Transformers - Steve Jablonsky

[Neimoidian 14]

How do you go through school with that sort of last name? I mean I'd come home crying every afternoon.

Which one do you mean - Jablonsky, Butler, Witwicky, any other?

[Henry B 50]

Awesome!

On a side note, it's funny how the petition for the Transformers score has reached over 4,500 signatures in just a few months, while the John Williams DVD petition has only a little over 2,300, and it's been around for how long now? (Not that I don't want to see that come out as well.)

This just goes to show that Steve Jablonsky is a better composer than John Williams, and also that score CDs are comparable to documentary DVDs.

Well, I'm glad to hear about the CD release. Bring on this boring, mediocre shit that people only like because they nostalgically associate it with silly toys from their childhoods.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

They were not silly toys!

[John Crichton 4]

The Transformers cartoon had more plot and character than a lot of stuff you'll find today.

John- wondering why all the demand for such a mediocre, and that's being nice, score to a mediocre movie

[Ollie 1,059]

Well I won't be nice, it sucked and it's obvious that there is alot to be said for taste these days.

[JWfangirl1992 18]

Awesome!

On a side note, it's funny how the petition for the Transformers score has reached over 4,500 signatures in just a few months, while the John Williams DVD petition has only a little over 2,300, and it's been around for how long now? (Not that I don't want to see that come out as well.)

This just goes to show that Steve Jablonsky is a better composer than John Williams, and also that score CDs are comparable to documentary DVDs.

Well, I'm glad to hear about the CD release. Bring on this boring, mediocre shit that people only like because they nostalgically associate it with silly toys from their childhoods.

Well I saw the movie and I'm to young to have seen the original Transformers cartoons and I loved the movie and it made me a fan of the G1 cartoon.

As the CD release goes, I'm looking foward to it. The score was not half bad, it was no Williams but I didn't think it was mediocre.

[QMM 4]

I at least want the music of the Autobots coming to Earth

[JWfangirl1992 18]

I at least want the music of the Autobots coming to Earth

Agreed.

[macuser02 0]

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Score-V...6215&sr=1-1

http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/pro...92196&itm=4

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...&id=1700224

[JWfangirl1992 18]

Niiiiiiice.

[macuser02 0]

http://theknightshift.blogspot.com/

This caught my eyes:

"Warner Records may consider publishing a 2-disc set containing all the music that Steve Jablonsky and his crew created for Transformers, which presumably would include most/all of the music not used in the final cut of the movie (Jablonsky reportedly composed about 90 minutes of score). The possibility of a 2-disc Transformers score album depends on how well the initial release sells."

what do you all think?

i'll definately be buying both versions~

[JWfangirl1992 18]

I would buy the two disc set, but its kind of a bitch i must say. Although Jablonsky is no John Williams is score was good and it may be worth the two discs, but I'm still waiting for the "complete" Star Wars episodes II & III!

[Richard Penna 3,694]

Yeah, I'm a little disappointed that out of all the scores this summer they consider an expanded version for, it's Transformers.

But ok, I shouldn't be saying that before we have the original - could be great for all I know. I would still rather have a proper release of Spider-Man 3 though.

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

I'm still waiting for the "complete" Star Wars episodes II & III!

I would still rather have a proper release of Spider-Man 3 though.

Funny. The rights for both of those are held by Sony.

As this is Warner, I would rather bug them about complete Harry Potter scores!

[Richard Penna 3,694]

Yea yeah...

Just listened to Decepticon's theme and... that was a theme?

I'm trying to be pro Jablonsky and MV in general, but I wouldn't buy a CD just for that track.

And for those irritatingly persistent MV haters out there, given Rabin's Heroes a go and pretend he didn't write it; you might be surprised.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

And for those irritatingly persistent MV haters out there, given Rabin's Heroes a go and pretend he didn't write it; you might be surprised.

Rabin's Heroes?!?!? Heroes as in the NBC show, or is it something else I'm not realizing?

