Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You can preview each track of Danny Elfman's upcoming score to Charlotte's Web at the movie's website. After entering the site, click "Let's Go" at the bottom of the Zuckerman's Farm area, and the soundtrack icon will be at the left.The clips sound good, just what you'd probably expect from Elfman for this project. This is really the only score I'm anticipating this fall/winter, other than maybe Doyle's Eragon.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'm looking forward to this score as well. Wasn't too impressed with the trailer for the film. A little too cutesy and wasn't put together that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah, I don't know about the film. Could be good, but it could easily be over the top. I just know that it presents a perfect canvas for Elfman to write just the kind of score he's great at!Ray Barnsbyry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sounds like Big Fishbut that's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 2,924 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If it sounds like Big Fish or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ,great.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Didn't feel like starting a new thread.Aintitcool's ScoreKeeper reviews Charlotte's Web Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego 21 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I'm really looking forward to this score, Elfman is the composer I'm listening the most lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 That's quite an enticing review. I competely agree with what's said about Elfman's talent with regards to musically serving a film; it's certainly unique and refreshing among so many cookie-cutter MV-type scores for a composer to truly evaluate the nuances of a film and how his music should complement and elevate it. I've been surprised by the seeming lack of interest for this score. Are there fewer Elfman fans around here than I thought, or are they just uninterested in this particular project?Ray Barnsbury - who'll buy the CD Tuesday, when it comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 317 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I like the preview clips. I've added it to my list of soundtracks to get for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 That's quite an enticing review. Â I competely agree with what's said about Elfman's talent with regards to musically serving a film; it's certainly unique and refreshing among so many cookie-cutter MV-type scores for a composer to truly evaluate the nuances of a film and how his music should complement and elevate it. Â I've been surprised by the seeming lack of interest for this score. Â Are there fewer Elfman fans around here than I thought, or are they just uninterested in this particular project?Ray Barnsbury - who'll buy the CD Tuesday, when it comes outIt was always in the back of my mind, but I am excited about it. It'll be a nice surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 2,924 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I'll use my usual approach towards Elfman,Wait till I see the film to have an opinion.K.m.Not that he expects to see Charlotte's Web in theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Anyone care to comment on the score? I'm contemplating buying it, but I was kind of turned off by Film Score Monthly's comments about it in their podcast. The music sounded decent, but a lot like Corpse Bride.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego 21 Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Based only on my first listen, since I haven't had a lot of free time lately, I'd say it's a pretty good score, very Elfman-like of course, some tracks do sound a lot like Corpse Bride but I don't mind too much because I love Corpse Bride, it was my second favorite score of last year. Some parts also sound a bit like Serenada Schizophrana though. All in all a good score from Elfman, not his greatest, but quite good. I'll listen to it more carefully over the weekend and comment more on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Anyone care to comment on the score? I'm contemplating buying it, but I was kind of turned off by Film Score Monthly's comments about it in their podcast. The music sounded decent, but a lot like Corpse Bride. I actually am really enjoying the score so far. The theme for Charlotte is indeed quite similar to the main theme from Corpse Bride, especially in the first few chord progressions, but after hearing it more and more throughout the score I feel it has its own unique personality. The same can also be said for the score as a whole. It definitely has a country, farm-like feel to it, at times sounding like an extension of Big Fish. But it is distinct enough to stand on its own, and Elfman's typical use of choir and unexpected chord changes are all there. I recommend the album, as it's an enjoyable, pleasant, and at times quite moving score.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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