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Posted 01 March 2012 - 10:14 PM
Copernicus' Star. My feel good album of 2011.
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 10:54 PM
The Adventures of Huck Finn by Bill Conti. It's one of the precious, nostalgic music of my childhood, along with Jurassic Park.
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 11:01 PM
Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 04:55 AM
It is absolutely wonderful. My first Bernard Herrmann album.Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
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"We pop out and come into the world and music is there. We didn't invent it - it's all organised in the atmosphere by divinity or whatever. It's a miracle." - John Williams-
I think music is a stream of some kind. It could be blood. It could be water. It could be ether. Whatever it is it seems to be a living, organic force that’s in motion, that serves humanity and is part of humanity and part of what describes us as humans. We sing, play, dance, all the things that we do. And there is a vibrant and great literature we have been given. ... As musicians, we join the stream. We swim in the stream with all the other millions of music makers. It’s a life force, a strong one, surrounding us and we are part of it. -John Williams-
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 04:58 AM
Me too, and to this day my favorite (although I don't have a lot of Herrmann's scores). "Scene D'Amour" is definitely one of the gems of film music.It is absolutely wonderful. My first Bernard Herrmann album.
Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
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1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:13 AM
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Desplat
It's like with "Prisoner of Azkaban", it gets better with each listen. The thematic material is subtle but brimming with melody and personality, and Desplat just effectively underscores the silences and darkness beautifully. I'm trying to find that coldness and other detractors people like Erik Woods constantly complain about in Desplat's work, but not here. I'm not a die-hard Desplat fan (The Ides of March, Birth, Extremely Loud... and Benjamin Button don't do a thing for me), but when he delivers -- he knocks it out of the park.
Erik, you should really re-evaluate this. Quit comparing it to JW's work on the first three movies, and evaluate it for what it is.
It's like with "Prisoner of Azkaban", it gets better with each listen. The thematic material is subtle but brimming with melody and personality, and Desplat just effectively underscores the silences and darkness beautifully. I'm trying to find that coldness and other detractors people like Erik Woods constantly complain about in Desplat's work, but not here. I'm not a die-hard Desplat fan (The Ides of March, Birth, Extremely Loud... and Benjamin Button don't do a thing for me), but when he delivers -- he knocks it out of the park.
Erik, you should really re-evaluate this. Quit comparing it to JW's work on the first three movies, and evaluate it for what it is.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:16 AM
To Desplat's advantage is has to be said his music is quite distinctive but on the whole neither part 1 and 2 did much for me. These two scores lack the magic and emotional resonance for me for the most part. Subtlety of the work is not a problem, the fact that is does not resonate but breezes past you without much effect is. Still I enjoy these two scores more than Doyle's or Hooper's.
Journey 2 The Mysterious Island by Andrew Lockington: A very enjoyable melodic orchestral action/adventure romp. I was very positively surprised. While this score brings nothing new into the genre by any means, the young composer shows that he can do a thoroughly fun and enganging score that contains both modern touches and good old orchestral writing. I can hear hints of JNH, Thomas Newman and others here and there but the sheer positive and enthusiastic attitude of the music is hard to resist. I have not heard the much lauded Journey to the Center of the Earth by Lockington but I'll be checking that and his other discography out now.
The Thief from Hugo by Howard Shore
Journey 2 The Mysterious Island by Andrew Lockington: A very enjoyable melodic orchestral action/adventure romp. I was very positively surprised. While this score brings nothing new into the genre by any means, the young composer shows that he can do a thoroughly fun and enganging score that contains both modern touches and good old orchestral writing. I can hear hints of JNH, Thomas Newman and others here and there but the sheer positive and enthusiastic attitude of the music is hard to resist. I have not heard the much lauded Journey to the Center of the Earth by Lockington but I'll be checking that and his other discography out now.
The Thief from Hugo by Howard Shore
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"We pop out and come into the world and music is there. We didn't invent it - it's all organised in the atmosphere by divinity or whatever. It's a miracle." - John Williams-
I think music is a stream of some kind. It could be blood. It could be water. It could be ether. Whatever it is it seems to be a living, organic force that’s in motion, that serves humanity and is part of humanity and part of what describes us as humans. We sing, play, dance, all the things that we do. And there is a vibrant and great literature we have been given. ... As musicians, we join the stream. We swim in the stream with all the other millions of music makers. It’s a life force, a strong one, surrounding us and we are part of it. -John Williams-
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 02:16 PM
I kind of lost interest in Desplat's two Potter scores after few months. It's good to see him stetch his creative muscles and try a bit broader pallet to what he's usually doing. But that's about it.
