Giftheck 921 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 3:09 AM, Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya said: I wonder if the classic Mothra, Rodan and Ghidorah themes will reappear? Apparently Mothra's theme isn't originally by Akira Ifukube as he didn't compose the first standalone Mothra film it appeared in. Though I thought he utilised the theme from Mothra as "Mahala Mothra" and wrote his own theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 It's been years since I last watched the 1961 Mothra, but I recall the music being totally different to what Ifukube came up with in subsequent films. Not sure really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya said: It's been years since I last watched the 1961 Mothra, but I recall the music being totally different to what Ifukube came up with in subsequent films. Not sure really. It's this that was adapted by Akira Ifukube into "Mahala Mothra": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 A classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Mah-huh-lah Mosurrraaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,646 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I hope this one will have interstellar cockroaches disguised as asians in bad suits. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 That's affirmative. I want you to blow up Madison Square Garden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 6 hours ago, gkgyver said: I hope this one will have interstellar cockroaches disguised as asians in bad suits. With names too difficult so they chose the name X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 We have our first taste of McCreary's updated Akira Ifukube Godzilla theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I like what I heard, though the chorus sounds a bit disconnected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Mothra's Song will also appear. SOURCE For those unfamiliar with Mothra's Song: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 McCreary's adaptation of the 1954 Godzilla theme was revealed as well (see bottom link for full version) https://twitter.com/abokadohimself/status/1068791440375898112 JWMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Oh they're shouting GOJIRA That makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 is the music in this trailer Bear Mc Creary?I sort of like it (the choral parts in the second half) also the trailer is really cool .Makes me want to see the film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 16 minutes ago, King Mark said: is the music in this trailer Bear Mc Creary?I sort of like it (the choral parts in the second half) also the trailer is really cool .Makes me want to see the film That's Debussy's piece "Clair de Lune." No idea who arranged it here, probably a trailer music company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMefford 1,509 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: That's Debussy's piece "Clair de Lune." No idea who arranged it here, probably a trailer music company. I got you fam. @King Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,646 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 The Godzilla theme reworking in the first video with chorus sounds hideously RC trailerish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMefford 1,509 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I'm disappointed Desplat didn't return, but I've liked McCreary recently, so we'll see. I'm cautiously optimistic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 14 hours ago, gkgyver said: The Godzilla theme reworking in the first video with chorus sounds hideously RC trailerish. Actually, it kind of reminds me of the theme to King Kong vs Godzilla somewhat, but it definitely works in context with the rest of the piece in the second video. It's either a battle piece (given the use of the 'Coming Ashore' motif before the March) or intended to be the end credits. Feels too long to be a main title piece. Either way, I think it will definitely come across a whole lot better when we can listen to it in the album itself. 10 hours ago, TSMefford said: I'm disappointed Desplat didn't return, but I've liked McCreary recently, so we'll see. I'm cautiously optimistic though. I think had Desplat returned, he would have eschewed any reference to the original themes in any way, especially given he stated he has never heard them. I like his Godzilla score, there's no denying it fits the film well, but I think for a film that appears to be intended to be a love letter to the franchise, it was more prudent to have somebody willing to utilise Akira Ifukube's themes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMefford 1,509 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Gistech said: Actually, it kind of reminds me of the theme to King Kong vs Godzilla somewhat, but it definitely works in context with the rest of the piece in the second video. It's either a battle piece (given the use of the 'Coming Ashore' motif before the March) or intended to be the end credits. Feels too long to be a main title piece. Either way, I think it will definitely come across a whole lot better when we can listen to it in the album itself. I think had Desplat returned, he would have eschewed any reference to the original themes in any way, especially given he stated he has never heard them. I like his Godzilla score, there's no denying it fits the film well, but I think for a film that appears to be intended to be a love letter to the franchise, it was more prudent to have somebody willing to utilise Akira Ifukube's themes. Meh. Even as someone who’s a fan of the series, I’m not overly attached to those themes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Kinda dig the Gojira chants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2019 First score cue released for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Ummm, it's good. *drool face emoji* Cerebral Cortex, DarthDementous and Kasey Kockroach 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,479 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It's very much in the modern epic film score context, but as always McCreary brings enough personality to it to keep it from sounding generic. It's fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I have to say, that particular cue fits very well within the existing soundscape of music brought in by the 2014 film, I think. I love the blending in of Akira Ifukube's Godzilla Resurrection motif. This is the track list, sourced from that video: Quote 1. Godzilla (feat. Serj Tankian) 2. Godzilla Main Title 3. Memories of San Francisco 4. The Larva 5. Welcome to Monarch 6. Outpost 32 7. Ice Breaker 8. Rise of Ghidorah 9. Old Rivals 10. The First Gods 11. Rodan 