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Do you think Saving Private Ryan is a masterpiece?
crocodile replied to Bellosh's topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
No, on all three accounts. But I really like all three. Karol -
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
crocodile replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
Se7en. Bit rainy today in the UK so this fits the bill "nicely". I am always amused just how misleading the first (unused) cue is. Karol -
Interstellar (2014 film directed by Christopher Nolan)
crocodile replied to JoeinAR's topic in General Discussion
Seen it in IMAX twice. Very cool experience. 😀 Karol- 1,980 replies
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What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Older Films)
crocodile replied to Mr. Breathmask's topic in General Discussion
It's funny how Stravinsky "contributed" additional material for three consecutive Academy Award-winning scores in 1975-1977. 😉 Karol -
It's very chaotic and unfocused, true. But not without its pleasures. The opening, featuring the brooding Magneto theme, is among my favourite cues ever. Fortunately for any casual listeners, the LLL album features the film construct of the finale/end credits that contains all the best material in one neatly flowing suite. For the sheer majority, this is all you need. Karol
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Danny Elfman's NIGHTBREED (1990) - 2024 Intrada
crocodile replied to Jay's topic in General Discussion
Fantastic score, really rich and enchanting. Interesting to see Elfman's use of gamelan, especially coupled with strings. He will echo that kind of writing in the opening movement of Rabbit & Rogue ballet many years later (my favouritebit from that work). Great liner notes, too. It was definitely worth the long wait. I am really interested in seeing the movie now. Karol -
What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Older Films)
crocodile replied to Mr. Breathmask's topic in General Discussion
Actually it was about Varese saying something negative about Jews and then she finds it ironic/funny that Goldsmith rips him off for Planet of the Apes. Something like that. But that quote, regardless of the "real" opinion of Goldsmith, has other context in the scene. Blanchett's character makes a point about associating composer's personality and/or opinions from their work in response to one student who didn't have any interest in Bach because he was a "straight white male". So it's more about (what people like to refer to as) "cancel culture" more than anything else. Karol -
THE ORVILLE - Show Discussion
crocodile replied to #SnowyVernalSpringsEternal's topic in General Discussion
I was quite happy with the show ending on season 3. But if they have more ideas in store, and more fun music to go with it, I am all in. Karol -
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
crocodile replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
I love it dearly but for me The Agony and the Ecstasy takes that title. 😀 Karol -
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
crocodile replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
Cleopatra. Fantastic score, among North's best. Very rich and always interesting. The three principal themes are to die for. Karol -
John Williams returns to Berlin for three concerts, June 5-7 2025
crocodile replied to Jay's topic in JOHN WILLIAMS
I might go to this. Karol -
What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Older Films)
crocodile replied to Mr. Breathmask's topic in General Discussion
I thought the whole thing was meant to feel a bit out of touch and pretentious, just like the main character. Whether the musicological side of it is accurate or not I feel is beside the point. Karol -
What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Older Films)
crocodile replied to Mr. Breathmask's topic in General Discussion
Watched this last night. It was really great, beautifully directed and quite gripping. Blanchett was magnificent. Might be her best performance actually. Karol -
Label Threads The Official Varese Sarabande Thread
crocodile replied to Charlie Brigden's topic in General Discussion
You know what, with Alien day approaching and 4K release coming out next week I wouldn't be at all surprised. The previous expansion is over 20 years old now. Karol -
Label Threads The Official Varese Sarabande Thread
crocodile replied to Charlie Brigden's topic in General Discussion
Somehow, the first one feels like What Lies Beneath. Karol -
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
crocodile replied to Ollie's topic in General Discussion
There is no CD release for 2. Karol -
Jerry Goldsmith's HOLLOW MAN (2000) - NEW! 2022 Intrada
crocodile replied to Jay's topic in General Discussion
Fantastic score. Karol