Ben-Hur (FSM) by Miklos Rozsa.
Wow! The Rhino set didn't sound bad, but this one is even better. I can't believe it has been recorded 53 ago. Very vibrant and, in all honesty, better than many recordings done 20 years later. Didn't finish listening to ithe whole set, obviously (in fact I just abaout managed to quickly browsed through the content). But I must say it was worth.every penny. Apart from the score, there is almost 2 hours of alternates, some of which are quite interesting. And the three LPs are also great. More for their pleasurable concert format, rather than recording itslelf, though. The arrangement of Christ's theme on that third album is a particular highlight.
Oh and there are apparently 150 units left, so if anyone wants it... get it now! If not, get the recent 2011 re-issue of the Rhino. It'll do
Now if there's anything that they could still do is hire Fitzpatrick and Raine pay for sessions with City of Prague Philharmonic and release the mammoth score yet again in glourious modern recording.
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Ben-Hur (FSM) by Miklos Rozsa.
Wow! The Rhino set didn't sound bad, but this one is even better. I can't believe it has been recorded 53 ago. Very vibrant and, in all honesty, better than many recordings done 20 years later. Didn't finish listening to ithe whole set, obviously (in fact I just abaout managed to quickly browsed through the content). But I must say it was worth.every penny. Apart from the score, there is almost 2 hours of alternates, some of which are quite interesting. And the three LPs are also great. More for their pleasurable concert format, rather than recording itslelf, though. The arrangement of Christ's theme on that third album is a particular highlight.
Oh and there are apparently 150 units left, so if anyone wants it... get it now! If not, get the recent 2011 re-issue of the Rhino. It'll do
Now if there's anything that they could still do is hire Fitzpatrick and Raine pay for sessions with City of Prague Philharmonic and release the mammoth score yet again in glourious modern recording.
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 02:29 PM
It is absolutely wonderful. My first Bernard Herrmann album.
Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
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Even better than the original?
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 02:30 PM
I believe it's considered the best of the Varese recording of old Herrmann scores.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 02:33 PM
It's one of those that capture the magic and on top of that offer spectacular sonics .
It is absolutely wonderful. My first Bernard Herrmann album.
Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
Karol
Even better than the original?
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 04:07 PM
Dr. Zhivago. It's a fine score but somehow it's one I find more appealing during the film than stand alone.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:25 PM
To Desplat's advantage is has to be said his music is quite distinctive but on the whole neither part 1 and 2 did much for me. These two scores lack the magic and emotional resonance for me for the most part. Subtlety of the work is not a problem, the fact that is does not resonate but breezes past you without much effect is.
If I wanted breezy, I'd listen to Hooper's scores again. I mean, I know what you're getting at (especially his score for Part 2)... but I have to disagree on the resonance part. He got it, while Hooper didn't and Doyle overdid it.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:35 PM
Copernicus' Star. My feel good album of 2011.
That really is a feel good album.
Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
And I still don't have it!
Even better than the original?
I believe the OST (not conducted by Herrmann, btw) has a pretty bad reputation.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Desplat
I love Fireplaces Escape. But my favourite bit from the score is the choral source cue for the Christmas walk sequence (included on the limited 2 CD set, which Amazon thankfully had on sale last year).
Ben-Hur (FSM) by Miklos Rozsa.
Wow! The Rhino set didn't sound bad, but this one is even better. I can't believe it has been recorded 53 ago. Very vibrant and, in all honesty, better than many recordings done 20 years later.
Now *this* is what I've been waiting to read. Mine still hasn't shipped.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:38 PM
The Vertigo ost just suffers from crude editing techniques of its time, but I'm the sort of listener who appreciates and even enjoys those quirks.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:48 PM
Which one are you referring to? I've got just the two Varese Sarabande releases. And while I treasure the original film version, McNeely's recording beats it in terms of performance, I reckon. Also, the original recording switches between mono and stereo constantly, which can be quite distracting.The Vertigo ost just suffers from crude editing techniques of its time, but I'm the sort of listener who appreciates and even enjoys those quirks.
To Marian: You need to get this album. It's a must.
This is my favourite bit as well.But my favourite bit from the score is the choral source cue for the Christmas walk sequence (included on the limited 2 CD set, which Amazon thankfully had on sale last year).
