Ollie

I guess I'm one of the few people here that considers Superman as John Williams' greatest work.
 
I don't think any other score compares to this: so many unique and unforgettable themes
 
It's my favorite movie ever, and the music is a big reason why

I remember the chilly stare from those eyes when the Mrs came home and saw the Herrmann Varèse box set sitting next to me.......
 
 

I remember the chilly stare from those eyes when the Mrs came home and saw the Herrmann Varèse box set sitting next to me.......
 
 

I remember the chilly stare from those eyes when the Mrs came home and saw the Herrmann Varèse box set sitting next to me.......
 
 

Obviously not the first generation masters.....😉

Herrmann for me.
 
I’d also throw in Akira Ifukube. 

http://www.bernardherrmann.org/events/2019-marnie-super-deluxe/?fbclid=IwAR2ZxX5oHcmdLKh1ib9dxypBG1iGUdBNNvu2lMMeNoG4FtX6zHs2gb96dXk
 
 
 
 
Well this was one of my grails but unfortunately the shipping and all the extra stuff is gonna put me off from ordering this.
 
I have no ill will towards Stylotone but it would be nice if they could just release a cd version. I’d even settle for a download version.
 
I guess Varese’s recording will have to do.

http://www.bernardherrmann.org/events/2019-marnie-super-deluxe/?fbclid=IwAR2ZxX5oHcmdLKh1ib9dxypBG1iGUdBNNvu2lMMeNoG4FtX6zHs2gb96dXk
 
 
 
 
Well this was one of my grails but unfortunately the shipping and all the extra stuff is gonna put me off from ordering this.
 
I have no ill will towards Stylotone but it would be nice if they could just release a cd version. I’d even settle for a download version.
 
I guess Varese’s recording will have to do.

This needs a poll because DC fits the thread title perfectly.

I figured I roughly bought 130 of the Varèse Cd / Master Film releases.
 
My wishes are Air Force One, Brainstorm and Raggedy Man as the Encore. 

Sounds like prime territory for Quartet. 

http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/12/24/la-la-land-records-to-release-soundtrack-album-for-foxs-the-orville/

Aw, man, this is bad. I love his score for ICE STATION ZEBRA.
R.I.P., M. Legrand, and thank you for all your wonderful music.

This is incredibly sad news, indeed.  As I wrote on Facebook, he was a champion among champions when it came not only to film music but really, all things film.  As with most folks, the Star Wars box set was my first real introduction to his name, followed by the DCC release of Raiders of the Lost Ark.  The rest is history.
 
I was privileged to have had dinner with Nick and his wife Julie Kirgo on a few occasions while visiting LA.  Preceding one of these work trips to LA, a mutual friend of ours had arranged an introductory call between me and Nick.  I was nervous as hell to speak with him, but he couldn't have been nicer and graciously agreed to a dinner meet-up in Santa Monica.  Nick and Julie picked me up at my hotel in Julie's MINI.  Nick kindly gave me the front seat (I being taller than he) and before we even pulled away from the parking lot, he handed me a stack of CDs he had produced/been involved with for Intrada and Varese.  I was floored!!  We ended up at a sushi restaurant, and enjoyed great food while getting to know each other through diverse conversations.  Nick was very much an American.  He said he never looked back once coming across the Pond.  (As an aside, John Leguizamo strolled into the restaurant during our meal.)
 
My girlfriend (now wife) and I also spent some time in Chicago with Julie and Nick during the wedding weekend for our mutual friend.  Here I am standing behind Nick during one of our breakfasts together:
 

 
Our mutual friend had arranged for a film music "Name that Tune" game during the rehearsal dinner, and I and the other gentleman pictured above teamed up against Julie and Nick.  We had the distinct honor of besting Julie and Nick in the game, and it became a running joke whenever we spoke after that.

Nick was so very warm and direct, albeit somewhat quiet, and I found myself trying to make him laugh because he really lit up when he did so.  His knowledge and passion for film and film music was unparalleled, yet he was never boastful.  His love for Julie was evident.  They were a perfect match, personally and professionally.  He made an incredibly positive impact on my life beyond the many projects in which he was involved, even though I certainly didn't know him as well as others here on JWFAN and elsewhere.

RIP Nick.

Sounds fine to me.

I think it's just about him being tired with endless whinging. And while there might be some valid criticism to be raised here and there, going through message boards must be really depressing read for any label owner. The amount of people that feel the urge to express their dissatisfaction that certain release doesn't cater to their own tastes is staggering. It's just endless parade of "meh", "oh I hate that score", "why waste time on this?", "not going to spend money on that" or "why don't you release.. instead?" My blood is boiling when I read that. 
 
Anyway, I'm more interested what this "other" James Horner might be? Any guesses?
 
Karol

I’ve not once seen a convincing argument for how Giacchino is a poor composer. 

I've never understood the dislike for Giacchino. He's my number 2 behind Williams. 

http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/12/24/la-la-land-records-to-release-soundtrack-album-for-foxs-the-orville/

Akira Ifukube scored 11 Godzilla films, a 12th film featured a score entirely comprised of his music from previous films. 6 other films used his music at various points. Plus he scored 11 films that featured possible tie ins to the Godzilla universe.

I’d say FSM still holds that crown.

Yeah, he could just adapt his CoS material.

Star Wars 9 should be fine either way. There's plenty of material William Ross can work from if JW bows out 

http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/12/24/la-la-land-records-to-release-soundtrack-album-for-foxs-the-orville/

Akira Ifukube scored 11 Godzilla films, a 12th film featured a score entirely comprised of his music from previous films. 6 other films used his music at various points. Plus he scored 11 films that featured possible tie ins to the Godzilla universe.