[gkgyver 1,645]

IF: What do you think it is about your sound that Michael likes?

JABLONKSY: I try not to analyze too much. He likes things that sound cool and modern. He loves percussion, and he also loves emotion in the music. So I try to find a balance. It helps that I love all of the same things, and I love to experiment. I love playing with different sounds in my computer, cutting them up and running them through all kinds of plug-ins to see what new sounds come out. I love big percussion (I was lucky enough to spend three days recording some of the best percussionists in the world for TRANSFORMERS). But what I love most is writing themes that will hopefully move an audience, and heighten their emotional connection to the film. So working with Michael allows me to do all of these things.

That sounds deeply complicated. Play with some stuff on a computer and run it through some plug-ins, the result is your new score.

Is this the new generation of "composers" that's supposed to carry a heritage?

This is more than nauseating.

JABLONKSY: I didn't set out to create a metallically cold sound, quite the opposite. I wanted the music to create an emotional connection between the humans and the Transformers.

This may be just my view on things, but that is the attitude that makes so many films sound and feel so corny. Why does there have to be a "true emotional bond" in even the most ridiculously obvious action flick?

The world needs those, too, so stand by it and say "this is a fun score for a fun film".

A movie like Transformers doesn't need Shakespearean drama.

[Admiral Holdo 16]

I would still rather have a proper release of Spider-Man 3 though.

[gkgyver 1,645]

Certainly.

But Young said he would put out a promo if the score wasn't released.

[Admiral Holdo 16]

Hopefully something better than the 7-track one.

[John Crichton 4]

JABLONKSY: I didn't set out to create a metallically cold sound, quite the opposite. I wanted the music to create an emotional connection between the humans and the Transformers.

He made more of an effort than the filmmakers did.

[macuser02 0]

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Steve-J...5709&sr=1-1

1. Autobots

2. Decepticons

3. All Spark

4. Deciphering the Signal

5. Frenzy

6. Optimus

7. Bumblebee

8. Soccent Attack

9. Sam at the Lake

10. Skorpinok

11. Cybertron

12. Arrival to Earth

13. Whitwicky

14. Downtown Battle

15. Sector 7

16. Bumblebee Captured

17. You're a Soldier Now

18. Sam on the Roof

19. Optimus vs. Megatron

20. No Sacrifice, No Victory

[Richard Penna 3,694]

I like how the album cover says 'Transformers: The Score', and does away with that 'Original Motion Picture score'... that wording is old IMO.

Looks like we get a good amount of music too

By the way, does anyone else find it annoying that song albums are usually called 'Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' when in a great number of cases, there's nothing actually original on the disc.

[gkgyver 1,645]

Well, the cover is original.

[Richard Penna 3,694]

Agreed.

[JWfangirl1992 18]

The tracks sound pretty interesting, I'm guessing the tracks entitled with names are the characters themes then.

[bondo 33]

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Steve-J...5709&sr=1-1

1. Autobots

2. Decepticons

3. All Spark

4. Deciphering the Signal

5. Frenzy

6. Optimus

7. Bumblebee

8. Soccent Attack

9. Sam at the Lake

10. Skorpinok

11. Cybertron

12. Arrival to Earth

13. Whitwicky

14. Downtown Battle

15. Sector 7

16. Bumblebee Captured

17. You're a Soldier Now

18. Sam on the Roof

19. Optimus vs. Megatron

20. No Sacrifice, No Victory

Is it just me, or is it not in chronological order? I thought the Soccent Attack (08) came right after the opening. Just curious

[JWfangirl1992 18]

Yea I'm guessing its randomized. Wonder if its for any particular reason.

[Richard Penna 3,694]

After a quick google, Soccent is the dumbest abbreviation I've ever heard.

[Richard Penna 3,694]

I've just got hold of Jablonsky's promo (the real score, not the video game), and after listening to 3 cues, I gotta say - this is just typical MV. I've even heard a direct quotation from Armageddon.

