Desplat13

The more you put into a really great piece of art, the more you will get out of it. I think Kora's way of thinking is what has been the cause of such a downgrade in quality music. Nowadays, folks want cookie-cutter music that they can bebop along to the first time, because it sounds the exact same as all the other songs they listen to. This way, they never have to put any effort into what they listen to. But, for me at least, the music that requires active listening often turns out to be more rewarding, and have far far more lasting power than the one that has instant appeal because of its catchy tunes. But then, people are different. Maybe I am an exception...

Exactly.

I like the JP theme far better than the fanfare.

5 stars. Yes, that was very easy. Incredible, and maybe the best Indy score.

Slave Children, easy.

Maybe someday I'll listen to a Harry Potter score...

So 'easy listening' is the only genre worth exploring? Hmm, I am not sure I could disagree more.

Yes, I enjoyed them as well.

Merry Christmas!

Oh dear...

Actually, I thought it was pretty good.

Crazy, isn't it?

I just looked at the music and yes, it is 12/8, with only a couple time changes in it. This is the way Williams chose to facilitate the implied triplets Henry was talking about, and have it make sense structurally. Each little backing motif (at the beginning) is four triplets, three the same and then a fourth changed (played on the harp at first). So 12/8 works best to make the harmonic changes work well within measures. Josh: Not exactly sure what aspect you are taking about at that moment, but what is going on orchestrationaly there is the four horns hold out the harmony, while the trombone, bass trombone and tuba play an eighth note with an accent, and the timpani plays a dotted quarter note with them. This is what lends weight to that moment. Williams uses a large part of the brass section (all in lower registers) as sort of a percussion instrument, helping the timpani. With the combination, you get the suddeness of the timpani, with the hit held out slightly longer by the brass. Really is a nice effect.

A I absolutely love it. I love the contrast between the simplicity of the melody itself, against the shifting backgroud and 12/8 (I think) time. Also love the B theme, and the way it segues into the first melody.

I laughed, I cried...it moved me.

Actually, I have been looking for this for a while. It doesn't seem to be on this site. Is there any way for non-FSM subscribers to get a hold of this? Bump. red_rabbit posted the Internet Archive Wayback Machine link a page back. Oh, I must have missed it. Awesome! Thanks, red rabbit.

Actually, I have been looking for this for a while. It doesn't seem to be on this site. Is there any way for non-FSM subscribers to get a hold of this? Bump.

Tempt me with SA-CD quality music, and I might concede. But for now, I love my physical media and filling up shelf space with lots of LPs, CDs, and SA-CDs.

If it were up to Williams, who knows but KM's periods might be attached to the end of the words!

Hmm, still don't have the Blue Box, though I certainly want it. So for me, I think it would have to be Indiana Jones Box Set (first time on this music) and then maybe tied: KotCS QoS

Actually, I have been looking for this for a while. It doesn't seem to be on this site. Is there any way for non-FSM subscribers to get a hold of this?

I edited my post to specify which "Jurassic Park" theme.

I've been wanting to subscribe for so long.....I might just do it this time.

The definition of 'classic': Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind So it does have to be kind of old (over a period of time), but it also has to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. This is just far to vague and opinionated a classification.

But I think that the terms should be firmer, and less prone to the listener's interpretations. The word 'classic' should be used for someone saying 'That song is classic *insert band name*', meaning it is from a time that they consider to be the best of that band, and is a good representation of that time. I don't think classic rock should be called that, because those who love 90's rock but not 80's would call the 90's the classic period. Of course, modern was just plain a really bad idea for a term. So, where to now from post-modern?