12. A Mass Awakening 13. The One Who is Many 14. Queen of the Monsters 15. For Andrew 16. Stealing the Orca 17. The Hollow Earth 18. The Key to Coexistence 19. Goodbye Old Friend 20. Rebirth 21. Fog Over Fenway 22. Battle in Boston 23. Redemption 24. King of the Monsters 25. Ghidorah Theme 26. Mothra’s Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,345 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 One minute in. Yes, please. Ollie and Disco Stu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,479 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 iTunes NZ has 2 tracks up to sample https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/godzilla-king-monsters-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1460855475 Oh, the second one's on youtube too Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jay said: iTunes NZ has 2 tracks up to sample https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/godzilla-king-monsters-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1460855475 Those are both the two tracks already released in full on Youtube. I didn't post the pop song. It's a remake of the Blue Oyster Cult song from the 70s. I mean, it's fun, but didn't seem most relevant to what people here would want to hear first. EDIT: You ninja'd me with your edit to your post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,345 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 If that's the end credits song, then I think I'm going to love this movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I could have done without that song. Never like the BOC original song to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,345 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Ohey that first track uses the zarathrusta-esque buildup from Godzilla 2014. And another part sounds like this The rest is also suitably epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 921 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 The liner notes got posted. Warning about spoilers if you choose to read the lyrics: https://www.watertower-music.com/releases/release.php?title=godzillakotm This particular bit is interesting: Quote Themes were as important to the score as the voices performing them. For Godzilla, I chose to incorporate and adapt the legendary Akira Ifukube’s iconic theme, and for Mothra, Yuji Koseki’s immortal “Mothra’s Song”, both being classic themes from the franchise’s origins. Filtering them through my own sensibilities, I hoped to form a connection between Ifukube’s uniquely brilliant style and the aesthetics of modern blockbusters. For the remaining characters and story arcs, I composed all new themes. As an homage to his biology, Ghidorah’s Theme is a prayer to the number three, built from three-note groups structured into larger three-note phrases. The brassy Monarch Theme gives the film a heroic and muscular sense of modernity. The Family Theme, with its gentle piano melody and sul tasto string orchestra foundation, supports the emotional core of the story. The Ancient Theme, which opens the film, is meant to sound primitive and mysterious, an other-worldly echo from a long-lost epoch when these titans ruled the Earth. It means Ghidorah and Rodan have entirely new themes, while Godzilla and Mothra retain their Japanese themes. Ollie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Who thinks Bear Grylls should get into film scoring. Think of all the weird survival noises he's heard throughout his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Borodin said: Who thinks Bear Grylls should get into film scoring. Think of all the weird survival noises he's heard throughout his life. 01. Better Drink my own Piss 4.55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 The japanese men's chorus is a nice touch, the rest is just hoary trailer noise turned up to 11. The song is, of course, sublime. Waiting what the rest stacks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 A bit more modern than I care for but adding Godzilla’s theme is a nice touch. The chorus is also a nice addition. A shame we won’t hear Ghidorah and Rodan’s theme. I’m curious to hear what 🐻 came up with. I was wondering if he would go with Yūji Koseki’s original Mothra song over two Ifukube composed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 He could still be using their themes even if they dont get separate tracks on the OST, cant he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 No I believe he said he created new themes for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Mark, Fabulin says you can only see this once the weekend it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Yes sir. Here’s some more info on the score, some of it is repeated from the press release up above. http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2019/04/28/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-press-release/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I didn't like the McCreary track Old Rivals at all. Just a loud, murky mess of modern bombast and generic choral elements. Everything I feared it would be. And I'm not surprised the YouTube commenters go "OMG SO EPIC" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Considering how many elements it uses from previous godzilla films, I can hardly call it generic. 1st half is better than the 2nd half tho. Disco Stu and Giftheck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 If I was a filmmaker, I'd demand composers on my projects restrain themselves from choral bits as much as possible, perhaps refrain from their use at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Glad you werent there for Lord of the Rings then. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Choral is great when appropriate to accentuate something really superduper inportant, but when it just becomes modern, techno, orchestral white noise, I get bored of it easily. I even think Williams overdoes it a bit and it ends up sounding like church music. I think he needs to dial it way back. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 You should have been there for LotR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Glad I wasn't there for The Hobbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 325 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I am not glad I was! (I went to a marathon even just to get to see the 3rd movie early. whoops) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 72 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Don't know if it is old news, but according to Amazon(JP), the album contain 1 hour 37 minutes of music. And the CD (CDr?) will be a 2 disc addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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