It's still a 50's recording, so I wouldn't exactly expect a modern Tadlow kind of sound. But there is a definite improvment, even to my non-audiophile ears (and other people seem to agree, judging from reading other forums). The LP's sound more archival, but they're great to have. Some lovely arrangements in there. In any case, it's all worth it.
Ben-Hur (FSM) by Miklos Rozsa.
Wow! The Rhino set didn't sound bad, but this one is even better. I can't believe it has been recorded 53 ago. Very vibrant and, in all honesty, better than many recordings done 20 years later.
Now *this* is what I've been waiting to read. Mine still hasn't shipped.
Karol
From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
- Christopher Nolan
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 07:50 PM
The Golden Compass by Alexandre Desplat
Screw Deathly Hallows, this is much better work. Not for everyone, as Desplatian trademark "crystal clear, delicate as a porcelain and paper thin" music is not exactly what many people expect from their fantasy scores. But if you give it time you'll get the most out of it. And then you realise there are dozen of themes in there and they're all developed thoughout. Rewarding.
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Screw Deathly Hallows, this is much better work. Not for everyone, as Desplatian trademark "crystal clear, delicate as a porcelain and paper thin" music is not exactly what many people expect from their fantasy scores. But if you give it time you'll get the most out of it. And then you realise there are dozen of themes in there and they're all developed thoughout. Rewarding.
Karol
From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 07:55 PM
Alliance Assembly from Return of the Jedi, John Williams.
This is such a great track. Very nostalgic. I love Return of the Jedi. Ah, the warm feeling of that film...
This is such a great track. Very nostalgic. I love Return of the Jedi. Ah, the warm feeling of that film...
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Alliance Assembly from Return of the Jedi, John Williams.
This is such a great track. Very nostalgic. I love Return of the Jedi. Ah, the warm feeling of that film...
I prefer "The Levitation"
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Posted 03 March 2012 - 05:02 AM
I love Fireplaces Escape. But my favourite bit from the score is the choral source cue for the Christmas walk sequence (included on the limited 2 CD set, which Amazon thankfully had on sale last year).
"My Love is Always Here" is just gorgeous. The regular CD has at least 5-7 minutes left they could've included, like this one. I wish it wasn't an iTunes exclusive.
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Posted 03 March 2012 - 06:42 AM
Now that is one of my favourite Desplat scores. Despite being at times subtle and always quite typically to Desplat delicate, the music has color and life that sparkles during every track with no meandering.The Golden Compass by Alexandre Desplat
Screw Deathly Hallows, this is much better work. Not for everyone, as Desplatian trademark "crystal clear, delicate as a porcelain and paper thin" music is not exactly what many people expect from their fantasy scores. But if you give it time you'll get the most out of it. And then you realise there are dozen of themes in there and they're all developed thoughout. Rewarding.
Karol
Flow Like Water from the Last Airbender by James Newton Howard.
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"We pop out and come into the world and music is there. We didn't invent it - it's all organised in the atmosphere by divinity or whatever. It's a miracle." - John Williams-
I think music is a stream of some kind. It could be blood. It could be water. It could be ether. Whatever it is it seems to be a living, organic force that’s in motion, that serves humanity and is part of humanity and part of what describes us as humans. We sing, play, dance, all the things that we do. And there is a vibrant and great literature we have been given. ... As musicians, we join the stream. We swim in the stream with all the other millions of music makers. It’s a life force, a strong one, surrounding us and we are part of it. -John Williams-
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Posted 03 March 2012 - 11:23 AM
It's one of those that capture the magic and on top of that offer spectacular sonics .
It is absolutely wonderful. My first Bernard Herrmann album.
Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
Karol
Even better than the original?
Karol
How would jwfaners rate the Varese "The Day The Earth Stood Still"? I find the panning on the "Klatuu Stops The World" track (sorry, I don't know its proper title) to be a little jarring, but I suspect that this is deliberate. All'n'all, I think it's a fantastic score.
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Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:12 PM
They're both phenomenal. It's just too bad we only have them in bootleg sounding quality.
Alliance Assembly from Return of the Jedi, John Williams.
This is such a great track. Very nostalgic. I love Return of the Jedi. Ah, the warm feeling of that film...
I prefer "The Levitation"
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Posted 03 March 2012 - 11:13 PM
It is absolutely wonderful. My first Bernard Herrmann album.
Now I'm listening to McNeely's recording of Vertigo, probably one of my favourite CD's of all time.
