KK 3,307 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 So was I. Pity, would have been nice to have met you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Don't be so sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 JNH's NIGHTCRAWLER (recorded in NYC, surprisingly) now has a tracklist attached:1. Nightcrawler2. Lou’s Inspired3. Driving at Night4. Sell the Bike5. Loder Crashes6. KWLA7. The First Accident8. Day to Night9. Pictures on the Fridge10. The First Night11. Entering the House12. Edit on the Hood13. Lou and Rick on a Roll14. Driving at Night, Again15. Waiting16. Mount Wilson17. The Wrong Way18. Watching the House Footage19. Lou’s Philosophy20. Making the News21. Search for the Plate22. The Newscast23. Moving the Body24. Chinatown Express25. Nina and Frank26. The Shootout27. Lou’s Free28. If It Bleeds It LeadsI expect nothing, to be honest (genre fatigue), so only good things can come of this.Samples are available on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O4FH0LY/ref=as_sl_pc_wdgt_ex?&linkCode=wag&tag=filmusrep-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,690 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Meh.That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Sounds actually entertaining, there's even a clarinet, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yeah it's definitely not a bland score. There's actual thought in it.So was I. Pity, would have been nice to have met you!What days were you there? I just saw this again and remembered that I thought I saw someone who vaguely looked like the vague idea I have of what you look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Has anyone heard LLL's EYE FOR AN EYE? I expect total blandsville but maybe one or two good cues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I haven't heard it yet, but there are samples available here:http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Site/E4E.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,690 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yeah it's definitely not a bland score. There's actual thought in it.There's actual thought in most scores - whether it translates into interesting music is another thing.This sounds a bit like Newman's recent material - big on atmosphere, and low on melody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I haven't heard it yet, but there are samples available here:http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Site/E4E.htmlThanks but...nah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yeah it's definitely not a bland score. There's actual thought in it.So was I. Pity, would have been nice to have met you!What days were you there? I just saw this again and remembered that I thought I saw someone who vaguely looked like the vague idea I have of what you look like.I was there on the Friday and Saturday of opening weekend. And then came back again on the following Tuesday.TIFF wasn't as interesting this year. The New York festival's lineup has more to offer. And I'd go to that, if school wasn't in the way...Next time, let's plan things out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Right on. Just look for the 70s NASA mission control guy and the tall Jessica Chastain doppelgänger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Nightcrawler is similar in style to Collateral. If you like textural rock-based stuff this is for you. Won't turn any heads but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome in Plaid 219 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Has anyone heard LLL's EYE FOR AN EYE? I expect total blandsville but maybe one or two good cues?I haven't heard the album release (I actually wasn't aware that it got one), but as heard in the film it's one of my favorite JNH scores.JNH's NIGHTCRAWLER (recorded in NYC, surprisingly) now has a tracklist attached:1. Nightcrawler2. Lou’s Inspired3. Driving at Night4. Sell the Bike5. Loder Crashes6. KWLA7. The First Accident8. Day to Night9. Pictures on the Fridge10. The First Night11. Entering the House12. Edit on the Hood13. Lou and Rick on a Roll14. Driving at Night, Again15. Waiting16. Mount Wilson17. The Wrong Way18. Watching the House Footage19. Lou’s Philosophy20. Making the News21. Search for the Plate22. The Newscast23. Moving the Body24. Chinatown Express25. Nina and Frank26. The Shootout27. Lou’s Free28. If It Bleeds It LeadsI expect nothing, to be honest (genre fatigue), so only good things can come of this.Samples are available on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O4FH0LY/ref=as_sl_pc_wdgt_ex?&linkCode=wag&tag=filmusrep-20Sounds interesting. The individual track brevity worries me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 JNH was once very promising. What happened? Was it King Kong? Was it Zimmer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 King Kong is one of his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 It was Zimmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'd say it's the widespread inability of board members to grasp anything that dares a half step beyond easily recognizable adventure music patterns. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'd say it's the widespread inability of board members to grasp anything that dares a half step beyond easily recognizable adventure music patterns. I prefer whole steps to half steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 What you prefer we all know: Another spin of the fucking BOOK THIEF!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 What you prefer we all know: Another spin of the fucking BOOK THIEF!! Ah, I'll let the soothing Romantic maudling melodicism to lull me into sweet sense of security and warm feeling of contentment. The world is harsh enough without the music making my ears bleed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 New article about JNH:Below the Line: Scoring ‘Nightcrawler’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 James Newton Howard to Score ‘Concussion’http://filmmusicreporter.com/2015/02/10/james-newton-howard-to-score-concussion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 This is interesting. I guess he'll be passing on his knowledge, and doing some more concerts. I hope this isn't a sign of him wanting to step back a little from Composing.http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2015/04/15/oscar-nominated-composer-named-artistic-director-of-henry-mancini-institute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Kind of odd. Taking a position in Miami doesn't exactly demonstrate great eagerness to stay in the active Hollywood circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 JNH's NIGHTCRAWLER (recorded in NYC, surprisingly) I saw the movie, but I didn't see any NYC studios credited. The orchestral sessions, including the clarinet solos, were performed by the London Philharmonia. Conducted by Allan Wilson.Kind of odd. Taking a position in Miami doesn't exactly demonstrate great eagerness to stay in the active Hollywood circle.Terrence Blanchard still composed while working there, so it's not impossible for JNH to still score films during the duration of his time in Miami. He'll probably have to do more SourceConnect sessions though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 ...and Terrence Blanchard is an example of a consistently active A-list composer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 He scored King Kong using Skype. He'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 ...and Terrence Blanchard is an example of a consistently active A-list composer?I used Blanchard as an example of a composer still working from time-to-time while teaching. I can see JNH just doing films with directors he's worked with previously, like Francis Lawrence and Dan Gilroy, and no more last-minute gigs like King Kong or The Hunger Games. With JNH starting his new career January 2016, I guess that means he's not working on The Huntsman. ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 A nice recent radio show talking about JNH and playing some of his greats:http://m.wabe.org/?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2F#mobile/79861At the end they mention upcoming projects and they say something called 'Solar Storm.' ?? Never heard of it. I looked it up and it looks like some B-Movie disaster flick like 'Into The Storm.' And funnily enough under the music credits on IMDB it lists JNH as Composer and Brian Tyler as co-composer. Someone must be playing a joke surely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 James Newton Howard to Return for ‘The Huntsman’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Parts of Snow White & The Huntsman had glorious potential, but didn't meet it. Hopefully JNH will lay off the sound design and electronics the second go-round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I've uploaded my photos of JNH (and one of Richard Bellis) from Tuesday's Film Music Symposium in Vienna:You can view the rest in my Flickr album. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Cool! Thanks Marian! How was the event itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Pretty nice (as always). Howard started by saying that he rarely talks about his work, and doesn't have much to say, only to end up with lots of anecdotes and insights into his work with Shyamalan (who he's saying is going through a dry spell now but he has no doubt that he'll find his voice again and make a comeback), Zimmer and others. He presented a few themes (Pretty Woman, Sixth Sense and Signs) on the piano - he actually would have showed several film clips with and without music, but they got corrupted while sending them and all he had left were those with music. He has a refreshingly dry humour.Bellis, by the way, briefly talked about striping and how he thinks it's an unfortunate development and knows nobody (among composers, recordings engineers etc.) who likes it or wants to do it, yet it keeps happening because clueless producers request it.Looking forward to tomorrow's concert.Also, they just opened a new recording hall in Vienna and spent the last few days doing some test recordings with Conrad Pope and Dennis Sands. Both were impressed, calling it one of the best recording halls in Europe, on the same level as Abbey Road. And apparently the orchestra was up to shape, too. They see a realistic chance that Vienna will become a major location for Hollywood recordings over the next few years.I just hope I can find out how to get in through a side door if that happens. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leeallen01 2,136 Posted October 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2015 The Symposium was wonderful. In all the interviews I've seen of him and the times I've met him before, I never knew he was that funny. He was regularly cracking jokes and saying things like "ahh, every one wants to hear about The Dark Knignt." Like he was sick of it. Definitely not afraid to speak his mind and show his charming sense of humour.The concert was stunning. They opened JNH's half of the concert with Flow Like Water from Airbender. And they went on to perform Signs, Maleficent, Blood Diamond with full African group and singers. The Village and Defiance was with a solo violinist and solo cellist. They did a suite of many pieces like a compilation suite, including Hidalgo, Wyatt Earp, King Kong, Dinosaur, Atlantis, Peter Pan, and Lady in the Water. So they covered his Shyamalan stuff thoroughly. Though Unbreakable was missed unfortunately. They performed Hanging Tree from Hunger Games, as well as a couple of songs from Prince of Tides and One Fine Day, and a piece from Pretty Woman. And of course a suite from The Dark Knight. It was special indeed. They even did a tribute to Horner with his speech from 2013 and some clips of him as the pianist played Titanic. Hard not to cry in that moment. And it was all the more special by JNH taking to the stage and being unable to speak because of everyone on their feet with a roaring cheer and applause. He couldn't hold it together and was crying, with Keith Lockhart handing him a cloth to wipe his tears away. He was very moved and thankful. Now tonight is the second concert where he will receive the Max Steiner Award for Excellence. publicist, Incanus and Marian Schedenig 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Well, he brought his own cloth this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 So Bellis doesn't know Zimmer or Morricone or Powell, just three examples of composers who do choose to stripe for actual artistic reasons, not because producers tell them to, and have all done so recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I hate this thread. Every time I read the title, I jump because I automatically read it as "James Newton Howard dead". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Another composer that showed promise, then it's like...what the fuck happened? He's certainly dead to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I bought Wyatt Earp: The Movie today on blu-ray. Can't wait to revisit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Another composer that showed promise, then it's like...what the fuck happened? He's certainly dead to me.You didn't listen to Maleficent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,690 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 When he's not channeling Zimmer, he can be downright dull. Hunger Games 3 for example, I barely noticed any score when I saw it a few months ago, but I love The Hanging Tree.His notes on the Wyatt Earp release suggest he's deliberately moved away from a melodic approach. Big mistake.Part of Maleficent were good - I found about a half hour to be enjoyable.I did enjoy Nightcrawler though. I think a film viewing is required to fully appreciate it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He's an excellent composer. Trends and questionable projects have held him back somewhat. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He's just doing his job. He's done enough brilliant scores in the 00s alone to satisfy my musical cravings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 He's singular. No one else is able to divide the crap and the brilliance into JNH's perfect 50/50 ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 And the award for the most pointless conversation of the week goes to.............................those discussing if James Newton Howard is good or not.Next on the agenda is; "Was John Williams that guy who did those Star Wars Films?" and of course "Does Alexandre Desplat have French roots?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 You should seriously consider ordering your thoughts before writing them out in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Again, the guy whose earliest posts here were critiques of our collective inability to handle differing opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 And the award for the most pointless conversation of the week goes to.............................those discussing if James Newton Howard is good or not.Next on the agenda is; "Was John Williams that guy who did those Star Wars Films?" and of course "Does Alexandre Desplat have French roots?"JNH is "decent". He's "dependable". He's a very "nice guy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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