, unless I'm forgetting something major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Well, it already has one of my favourite tracks of the year! I'll wait till I see the film this weekend before I hear the rest of the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 9 hours ago, Thor said: I saw the film earlier today, and loved it! It's not looking good, guys! Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 10 hours ago, petaQ said: Surely not the whole thing! Just the parts that the composer wants you to hear. Yeah, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 ‘Arrival’ Could Never Have Been Made By A Studio: Here’s Why: http://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/arrival-amy-adams-jeremy-renner-denis-villeneuve-oscars-2017-1201744589/ Holy, I'm starting to get intrigued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Alexcremers said: ‘Arrival’ Could Never Have Been Made By A Studio: Here’s Why: http://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/arrival-amy-adams-jeremy-renner-denis-villeneuve-oscars-2017-1201744589/ Holy, I'm starting to get intrigued! I'm thinking -- or at least hoping -- that this could be even up your alley. We disagree on a lot of stuff, but also have a few overlapping things, and I think this might be one of them. It certainly has the originality and 'alternative'-ness you so desire. A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Villeneuve's favorite sci-fi movies are also my favorite sci-fi movies and so it's easy to think things can't go wrong, but the reality is that he only impressed me once, with Prisoners. Somehow, the tone and his way of dramatizing doesn't always gel with me. However, based on Prisoners ( a movie that is a drama, a thriller and a moral fable), I know Villeneuve has it in him. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I agree that PRISONERS was his greatest work so far. Untill ARRIVAL, at least, which for me topped that. But there are also things to like in ENEMY, SICARIO and INDENCIES. The others, I haven't seen, but those three were enough for me to label him one of the most exciting directors working today. I just don't hope he gets 'swallowed' by the big Hollywood system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,482 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I don't know if the video will load outside Canada. According the Radio-Canada film critic (who love all the dull movies that are released): "It's a triumph". http://ici.radio-canada.ca/audio-video/media-7588089/la-chronique-cinema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The Irish Times gave it 5/5 not something they handbout too often. Certainly piqued my interest. Will download the score tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 On second thought, James Cameron's favorite sci-fi movies are also my favorite sci-fi movies but still he made Avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 6 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Villeneuve's favorite sci-fi movies are also my favorite sci-fi movies and so it's easy to think things can't go wrong, but the reality is that he only impressed me once, with Prisoners. Somehow, the tone and his way of dramatizing doesn't always gel with me. However, based on Prisoners ( a movie that is a drama, a thriller and a moral fable), I know Villeneuve has it in him. Alex I know you weren't so fond of Sicario. But you must admit that that's a work of a fine craftsman director. I think Villeneuve is great. I hope this film lives up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The director wasn't able to properly cover up the flaws in the writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 It's racism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Your mum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KK 3,307 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 You suckers have been praising Kanadian art for a long time now! Howard Shore, James Cameron, William Shatner, Xavier Dolan, the late Leonard Cohen...Drake....Justin Bieber....okay maybe I should stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Fuck Canada for Bieber! FUCK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KK 3,307 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The Americans corrupted Bieber! That was not our doing! New Zealand fucked up Tauriel! They were once pure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 On first listen I like the score. Definitely makes me want to see the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 22 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: Céline Dion, Hayden Christensen, Evangeline Lilly... Kanada gave us fuckin' Tauriel! Worse than Trump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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