What is the last score you listened to?

[John Crichton 4]

Jaws is Williams at the height of subtelty, Jaws 2 is all out Williams. There's no doubt that Jaws is more accomplished, though Jaws 2 is a very fun listen.

Hehe...wait until you try to pick a favorite Harry Potter score.

Sorcerer's Stone. Easy.

[Henry B 51]

Indeed. "End Titles" serves as a nice, soothing counterpoint to the horrors that happened minutes prior, while "End Credits, End Cast" ( if I do so recall) has a more ominous tone.

Nope.

[Nick Parker 3,049]

Then how does "End Credits, End Cast" sound? I thought I remember it sounding sombre, morose.

[Red 75]

Hehe...wait until you try to pick a favorite Harry Potter score.

Sorcerer's Stone. Easy.

Prisoner of Azkaban.

[Nick Parker 3,049]

Jaws is Williams at the height of subtelty, Jaws 2 is all out Williams. There's no doubt that Jaws is more accomplished, though Jaws 2 is a very fun listen.

"Jaws" can be rather bombastic at points.

[indy4 160]

In general, I like bombast more than I like subtlety*. Sue me.

But I wouldn't really apply that to the Jaws vs. Jaws 2 issue. Jaws 2 is hardly on a greater scale than Jaws. The only thing that's more complex would be the action sequences, which really develop and expand on the two note theme. But a sequel score requires some development and expansion, so those are justified.

*this does not mean that I dislike subtlety

Only the action sequences are on a different scale? Compare "End Titles" with "End Title, End Cast." That's a completely different scoring aesthetic.

One of the reasons why I like "End Titles" less is because I've never been a big fan of the Amity Island theme. It's not bad, but for whatever reason, it has never really clicked with me. It's more that than the bombast of Jaws 2.

Then how does "End Credits, End Cast" sound? I thought I remember it sounding sombre, morose.

Its starts out calm like the Jaws end credits, but then builds into bold trumpet fanfares. Then there's an animated reprise of the theme from "Catamaran Race."

[Nick Parker 3,049]

Huh. Maybe I got Tracks confused. Wait, what is the "Amity Island theme"? If you mean the "Orca Theme" by mistake, then you should be slapped, remorselessly and mercilessly.

[indy4 160]

I mean the one that is featured most in "End Titles" from Jaws.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

Hehe...wait until you try to pick a favorite Harry Potter score.

Sorcerer's Stone. Easy.

Prisoner of Azkaban.

Yup.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

Sorcerer's Stone easily.

[indy4 160]

At the moment, I'll say PoA. But it is REALLY close.

[Jill Sandwich 11,168]

Philosopher's Stone is okay, but it's nothing compared to Warlock.

[Mr. Breathmask 624]

Prisoner of Azkaban is fantastic. It's the Temple of Doom of the '00s to me. A great sequel with a wealth of wonderful unreleased bits.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

Prisoner of Azkaban is fantastic. It's the Temple of Doom of the '00s to me. A great sequel with a wealth of wonderful unreleased bits.

an interesting comparison and point of view.

[Ollie 1,375]

After watching my train go around the Christmas tree I got the urge to listen to Goldsmith's Breakheart Pass.

Then how does "End Credits, End Cast" sound? I thought I remember it sounding sombre, morose.

No it begins with a more triumphant and uplifting theme and then segues into the catamaran race music to close out the titles.

[Marian Schedenig 11,695]

Prisoner of Azkaban is fantastic. It's the Temple of Doom of the '00s to me. A great sequel with a wealth of wonderful unreleased bits.

Among the Potter scores, I rank it higher than I still rank TOD among the Indy scores.

[QMM 4]

Curious Case of Benjamin Button

I need to listen to it again, but I really liked it. Dark, sort of melancholy score with quite a few themes, and it's great to have the source music as well.

Ottman's Valkyrie is also available on iTunes and from what I've heard it sounds quite different from his usual sound, in a good way.

