Fancyarcher

Growing up I had a VHS copy of The Black Cauldron, so for years I had no idea for years that Disney was ashamed of the film, I just assumed it was them trying something different at the time. Yeah it's not a bad film, better then its reputation suggests, yes it's fictionalizing a disaster, but that's no better or worse then most true story films. It's got a great cast and it looks good as well.

The Hindenburg by David Shire

It's great fun, the ondnes martenot gets overused per-usual yes, but there are several great themes. Very letimotif heavy as well. I have a soft spot for the film too, since I grew-up with it and have a lot of nostalgia for it, flawed as it may be. The Horned King terrified me as a child.

Some good orchestral writing mixed in with a nice use of synths, also it sounds like it might have several moments of "restraint" hopefully. Cool!

The Black Cauldron - Elmer Bernstein

Also Lucas wanted a "non-union" director. BTW I wouldn't read too much into the acting coach thing, I'm sure they hired one because they thought his performance didn't fit Han Solo, or at least that's what I hope the reason was anyway.

I like parts of Tyler Bates's score to GOTG V2, and Samurai Jack, other then that I'm drawing a blank.

A Man Called Ove - 8 / 10

Well at least we know the main theme won't be replaced now.

Megaforce by Jerrold Immel - Once you get past the 80's ness synth / funk of it (which is fun), there are some really good orchestral cues in this score. A fun score, so happy someone uploaded it onto youtube in its entirety. One of my favorite bad movies to watch too. "Oh, I just wanted to say good-bye and remind you that the good guys always win, even in the eighties".

Underwhelmed by that cue. It's frenetic and all over the place.

Definitely the Zimmer score I'm the most interested in since Interstellar. Lets see how this one turns out. Looking forward to listening it. He dressed up as the Easter bunny during the recording sessions in order to appear "authentic".

Raising Cain by Pino Donaggio Cocoon By James Horner

Beginners - 7.5 / 10

Marie Ward by Elmer Bernstein - Beautiful though a bit typucal, Bernstein "Americana sweeping" sounding stuff. Of course the ondnes martenot is there, but this being made in the 80's, it's to be expected. Great stuff otherwise.

It has. Time sure does fly. Anyway I think I might give Cocoon a listen later today. RIP!

The film was okay, so I think I'll pass. Not that I would be able to attend this "music film" event anyway, given where I live. Sobs.

Much better.

Zimmer will score it and we get our bwam-bwam Star Wars theme. Julie Taymor to replace Ron Howard after he leaves over creative differences.

Blow Out by Pino Donaggio - Very, very, wacky suspense with some appealing "romantic parts". Fitting for the film though.

Ugh what a mess this whole thing. Howard is a safe predictable choice, not surprised to see him be considered.

Certainly their personalities are very similar, heh!

A Beautiful Mind - 8.5 / 10

He's said this before in the past as well you know. I'll believe it when I see it.

Ah yes the same golden raspberries that nominated Goldsmith for King Solomon Mines and Morricone for The Thing, and also gave Barry a win. Clearly they know their film music so well that they retired the worst original score category in 1986. Salute!