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Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
michael_grig and 8 others reacted to Tom for a topic
They might have wanted to hear the finished product first. If Disney ended up rejecting it and going a different route, they would have looked bad had they officially announced her.9 points -
Obi-Wan Kenobi theme 1977 vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi theme 2022
DrTenma and 4 others reacted to Not Mr. Big for a topic
Gotta say I prefer the new one5 points -
You know what... fucking good on her. She's having a break-out budding media composers can only dream about and this will only boost that. I literally didn't know who she was a few weeks ago and now she's scoring the biggest TV show of the year. I'm looking forward to hearing it.4 points
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It sounds like she's been approaching scoring the show very thoughtfully. I'm excited to hear what she's done!4 points
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Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
Tiburon and 3 others reacted to Not Mr. Big for a topic
As long as it's as good as the Star Wars Visions score I'll be happy4 points -
He walked pass me; as he walked by, I just said, “Good evening, Maestro.” He gave me a gentle nod, smiled and said, “Good evening; thank you for coming.” Just a brief moment, but worth every penny. I’ll never forget it. He really is a gentlemen. His humble attitude really shows.4 points
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Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
enderdrag64 and 2 others reacted to Muad'Dib for a topic
The fans.3 points -
New Project: John Williams Potter Scoring
enderdrag64 and 2 others reacted to Potter Scoring Project for a topic
This is not a DH update, but we were able to meet the maestro himself yesterday! He came to Juilliard for a conducting session where we played Superman March, theme from Jurassic Park, and Adventures on Earth. I was lucky enough to play piano/celesta, and Molly (who was in town to see his Carnegie concert the night before) was turning pages for me. So the short version is: both of us were in the room with JW and it was thrilling! And yes we did give him a flash drive with GOF, OOTP, and HBP on it. Basically we wrote him a thank-you letter for everything his music means to us, and presented highlights from the project as a fan gift (along with the knit JW). The project content was in an envelope so we don't know what he thinks or if he's heard it but we're just happy to have expressed our appreciation in some way! -BP3 points -
Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. The album art is fantastic; it's so nice to see something other than just a re-hash of the original art. The notes are good, but not really detailed -- more like a love letter to the score. While I like having the extra music from the expanded release, the generous original soundtrack presentation has always been a favorite of mine, so this is perfect. The sound "seems" to be good, too. There are a lot of variables that go into how "good" the vinyl sound really is (turntable, pre-amp, stylus, speakers...). On my system, it generally sounds fantastic, save one rather large issue: The overall level seems lower than many other albums I own (classical, soundtrack or otherwise), meaning I have to turn it up a bit louder than usual. This makes the noise floor of the vinyl more apparent than some other LPs. Still, I like the sound of it, especially the low end, that really rumbles in all the right spots!3 points
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The On Demand Audio is now live! 2:36 minutes which is exactly what I captured live. So, I think it is basically the entire concert unedited. https://www.wqxr.org/story/john-williams-conducts-the-philadelphia-orchestra/3 points
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Two more Menken Disney ending cues3 points
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Amazing first half! He started to do his usual speech about not remembering which of the nine Star Wars films Across the Stars is from, but I held up two fingers right in front of him and he gleefully reacted and announced that it was from the second film “with Natalie Portman”. What a neat moment! Gonna remember that forever.3 points
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The John Williams Orchestra Library at the Juilliard School
WilliamsStarShip2282 and one other reacted to Miguel Andrade for a topic
Yes, I've known about this since forever. I wish the chamber recital that was given at the time was recorded.2 points -
Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
GerateWohl and one other reacted to publicist for a topic
Begs the question what 'traditional orchestral' is. If you apply this label to any occurence of an instrumental group within an orchestra, fair enough. If you hope for musical development in a compositional sense, which means not just having the score react to movie cuts just because, but by having an overarching sense of musical architecture...well, i hope for it but the last 10-15 years let me doubt it very much. Also, using instruments from around the world is not a 'technique'. If it were, and there would be standards to it, film music would be better than it is.2 points -
Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
Taikomochi and one other reacted to Docteur Qui for a topic