Usually I'm fairly indifferent about MV, but I simply don't understand why so many people want to hear this particular score. It works for the film, just not for me as a listening experience.

[riselordvader 0]

30 second clips here...

Click

[BLUMENKOHL 1,068]

WOW...what a lame score.

The only redeeming value of this kind of music was its power.

There is no such power here. It's like walking a moderate line with blockbuster MV...and it just doesn't work. He's trying to play big music in a subdued way and it's hopelessly dull. It's all or nothing when you go for synth based power anthems Stevie boy.

No wonder I didn't even notice it in the movie.

[QMM 4]

Promo doesn't have the Autobot's Descent to Earth which still remains the only reason why I'd buy the score.

[Neimoidian 14]

"Autobot's Descent to Earth " has the best melody in the score, but overall it's arranged quite terribly. I did hear couple of cues from Jablonsky's "Steamboy" and "D-War" and I must say they sound 100% better than the "Transformers" (especially "Steamboy").

[Koray Savas 2,251]

The Promo I have is a great sample of what can be heard in the film. At least it will give me something to listen to until October 9th.

A 2-Disc complete set will be planned depending on how well the single disc release sells.

[bondo 33]

If nothing else, the promo can be combined with the official release in lieu of a complete version, should it not be released.

[riselordvader 0]

How can I find the actual promo disc or the full tracks it contains? Is it actually in stores or what? I can't find it anywhere online or off.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

How can I find the actual promo disc or the full tracks it contains? Is it actually in stores or what? I can't find it anywhere online or off.

Go here:

http://www.hans-zimmer.com/fr/disco_detail.php?id=714

That site is the go-to place for ANYTHING related to Remote Control. It has everything one can ask for.

[Indiana_Fett 0]

The only redeeming thing for me was the Decepticon theme. I find the Autobots descent to earth to be extremely overrated.

[Quintus 5,399]

Me too. It was effective for the scene, but that doesn't make it a great piece of music. Music like that can be found in pretty much any Bruckheimer production, its nothing special.

[Luke Skywalker 1,795]

The Promo I have is a great sample of what can be heard in the film. At least it will give me something to listen to until October 9th.

A 2-Disc complete set will be planned depending on how well the single disc release sells.

NOW, really why these kind of scores gets that treatment?

Nobody (companies, producers, Williams...) says these things about Williams scores.

And im sure they got great sales.

I mean: They release the transformer album. People want the score. They release the score. Now if it sells well they will release it complete. And this in less than a year for sure.

We have waited 20 years for complete releases of actually good scores..

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

The Promo I have is a great sample of what can be heard in the film. At least it will give me something to listen to until October 9th.

A 2-Disc complete set will be planned depending on how well the single disc release sells.

NOW, really why these kind of scores gets that treatment?

Because it has TRANSFORMERS on the front cover.

It has nothing whatsoever to do with the music itself.

[Luke Skywalker 1,795]

I would think Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Harry Potter should have the Same effect....

the 1st two are Lucas controled but the latter isnt

[Trent B 337]

I would think Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Harry Potter should have the Same effect....

the 1st two are Lucas controled but the latter isnt

It's all about resuse fees for most scores though.

[Luke Skywalker 1,795]

I would think Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Harry Potter should have the Same effect....

the 1st two are Lucas controled but the latter isnt

It's all about resuse fees for most scores though.

harry potter,SW and Raiders were made in London...

[JWfangirl1992 18]

I know I'm reviving the dead on this thread, but has anyone managed to get this score? I've been searching everywhere in stores and no place has it. Did it go MIA?

[ChuckM 1]

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Steve-J...2506&sr=8-4

[King Mark 3,631]

I have a more economical option

[Ollie 1,059]

Me too, it's called not wasting my money on this trash.

[Datameister 2,044]

My girlfriend and I laughed at the music in the context of the film, and we're both even known to enjoy MV music at time. 'Nuff said.