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Actually, Javier Navarrete wrote Mirrors and Marianelli has just recently finished scoring Joe Wright's (director of Atonement and Pride and Prejudice) The Soloist -- a movie about a homeless cello player I believe. And Marianelli winning last year was the first time the academy got it right in quite some time, IMO. If Williams is even nominated for KotCS, that will be lucky. It's a painfully mediocre score and doesn't deserve the nomination. I'd say it's perhaps Desplat's time to take home the award if his Curious Cast of Benjamin Button score is any good.

I haven't seen the film yet, but was wondering if anyone can comment on this posted by FSM's Jeff Bond: And I have to say that Williams' score has the least impact of any in the series--don't ask me whether the score itself was any good: it was dialed too low to notice any music other than the stuff repeated from earlier scores. Does Ben Burtt strike again?

The end of Part 2 he talks about Irina's Theme, but up to that they are the same. Just watch part 2.

I agree. I'm really enjoying it so far. I'm on my third listen, but I'm not going to make any kind of statement as to its quality this soon. It took me a long time to get into Raiders, and I only truly appreciated it after watching the film for the first time in 5 or more years.

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Or will it even be available on iTunes? It will definitely be released on iTunes. It's just a question of whether that is tomorrow or next Tuesday. Three of Williams's four scores from 2005 (all except Sith) were released a week early on iTunes. I know that this is a new record company, so it's tough to tell. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if it shows up on iTunes tomorrow. I'd say it was 60-40 (not released-released), but that's a mostly baseless and worthless prediction. Ted It's possible. If you search for "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" in the iTunes store, John Williams comes up under the artists tab, which means it must be in their system. It's not much, but a possibility.

I'm curious about how the clips are chosen. Do you think it's put together like the clips on iTunes where it's the 30 seconds immediately following the first 45 seconds of the track, or do you think they are hand picked by an editor?

Not too surprising really. What's more interesting is the announcement that it will be two movies.

"The Dragon Boy" from Hisaishi's Spirited Away.

Interesting article. Thanks for the link. I'm particularly curious about this quote, "Composers desperately need their own professional organization to fight for better treatment by both the production companies and the performing rights organizations that so heavily penalize instrumental score music because it doesn’t have lyrics."

Bland underscore? How can anything in Finding Neverland be considered bland? It's intricately orchestrated, has wonderful themes, and a few great piano solos to boot.

It's a fantastic score and completely deserves to win. The same goes for Finding Neverland.

Atonement is definitely my pick. Fantastic score from beginning to end. I love Giacchino's score, but I don't think it holds up to Marianelli's work.

You can preview the entire soundtrack here: http://music.lionsgate.com/rambo/

Just saw "Good Night and Good Luck" for the fourth or fifth time. My absolute favorite film from 2005. Beautiful and elegant cinematography and film that takes a somewhat documentary approach to telling the story by integrated actual footage of McCarthy and his hearings. Although Murrow and CBS were not responsible for ultimately bringing down McCarthy, they showed the power the press has as a watchdog on the government and certainly helped in the fight. Easily the best film about journalism since "All the President's Men".

I believe only Raiders was recorded with the LSO. The other two were recorded in California.

According to their website, it's currently out of stock. http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/pro...96910&itm=1

Yeah, I'm not sure about the director. Either Jackson will just produce or they simply haven't formally announced he's directing it yet... Even if he doesn't direct, as executive produce he'll have a lot of say who gets it and have a big input on the entire production.

I wouldn't call it classic, but you certainly won't be disappointed.

From: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40300 Peter Jackson to Produce The Hobbit and Sequel! Source: New Line Cinema December 18, 2007 Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the following series of agreements: * MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, The Hobbit and a sequel to The Hobbit. New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally. * Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on The Hobbit. New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously. * Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the "Lord of the Rings" (LOTR) Trilogy. Said Peter Jackson, "I'm very pleased that we've been able to put our differences behind us, so that we may begin a new chapter with our old friends at New Line. 'The Lord of the Rings' is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey." "Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making 'The Hobbit,'" said Sloan, MGM's Chairman and CEO. "Now that we are all in agreement on 'The Hobbit,' we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film." Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, "We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with 'The Hobbit' movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy." "Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with 'The Lord of the Rings,'" notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. "We're delighted he's back for 'The Hobbit' films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord." The two "Hobbit" films – The Hobbit and its sequel – are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of The Hobbit release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011. The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, "Return of the King" swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy's production was also unprecedented at the time. For more information about "The Hobbit" films, please visit TheHobbitBlog.com.

This is as emotive and melodic as his writing from The Village. Believe me, I was as skeptical as you until I listened through this a couple times. Very amazing score. If the film isn't too cheesy, this could receive a nod for the Oscars. It's that good. Hmm... I think it's quite good and has some wonderful moments, but I don't know if I would say it's on par with the Village. It's certainly a return to his melodic orchestral side, but it's a pretty typical fantasy score. I've only given it two complete listens, so I may come around more in time, but as of this writing, I'd say it's merely good. One thing that annoyed me was the cliché wailing woman in the track End of the Story. I suppose it's not exactly wailing -- more like mournful woman expressing her sadness through softly singing intangible words --, but it definitely overpowered what sounded like a lovely orchestral piece underneath. Granted, that might have been a temp track thing, but still annoying. I retract that entire first paragraph. This is a truly great score. According to iTunes, I've already listened to it ten times. A wonderful work. Highly recommended.

While I didn't hear anything in Girl with a Pearl Earring that sounded like something from Ben-Hur, I do admit that Ben-Hur is not a score I've heard very many times.

Besides the fact that Desplat is incredibly thematic, he is almost polar opposite of Williams in most regards which may be why some have trouble getting into his music. It's much quieter and subtle. He doesn't do a lot of really loud, bold music (although he has done his share). One cue that sums up perfectly why I like Desplat so much is "The Water Wheel" from The Painted Veil. The string and flute ostinato played under the twinkling piano is just sublime.

This is as emotive and melodic as his writing from The Village. Believe me, I was as skeptical as you until I listened through this a couple times. Very amazing score. If the film isn't too cheesy, this could receive a nod for the Oscars. It's that good. Hmm... I think it's quite good and has some wonderful moments, but I don't know if I would say it's on par with the Village. It's certainly a return to his melodic orchestral side, but it's a pretty typical fantasy score. I've only given it two complete listens, so I may come around more in time, but as of this writing, I'd say it's merely good. One thing that annoyed me was the cliché wailing woman in the track End of the Story. I suppose it's not exactly wailing -- more like mournful woman expressing her sadness through softly singing intangible words --, but it definitely overpowered what sounded like a lovely orchestral piece underneath. Granted, that might have been a temp track thing, but still annoying.

I AM LEGEND Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music Composed by James Newton Howard Will Smith Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable … and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City … and maybe the world. But he is not alone. He is surrounded by “the Infected” — victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path. For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and supplies and faithfully sending out radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville’s every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind’s last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time. The gripping score by James Newton Howard is being described as one of the composer’s finest. Warner Bros. will open I AM LEGEND nationwide on December 14. Catalog #: 302 066 878 2 Release Date: 01/15/08 Source Edit: Whoops, two minutes too late.