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the mstrox thread
The Illustrious Jerry and 3 others reacted to Naïve Old Fart for a topic
I won't say much, except to say that I'm still here. I didn't off myself (well, not in that sense ). I'll post longer, soon. In the meantime...THANKS!4 points -
Updated to include Minority Report and Monsignor. Hopefully we can tick a few more off before the end of the year3 points
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Well, tease or not, I like the video!2 points
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the mstrox thread
mstrox and one other reacted to Gruesome Son of a Bitch for a topic
@Naïve Old Fart As you may or may not be aware, I was in a similarly dismal state in recent years. The darkest place I hope I'll ever be. But the night is always darkest before the dawn, and the dawn will come for you. I stayed in homeless shelters and did what I had to to get back on my feet and most importantly, become happy again. Nobody had my back, but I had support from JWFan. Even I managed to thrive and find joy in life and I'm an idiot who suffers from debilitating depression. As the Joker once said, put on a happy face. You're one of the favorite m2 points -
Chewie looks like Butt-head in the new photo.2 points
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The 8-horn section on this score was phenomenal !! Here's my transcription and cover of 6m3 "Take to your ships"2 points
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the mstrox thread
Naïve Old Fart and one other reacted to mstrox for a topic
Richard, mate - I hate to say that I don’t know where you are currently. Please contact a free suicide help line or a local crisis center. If you tell me where you live, either here or by DM, I can find the numbers for you. If you are in a place with socialized health care, an emergency room is also a very effective option! Those people are trained and equipped to be the neutral sounding board you’re looking for and to help you work through those feelings before you do anything dire. My friend killed herself a few months ago, and without going into all the details,2 points -
The Official La-La Land Records Thread
The Big Man and one other reacted to redishere for a topic
We need a poll. "Would you rather listen to a one-hour loop of Banning Back Home or to a compilation of indistinguishable Hans Zimmer action cues?"2 points -
The Official La-La Land Records Thread
redishere and one other reacted to bollemanneke for a topic
That's what happens when Mike Matessino isn't in charge I guess.2 points -
What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Older Films)
Edmilson and one other reacted to Gruesome Son of a Bitch for a topic
I didn't care for Frozen. I prefer Batman & Robin for my fix of cartoon snowmen and empowered women.2 points -
What is the last piece of classical music you listened to?
The Illustrious Jerry and one other reacted to SteveMc for a topic
This one truly is stunning2 points -
Okay, so apparently this just happened!? I don't have Disney+ (not available in Australia) and details appear to be scarce, but apparently the entire saga from the prequels to the sequels has just dropped in 4K with Dolby Atmos exclusive to Disney+ Disney+ gets every 'Star Wars' movie in 4K, Dolby Vision and Atmos1 point
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Saw this pop up in my YT notifications on MM's page. This of course caused folks to ask if this meant that he was currently working on a new release to which he replied: Well? Is he telling the truth, trying to throw folks off track, or just totally messing with our fragile psyche?1 point
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I like Banning Back Home, it's a nice change of sound from the rest of the score.1 point
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The Yoda Baby Show.1 point
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Once again a nice interview of Powell! He really his a composer I like and easily take the second place after John Williams imho. BTW: he talks a bit about Williams1 point
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Soundtracks, Compilations, or other recently purchased Music
JTWfan77 reacted to Jurassic Shark for a topic
I've got one of those.1 point -
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Final Predictions (NO SPOILERS)
Jurassic Shark reacted to T.RASK for a topic
Since they are still recording and the Vienna concert will happen, I hope more Bruckner style, like the Spark. 😎😍1 point -
The Official La-La Land Records Thread
redishere reacted to Jurassic Shark for a topic
You crazy man!1 point -
It's John Williams mimicking corporate music: the bassline is tasty, and it has some cool drum fills. Could've been way worse.1 point
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TFA is an educational example how, from the writing, editing, recording, and mixing perspectives---to diminish the potent effects of music in a Star Wars film.1 point
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I have to disagree @Docteur Qui. All those trademark Star Wars flourishes (especially in the flutes and piccolos) that were stripped out of his writing in TFA were back in TLJ, especially in action cues like Escape and Battle of Crait. Whereas the action material in TFA is a bit more rhythmic and unfocused, with streamlined orchestration. Arguably the different recording style hides some of those details but even the difference in editing between JJ and RJ gave Williams a larger palette to write more developed, sprawling ideas (especially having a greater chance to present long-for1 point
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What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Jules reacted to Not Mr. Big for a topic
The film was great. The music for the reminded me a bit of Williams' approach to similar moments (in a good way).1 point -
The Official La-La Land Records Thread
bollemanneke reacted to Amer for a topic
The La La Land Records expansion was just a warm up. We haven't seen nothing yet !1 point -
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Final Predictions (NO SPOILERS)
