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Pirates Of The Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides
Chris.Tilton replied to Koray Savas's topic in General Discussion
Having seen the film, I'd say your assessment of the score is spot on. -
Michael Giacchino to score Star Tours II
Chris.Tilton replied to Kendal_Ozzel's topic in General Discussion
Well, that Williams edited the music and had pick up sessions is what I was told. Obviously, Bellis would have a better recollection of what happened, I suppose. The person who told me could have been mistaken on exactly how it was done. It was over 20 years ago after all. The most important thing though that I heard is that Williams is very protective of Star Wars and wishes to be involved or have approval in things relating to Star Wars. So, it's quite possible that Bellis did re-record a lot of Star Wars music for the ride, with Williams overseeing it in some way. -
Michael Giacchino to score Star Tours II
Chris.Tilton replied to Kendal_Ozzel's topic in General Discussion
Like Star Tours II, Williams and his editor were in charge of all the ride music for the original. Bellis, like MG, only did the pre and post ride music. I was told they did have some recording sessions to help with transitions for the original ride. I'd imagine with software today, they didn't need to do that this time, and could solely rely on music editing for the ride. -
i dont think they 'came up' with the synth beat. Williams knew what he wanted, he just needed someone to create and program it in the computer... By that logic, isn't that kind of like a composer saying "I know what I want, a big grandios, lush, fantasy score, I just need to hire this guy to create it for me."
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Whenever I have bigger scoring sessions for Fringe, there are no violins, just Violas, Cellos, and Basses. This was also the case when Chad worked on the show. So, all the mid to high strings you hear on the Fringe soundtrack are Violas, if that helps you better understand the sound. But again, as several on this thread have said, the differences in actual timbre between the viola and violin are subtle. EDIT: I can't remember which ones at the moment, but Bernard Herrmann did a few scores with violas, cellos, basses and no violins as well.
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What I heard him say is that he did a lot more than someone working on ,let say, a Williams score I don't understand what your issue is. This is not new. Gordon Goodwin arranged the end credits for The Incredibles. Tim Simonec arranged the end credits for Ratatouille. It seems like you are marginalizing all the hard work Michael put into this score because I arranged one piece of music using his thematic and instrumentation ideas that isn't even part of the film itself. It's the credits!
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No, this was a specific occasion. He asked me if I'd want to write an arrangement of his themes for the End Credits. He basically sent me cues that had the themes he wanted to appear, we discussed the approach, and then I wrote it from scratch utilizing his thematic material, while also remaining true to the tone and instrumentation/orchestration of rest of his score for the film.
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Glad to hear you say that. I arranged the end credits!
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Hans Zimmer's Sherlock Holmes Press Release
Chris.Tilton replied to mahler3's topic in General Discussion
This is a bit off topic, but you could perhaps enlighten us with the correct pronunciation of "Giacchino?" Most people in interviews and everywhere else pronounce it "Gee-a-kee-no" but I think someone said in the official MG thread that that was wrong. "jah-KEE-no" or "juh-KEE-no" -
Hans Zimmer's Sherlock Holmes Press Release
Chris.Tilton replied to mahler3's topic in General Discussion
Sigh...where have you gone, Chris Tilton of Filmtracks? I stabbed him in the eyes with a conductor's baton. -
Hans Zimmer's Sherlock Holmes Press Release
Chris.Tilton replied to mahler3's topic in General Discussion
I'm not here to say my opinion counts for more than anyone else, as I don't think it does, but my comment about Zimmer is meant to be taken with a bit of jest. Isn't the smiley the universal symbol for "I'm kidding, don't take this comment too seriously?" Your comment on the other hand was a tad on the mean spirited side. Perhaps because you were angry at my comment about Zimmer and took it as me insulting him, and insinuating that I am better or more superior than he is. But let's clear the air right now. That was not my intent at all. Personally, I think I have quite a bit of stuff that doesn't sound like Michael, and perhaps a bit that does, but of course you are entitled to your opinion as much as the next guy. But also, doesn't everyone on here say that MG sounds like John Williams or John Barry pastiche anyway?