robthehand 3 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Is Williams' Heartbeeps (Varese club CD) good? I'm just wondering whether to add it to my next order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 That's what I would like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 The audio samples are interesting, to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 It's a fun score, with a fantastic concert arrangement (Crimebuster) but you may struggle if you have a low tolerance for bleepy bloopy synths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Does being a Goldsmith fan help at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 OK, I've just ordered it. If I don't like it I'll keep it in good condition and sell it on eBay once it's OOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 At least my 2 copies are still sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro 147 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 It's good. The electronics can be a little annoying, but the themes are really quite delightful. The villian theme is on par with his best, and the underscore is rarely ever uninteresting. Get it while it's still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I like to listen to it every once in a while. Once I do, I'm never disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Heartbeeps is a nice score. It does have that 80s synth sound, like something out of Hoosiers, but I don't mean to directly compare them, because they're nothing alike. It's not the kind of score that I listen to a lot, and only really sit down with it once every few months. But I definitely recommend it.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 IT's good, but only in certain moods. When I was in the right mood, the Crimebuster theme, the love theme, and the Phil theme (I'm not sure if that's it's name- the cheery theme) are all wonderful. When I'm not, they all seem very cheezy, but in a lovable, endearing kind of way. Kind of like when Goldsmith goes a bit too far with the synths (If you know what I mean, which you probably do not) (oh, and cue Stefan with some witty comment on how even suggesting Goldsmith has ever gone too far with the synths is blasphemy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 It's a must have I sayK.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 In my opinion any score by John Williams is a must have if you are a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Yes,but this is more a must have than others.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 It's interesting, to say the least.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Gotta love the Crimebuster theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 It's an underrated little gem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I HATE the Crimebuster theme! In the sleeve notes of the Varese CD they compare the Crimebuster theme favourable to the Imperial March. I think that's just funny. Crimebuster is a very camp, mid-70s funk-style villain theme and highly embarassing.Having said that I really love the rest of the score and would agree this is a must have in your collection. I enjoy the synthy stuff immensely, and it's an interesting departure for Williams. Tracks 1 and 2 are really nice. It sounds a lot like Williams just decided to have a good time on this score. Buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivier 5 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 (oh, and cue Stefan with some witty comment on how even suggesting Goldsmith has ever gone too far with the synths is blasphemy).Well it is blasphemy I like Heartbeeps too, it's a nice little score-- and I love "Crimebuster's Theme". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 (oh, and cue Stefan with some witty comment on how even suggesting Goldsmith has ever gone too far with the synths is blasphemy).Well i'll have you kn...Oh I can't be bothered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Crimebuster is a bit over the top,but there's plenty of quirky fun themes in there to make a Williams fan happy(Phil's theme,Projected Trip,Val's first Drive).There's also 2 nice love themes(The Love Scene,Val and Phil),and a gorgeous full choir cue rivalling CE3K(Going to sleep).K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 It's definitely worth checking out. The love theme is particularly really good, and the other themes are a lot of fun. I like Crimebuster just fine; it's not on par with the Imperial March (that's a really lousy comparison anyway), but it doesn't try to be. It's just fun and catchy.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson 1 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 The score is a lot of fun and very different from anything he has done. Certainly worth getting for all die hard Williams fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I've just got this CD on eBay, and I must say it's a great surprise how much I like it. This one comes really recommended. It's also more orchestral than I had anticipated. I usually don't like that 80s synth bleeping sound (as in Goldsmith's unsuccessful 'successful' synth 'integrations') but it's -mostly- not annoying in this score at all. Worth ordering, and now that I have it it can go out of print, good for other releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 390 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 It is a wonderfully witty, charming and tuneful score, and extremely interesting as a textural departure, much like "Missouri Breaks"; it is a 'one-of-a-kind' offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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