kelliwisethebrave reacted to Mattris for a topic
How do you know it's boring if you haven't read it? How else do you plan to obtain enlightenment? With the Sequel Trilogy, many are already claiming "amateur storytelling". Perhaps they just don't understand the trajectory of the Saga and that this continued story is consistent with the previous episodes, with and abundance of clues that foreshadow events to come. The truth is, Lucasfilm conceived a plan for the Sequel Trilogy and stuck to it. The risk they took was in the manner of its presentation: Playing peoples' expectations and preconceptions against the1 point -
"Space Battalions" by James Brett used in Star Wars promotional videos
Will reacted to Manakin Skywalker for a topic
I doubt it's in-house stuff. They likely bought it from a stock music company, as they usually do for these adverts.1 point -
What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Newer Films)
Sweeping Strings reacted to Naïve Old Fart for a topic
Let us know how it ends...this time, tomorrow1 point -
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
redishere reacted to The Illustrious Jerry for a topic
The Mandalorian: Episodes 1 & 2 by Ludwig Goransson Repeated listens. This is the muse of the month. Keep it coming! Seven Years in Tibet by John Williams My praise for Seven Years in Tibet has been made quite clear in the past few years, but with each listen I find myself more and more attracted to this score. We all have our personal fancies; those unique opinions that can be appreciated by others not because we share them specifically, but because we find ourselves with similar preferences. For me, Seven Years in Tibet is my defining score, rich in beauty, unique o1 point -
John Williams & the Vienna Philharmonic: January 18/19 2020
bollemanneke reacted to Marian Schedenig for a topic
When the concerts were scheduled for last year, several people emailed the ticket office to ask if there was a chance that they would be recorded, and got the reply that the plan was to record and release them. At least one person asked if that plan was still current and got a a reply confirming that it was. Not an actual official announcement, as I said, but presumably from a sufficiently official source.1 point -
yep, it sure did. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/charlie-angels-fell-grace-box-144129679.html1 point
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The Birthday Thread
ATXHusker reacted to The Illustrious Jerry for a topic
Happy birthday @ATXHusker!1 point -
The Official La-La Land Records Thread
Amer reacted to Richard Penna for a topic
The Concord box definitely wasn't the best that could be done with those scores. It was a product of its time, when JW was uncomfortable with adding additional music to his albums, and also the person doing the tape transfers apparently not knowing what they were doing. (pitch problems) Surely in practical terms, there's nothing that makes them more difficult to expand than any other scores during the 80s. But it's Indy, which brings all sorts of complicated baggage and pretentiousness.1 point -
That wouldn’t be an agent’s influence. Writing credits are taken pretty seriously by the Writers Guild of America and when there are multiple writers, they often arbitrate those credits by having a volunteer panel of veteran writers/guild members look at anonymously labeled drafts (Writer A, Writer B etc) to determine the authors of the final screenplay. Pretty sure it’s mandatory when the director or producer is a co-writer, specifically to avoid power plays, and those guild members are vetted to make sure they’re not acquainted with the filmmakers in question (obviously gotta be hard to find1 point
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The 2020 Oscars are, unusually early, on the 9th of February, a day after Williams' 88th birthsday. Voting will happen between the 2nd and 7th of January, when TROS should still be raging in cinemas. By musical hook or Disney's crook, I hope he receives a nice birthsday gift.1 point
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Black Friday 2019 JW prediction poll
Yavar Moradi reacted to Brundlefly for a topic
The Stones are all holy grails of mine.1 point -
New Podcast! The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey
BrotherSound reacted to TownerFan for a topic
In Jeff's latest episode of "The Baton", I joined him as a co-host to discuss one of JW's most underrated scores, The Fury https://thebatonpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-48-the-fury/ It was lovely to be a guest of Jeff's show, he's very dedicated to this thorough job. I look forward to join him in other episodes in the future!1 point -
http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27927-the-last-jedi-score-segments-premiere-in-new-last-jedi-star-tours-update/ http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27805-the-last-jedi-trailer-2-music-discussion/ http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25623-does-anyone-think-is-new-tfa-music/ http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28050-the-last-jedi-verizons-death-star-360-promo-music/ For those who want to relive the madness1 point
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BOTFOJ 30th Anniversary would be a welcome surprise! But considering JFK has been tied up for so long... Would an Oliver Stone box set be possible this year instead?1 point
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The Phantom Menace is 20 years old.
Jurassic Shark reacted to #SnowyVernalSpringsEternal for a topic
Slut!1 point -
I recently watched The Reivers on blu-ray (actually really liked the film a lot - the score fits it well). I was not keeping track of the score and comparing it to the CD release, but I am almost 100% sure that the music that plays at the end of the horse race is not represented on any release. There is likely more missing, but that definitely stood out to me particularly because the first part of the horse race is not scored at all (or at least if it was scored, the music was not used in the film mix). So, I am hoping there is more to get from that film should sessions be found. N1 point