Michael

I don't think this should be here, but member Laserschwert (he's JanBing over here) posted this on the Telltale forums. I think it's actually quite brilliant. It takes a little bit to get used at first, but once you do, if feels great!

 

https://soundcloud.c...rschwert/foxney

The Brits should have one as well. Captain Cornwall.

 

They have one! It's Lord Bravery...

 

This is quite a long shot, but do you think if we ask Conrad Pope he'll know anything about it?

I've tried asking Pete Docter on his Twitter page regarding this, but I don't think he uses it frequently so it will be hard to say if we'll have an answer or not...

 

Is there any way we can find more about this?

 

Edit: I created a Twitter account solely for this. Just like when I created a Facebook page just to ask Conrad Pope about TIntin

When I'm drunk, I automatically start whistling Haddock's Theme.

 

But it's not a daily thing, so I don't know if it counts.

I don't think any subject is simply a matter of love or hate, because there are so many grey zones in any controversial subject. That's what happens with Zimmer most of the time with me: There's a lot of stuff that I like from him (The Lion King, Prince of Egypt, Backdraft, Gladiator, Spirit, True Romance, As Good as It Gets and even Sherlock Holmes), but when he's heart is not fully on the project is shows instantly, like in POTC for example... Heck, even he hates being automatically associated with only that franchise, the power-anthems and people not exploring his pre-2000 efforts. It's kinda similar with Williams, in the sense that most people associate him with the big Korngold-kind of sound and nothing else... Like most composers, or even artists, they get pidgeonholed for their biggest hits; which can be a blessing in terms of work, but can also be a curse in artistic terms.
Like I said, everything's grey. I don't think there are any subjects in the world that are black or white.

I would like if he slowed down or even took a break like Powell is doing right now to rethink his music and recapture that passion he seemed to have... But then I think, who am I to say if he's doing right or wrong?

I was going to suggest The Rite of Spring, but since you asked for film music....





It does work, though.

Clever spam.

Forget it, Data. It's Chinatown.

I think there's isn't a single piece of sample that hasn't touched the very core of my soul. They are *that* good.

Some of the people that got this score early are saying this is what they expected from Johnny. Maybe a little, but a lot of these samples have really surprised me, and in a great way! I wasn't expecting the more light-hearted cues and that incredible chorus on track 15! I mean, wow!!! That's jaw-dropping stuff.
And the hymnal stuff moves me to tears, it's simply beautiful. Also, I can't wait to hear more of the solos in general, particularly the cello one, which sounded simply spectacular.

Now I really can't wait!!!

Last films I watched:

Ivan the Terrible, Parts I and II (1944 and 1958) - 8/10

Probably Eisenstein's most Shakesperian work. The sets, the wardrobe and the light/camera work are simply amazing, a marvel to watch, and a lesson to any aspiring filmmaker. The music is fantastic too, athough not as brilliant as Prokofiev's previous work on Alexander Nevsky, but still great nonetheless.
It's insteresting to see how Part I presents Ivan as an almost God-like figure while Part II starts humanizing him and showing his darker aspects, as well as showing how ambivalent politics can be.

Stalker (1979) - 9.5/10

What can I say? Brilliant work by another fantastic Russian filmmaker, the great Tarkovsky. Another lesson in filmmaking, this is how everybody should approach their movies.
The ambiance created by this sort of post-apocalyptic world combined with the most subdued science-fiction I have ever seen in my life turn this picture into a near masterpiece. The only downside is that it should be even longer! The movie really left me wanting to explore more of this fascinating world.

Poltegereist (1982) - 8/10

What fun, what joy! I think it's been a long time since I purely enjoyed a film as much as this. It really had a Spielbergian feel, and it's no wonder since a lot people say he directed a lot of scenes himself. I reminded me of The Fury a lot, only this time the film itself was much better But it's still the same kind of enjoyment, a film that scares us but still has the guts to don't take itself so seriosuly and have fun too.
And what a brilliant score by Goldsmith. Particularly brilliant during the climax. Great stuff.

The Mission (1986) - 7.5/10

Overall it was good, but I was expecting so much more. In the end it left me a little dissapointed... Having heard Morricone's masterpiece work for years, I pictured this movie a lot differently. The result is a little clunky, and not directed as well as it could have been.
Irons is great, but I feel DeNiro is a little out of place, and I have the feeling he wasn't very well instructed regarding to what the hell was going on with his character (a little more development with his brother would have been nice...). Ennio's score and the gorgeous landscapes are the saving grace of this film, but again, it could have been so much more...

The Legend of 1900 (1998) - 9/10

You can never go wrong with Italian cinema. This is such a loving-crafted film that you can't help but enjoy the wonderful ride. Once you understand it's basically a fairy-tale, you can enjoy it peacefully. It's a film about music, with music... I can't really put into words, but if you're a music lover, you'll love this one. I'm sure.
Another winner by Ennio, too.

Thor (2011) - 6/10

Another dissapointment. I was expecting so much more from uncle Kenneth -being a fan of his acting and directing work-, but overrall the film bored me. I have no connection or knowledge with the source material, but I would have really liked to see more development regarding the brothers relationship between themselves and their father. In fact, the whole film felt rushed... Some quieter moments would have helped it a great deal, at least in my humble opinion.
It had the same feeling of "meh" as I had with Captain America, especially during the second and third acts. The first act of that one was okay, but once he actually turned into Cap, the film practically had nothing else to say, and it showed.

I see someone already has it for sale for $70 on Ebay...

King Mark

Now this is simply awesome:

Alfonso Cuarón.

I'd love if he did his upcoming Gravity.

Tintin, for me. It's the one I'm revisiting the most, right now... War Horse comes a close second, and KOTCS third.