MattC

Great teaser. You can get it also at www.theonring.net Matt

Yeah, I agree with you on that one. Im glad Siverstri did Tomb Raider and I think the score is great as well. The score is released by Varese in later August.

Well, to my only basic understanding, Bedelt, Zimmer and most of the media ventures crew will compose their score with the aid of synthesized orchestra tracks to ?pre-visualize? instead of a more formal method of composing with the use of a Piano. When it comes to recording the score with a full orchestra, Media Ventures? Gregson-Williams will actually use the orchestra to its full glory in his final completed scores, after using this synth technique. However Zimmer and Bedlelt seem to send the orchestra back into the synthesizer. Goldsmith for example would add synth material on top the score, layering the synth while leaving the orchestra track alone. Zimmer and crew usually rely heavily on the use of synthesized instruments and elements in the final mix. Using the orchestra as just its own separate element, it is manipulated to fit the synthesized tracks, instead of vise versa. This is my understanding of it, but I may be wrong. Its a different way of scoring, which can gather good results, like Gladiator. I like it, its just doesn?t sound as fresh anymore. I guess I just prefer a natural full orchestra performing a Williams, Goldsmith or Horner score. I don?t think this is a BAD way or scoring, it?s just different. I enjoy it, but as I said before, it just sounds to unoriginal. MattC

I agree with Ocelot when it comes to the score for "Pirates". One really wonders how the score is said to be composed by Klaus Bedelt, when one only needs to watch the credits to see that Zimmer and the rest of Media Ventures had their signature written all over it. I think the score was very good, but I find the Media Ventures "sound" is starting to sound to unoriginal and bland. I guess thats just the thing about synth orchestral material, is it just doesnt have any character. I for one would have prefered a Silvestri Score; something along the lines of his compositions for Mummy Returns would have been much better. Im gonna wait to hear the score on CD before I make my final judgement. Matt C

Great score! I have it on CD, but it is really a rare item. It is much easier to obtain Elfman's second compelation album which has 7 tracks from the score. It is one of my favorite by Elfman as well, and Im sure he still has it in him the ability to write something like this again. Matt

What a great performance. Noticed the errors as well. I didnt like the orchestration of the ET portion, and the tempo seemed to slow. But Star Wars came through great! Matt

How quickly everyone forgets that John is 71 this year. And yes, there was alot of releases last year, I think we do need to remember that he is not sweet 16. Plus, I think we can all agree that he is one for quality not quantity when it comes to projects on which he works, so we must give him the chance to breath. Matt Who wonder's what he will do at the age of 71....

The Compete score for X2 gives justice to the score, where the single disc release fails. It is mos definitively better than the first one by Kamen, but still X-men 1 is an awesome score as well. Looking forward to X3 with Ottman at the helm again! Matt

According to Soundtrack.net: -Hans Zimmer's Drop Zone -Danny Elfman's Planet of the Apes -Bram Stroker's Dracula (Wojchiek Kilar) -And E.S. Posthumus - "Tika'" Hope this helps! Matt

it would be great if you could make an mp3 of better bitrate, I dont think 128 gives it justice! Thats really awesome to hear that you did that yourself! Matt

Wow thats really great! It has a nice egyptian flavour to it. Did you do the composition and orchestration for this? Thats quite the achievement! Matt For those who can seem to download it, just right click on the link and then save.

LOGO...sorry about the spelling... banghead

And dont forget about Soundtrack.Net's page devoted to loo music, and composers. Check it out at http://www.soundtrack.net/logomusic/ There are a few missing like Regency Pictures which is strings from Danny Elfman's Summersby Score... Matt:)

Hmmm, Well, I have to dissagree. I think this score is awesome! John Ottman has finally given X-men a theme, which Kamen's score lacked. The score as represented on the album release is really great, especially the first overature track, with the heroic X-men motive, followed by a more movinhg string theme that is well developed. I have not had a chance to sit down at watch the whole movie (being a projectionist and all), but I think the score, itself is a great achievement. Matt C

Hahaha... Ozzel...thats funny we said the same thing at the same time hahahah Matt C