[Jay 46,244]

I really need to hear this Benjamin Button score.

Cinemagic took the worst time to go off the air for 2 months

[Charlie Brigden 7]

I love JAWS 2. As Henry says, it's completely different to the first, but then again, so is the movie. In the first flick, the music had to carry the shark (or lack thereof), whereas the shark was here, there and everywhere in JAWS 2, so it's a totally different approach. And I love it to bits. JAWS probably is the better score, especially considering what it had to do, but JAWS 2 is my favourite.

[Marian Schedenig 11,695]

Jaws 2 is a brilliant score.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

As Good As It Gets and Driving Miss Daisy by Hans Zimmer

Both terrific scores. Even Mark O. should like these.

[crocodile 9,724]

Curious Case of Benjamin Button

I need to listen to it again, but I really liked it. Dark, sort of melancholy score with quite a few themes, and it's great to have the source music as well.

After few listens it really grows on me. Not as striking as some Desplat, not on the first listen anyway. But well worth giving it a chance. A really delicate music not to be overlooked.

Ottman's Valkyrie is also available on iTunes and from what I've heard it sounds quite different from his usual sound, in a good way.

Well, to tell you the truth, most of it is quite dull. Suspense music was done better in The Usual Suspects (and in countless pther scores, for that matter). There is very little in this score that will interest many people. The opening track, however, is quite possibly the best thing from Ottman so far. Classy and quite beautiful. People will be scratching their heads after hearing this opening, for it is a promise of a stunning score and a real breakthrough for Ottman. And after that everything else is meh. Frustrating.

Karol

[QMM 4]

The opening is what I listened to the most.

Still, I'll give the rest a try

[crocodile 9,724]

But, no matter what you think about the whole score, you have to admit there is a huge leap in overall quality.

Karol

[Ollie 1,375]

As Good As It Gets and Driving Miss Daisy by Hans Zimmer

Both terrific scores. Even Mark O. should like these.

Both are insignificant.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

especially the one to As Good as it gets which it isn't.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

As Good As It Gets and Driving Miss Daisy by Hans Zimmer

Both terrific scores. Even Mark O. should like these.

Both are insignificant.

You're insignificant!

[RenOldman 0]

After watching my train go around the Christmas tree I got the urge to listen to Goldsmith's Breakheart Pass.

How is Breakheart Pass? Could you find something within Goldsmith's canon that it is similar to?

Since we are talking about this portion of Goldsmith's career, how are the those other Prometheus CDs that have been released?

I mean how is The Chairman, High Velocity, Breakout, Contract on Cherry Street, Cassandra Crossing and any other CDs I may have missed from them? You can try and do as before, I find something in his canon, or something similar from a different composer.

-Eric

[Koray Savas 2,260]

Matchstick Men by Hans Zimmer

One of his better works, in my opinion. Quirky and fun.

The Weather Man by Hans Zimmer

Great melancholy score.

The Snowman by Howard Blake

Fantastic for the season.

The Mexican by Alan Silvestri

The best Morricone homage I've heard. So yeah, it's pretty damn good.

[indy4 160]

A Charlie Brown Christmas and Edward Scissorhands. Absolutely fantastic, both of 'em.

[Bryant Burnette 790]

I love Vince Guaraldi's music. I wish I had more of it.

[indy4 160]

My only exposure is through Charlie Brown, it is the king of all Christmas music for me. It never fails to get me in a Christmas mood. Never.

[Ollie 1,375]

The Mexican by Alan Silvestri

The best Morricone homage I've heard. So yeah, it's pretty damn good.

Have you heard Silvestri's The Quick And The Dead?

[Bryant Burnette 790]

My only exposure is through Charlie Brown, it is the king of all Christmas music for me. It never fails to get me in a Christmas mood. Never.

I agree. As a score, it's as good as they get, provided you don't despise jazz piano; same goes for his Halloween music.

