BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Summed up in one word: Brilliant! Best album this year thus far! It's really quite amazing how much Michael Giacchino has matured since his first score for the series. And this latest entry is easily his best entry into the series. While the last few scores were wonderful as well, they always, to me, seemed to lack a little heart but no more! I got this last night and listened to it with lights out and all, so I really paid attention. It's such a refreshing album in that every track has elements which are so refreshing. Also kudos to the man for returning to video game scoring, despite partaking in Hollywood as well. Oh and for $10, you'd be foolish to miss out on this (download only it seems though).I love Operation Varsity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Im going to give credit to Giacchino for staying true to his series, despite getting too big for it. Ive loved his previous work in the series, Im going to pick this up real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Summed up in one word: Brilliant! Best album this year thus far! It's really quite amazing how much Michael Giacchino has matured since his first score for the series. And this latest entry is easily his best entry into the series. While the last few scores were wonderful as well, they always, to me, seemed to lack a little heart but no more! I got this last night and listened to it with lights out and all, so I really paid attention. It's such a refreshing album in that every track has elements which are so refreshing. Also kudos to the man for returning to video game scoring, despite partaking in Hollywood as well. Oh and for $10, you'd be foolish to miss out on this (download only it seems though).I love Operation Varsity! iTunes is supposed to have 2 bonus tracks. I do enjoy the Medal Of Honor scores. I'd say they outshine a majority of film scores written in the last 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hmm, I may have to get this, especially for just $10. I really enjoy the Frontline score. Thanks for the heads up!Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I'll wait untill this is very rare and cheap so I can pay more then $125,50 for a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I do enjoy the Medal Of Honor scores. I'd say they outshine a majority of film scores written in the last 10 years.Aye. Should JW bite the dust (touch wood), Spielberg should just hire this guy. Most people probably wont notice the switch. I just listened to Call of Duty, and while the themes are nowhere near as memorable as MoH's, at least Giacchinno pulls off a pretty modern William-esque score in some ways.I'll wait untill this is very rare and cheap so I can pay more then $125,50 for a copy.Erm, its download only.Anyway, what is Airborne like? Is it closer to the fun spirit of the original MoH or more towards the somber tone of Frontline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Aye. Should JW bite the dust (touch wood), Spielberg should just hire this guy. Most people probably wont notice the switch. I just listened to Call of Duty, and while the themes are nowhere near as memorable as MoH's, at least Giacchinno pulls off a pretty modern William-esque score in some ways.Yeah, that's what we want. Someone who can fake the John Williams sound so the uninitiated won't know that Spielberg is using another composer.Sigh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Would you rather he picked Zimmer? *gasp* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 That's a stupid response. It's not like Zimmer or Giosomething are the only two options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 True enough. But we do know that Steven is fan of Zimmer. Anyhow, no big issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 We know thyat he was a big fan of Zimmer a whole bunch of years ago, we don't know if he is today.Also Spielberg admired Goldsmith greatly, but only used his twice in his directorial career. (officially once, actually) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,178 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Someone who can fake the John Williams sound so the uninitiated won't know that Spielberg is using another composer.Giacchino is far more versatile than this. Alias features some of the best orchestra/techno blending this side of Mona Lisa Overdrive, and Lost has been reminding me of Goldsmith quite a lot for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Sure, but the people who wish that Giasomething will take over after Williams dies want this because he can mimic Williams, not Goldsmith, Don Davis, David Arnold, John Barry or Hank Mancini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Anyway, what is Airborne like? Is it closer to the fun spirit of the original MoH or more towards the somber tone of Frontline?It's definitely more towards Frontline in terms of tone, and it has the stylings and orchestral sound of Lost and Mission: Impossible 3. Listening to all 4 MOH scores back to back, you can really hear Giacchino's style come through later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Is it free somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Of course it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,178 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sure, but the people who wish that Giasomething will take over after Williams dies want this because he can mimic Williams, not Goldsmith, Don Davis, David Arnold, John Barry or Hank Mancini.Perhaps, but given the current state of things, Giacchino would probably be one of my top candidates. Not because he can sound like Williams, but because he can sound like the film requires him to, and because he's skilled with themes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyecks 33 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 iTunes is supposed to have 2 bonus tracks. I do enjoy the Medal Of Honor scores. I'd say they outshine a majority of film scores written in the last 10 years.I can't find it in the iTunes store... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 iTunes is supposed to have 2 bonus tracks. I do enjoy the Medal Of Honor scores. I'd say they outshine a majority of film scores written in the last 10 years.I can't find it in the iTunes store...Thank God I'm not the only one. I was beginning to think something had corrupted my iTunes store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Hmmm, its supposed to get an iTunes release from what I've heard. Maybe the release date is later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Woods 555 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 MEDAL OF HONOR: AIRBORNE is now available as a digital download from Nettwerk: http://www.werkshop.com/store/item.action?...mp;item_id=4777$9.99 (MP3)No bonus tracks... those will be iTunes exclusives.-Erik- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 When is the iTunes release coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 For those who have listened to this score. Should I get this or Ratatoullie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I haven't heard this yet, but Ratatouille is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Just bought it and have started listening to it, and I'm enjoying it I don't know if it's worth getting the 2 bonus tracks since soundtrack.net says they're just mulitplayer bits and are only 30 secs each.man I gotta echo the praise for Operation Varsitywow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 On a slightly different note, does anyone here have any sort of fanmade track list for Giacchino's Call of Duty: Finest Hour? I have the original game audio, its 45 unnamed tracks and I've never played the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Nope, I just have the original Call Of Duty score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 So do I, autographed.I paid less then $128.50 for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 So do I, autographed.I paid less then $128.50 for itThat's a half truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 it is not, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 it is not, actually. I could have sworn you didn't like Giacciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I'm neutral about Giachina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 So do I, autographed.I paid less then $128.50 for itI paid $4.99 for mne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm neutral about Giachina.I think the Giachina bit threw me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittBash 282 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 For those interested, I finally spotted this score with the 2 short bonus tracks on itunes today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I just searched iTunes and it's there. Purchased and downloaded immediately, I had no idea this was coming out so soon. Happy surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Well I just played through the demo and the game was pretty awful. Didn't really notice the music, it all sounded bit Max Steiner to me -the action stuff I mean. Mind you, Medal of Honor has always sounded old fashioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,793 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I found the demo great.Anyway i think i heard Frontline music and Lennertz music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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