Wojo 2,453 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'm trying to rip all the music I bought, before the storm arrives.How to Steal a Million/ Bachelor FlatMonsignorIn Harm's WaySomething Wicked This Way ComesTombstoneRobin Hood Marco PoloO Brother, Where Art ThouI think I want Natty Gann, though I don't listen to Honey I Shrunk the Kids that much. I think I'll give SWTWC a good listen before I rush into that one, but I know I want None But the Brave, so I'd need a third one from Moviemusic to get the free shipping and a nice big box from Roswell. I'm thinking about Dark Crystal 25 and maybe the Stromberg King Kong, but I'd have to email Peter Kelly about that b/c it's not at their site. Oh, and I think it's time to buy Alien and Aliens deluxe.Good thing I don't love my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 huh, there's Public Enemies clips up at amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Yeah I listened to them a little while ago. Nothing interesting, and considering there's only 15 minutes of score, I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Hm, the score did not sound as I expected it would. The music was not bad, but I think I too shall refrain from buying this CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 How to Steal a Million/ Bachelor FlatGood purchase. Monsignor also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Received None But the Brave and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad today.I also ordered Bernstein's adaptation of Cape Fear - is the original Herrmann version available too? Becuase I didn't see it on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I did not either, but do not worry, Bernstein's adaptation of Cape Fear is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'm gonna have to pass on The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing right now, unfortunately, but I see that 100 Rifles is on sale. I hear that's one of if not the absolute best Goldsmith Westerns. True? It's been around since '99 and it's on sale. Is this a vital Goldsmith score? I'm trying to be more strict with my priorities right now, but I'd hate to miss out. I haven't listened to all the samples, but it sounds pretty good, and One Little Indian grew on me a lot since I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Checkmate/Rhythm in Motion and None But the Brave just arrived! These are my 3rd, 4th, and 5th scores by Johnny Williams. Love the cover art for Rhythm in Motion, and I'm liking the jazzy style of Checkmate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Received None But the Brave and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad today.I also ordered Bernstein's adaptation of Cape Fear - is the original Herrmann version available too? Becuase I didn't see it on Amazon.Apparently Herrmann's original was released in the USA on a label called Soundstage in 1999, but I'm not familiar with the label nor the release. Nor has there been any mention of it on other message boards, which leads me to wonder if it's legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Checkmate/Rhythm in Motion and None But the Brave just arrived! These are my 3rd, 4th, and 5th scores by Johnny Williams. Love the cover art for Rhythm in Motion, and I'm liking the jazzy style of Checkmate.How can you like that and not Cinderella Liberty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Cinderella Liberty is much more...popish. There's lots of electric guitars and basses and such. Checkmate is more traditional, at least in terms of the instrumentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Mmm, not to get into any sort of a debate, but is there any sort of traditional instrumentation for jazz?It is a genre that is defined very often by experimentation and doing "new" things. I mean, check out Miles Davis' Bitches Brew for a real trip.For traditional jazz instrumentation I guess you could look back to the beginning of each facet of the genre, guitar and piano for blues, trombones trumpets and banjos for New Orleans, etc. But really, there is no "traditional" (beyond the technical aspects of the music) for jazz - at least not in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I don't know much about Jazz, I was talking more about standard orchestral music. So I guess I'm saying I like Checkmate because the instrumentation is closer to that of classical music, and I like that type of Jazz more than the "funky" stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Fair enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hm, the score did not sound as I expected it would. The music was not bad, but I think I too shall refrain from buying this CD.I think it's a bit sad people seem to be rejecting the album based on the small amount of score. Some of the songs are amazing, especially the Billie Holliday, and the songs are as important as the score in a Michael Mann film. Hell, they basically are the score.The score clips are great, there's a very reflective quality to them, in the vein of HEAT. Need to hear longer clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I don't know much about Jazz, I was talking more about standard orchestral music. So I guess I'm saying I like Checkmate because the instrumentation is closer to that of classical music, and I like that type of Jazz more than the "funky" stuff.But the funky stuff is the best! Correct me if I'm wrong... So essentially you don't like it because it doesn't really sound like a film score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I don't know much about Jazz, I was talking more about standard orchestral music. So I guess I'm saying I like Checkmate because the instrumentation is closer to that of classical music, and I like that type of Jazz more than the "funky" stuff.But the funky stuff is the best! Correct me if I'm wrong... So essentially you don't like it because it doesn't really sound like a film score?No. It is as "real" of a film score as any of the classics. I don't like not because it ventures into a new territory, but because the territory it ventures into doesn't do much for me (and I apologize for the double negative). