Goldsmithfan 3 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I don't own the score to Jaws yet.But an opportunity has arisen which would allow me to get a sealed (and unwarped) copy of the score to Jaws 2 on LP. Ya think I should go for it? It's about $10.I can already predict the replies coming my way. Or can I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 49 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have the Jaws complete score, but not the album.That's the REAL crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Whats an LP?There are a lot of classic scores they I don't own. The observant might have noticed what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I mean to be perfectly and completely honest.You're not missing out on much. It's made out to be such a big big thing, and amazing, and all sorts of bruhaha. It's really not. It has more historical value than aesthetic value. It's good. It's very good, but no more, no less. Certainly worth $10 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 152 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I don't own the score to Jaws yet.But an opportunity has arisen which would allow me to get a sealed (and unwarped) copy of the score to Jaws 2 on LP. Ya think I should go for it? It's about $10.I can already predict the replies coming my way. Or can I?I personally am not the biggest fan of the score to Jaws. I think it is one of the best scores when it comes to enhancing a film (which is a score's primary goal), but outside of the film, I don't listen to it that much. Don't get me wrong, I defenetly like it a lot, but there are many other scores I consider to be superior when it comes to listening to it outside the film. I do recognize its sheer genius and terror, though, and I do enjoy listening to it.Jaws 2, on the other hand, is probably in my top 15 or 20 JW scores that I own. It is magnificent! The Main Titles are beautiful and wondrous harp pieces. There is some very light and happy music in The Menu and the Catamaran Race. And there's the great action music of Fire Aboard and Eddie's Death. And those last bits of suspensful music from The Big Jolt! are, IMO superior to Blown to Bits. And the end credits IMO superior to those in Jaws. So IMO, Jaws 2 is a vastly superior score to Jaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 The catamaran music in Jaws 2 is indeed wonderful, but it doesn't compare to the thrilling, seafaring adventure music of the original. For me, that's what makes the first score so great apart from the film, moreso than the (albeit brilliant) two-note theme everyone knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 49 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I personally am not the biggest fan of the score to Jaws. I think it is one of the best scores when it comes to enhancing a film (which is a score's primary goal), but outside of the film, I don't listen to it that much. Don't get me wrong, I defenetly like it a lot, but there are many other scores I consider to be superior when it comes to listening to it outside the film. I do recognize its sheer genius and terror, though, and I do enjoy listening to it.Jaws 2, on the other hand, is probably in my top 15 or 20 JW scores that I own. It is magnificent! The Main Titles are beautiful and wondrous harp pieces. There is some very light and happy music in The Menu and the Catamaran Race. And there's the great action music of Fire Aboard and Eddie's Death. And those last bits of suspensful music from The Big Jolt! are, IMO superior to Blown to Bits. And the end credits IMO superior to those in Jaws. So IMO, Jaws 2 is a vastly superior score to Jaws.Jaws 2 isn't better than Jaws, it's just bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,286 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Its a very nice score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Jaws 2? Very nice End Titles. I never got into the rest of the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 2,084 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I don't own Jaws either, but I don't consider it blasphemy - why should I? I'm a fan of Williams as much as the next man but I like other composers.Blumenhkol - I agree 100%. There are certain scores that just get blown out of proportion to what they really are. Where did that thread on 'things you'd never normally admit to' go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 It's not blasphemy to not own Jaws, it's just that you're missing out on one of the greatest scores ever written, and if it's the original album, one of the best film score albums ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,286 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I don't own Jaws either, but I don't consider it blasphemy - why should I? I'm a fan of Williams as much as the next man but I like other composers.Mm, yes you like other composers, thats good.But Being a Williams fan as much as the next man, and not owning Jaws, well the two dont get together very well.We are not speaking of some obscure soundtrack, for an unkown film... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I'm sure people here don't dismiss Star Wars or TESB or even a Harry Potter score in the same way as the simply fantastic Jaws is being dismissed.This really bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Well, it's Spielberg's fault for not directing an escapist, fantastic film with dozens of odd-named characters to fill our childhoods. That would have made the music in it so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,286 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 he made hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsmithfan 3 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 I'm sure people here don't dismiss Star Wars or TESB or even a Harry Potter score in the same way as the simply fantastic Jaws is being dismissed.This really bothers me.I haven't dismissed Jaws. I plan on getting it very soon. But, right now, $10 is more within my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I'm sure people here don't dismiss Star Wars or TESB or even a Harry Potter score in the same way as the simply fantastic Jaws is being dismissed.This really bothers me.Star Wars and TESB are:1. More refined2. More listenable3. Belong to better movies4. You have to be part of the counter culture to truly claim you enjoy listening to the soundtrack from start to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 3. Belong to better moviesh.Rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Neither Jaws nor Star Wars/TESB were exactly intellectually challenging or deep. The conflicts in both were relatively fairy tale ones. When it comes to popcorn value, Star Wars wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hardly, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 The Jaws terror wore off after a couple of weeks. The breadth (not depth, but breadth) of Star Wars kept it going in the imagination, well past the onset of puberty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 No one remembers the summer of the White Shark anymore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 And I suppose that you...at the ripe old age of...31 or so do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thirty...I am thirty!I experienced my own Summer Of The White Shark in 1989. