Ray Barnsbury

Ray: Try this link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...9858787-3249430 That should take you to the album I'm referring to. The Omen collection is also wonderful (as are most of Silva's collections, which might be a great place to start for your purposes), but they're not conducted by the actual composers. "G conducts G" is a remastered edition of the very first Goldsmith concert album "Suites and Themes" performed by the Filarmonia Orchestra, which is considered classic Goldsmith, but has been oop for a long time now. Thanks for the link and the info - I would like the music to be conducted by the composer whenever possible. Ray Barnsbury

Well, I don't have the Stargate soundtrack yet, so I'll let you know when I get it so I can make you a present! ~Harry Aww, shucks . . . that's cool, Harry, thanks! I feel like I should do something for you too. Is there anythng you want/need? I don't have much . . . I have a Silvestri compilation. :?: Ray Barnsbury-who wants to return Harry's kindness

I've been looking around Amazon just to find the items people have suggested. AHerrera83, I can't find that "Goldsmith conducts Goldsmith" CD. Is that the actual title? I found one that no on has mentioned called "The Omen: The Essential Jerry Goldsmith Film Music Collection." Is that what you're referring to? Ray Barnsbury

Thanks everyone for your input! I've gotten lots of good ideas already. And Harry, I would be interested in that Arnold compilation. Ray Barnsbury

I played a JW marching band show (Raiders, Far and Away, JP, ET) and loved it, so I got JW's Greatest Hits 1969-1999. Then I started getting scores that I liked from the Greatest Hits, and the rest is history. Ray Barnsbury

Harry's writing a long post about E.T.? I will be looking forward to this! Ray Barnsbury

Having been a fan of John Williams for a while, I would like to branch out and get to know the music of other film composers. Not that I'm unsatisfied with Williams; that's not the case at all. I just want to hear the music of other composers! I got to know Williams music by first getting his Greatest Hits CD. I wondered if there are any good "Greatest Hits" or compilation albums for any other film composers. Also, if there are any specific scores for any composer that you think would be good to start on, I would appreciate that info as well. Even a list of your favorite composers would be good! Most of you are much more knowledgeable about this stuff than me, so I welcome any advice! Oh, and one more thing. Are there any worthwhile film score magazines out there? I would be interested in getting any that you guys recommend. Thanks a lot! -Ray Barnsbury

WHAT THE W$(*%&)W($*%Q)#$! Don't go there with me! My thoughts exactly :evil: I'm not agreeing with how you described the first score, but even if it was so unoriginal and unsurprising, that doesn't mean it wasn't spectacular. Ross needs to go with the flow, and not try to make it too original compared the first one. There should be uniue and original elements, but it should have the overall same "sound." Like Star Wars scores are all diferent, but they are all definitely part of the same group. Ray Barnsbury

Morn, that link won't work for me. Ray Barnsbury

This nearly moved me to tears! Well done. Ray Barnsbury

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Yes! I have heard Minority Report. At first I was fairly unimpressed, but I usually am the first time I listen to any new score. Now that I have listened more, however, I love it! The first track is great, in that as others have said, it's a summary of the themes and plot (although I have yet to see the movie). Sean's Theme and A New Beginning are very beautiful tracks, and Anderton's Great Escape is great action music. Better than much of the AOTC action music, in my opinion (besides The Arena). Spyders is also very cool. I need to listen to the more subtle tracks to get a feel for them, but overall it is a very good score. What do you think? Ray Barnsbury

Aye! Ray Barnsbury-fan of Silvestri and BTTF

I'm confused as to how Hary Potter fits into your last statement. Ray Barnsbury

I think I'll be unique and say how good Home Alone is. It's a great soundtrack, and the actual "songs" are wonderful too, they add to the overall Christmas experience of it. Somewhere in my Memory and Star of Bethlehem are fantastic themes. Ray Barnsbury

I just read that Tom Hanks will be getting a Lifetime Achievement Award. He's a fine actor and everything, but I think someone like Williams is more deserving. More deserving than many who have already received the award. I know it doesn't really matter if he has one or not, but it would be nice for the recognition. Plus it would provide a television special about him. Ray Barnsbury-still waiting for A&E to air a Biography about JW

It's not like the forty minutes by Williams will be isolated or anything. That's partly what is so irritating, I'll always be thinking "Did this part of the score come from Williams' mind or Ross's? " Ray Barnsbury

It sucks. I'm trying being optimistic in that Williams is composing all the new themes, but this whole thing is still crap. I am very let down by it. I understand that Mr. Williams is very busy, but that does't change my disappointment. Mr. Ross had BETTER use the themes well, and resort back to previous themes when necessary (i.e. memories of Harry's parents, Quidditch, Nimbus 2000, etc). Do you think Williams will help map out the score with Ross, suggesting when and where to use the music? I hope so. :cry: Ray Barnsbury

OK, now that my initial reaction has passed, I guess it's not that bad, if it is in fact true. At least it will be his themes. But still, I didn't really like how his themes were usd in JP III, and this would be similar. *sigh * Ray Barnsbury-no longer hysterical, just disappointed

WHAT?!?!?!? This is horrible news. How can I enjoy the movie if this is true? I will be waiting, hoping , and praying for some sort of denial of this report . . . Ray Barnsbury

Mara Jade is a character from a trilogy of Star Wars books by Timothy Zahn. Ray Barnsbury-who used to read Star Wars books

Thanks you for asking Harry! My summer has been just fine, I've been having lots of fun being conservative and avoiding talks of religion and natural bodily functions. But seriously, I've been good. I just got a job at a local library, so that's good. I'm supposed to work only 10 hours a week, but with people on vacations, I ended up working 30.5 hours last week! But that means more money and more Williams music. How about everyone else? Ray Barnsbury

I don't find body functions evil, just not suited for this JOHN WILLIAMS message board. And I don't know why I even posted on this, I should have known it would blow out of proportion again. If you want to discuss religions of the world and their differing views on bodily functions, go find an MB devoted to it. Otherwise pipe down about it. Ray Barnsbury-easily angered late at night, but glad to see Jason back

Thanks, I was just making sure I was being clear. Ray Barnsbury

I believe it is you, my friend, who is "not getting it." Your discussion of rights to a movie score is extremely and needlessly condescending, and at the same time ignores the topic at hand. We all understand that the film belongs to Lucas, and we all understand that he is under no obligation to oblige any of us in our requests for any sort of musical release. However, as previously stated, we have every right to request such a release, and demand that it be advertised correctly. We're not marching around the Sony headquarters, or sending threatening letters. A simple petition was created to make our concerns known. Everyone understands that the Sony execs can and very possibly will ignore this. But if you want something, why not go for it in a civilized manner? And did you even read the petition? It's not immature or whiny at all. But I dare say that you've accomplished that quite well: Very mature. Ray Barnsbury