-
Posts
19,734 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
48
Thor last won the day on March 15
Thor had the most liked content!
Contact Methods
-
Website URL
http://www.celluloidtunes.no
Profile
-
Location
Oslo, Norway
Recent Profile Visitors
29,755 profile views
-
Badzeee reacted to a post in a topic: What was your first encounter with Jerry Goldsmith?
-
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Thor replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
Another Colin Nutley production, from 1994. Isfält's music is lyrical and warm, like it always is. Just gorgeous. It's a shame neither the first ÄNGLAGÅRD (a nostalgic fav of mine) nor the third have a soundtrack release, AFAIK, but at least the main thematic material is captured in this second film in the series. Why Isfält's name is not on the cover, however, is a mystery. -
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Thor replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
One of Gaute's best scores, I think, although there are a couple of "modern" elements I could be without. But the way he plays around with certain Swedish folk music tropes amidst a rich, orchestral drama score is wonderful. We nominated it for a Harpa award in 2019 (the Nordic film music prize), which it subsequently won. -
Andy reacted to a post in a topic: What was your first encounter with Jerry Goldsmith?
-
Jurassic Shark reacted to a post in a topic: Quartet Announces: HEIDI/ JANE EYRE (2CD)(John Williams) Remastered and Expanded
-
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Thor replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
Thomas Dybdahl is primarily known in Norway for his melancholic pop music, but for this 2018 film, he really branced out into dark synth landscapes, and some other experimental elements. Love it. -
JTN reacted to a post in a topic: Why did John Williams never have a cameo in a Spielberg movie?
-
Martinland reacted to a post in a topic: Why did John Williams never have a cameo in a Spielberg movie?
-
Is that Mike Mattessino? And who's the guy at the piano?
-
Why did John Williams never have a cameo in a Spielberg movie?
Thor replied to JTN's topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
Still a pain to think about, now years later. All the work that went into creating those easter egg references, and the whole scene is over and done with in a nano second. Like most of the film, it hurries along. A funny thing to think about -- could Oma Tres have survived? The whole planet was blown to smitheerens, so probably not. But maybe there was time to evacuate, like some managed. I expect an entire spin-off series focussing on Tres' life, and how he managed to own a bar on Kijimi. -
GerateWohl reacted to a post in a topic: What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
-
Sure is! I've loved it since I first saw the film in the 90s, but I've only had a digital file release for the last 10 years. Then, just a couple of weeks ago, I FINALLY got the ol' CD release of VERONIQUE. Feels good to finally have it in physical format.
-
Thor reacted to a post in a topic: The Official Zbigniew Preisner Thread
-
Cristian Lee reacted to a post in a topic: The Official Zbigniew Preisner Thread
-
JTN reacted to a post in a topic: What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
-
Jurassic Shark reacted to a post in a topic: What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
-
Interesting selection as your number 1, Christian. I haven't played that much, but you've prompted me to do so again. But glad to see other gems on your list, like LOST AND LOVE (beautiful Caldera release) and FEAST OF JULY (although some of the folksy elements I've had to tone down).
-
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Thor replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
This is an impressive work from 2004, before he broke through. Korzeniowski's post-minimalist romanticism amplified ten fold, due to orchestra size, choir and a cathedral-like reverb. It's HUGE, but I like the calmer parts better. I don't believe it has a commercial release yet (sadly), but selections were available on his website some years back. -
Not Mr. Big reacted to a post in a topic: What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
-
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Thor replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
The surprising thing is how much suspense music there is in Williams' score. I didn't expect that in a TOM SAWYER film, but then it's been ages since I saw the film, or any other Tom Sawyer adaptation. I've made my own playlist that includes the song-driven OST on disc one and a 20-something minute suite of the score cues on disc 2 (which plays like an American Gothic). Works great. -
He, he....story of my life most of the time here on JWFAN. At the same time, I'm glad I was born when I did, so I had the chance to experience all the changes in media and industry that younger folks didn't. I vaguely remember finding the BATMAN soundtrack either in a used record store, or in a cut-out bin in a regular record store, in the mid 90s - after I had moved to Oslo. The front cover was a bit crinkled, but that was okay. It's still the only BATMAN CD I have, and will forever have. I think I saw the film in the theatre too, even though I was around 12 at the time.
-
I don't know what's missing or not, or "dark elements" left out etc. It's been ages since I saw THE SECRET GARDEN. It's not really something I care about. All I know is that the wonderful Varese CD captures the child innocence and rite-de-passage wonderfully, through many permutations. When it comes to Preisner, he's better served in smaller, or should I say REASONABLE, doses. There's a lot of repetition and singular mood elements that are better served in 30-40 minute doses. If people want an expanded release, that's a-ok with me. However, I was happy to bring up the score two years ago, in a Zoom chat with the composer (a lifelong dream, btw). I think he's pretty proud of it.
-
Thor reacted to a post in a topic: What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
-
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Thor replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
1999, and Rahman is developping into more lush landscapes, even though this is a song-driven soundtrack too (at a generous 65 minutes!). I think maybe this is the score that foreshadows his later work, whether in Bollywood or Hollywood (cemented in LAGAAN two years later). -
Thor reacted to a post in a topic: Which Soundtrack Albums Do You Regret not Having Purchased, when They were Available at a Reasonable Price?
-
I never thought about there being a person there either. Interesting. Great film score.
-
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Thor replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
I like how moody the songs are, for this 1998 movie. Not a lot of aggravating vocals, just running smoothly along. Rahman always has those gorgeous chord modulations.