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 292 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Jaws 2? Very nice End Titles. I never got into the rest of the score.I couldn't agree more, I have tried pretty hard to like it but it remains one of those scores I only listen to every couple of years or so purely out of obligation. Great End Title track though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Jaws 2 is a perfectly acceptable action score. The CD is pretty much impossible to get a hold of by, er, legitimate means, so if you can get an LP for 10 bucks go for it.And try to get a hold of Jaws soon after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Jaws 2 is a fantastic score and yes you should get it.Jaws 2 is to Jaws what TESB is to Star Wars score wise. Taking a great idea and expanding upon it with new ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsmithfan 3 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Neither Jaws nor Star Wars/TESB were exactly intellectually challenging or deep. The conflicts in both were relatively fairy tale ones. When it comes to popcorn value, Star Wars wins. So being less intelligent makes it a better film. Um, excuse me while I vomit.I like Jaws a hell of a lot better than Star Wars because of the fact that it's not as "popcorn". Though it's certainly no Blade Runner.Jaws 2 is a perfectly acceptable action score. The CD is pretty much impossible to get a hold of by, er, legitimate means, so if you can get an LP for 10 bucks go for it.And try to get a hold of Jaws soon after. That was precisely what I had in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 55 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Who is JAWS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldsmithFanatic2000+ 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Who is JAWS?Wasn't he that real small guy with gold coloured steel teeth from the best bond of all time? "Moonraker".Harrison Ford was superb in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 They were not gold, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Neither Jaws nor Star Wars/TESB were exactly intellectually challenging or deep. The conflicts in both were relatively fairy tale ones. When it comes to popcorn value, Star Wars wins. So being less intelligent makes it a better film. Um, excuse me while I vomit.I like Jaws a hell of a lot better than Star Wars because of the fact that it's not as "popcorn". Though it's certainly no Blade Runner.Jaws 2 is a perfectly acceptable action score. The CD is pretty much impossible to get a hold of by, er, legitimate means, so if you can get an LP for 10 bucks go for it.And try to get a hold of Jaws soon after. That was precisely what I had in mind.Jaws, Jaws 2, and Star Wars are all greater than the score to Blade Runner, both individually and collectively.Jaws, and Star Wars are two of John's greatest scores, never would he reach that level again with the sequels.Jaws 2 is an awesome score and I like to put both Jaws and Jaws 2 on one cd. Its a altogether great listening experience.Jaws 2 far exceeds the film it is from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldsmithFanatic2000+ 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 They were not gold, sir!They were gold, and his hair was blond.He was the spitting image of Harrison Ford. What a guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 they were silver not gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,064 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Really? I was always distracted by that giant cyst on his forehead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldsmithFanatic2000+ 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 They were not gold, sir!they were silver not gold"Who is JAWS?"Jaws is a small guy - He is a BIG guyGold teeth - Silver teethBest Bond "Moonraker" - It's one of the least liked Bond outings.Harrison Ford was superb in it - He wasn't in it. He WAS in Star Wars which Moonraker cashed in on.His hair was blond - It was brown.He was the spitting image of Harrison Ford - Richard Kiel looks nothing like Harrison Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I don't get it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldsmithFanatic2000+ 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Me either..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 55 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Em....what is JAWS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 152 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Em....what is JAWS?The greatest suspense film EVER! Seriously, this Spielberg guy is, like, The Master of Suspense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldsmithFanatic2000+ 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Seriously, this Spielberg guy is, like, The Master of Suspense!Steven Spielberg is a famous Italian chef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 451 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 The Jaws terror wore off after a couple of weeks. The breadth (not depth, but breadth) of Star Wars kept it going in the imagination, well past the onset of puberty. Somehow, despite being a huge Spielberg fan from about age ten onward, I managed to avoid seeing Jaws until I was fifteen. When I finally did, it was while I was at the beach: I watched it late one night on TV, then went out for a stroll on the beach. I have not been in the ocean one single time since. I think Jaws is just as potent now as it ever was, even though it is beoming harder and harder to introduce younger film lovers to it. Same deal with Psycho, but it's not in any danger of sliding into obscurity, and neither is Jaws.But yeah, there's just something about Star Wars... There's nothing quite like having a whole new universe for your imagination to play around in.The greatest suspense film EVER! Seriously, this Spielberg guy is, like, The Master of Suspense!Steven Spielberg is a famous Italian chef.No, no, no . . . that's the one who co-starred in The Blues Brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldsmithFanatic2000+ 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 No, no, no . . . that's the one who co-starred in The Blues Brothers.Really!? I thought that was Clint Eastwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsmithfan 3 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Neither Jaws nor Star Wars/TESB were exactly intellectually challenging or deep. The conflicts in both were relatively fairy tale ones. When it comes to popcorn value, Star Wars wins. So being less intelligent makes it a better film. Um, excuse me while I vomit.I like Jaws a hell of a lot better than Star Wars because of the fact that it's not as "popcorn". Though it's certainly no Blade Runner.Jaws 2 is a perfectly acceptable action score. The CD is pretty much impossible to get a hold of by, er, legitimate means, so if you can get an LP for 10 bucks go for it.And try to get a hold of Jaws soon after. That was precisely what I had in mind.Jaws, Jaws 2, and Star Wars are all greater than the score to Blade Runner, both individually and collectively.I was talking about the movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Jaws and Star Wars are better films than Blade Runner, on any level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 They're different films from Blade Runner, and different films from each other. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 1,931 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Jaws is a masterpiece, wether you're talking about the movie or the score. Enough said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 There is never enough to be said about masterpieces. That's what makes them materpieces. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 1,931 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Well, indeed, but I lack the intelectual capabilities to really expand on the subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Perfect timing! Just saw Jaws again yesterday. I'm ripe for a good think-piece on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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