Ollie 1,375 Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 I got these for Father's DayI got a card.......
Jill Sandwich 11,166 Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 Just received Jerry Goldsmith's Magic. He never ceases to amaze me.
Dean1700 5 Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 I just picked up John Barry's expanded Dances With Wolves thought I have never been too fussed on the score.
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 &I paid about $7 for Generations and $2 for Mulan. I also picked up an LP of Close Encounters for $1.00!
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 Looks like Powell does write the occasional good score once in a while. This is my second of his CDs, after Chicken Run. Mostly solid, with several standout moments. Dark Phoenix's Tragedy was really impressive in the film, and it still works well on CD. I like its concept, the slow, building string version of the phoenix theme on top of that fierce action stuff.Got this cheap off ebay. Good even by Goldenthal's standards, and quite diverse. Goldenthal's singing on the opening track is somewhat creepy.Excellent. The last major Wagner opera I hadn't heard in its entirety before. Now I just need a Parsifal (and an original copy of Kempe's Lohengrin) to complete my collection.
nightscape94 968 Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 FINALLY on DVD...It came out in may, and I didn't even know it. :?And a couple of other things.Tim
pixie_twinkle 60 Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I've been replacing my old vinyl Vaughan-Williams choral music box set with the same performances on CD. To get the exact recordings from the 7-disc vinyl set I've had to buy about 10 different CDs! Still it's worth it, all the music is conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, David Willcocks, and Meredith Davies. Great classic 60s recordings, all!
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 All 3 used for less than $7 US on Amazon:
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Good. Now get the Deluxe Edition of Total Recall.
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Indeed.I've been replacing my old vinyl Vaughan-Williams choral music box set with the same performances on CD. To get the exact recordings from the 7-disc vinyl set I've had to buy about 10 different CDs! Still it's worth it, all the music is conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, David Willcocks, and Meredith Davies. Great classic 60s recordings, all!I didn't know there's so much choral music by RVW. I'll have to re-listen to Job and see if I like it more this time.Here's my newest acquisition:For three reasons; 1) I wanted an original copy of the soundtrack, and this wasn't more expensive than a CD on ebay (it comes with the OST CD); 2) the iso score; 3) I've been curious about the movie ever since I first heard the score live in concert. Rudy (Jerry Goldsmith)
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Good. Now get the Deluxe Edition of Total Recall. I originally had the regular edition on tape but it disappeared. I'm not big enough into JG to spend a whole $17 on him. <shields self from eggs and tomatoes>Oh, and add this for good measure:
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Good. Now get the complete edition of Basic Instict.
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 There's a complete edition of Basic Instinct?Hmmm...
John Crichton 4 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Good. Now get the Deluxe Edition of Total Recall. Ah yes, a hole in my collection that needs to be filled too. Along with more Goldsmith. You can't have too much Goldsmith.
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 There's a complete edition of Basic Instinct?Hmmm...Released by Prometheus in 2004.
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I understand this is a very good score, no? I've never heard anything of it.
robthehand 3 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes!!
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 It is very good. Overall a bit too subdued for me to play it frequently, but even then it has some gripping highlights. And for many others, Total Recall is only Goldsmith's second-best Verhoeven score, so... put it on the list next to those Korngolds. Basic Instinct (Jerry Goldsmith)
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 The music at the end of Basic Instinct is fabulous! (think icepick)
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I actually haven't seen Basic Instinct yet. I want too, though. I actually asked at the video rental store today if they had it. For some mysterious reason, they didn't.
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I would love to be able to see that again for the first time.
pixie_twinkle 60 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Indeed.I've been replacing my old vinyl Vaughan-Williams choral music box set with the same performances on CD. To get the exact recordings from the 7-disc vinyl set I've had to buy about 10 different CDs! Still it's worth it, all the music is conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, David Willcocks, and Meredith Davies. Great classic 60s recordings, all!I didn't know there's so much choral music by RVW. I'll have to re-listen to Job and see if I like it more this time.Job rocks! (Although it's not a choral piece). Satan's Dance of Triumph is a real winner, such excitement and mock-evil. Very humerous and dramatic at the same time. Donna Nobis Pacem is a good introduction to VW's choral music, as is the gorgeous Mass in G. Also, his 1st symphony was a choral work (A Sea Symphony) though it's a bit heavy-going as an introduction to his music. Better to work up to that one.
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Funny you should mention this just now when I'm back to the board for the very reason to comment on my earlier post: I'm just listening to Job, and I like it. And yes, there's no choir, and I have no idea what made me think there was one. The Sea Symphony actually is one of my RVW favourites. As a whole work I still find it a bit difficult, but there's plenty of highlights and a rousing start. Along with the London Symphony probably my favourite of his symphonies.I actually haven't seen Basic Instinct yet. I want too, though. I actually asked at the video rental store today if they had it. For some mysterious reason, they didn't. Aren't you Dutch?