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hm, the score did not sound as I expected it would. The music was not bad, but I think I too shall refrain from buying this CD.I think it's a bit sad people seem to be rejecting the album based on the small amount of score. Some of the songs are amazing, especially the Billie Holliday, and the songs are as important as the score in a Michael Mann film. Hell, they basically are the score.The score clips are great, there's a very reflective quality to them, in the vein of HEAT. Need to hear longer clips.Man, I really hate it when my English is not good enough to convey my points effectively! I guess I will just have to say that there are so many albums and so little money, and Public Enemies is pretty low on the priority list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hm, the score did not sound as I expected it would. The music was not bad, but I think I too shall refrain from buying this CD.I think it's a bit sad people seem to be rejecting the album based on the small amount of score. Some of the songs are amazing, especially the Billie Holliday, and the songs are as important as the score in a Michael Mann film. Hell, they basically are the score.The score clips are great, there's a very reflective quality to them, in the vein of HEAT. Need to hear longer clips.Man, I really hate it when my English is not good enough to convey my points effectively! I guess I will just have to say that there are so many albums and so little money, and Public Enemies is pretty low on the priority list.I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST-321 4 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 However I did get Caprica today.And . . . . how do you like it?I haven't seen the show yet, but am considering ordering the music just because of the strength of the BSG music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 It was pretty good! I hadn't seen the show either, but Caprica was getting such good word of FSM that I had to spring for it. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, but that in no way diminished my opinion of it. It's a great score. The only thing that could be said negatively about it is that it leans more on the dramatic/reflective side of things most of the time - but I think that is just due to the source material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 From SAE:Something Wicked This Way ComesJourney of Natty GannNone But the Brave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,200 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Land of the Lost (Giacchino)The Prince and the Pauper (Korngold via Morgan/Stromberg)In Harm's Way (Goldsmith)Hawkins on Murder (Goldsmith)Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies (Goldsmith)The Illustrated Man (Goldsmith)Jericho/The Ghostbreaker (Goldsmith/Williams)The package included *two* Prince and the Pauper SAE fridge magnets.Another 7 CDs from SAE should be coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Good lord, Marian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Ugh. I ordered Natty Gann directly from Intrada the night it went up and it hasn't even shipped yet. I'm going to have to call them today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I'm in the same boat, Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,200 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Good lord, Marian!Damn FSM sale weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I'm in the same boat, Joe.Glad I'm not the only one. I shot them an email today about it, so we'll see what's up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo 63 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I'm in the same boat, Joe.Glad I'm not the only one. I shot them an email today about it, so we'll see what's up.Haven't heard anything yet, either, but isn't it normal for them to take a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 From their reply to me...We were in the process of moving last week, plus we're swamped with over 2000 Natty Gann orders so needless to say we're a little behind. Hope to have these caught up by the end of this week.Understandable - and over 2,000 orders? Glad to see it's been selling well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 So it's down to less than 500 copies? Hot damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Got my shipping confirmation from Intrada.Picked up Public Enemies for just $12 in Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 So it's down to less than 500 copies? Hot damn.It's actually down to less than 200 now. Shoot. I may have to jump on this one.EDIT: And I did. From Intrada:The Journey of Natty Gann - James HornerHolly vs. Hollywood - Doug Fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo 63 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Being interested in classical scores of epic period movies at present I found out about an interesting soundtrack by Bernard Herrmann and Alfred Newman (what a promising mix!), The Egyptian. I have seen the movie when I was a kid, but have hardly any memory of the score. There are quite a number of different CD versions available, and I decided to go for the re-recording by Stromberg and the Moscow Symphony after hearing samples (and after my positive experience with She