Fabulin 3,506 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Oh did you not mean favorite opening of a musical? Fabulin, Sharkissimo and Holko 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted October 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2019 Was this thread title written by a, like, high school girl? Gruesome Son of a Bitch, John and Fargo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 At least the poster claims to be female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 There are no women on JWFan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,509 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Oh I just LOVE musical opening...especially if they're good: Jurassic Shark and Fabulin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Of course, the greatest musical opening to a film, is STAR WARS. That one note, coupled with the yellow title card, draws the viewer/listener in, like never before. It's quite stunning, and it sets-up the single greatest, and most significant shot in film history. My favourite musical opening, however, is the "flip-side" of STAR WARS. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND creates mystery, suspense, wonderment, and not a little confusion, as one tries to guess what might happen at the climax of the music. It's the perfect musical "intent", of the film, itself. Fargo and John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KK 3,307 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 54 minutes ago, Thekthithm said: Ooh. Is the Psycho rip intentional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, KK said: Ooh. Is the Psycho rip intentional? KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: That one note, coupled with the yellow title card, draws the viewer/listener in, like never before. It's actually a chord. On 10/29/2019 at 8:16 PM, Modest Expectations said: Courtesy of Hans Zimmer, John Powell, and Elton John. So Powell did the composing, Elton did the singing, and the third guy counted the money? Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Of course, the greatest musical opening to a film, is STAR WARS. That one note, coupled with the yellow title card, draws the viewer/listener in, like never before. It's quite stunning, and it sets-up the single greatest, and most significant shot in film history. I prefer the opening 2 notes for Skyfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 14 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Of course, the greatest musical opening to a film, is STAR WARS. That one note, coupled with the yellow title card, draws the viewer/listener in, like never before. It's quite stunning, and it sets-up the single greatest, and most significant shot in film history. To be honest, ever since ROTJ, the Prequels and the Disney Star Wars movies, the opening credits of Star Wars lost much of their allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Same shit over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I know it sounds stupid, but...I really miss the 20th C F logo, and fanfare. For me, it's as much a part of the films, as the titles. 3 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: To be honest, ever since ROTJ, the Prequels and the Disney Star Wars movies, the opening credits of Star Wars lost much of their allure. Is this because they don't mean as to you? Holko and Jurassic Shark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: I know it sounds stupid, but...I really miss the 20th C F logo, and fanfare. For me, it's as much a part of the films, as the titles. I know what you mean. I had that with 20th Century Fox/Star Wars and with The Ladd Company/Blade Runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I'm not really a fan of the movies but Spider-Man had a very exciting opening due to the music and the way it matched the presentation of the credits themselves. But for me the most memorable and deeply impactful marriage of on screen credits and music has always been Superman: The Movie. That single sequence probably influenced my taste in music for the rest of my life, and made me more than just a casual movie lover. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 HTTYD without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,355 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: I know it sounds stupid, but...I really miss the 20th C F logo, and fanfare. For me, it's as much a part of the films, as the titles. I actually don’t miss it (which is probably straight-up sacrilege to say aloud). I always thought two fanfares in a row was a little much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Another indelible impression in the credits made by music and action: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Alexcremers said: I know what you mean. I had that with 20th Century Fox/Star Wars and with The Ladd Company/Blade Runner. Why does the Ladd Company logo sound like it was recorded on an Edison phonograph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Quintus said: Another indelible impression in the credits made by music and action: Starting at 2:03, you briefly hear The Bangles singing their song "I Got Nothing" Good sequence all around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,158 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Audio is wonky in this video, so it's not very enjoyable to listen to, but it should be enough to show how perfectly the overture (a "proper" one, serving as exposition for the themes that will be developed throughout the score) matches the visuals. Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Could this be Doyle's best score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Quintus said: ...the most memorable and deeply impactful marriage of on screen credits and music has always been Superman: The Movie. That single sequence probably influenced my taste in music for the rest of my life, and made me more than just a casual movie lover. Fuck, yeah!!! Lee, I saw SUPERMAN in 70mm/6-track, on its first weekend, in London, December, 1978. "Blown away" doesn't even to begin to describe it. It was absolutely stunning, and the only time that I've heard people applauding during the main titles! I'll never forget it. Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 19 minutes ago, Gruesome Son of a Bitch said: Why does the Ladd Company logo sound like it was recorded on an Edison phonograph? I have always wondered about that myself. It's like they lost the original recording and therefore used the backup on cassette tape instead. Just now, Naïve Old Fart said: Fuck, yeah!!! Lee, I saw SUPERMAN in 70mm/6-track, on its first weekend, in London, December, 1978. I think I've seen the same 70mm blow up in Antwerpen. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 They got Varese to pull a film stem for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerebral Cortex 3,357 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Quintus and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 ^ The first Star Trek media to make me feel. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 It's definitely one of the best I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: Could this be Doyle's best score? Quite possibly, but I prefer FRANKENSTEIN...er, sorry, KENNETH BRANAGH'S FRANKENSTEIN...shit, I mean KENNETH BRANAGH'S MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN. Phew. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Besides the obvious choice of Star Wars, this takes the cake: Deacon Blues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 45 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Quite possibly, but I prefer FRANKENSTEIN...er, sorry, KENNETH BRANAGH'S FRANKENSTEIN...shit, I mean KENNETH BRANAGH'S MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN. Phew. Or, for short, FRANKENNETHSTEIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,158 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 22 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: Could this be Doyle's best score? Probably. And a great movie all round. Its only weak point is Keanu Reeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Kubo and the Two Strings (Dario Marianelli). I got chills in the cinema hearing it and it gives you a sense of the scale that the film is trying to convey. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Patrick Doyle). Sets a darker tone for the film and the rest of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Harry Potter became so dark and disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Not so disturbing, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Marian Schedenig said: Probably. And a great movie all round. It's only weak point is Keanu Reeves. Say no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 15 hours ago, Quintus said: I'm not really a fan of the movies but Spider-Man had a very exciting opening due to the music and the way it matched the presentation of the credits themselves. This. Those opening credits was a big film music moment for me as a kid, before I knew anything about Williams or Zimmer. Also remember getting all swept up by the rush of all those running ostinati in the opening of the Matrix. Was super bad-ass: Kilar's music also does wonders for the opening Coppola's Dracula. Absolute chills when the title card pops up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,355 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Opening credits to Babe (1995). Nigel westlake’s adaptation of Saint-Säens was and remains timeless. And the rest of the movie is something of a modern miracle in its own right. And it uses the Horner Universal logo! Delicious. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Why don't they do opening titles much anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Not realistic and relatable enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I suppose we don't have names of people from an alternate reality floating around us in the lead-up to some dramatically significant event in our lives. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 383 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 What I refer to as the opening from God... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Thekthithm said: Why don't they do opening titles much anymore? Too slow. Shot attention span. Fear of people leaving the theatre after two minutes. Boring, unless opening credits is explosion after explosion. 2 hours ago, Corellian2019 said: What I refer to as the opening from God... I think Steef, after yesterday, can testify to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 If he didn't fall asleep, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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