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Quick! Somebody tell me how I should feel about this!

I can’t watch the dubbed versions. Way too distracting.  
 
Original language+subs is almost always the way to go, IMO.

WHAAAAT????
 

Have to admit that the score to Gravity didn't do much for me either... for something in a similar vein, albeit brief, Jeff Beal's Apollo 50: Go for the Moon has a nice A13 vibe, without being a complete ripoff.

Every generation thinks the next one has lower standards. I’m not any different. We are talking about music here, but I feel the same way about other trends too — like ripped jeans being high fashion. Tattoos becoming the norm. I just don’t get it.
 
But in the case of music, I believe it has been said before; we probably remember the past in the best light. We compare today’s average songs with the best from previous decades — the ones that survived in our minds because they were really great. Back then, the forgettable stuff just disappeared. Now everything gets aired and remains online, so we see (and hear) all of it.
 
On top of that, life feels more intense in general. Social media, more demanding jobs, competitive workplaces, constant upskilling — and nonstop distractions everywhere. I know that has affected my life to a great degree. My attention span feels much shorter than it used to be. I no longer feel like sitting down and really dive into something complex - not just in music, but even video games. Hey I used to spend countless hours trying to perfect my playthough of tactical stealth games. Now I cannot stand a minute of it. I look for things that hit immediately — emotionally or visually. Perhaps this is what is going on elsewhere too?
 
Maybe standards didn’t fall. Maybe the criteria have just changed.

Every generation thinks the next one has lower standards. I’m not any different. We are talking about music here, but I feel the same way about other trends too — like ripped jeans being high fashion. Tattoos becoming the norm. I just don’t get it.
 
But in the case of music, I believe it has been said before; we probably remember the past in the best light. We compare today’s average songs with the best from previous decades — the ones that survived in our minds because they were really great. Back then, the forgettable stuff just disappeared. Now everything gets aired and remains online, so we see (and hear) all of it.
 
On top of that, life feels more intense in general. Social media, more demanding jobs, competitive workplaces, constant upskilling — and nonstop distractions everywhere. I know that has affected my life to a great degree. My attention span feels much shorter than it used to be. I no longer feel like sitting down and really dive into something complex - not just in music, but even video games. Hey I used to spend countless hours trying to perfect my playthough of tactical stealth games. Now I cannot stand a minute of it. I look for things that hit immediately — emotionally or visually. Perhaps this is what is going on elsewhere too?
 
Maybe standards didn’t fall. Maybe the criteria have just changed.

Every generation thinks the next one has lower standards. I’m not any different. We are talking about music here, but I feel the same way about other trends too — like ripped jeans being high fashion. Tattoos becoming the norm. I just don’t get it.
 
But in the case of music, I believe it has been said before; we probably remember the past in the best light. We compare today’s average songs with the best from previous decades — the ones that survived in our minds because they were really great. Back then, the forgettable stuff just disappeared. Now everything gets aired and remains online, so we see (and hear) all of it.
 
On top of that, life feels more intense in general. Social media, more demanding jobs, competitive workplaces, constant upskilling — and nonstop distractions everywhere. I know that has affected my life to a great degree. My attention span feels much shorter than it used to be. I no longer feel like sitting down and really dive into something complex - not just in music, but even video games. Hey I used to spend countless hours trying to perfect my playthough of tactical stealth games. Now I cannot stand a minute of it. I look for things that hit immediately — emotionally or visually. Perhaps this is what is going on elsewhere too?
 
Maybe standards didn’t fall. Maybe the criteria have just changed.

Every generation thinks the next one has lower standards. I’m not any different. We are talking about music here, but I feel the same way about other trends too — like ripped jeans being high fashion. Tattoos becoming the norm. I just don’t get it.
 
But in the case of music, I believe it has been said before; we probably remember the past in the best light. We compare today’s average songs with the best from previous decades — the ones that survived in our minds because they were really great. Back then, the forgettable stuff just disappeared. Now everything gets aired and remains online, so we see (and hear) all of it.
 
On top of that, life feels more intense in general. Social media, more demanding jobs, competitive workplaces, constant upskilling — and nonstop distractions everywhere. I know that has affected my life to a great degree. My attention span feels much shorter than it used to be. I no longer feel like sitting down and really dive into something complex - not just in music, but even video games. Hey I used to spend countless hours trying to perfect my playthough of tactical stealth games. Now I cannot stand a minute of it. I look for things that hit immediately — emotionally or visually. Perhaps this is what is going on elsewhere too?
 