Karol
Even better than the original?
I would say so. The recording is fantastic!
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The Golden Compass by Alexandre Desplat
Screw Deathly Hallows, this is much better work. Not for everyone, as Desplatian trademark "crystal clear, delicate as a porcelain and paper thin" music is not exactly what many people expect from their fantasy scores. But if you give it time you'll get the most out of it. And then you realise there are dozen of themes in there and they're all developed thoughout. Rewarding.
Karol
The Golden Compass ties with Deathly Hallows: Part 1 as my favorite Desplat score. The score is just... magical. And those dozen themes you mentioned, for Lyra, the Magisterium, Iorek, the Witches.... wonderful. It's a shame the film didn't get a sequel, it would've been interesting to see how Desplat would've progressed the themes. But I have a feeling if it did, he would've gone for a different approach like he did with DH2.
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Posted 04 March 2012 - 04:11 PM
The Black Beauty by Danny Elfman: Is this truly Elfman I am hearing? The change of tone from Elfman's typical darkly elegant and slightly off-kilter scores is truly startling, in a positive way. This score sparkles with Celtic styled yearning and joyous melodies, lilting with crisp and sprightly piano, tin whistle, harp and violin performances and generally upbeat and lyrical atmosphere that is simply magical and sweeps you away. A slight undercurrent of melancholy still reminds us that this is an Elfman score but this just adds another layer to the lively and marvellous score. The composer also expertly manipulates his main theme which he spins through many different interesting variations. Inspiration truly at work here.The closest cousin to this in his discography would be Sommersby that shares some of the lyrical and rustic sounds but is more American. I can't recommend this score highly enough for those who would love to hear a different side to the composer that is so rarely exhibited in his bigger films.
Next: All the King's Men by James Horner
Next: All the King's Men by James Horner
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The Black Beauty by Danny Elfman:
It's great! One of my favourites of him. I'm still unfamiliar with Sommersby though.
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X-Men: The Last Stand - John Powell
The guy went into overdrive with this score, but it is just marvelous. Jean Grey's Phoenix theme is both romantic and dangerously exotic, especially in "Whirlpool of Love" and "Phoenix Rises." But the most enticing thing is the action music... oh man, half the album is comprised of it. But the themes are so good... it's a shame Powell's former colleague Gregson-Williams and Henry Jackman didn't try to top it.
The guy went into overdrive with this score, but it is just marvelous. Jean Grey's Phoenix theme is both romantic and dangerously exotic, especially in "Whirlpool of Love" and "Phoenix Rises." But the most enticing thing is the action music... oh man, half the album is comprised of it. But the themes are so good... it's a shame Powell's former colleague Gregson-Williams and Henry Jackman didn't try to top it.
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Posted 04 March 2012 - 06:48 PM
As Mikko pointed out, they seem to be siblings in Elfman's repertoire. Sommersby ventures heavily towards John Barry type of romance with some folk elements.
The Black Beauty by Danny Elfman:
It's great! One of my favourites of him. I'm still unfamiliar with Sommersby though.
Oh and I just listened to Goldsmith's First Knight.
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
- Christopher Nolan
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 04:12 AM
Happy Birthday Variations:
This is a really neat piece. It seems to be about everybody coming together to celebrate a birthday. You have each section doing their part; horns, percussion, woodwinds, non-horn brass, strings, and then they all come together at the end. You can tell Williams had a ton of fun with this.
You can hear traces of Harry Potter, Home Alone, SPR, and his concert works too.
I also think the whole idea is just really funny. The happy birthday tune is about as simple and unsophisticated as it gets, but here it is getting the deluxe John Williams treatment, like it's the greatest thing on earth. It's such a complex and unpredictable piece, rhythmically, harmonically, and orchestrationally. And right in the beginning JW hits us on the head with those wonderfully odd and complex horn chords (I wish I had the musical knowledge to know what they are). It's like he's showing off, letting us know how strange this experience is going to be.
This is a really neat piece. It seems to be about everybody coming together to celebrate a birthday. You have each section doing their part; horns, percussion, woodwinds, non-horn brass, strings, and then they all come together at the end. You can tell Williams had a ton of fun with this.
You can hear traces of Harry Potter, Home Alone, SPR, and his concert works too.