lately). And - only $2.50 at Amazon marketplace Guess that can't have been a wrong decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I love the Amazon Marketplace. It's usually has the best deals on good CDs (better than eBay by far). And I love how the shipping is always 3 dollars. eBay can be annoying, because it seems like you're getting a fantastic deal until you realize shipping is 20 bucks.I ordered The Omen Trilogy. This'll be my first Goldsmith boxset. I'm especially excited for The Final Conflict score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I finally bought Superman! I went with Amazon's mp3 download of the Rhino release. Quite a solid score. I don't find "The March of the Villians" to be as offensively juvenile as many listeners seemingly do...I think it works just fine! Definitely a few parts that are reminiscent of that other masterpiece Williams wrote the year before, but I'm not stressing it. I especially like anything having to do with the love theme and/or the march, but the other themes are good, too, as well as the non-thematic underscore. My reaction to hearing this apart from the film for the first time was not as strong as it was for, say, Raiders, but I definitely enjoyed it. Good to get some more vintage Williams in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Now I need to follow suit....EDIT: Yikes, I did not know the Rhino release was out of print.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I finally bought Superman! I went with Amazon's mp3 download of the Rhino release. Quite a solid score. I don't find "The March of the Villians" to be as offensively juvenile as many listeners seemingly do...I think it works just fine! Definitely a few parts that are reminiscent of that other masterpiece Williams wrote the year before, but I'm not stressing it.Makes sense. "March of the Villains" was based on an idea for the Jawa theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Datameister, Nick, and all others to whom this may apply: Please, if you enjoy the Superman score, then if it is at all possible, do yourself a favor and start setting aside money for the Blue Box. It is totally worth it. This is coming from a guy who didn't give a flying hoot about the SII score, and remembered a few things about III, and remembered next to nothing about IV. IV alone is a revelation. II and III have grown on me a lot, and there are definitely some highlights from those scores. It's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Perhaps I shall, Delorean90...I considered it, but it's just sooooo much money...kinda...And Henry, I did hear the Jawa similarities in the punctuated string dissonances, but that wasn't what I was primarily thinking of when it comes to the Star Wars similarities. I don't have any track times or anything at the moment, as I've only listened to the album once, but there were several parts that made me go, "Yup, that's definitely the same guy who wrote Star Wars." Not unusual, certainly...there are similar moments in Raiders, CE3K...even E.T., although with that it's similarity to ROTJ, and E.T. actually came first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Perhaps I shall, Delorean90...I considered it, but it's just sooooo much money...kinda...If I can finally get a job, I'd probably put aside some money for it. But for Joe and some others, including myself, the Rhino release is the logical route. Although from what Clark posted it probably isn't so affordable physically. I got mine awhile ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Well, you can still get the Rhino release used at a very reasonable price on Amazon. I just figured I'd go with the mp3 route to save money and shipping time...I'd like to have the physical product and not have to deal with compression, but I don't look at liner notes too often anyway, and I honestly don't hear much difference between lossless files and 256 kbps mp3s, particularly when I don't have both to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I guess the Rhino isn't too bad for someone who doesn't want to spend a ton of money. However, it pales in comparison to the FSM release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Horner's The Journey of Natty Gann is on its way, but if it doesn't arrive today I won't be able to listen to it until August.Hrumph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Horner's The Journey of Natty Gann is on its way, but if it doesn't arrive today I won't be able to listen to it until August.Hrumph!Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My vacation starts on Sunday.4 and a half weeks of Austria. Huzzah!- Marc, who'll still be around online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Received Cape Fear today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 483 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Being interested in classical scores of epic period movies at present I found out about an interesting soundtrack by Bernard Herrmann and Alfred Newman (what a promising mix!), The Egyptian. I have seen the movie when I was a kid, but have hardly any memory of the score. There are quite a number of different CD versions available, and I decided to go for the re-recording by Stromberg and the Moscow Symphony after hearing samples (and after my positive experience with She lately). And - only $2.50 at Amazon marketplace Guess that can't have been a wrong decision.You seem to make a lot of good decisions in acquiring scores and getting good deals on amazon. And clearly, you make some very good decisions right here on this board as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Amazon is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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