Maybe standards didn’t fall. Maybe the criteria have just changed.

Every generation thinks the next one has lower standards. I’m not any different. We are talking about music here, but I feel the same way about other trends too — like ripped jeans being high fashion. Tattoos becoming the norm. I just don’t get it.
 
But in the case of music, I believe it has been said before; we probably remember the past in the best light. We compare today’s average songs with the best from previous decades — the ones that survived in our minds because they were really great. Back then, the forgettable stuff just disappeared. Now everything gets aired and remains online, so we see (and hear) all of it.
 
On top of that, life feels more intense in general. Social media, more demanding jobs, competitive workplaces, constant upskilling — and nonstop distractions everywhere. I know that has affected my life to a great degree. My attention span feels much shorter than it used to be. I no longer feel like sitting down and really dive into something complex - not just in music, but even video games. Hey I used to spend countless hours trying to perfect my playthough of tactical stealth games. Now I cannot stand a minute of it. I look for things that hit immediately — emotionally or visually. Perhaps this is what is going on elsewhere too?
 
Maybe standards didn’t fall. Maybe the criteria have just changed.

Every generation thinks the next one has lower standards. I’m not any different. We are talking about music here, but I feel the same way about other trends too — like ripped jeans being high fashion. Tattoos becoming the norm. I just don’t get it.
 
But in the case of music, I believe it has been said before; we probably remember the past in the best light. We compare today’s average songs with the best from previous decades — the ones that survived in our minds because they were really great. Back then, the forgettable stuff just disappeared. Now everything gets aired and remains online, so we see (and hear) all of it.
 
On top of that, life feels more intense in general. Social media, more demanding jobs, competitive workplaces, constant upskilling — and nonstop distractions everywhere. I know that has affected my life to a great degree. My attention span feels much shorter than it used to be. I no longer feel like sitting down and really dive into something complex - not just in music, but even video games. Hey I used to spend countless hours trying to perfect my playthough of tactical stealth games. Now I cannot stand a minute of it. I look for things that hit immediately — emotionally or visually. Perhaps this is what is going on elsewhere too?
 
Maybe standards didn’t fall. Maybe the criteria have just changed.

"James Newton Howard, great composer, good friend. Right, James? Right?" --Alan Silvestri (Source: Instagram Post)

"James Newton Howard, great composer, good friend. Right, James? Right?" --Alan Silvestri (Source: Instagram Post)

"James Newton Howard, great composer, good friend. Right, James? Right?" --Alan Silvestri (Source: Instagram Post)

"James Newton Howard, great composer, good friend. Right, James? Right?" --Alan Silvestri (Source: Instagram Post)

Interesting. I don’t ever really feel this way, I suppose, mostly because I just enjoy (the act of) listening to music, I don't care if I miss anything, I have future listens to catch anything I didn't catch prior.

I have yet to give the Wicked for Good a listen, but as far as "best use of Choir" is concerned Powell has yet to top "Helicopter Dance" from "Rat Race" for me. The choir in that cue is insane!

Well, there is a nod to that "Rat Race" choir style,
here:
choir rat race.mp3  
From track "Witches Get Snitches"
^^
This particular section is WILD, freakin love it!

I listened to it yesterday. It's dreadful. 
 
I mean, it's a Paul Greengrass movie. Of course it wouldn't be something good. Just look at the cover.
 
Why JNH continues to waste his precious time writing minimal, uninteresting music for crime thrillers like this is beyond me. My love themes posts above shows how good he is at writing emotional orchestral material, and yet he's continuously drawn towards these thrillers that demand the most uninteresting synth-y music as possible. 
 
Give these sorts of movies to his assistants, or to the Lorne Balfes of the world, and go work on something melodic, orchestral, filled with emotion!

He has a bad back.....
 
 
 
 
  

That trailer was a lot of fun.
That therapy scene was esoecially funny.
 
Looks like a fun time, I think it will do very well. Partly based on the box offoce of the first.
 
It also looks like Giacchino can again have some fun with this. Wonder how much he will stick to his sound from the first one.

Apart from the suite, I never found the score to Zootopia particular engaging. But I love the movie. Let's hope Giacchino has more room to play this time.

I'd be happy if they gave up on the series and let Intrada handle the remaining scores…

Maybe they should've put effort into it
And the already (badly) done ones too!