It's also lovely jazz; great cool. I heard one non-Peanuts piece that he did once, and it was good, too; he seems to have had a distinctive style.

[Hlao-roo 390]

Lalo Schifrin has some fine jazz albums that are worth checking out.

[Ollie 1,375]

After watching my train go around the Christmas tree I got the urge to listen to Goldsmith's Breakheart Pass.

How is Breakheart Pass? Could you find something within Goldsmith's canon that it is similar to?

Since we are talking about this portion of Goldsmith's career, how are the those other Prometheus CDs that have been released?

I mean how is The Chairman, High Velocity, Breakout, Contract on Cherry Street, Cassandra Crossing and any other CDs I may have missed from them? You can try and do as before, I find something in his canon, or something similar from a different composer.

-Eric

I would just suggest going to BSX's site and listening to the samples provided:

http://buysoundtrax.stores.yahoo.net/promrec.html

[Hlao-roo 390]

After watching my train go around the Christmas tree I got the urge to listen to Goldsmith's Breakheart Pass.

How is Breakheart Pass? Could you find something within Goldsmith's canon that it is similar to?

Since we are talking about this portion of Goldsmith's career, how are the those other Prometheus CDs that have been released?

I mean how is The Chairman, High Velocity, Breakout, Contract on Cherry Street, Cassandra Crossing and any other CDs I may have missed from them? You can try and do as before, I find something in his canon, or something similar from a different composer.

-Eric

I would just suggest going to BSX's site and listening to the samples provided:

http://buysoundtrax.stores.yahoo.net/promrec.html

Don't go to the BSX site. It will destroy your computer and kill your children.

[Ollie 1,375]

I'm too tired to type out a response. I figured it would be easier just to listen to the sound clips and decide.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

The Mexican by Alan Silvestri

The best Morricone homage I've heard. So yeah, it's pretty damn good.

Have you heard Silvestri's The Quick And The Dead?

I've got the 2CD boot on my hard drive. Never listened to it. I'm sure it's good, I like Silvestri.

[Nick Parker 3,049]

I am currently listening to "Spider-Man 2". Despite the unfortunate brevity of the album, I find it very good, especially "Angry Arms/ Rebuilding".

[Trent B 354]

I am currently listening to "Spider-Man 2". Despite the unfortunate brevity of the album, I find it very good, especially "Angry Arms/ Rebuilding".

Nothing beats the complete score for Spider-Man 2. Same goes for Spider-Man, the 40 track version that is.

[Nick Parker 3,049]

Whoah, where did you get those? Were they Promo Disks?

EDIT: That complete score does not include the John Debney and Christopher Young replacement cues, do they?

[Trent B 354]

They leaked a long time ago...

[Koray Savas 2,260]

I think Nick is fairly new to the whole bootleg thing. They aren't promos.

[Xander Harris 9,677]

Just no Margot Kidder.

[QMM 4]

Seven Pounds - Angelo Milli

Nice, mellow score. Never heard of the composer, though.

[Jill Sandwich 11,168]

Just no Margot Kidder.

Leave Margot alone, she was gorgeous.

[Henry B 51]

Listening to Batman: The Animated Series. This is certainly excellent music, but for a long time I just haven't been feeling that kiddy adventure vibe.

[Nick Parker 3,049]

I am on my second playthrough of "Sleepy Hollow". I used to think that parts of it were boring, but I now really love the album ( this tends to happen with Danny Elfman's more recent work). It is amazing how thematic and deliberately chaotic the music is. Never once does it become "noise". I also found it interesting that Conrad Pope was one of the orchestrators involved, though I have no idea how much he contributed.

Ultimately, this is probably my favorite Horror score ( for some reason, I never considered "Jaws" as a Horror film. Perhaps because the score was not exactly horrifying?).

[Koray Savas 2,260]

No horror score can beat Psycho. Twisted Nerve is also deliciously frightening.