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Um, yes. I did see a bit of it on TV, but I turned it off. Couldn't stand the horror of pan 'n' scam on this film.
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 You mean they panned away the good bits? A Sea Symphony
Ollie 1,375 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 There's a complete edition of Basic Instinct?Hmmm...And you call yourself moderator.
pixie_twinkle 60 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Â A Sea SymphonyDaaa da da daaa dadadada da! "Behold......... the SEAAAAAAAAA itself"What a great opening! My favourite movement has to be the scherzo though (The Waves). VW was studying with Ravel at around this time and I really hear a lot of Ravel in the stormy music, but then it all goes very British when the hymn-like tune comes in! Great stuff.Vaughan-Williams is probably my favourite composer so I could go on for hours! If you want to hear a great symphony check out his 4th. The 3rd movement sounds just like the Klingon theme from Goldsmith's Star Trek: The Motion Picture score. Seriously, just like it!
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 You mean they panned away the good bits? 8OI dunno. But the image composition looked like crap.Beaver shot was in there, though.There's a complete edition of Basic Instinct?Hmmm...And you call yourself moderator.Well, of a John Williams forum, mind you.- Marc, who'll probably never have enough Goldsmith.
Marian Schedenig 11,694 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 You can never have enough Goldsmith."Behold......... the SEAAAAAAAAA itself"What a great opening! My favourite movement has to be the scherzo though (The Waves). VW was studying with Ravel at around this time and I really hear a lot of Ravel in the stormy music, but then it all goes very British when the hymn-like tune comes in! Great stuff.The first half of the first movement and the scherzo are my favourites of that symphony.Vaughan-Williams is probably my favourite composer so I could go on for hours! If you want to hear a great symphony check out his 4th. The 3rd movement sounds just like the Klingon theme from Goldsmith's Star Trek: The Motion Picture score. Seriously, just like it!#4 was the first RVW I'd ever heard, many years ago live in concert. Back then, it somewhat reminded me of Jurassic Park.For all those wondering what we're talking about, I can very much recommend the Andrew Davis/BBC Symphony Orchestra 6CD set of all the RVW symphonies plus bits like Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Great recordings, very good sound, and only about 20 euros for the whole set. 8O
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 You can never have enough Goldsmith.Crap.
QMM 4 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Michael Kamen's Concerto for Saxophone and OrchestraNice
Richard P 5,303 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I've had Lady in the Water on almost non-stop for 2 days now, and I'm getting addicted to it. The Great Eatlon is my absolute favourite track, and currently my third most played track in Winamp since March (beating Journey to the Island).I really, really recommend this score Oh, and damn you Michael for taking that avatar first
robthehand 3 Posted July 22, 2006 Posted July 22, 2006 Ah, I should have guessed that. Is that out of print? I had a quick look around, and I can only see the DVD...
QMM 4 Posted July 22, 2006 Posted July 22, 2006 I bought it on Amazon.com marketplace after some searching, you could probably find a few on ebay too.
gkgyver 1,647 Posted July 22, 2006 Posted July 22, 2006 Since it's impossible to get any new score within two weeks from the release date in my ignorant town, I downloaded Superman Returns.I love parts of it, but I agree with those who say the clash of Ottman's style and Williams' writing is almost unbearable. In "Saving The World", the triumphant march gets abruptly stopped by wild choral noise (I'd really like to use another word, but "noise" is perfect). I had hoped that this was just a bad edit job, but I was traumatised when I found out this is exactly how it's used in the film.
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Superman Returns finally (and unexpectedly) reaches my local store! and I bought it. Also bought Carter Burwell's A Goofy Movie on the cheap.
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Basic Instinct arrived yesterday!! Listening now!
AzOutcast 128 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 And a couple of other things.TimAlright man! Opeth is some good stuff (I'm picking up their Special Edition of Ghost Reveries sometime soon).My latest purchase was Black Holes and Revelations by Muse. Disappointing. A very pop-influenced album but there are a few catchy tunes. Can't overthrow Absolution, not by a mile.
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I don't get it. Why is everyone on Opeth's jock? They're alright, but I just don't get why everyone is digging them so much.
Ollie 1,375 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 My Varese CD club order arrived.The Ballad of Cable HogueSky BanditsAn Unfinished LifeThe Virgin Queen
AzOutcast 128 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 I don't get it. Â Why is everyone on Opeth's jock? Â They're alright, but I just don't get why everyone is digging them so much.Well I can only speak for myself, but I just got into them maybe . . . 4-5 months ago. I really don't dig the growling stuff but for some reason they finally clicked and Ghost Reveries for me is just a very infectous album. I only commented on it because I didn't think anyone else here listened to them (yeah yeah, I'm stereotyping).Now if I find a Williams fan who's favorite band is Dream Theater . . . well. . . then I'll just implode.
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