There's always room to combine JW's classic sound and modern scoring approaches IMO. I for one was glad to see Holt talk about using instruments from around the world, it's a technique that adds so much flavour especially when supported by a traditional orchestral. Her comments saying that the sound is more in line with the classic approach than The Mandalorian is interesting, I wonder how much more?2 points -
For me, that moment is when Luke reaches out to Leia through the Force and the Falcon turns around in the clouds. Amazing rendition.2 points
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I still remember when 'Four Feathers' came out, the reaction in film music circles was - as expected - racist and ignorant: what's that awful ethnic stuff with the wailing fakir and why isn't there more of the syrupy love theme? It was truly a schizophrenic effort by Horner, in that respect, kind of like Goldenthal's motto of 'composition as collision'. Particularly two pieces 'The Mahdi' and 'Escape' are marvelous examples how to wed eastern/western.2 points
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Hook - 30th Anniversary Double Vinyl from Mondo Records 2021
Bespin and one other reacted to Manakin Skywalker for a topic
The thing is that it wasn't artificially pitch-shifted. The original file they used was in 48kHz, and some dumbass, instead of clipping the frequency to 44.1kHz, accidentally changed the speed to 44.1kHz (which is a thing btw). If you change the speed back to 48kHz, what you end up with is the original, unaltered recording session file, without any artificial speed/pitch changing whatsoever, and it's true 48kHz as a plus. From then if you can convert it properly to 44.1kHz if desirable. I'm surprised more people didn't realize that.2 points -
Watch the video: it is very charming watching the three of them together. Plus, the arrangement is stunning. I have listened 10 times by now. This is already my favorite chamber piece by Williams-just the perfect theme to be given this treatment, and a masterstroke to have the guitar as the pairing.2 points
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I know I make this complaint a lot, but it really rubs me the wrong way that these reviewers (philly also) have positive things to say. However, when addressing his film music, they are constitutionally incapable of refraining from mentioning other composers who have come before. Such influences are part of every damn composers output since at least the time of Bach, yet they always do it to Williams and seemingly mostly just to Williams. Just shut the hell up; it is like they were beat up on the playground by bullies who were blasting SW at the time.2 points
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Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
JTN and one other reacted to Jurassic Shark for a topic
Any great score nowadays is an anomaly.2 points -
John Williams' Obi-Wan Kenobi theme - "I just want to write Benny a theme"
Bayesian reacted to SpaceCoyote for a topic
And now it's official.1 point -
Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
Evanus reacted to Luke Skywalker for a topic
Im not thrilled about this news, but ill give her the benefit of the doubt as her comments look good enough1 point -
Both are fantastic Marc! Beautiful work1 point
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What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Raiders of the SoundtrArk reacted to Bespin for a topic
If I can turn back time... well, this is exactly what I try to do! Have a nice week-end! Danny Elfman - Proof of Life OST Danny Elfman - Sleepy Hollow (expanded score) Danny Elfman - Instinct OST Danny Elfman - A Simple Plan OST1 point -
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Raiders of the SoundtrArk reacted to Tom Guernsey for a topic
An American Tail (James Horner) - What better way to celebrate the 131st birthday of Prokofiev than with some James Horner ;-) Although AAT is more Smetana than Prokofiev (ironic given that Smetana was Czech rather than Russian. Then again, Prokofiev was technically Ukrainian… anyway). Still one of JH’s most charming, memorable and gorgeous scores even if the songs are a touch twee, although Somewhere Out There is a deserved classic.1 point -
The Doctor Who Thread.....
Naïve Old Fart reacted to Sweeping Strings for a topic
Love the Doctor's tetchiness in this - 'And do you find you get punched in the face a lot when you do that?' 'No' 'It's as well I'm here then, isn't it?' Also the lovely little nod to Pat Troughton in the alien ship's database of depictions of Robin Hood in Earth's popular culture. And a pleasing 'message' about our need for heroes, be they mythical or otherwise.1 point -
The Complete Cue Lists Thread
Jay reacted to Groovygoth666 for a topic
Army of Darkness - Joseph Lo Duca (1992) Source: sabam.be* 01. ARMY OF DARKNESS PROLOGUE 02. ASH IN CHAINS 03. ARTHUR S FANFARE 04. OPEN PIT 05. HAPLESS SHEMPS 06. INTO THE PIT 07. THE PIT 08. THE PROMISED ONE 09. NIGHT COURT 10. POSSESSION 11. WHAT IS IT YO SHE BITCH 12. GIVE ME SOME SUGAR 13. BONE ANZA 14. SUNDOWN 15. HARP GLISSANDO 16. LITTLE ASHES PT 1 17. LONDON BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN 18. CIRCUS DIVE 19. ASH SPLITS 1 20. ASH SPLITS PT 3 21. FOREST OF THE DEAD 22. THE GRAVEYARD 23. GOD SAVE US 24. LIVE AGAIN 25. SO LONG 26. WINGED DEADITE 27. STRANGE BIRDS 28. FOUL THING 29. STAND BY THEE 30. SAY HELLO 31. BUILDING THE DEATH COASTER 32. WHITES OF THEIR BONES 33. DEATHCOASTER 34. EVIL SHEILA 35. ON THE PARAPET 36. ASH BUCKLERS 37. SKELETOR 38. HENRY RETURNS 39. REUNITING 40. MANLY MEN 41. TIME TRAVELER 42. ARMY OF DARKNESS END TITLES * this isn't the original source, I found theses names while poking around one of the repertoires about a month ago, but cannot for the life of me find which one it was now, but sabam.be has most of them.1 point -