I also think the whole idea is just really funny. The happy birthday tune is about as simple and unsophisticated as it gets, but here it is getting the deluxe John Williams treatment, like it's the greatest thing on earth. It's such a complex and unpredictable piece, rhythmically, harmonically, and orchestrationally. And right in the beginning JW hits us on the head with those wonderfully odd and complex horn chords (I wish I had the musical knowledge to know what they are). It's like he's showing off, letting us know how strange this experience is going to be.
Recently Purchased CDs:
1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 05:08 AM
Jerry Goldsmith - Poltergeist (complete)
Man, this score is amazing. I love the innocence and beauty in Carol Anne's theme, and the slightly creepy statements of it....the intense and complex action music...and to hear it in a complete presentation. WINNING.
This is one of my top favorite Goldsmith scores for sure.
Man, this score is amazing. I love the innocence and beauty in Carol Anne's theme, and the slightly creepy statements of it....the intense and complex action music...and to hear it in a complete presentation. WINNING.
This is one of my top favorite Goldsmith scores for sure.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 05:34 AM
I'm listening to Angela's Ashes. What a great score.
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1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 01:01 PM
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
1941
Jane Eyre (Marianelli)
And I've also listened to the third LP on Ben-Hur set. Now I've got just two hours of alternates left. That is exhausting!
Karol
1941
Jane Eyre (Marianelli)
And I've also listened to the third LP on Ben-Hur set. Now I've got just two hours of alternates left. That is exhausting!
Karol
From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
- Christopher Nolan
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 03:13 PM
Thomas Newman - Shawshank Redemption
without a doubt his best work! it's crazy how much the score favored the movie. I can listen to it over and over again.
without a doubt his best work! it's crazy how much the score favored the movie. I can listen to it over and over again.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 03:16 PM
Yeap. Definitely in his top 5. The album is a rather great presentation of the score on the whole as well. The build-up to the release of the finale is just beautiful.Thomas Newman - Shawshank Redemption
without a doubt his best work! it's crazy how much the score favored the movie. I can listen to it over and over again.
Elegy for Cello and Orchestra by John Williams in the memory of a dear friend who recently passed away.
Ars superior est vita hominum.
"We pop out and come into the world and music is there. We didn't invent it - it's all organised in the atmosphere by divinity or whatever. It's a miracle." - John Williams-
I think music is a stream of some kind. It could be blood. It could be water. It could be ether. Whatever it is it seems to be a living, organic force that’s in motion, that serves humanity and is part of humanity and part of what describes us as humans. We sing, play, dance, all the things that we do. And there is a vibrant and great literature we have been given. ... As musicians, we join the stream. We swim in the stream with all the other millions of music makers. It’s a life force, a strong one, surrounding us and we are part of it. -John Williams-
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 03:40 PM
there's one thing that keeps bugging me...
who the hell is tom newton?
according to lastfm:
haha... I also tried googling "tom newton composer" without any luck. must be some kind of mistake, right?
who the hell is tom newton?
according to lastfm:
haha... I also tried googling "tom newton composer" without any luck. must be some kind of mistake, right?
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 03:46 PM
Send him a message on FB or Twitter!
"Who the hell are you?"
"Who the hell are you?"
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 09:43 PM
Batman - Danny Elfman
It remains a favorite of mine. For his second feature film score, Batman is still surprisingly well-developed and orchestrated. Every time I listen to his Batman theme or the big cues like "Charge of the Batmobile", "Descent into Mystery" and the finale -- it's amazing. I don't have the LLL 2-CD release yet, but the original album has most of the highlights in beautiful stereo.
It remains a favorite of mine. For his second feature film score, Batman is still surprisingly well-developed and orchestrated. Every time I listen to his Batman theme or the big cues like "Charge of the Batmobile", "Descent into Mystery" and the finale -- it's amazing. I don't have the LLL 2-CD release yet, but the original album has most of the highlights in beautiful stereo.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 09:51 PM
You should get it. Trent can't sleep until it sells out.
I suggest a full frontal assault with automated laser monkeys, scalpel mines, and acid.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 01:47 AM
John Williams' Trumpet Concerto. It's very good. I hear bits of JFK, War of the Worlds, and some of his modern action material. I don't really understand the piece yet, but it still makes for a very engaging and exciting listen.
Recently Purchased CDs:
1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
1. Nightwatch/Killer By Night - Johnny Williams and Quincy Jones 2. Diamond Head/Gone with the Wave - Johnny Williams/Lalo Schifrin 3. Mass - Leonard Bernstein 4. Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic - Leonard Bernstein
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