RICHARDSTRAUSS68 107 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I was wondering if anyone else appreciates this score as much as I do. It is easily one of my top favorite scores by Elfman if not my favorite. I loved it since the first time I saw it. So a couple of years ago when I saw this: http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Site/MarsAttacks.html I jumped and purchesed it! Curious to see if anyone else has a love for this score like I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,507 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I like "MARS ATTACKS!", and that's all I have to say, on the matter RICHARDSTRAUSS68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,903 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I LOVE the Mars Attacks comics and the film doesn't come close to those and that's all I have to say, on the matter True, the comics are extremely over the top but the tone is dark and pulp graphic. The movie was nonsensical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Comics? Wasn't it a trading card series first? I always preferred Dinosaurs Attack Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDSTRAUSS68 107 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 5 hours ago, Jay said: Comics? Wasn't it a trading card series first? I always preferred Dinosaurs Attack Yea, back in the 60s Topps released it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Fun film, dumb yes, but I think the cast gives its all. I enjoy Elfman's retro throwback score too, especially with the use of the theremin. It fits the film like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,478 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 The theme is fantastic, and there is a handful of good cues beyond that. But I've always had a bit of trouble getting into it as a whole. A bit too much "wailing" dissonance, if you know what I mean (I was never into that kind of retro, 50s sci fi sound). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,507 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 He copped a feel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Elfman was clearly jealous of Howard Shore getting to use a theremin while he and Burton had their estranged period. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Probably my favourite Elfman score aside from the Batman ones. The trailer music on the bonus tracks on the LLL release really thumps your hi-fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,989 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I don't listen to this quite enough... but it's a very likeable score. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 It's one of my favorite Elfmans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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