The John Williams Orchestra Library at the Juilliard School
BrotherSound reacted to artguy360 for a topic
This is the first I've heard of it. I imagine it is one of his many awards and recognitions he is particularly fond of.1 point -
Basil Poledouris' CONAN THE BARBARIAN in Full Score
ChrisAfonso reacted to chrissiddall for a topic
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Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
A. A. Ron reacted to GerateWohl for a topic
Let's face it to get this right. When Williams wrote Star Wars he was already in the business for more than 20 years, had worked with all the greats, had won two academy awards, had written a symphony and lots of other concert work. So, in best case Holt is now in a level like Williams in the mid 60s. In best case! So, adjust your expectations. I am sure, she will do the job OK like most professional composers at her level would do. But I don't expect a miracle.1 point -
Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
JTN reacted to GerateWohl for a topic
OK. Now the question pops up, why was that information kept a secret for such a long time? Anyway, it's not bad news so far. But I still don't expect anything special or great. The aera of the great scores is over anyway.1 point -
Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
A. A. Ron reacted to Jurassic Shark for a topic
Will she make inappropriate love themes for siblings? If so, I'm good.1 point -
She said it will be reminiscent of the Star Wars tradition of music. I'm curious hear what that sounds like.1 point
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Natalie Holt's OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)
DarthDementous reacted to MrJosh for a topic
I've been meaning to listen to Loki outside of the show, but that is the only of Holt's music I have heard. She should really write a suite of music and call it Holt's The Planets, great pun opportunity there.1 point -
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The MCU - Marvel Cinematic Universe
Giftheck reacted to Naïve Old Fart for a topic
...stands for everyone of us. He'll save, with a mighty hand, every man, every woman, every child - he's a mighty Flash.1 point -
I think the thread should titled 'Natalie Holt's Benny (2022)'1 point
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Wow, it's almost like the JWFan forum is a reliable source!1 point
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What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
Andy reacted to Naïve Old Fart for a topic
Bes, you're missing out on some fabulous stuff, by not playing ROTJ: SE.1 point -
The Classical Music Recommendation Thread
karelm reacted to Tom Guernsey for a topic
As the second most number of recordings of a single work (Mahler 5 being the top) I feel I should have a more informed opinion on The Rite of Spring but I don’t have one that is my absolute go to performance. Having said that I highly recommend the LA Philharmonic version conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. It’s live but the sound is great and the performance thrilling. I have Stravinsky’s own on the extensive boxed set and from what I recall it’s a fine performance and the sound is perfectly good. I still hold the Dorati/Detroit recording in high esteem as the first recording I bought. Great performance of the Firebird too. The performances of Stravinsky’s music conducted by Robert Craft are worth hearing although I think he’s better in the later neoclassical stuff than ROS. On the flip side I’m pretty sure I thought the Karajan version was terrible. If you want a different interpretation the rock version by The Bad Plus is worth checking out. Must given Petrouchka another airing. One of my favourites. By coincidence, currently listening to Prokofiev’s Scythian Suite which some people consider Prokofiev’s answer to ROS. I guess it’s pretty brutal and elemental and was originally written for Diaghilev. I’ve always loved it, particularly the Abbado recording coupled with the best version of Alexander Nevsky (suite) and Lt Kijé. However I’m on the BIS recording conducted by Andrew Litton coupled with a fine rendition of the 5th symphony. The whole Litton cycle of Prokofiev’s symphonies, on first listen, very good indeed. Looking forward to checking out Romeo & Juliet (even if it’s a weird disc that puts the selections from the three suites into ballet order. My go to for the full ballet is the Maazel version although my go to is the highlights conducted by Michael Tilson-Thomas which has all the best bits. I’m sure Thor would approve ;-) I think there is a set of Boulez conducting Stravinsky but I don’t think I have it. Probably worth a listen though if nothing else as Boulez usually lets you hear every detail which is a bonus in such a complex score.1 point -
The Patriot: William's best in last 5 years?
Garrett reacted to Ray Barnsbury for a topic
I love the Patriot. I don't think it's his best in the past 5 years, but definitely up there (for me). Ray Barnsbury1 point