Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 I probably will buy non Maestro stuff in the future, but it will be after he croaks. I haven't heard a good, new, non JW score in a long time.Ah, but there are multitudes of magnificent old non JW scores out there.Indeed.The last good one I enjoyed was LOTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yeah, Return of the King was the last truly great non-Williams score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yeah, Return of the King was the last truly great non-Williams score.Ah, so there are some things we disagree on. Seriously though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yeah, Return of the King was the last truly great non-Williams score.At the moment yes, although I don't see that being topped anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yeah, Return of the King was the last truly great non-Williams score.Ah, so there are some things we disagree on. Seriously though.Well, I suppose it had to happen eventually. Just out of curiosty, what would be your pick in that category? Something JNH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Just out of curiosty, what would be your pick in that category? Something JNH?Yeah, mostly (no surprise, I guess). From the last few years, I'd say that JNH's Water Horse, Lady in the Water, and The Village are pretty great, as well as Powell's X-Men: The Last Stand and probably a few others. And by "great" I don't necessarily mean "masterpiece," just very good or excellent.On that note, I don't know as though I've ever seen you make reference to anything by JNH. Are you unfamiliar with his scores, or are you just underwhelmed by what you've heard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Heh, well you've called me out there. I just haven't gotten familiar with him. I've only seen random bits here and there of Shamalyan movies and haven't heard any of his CDs. I was really interested in his Peter Pan (and in seeing the movie) but just...never got around to it. A time and money thing mostly. As I'm sure it's obvious by now Giacchino is my favorite of the younger crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 There Will Be Blood! Good score, good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I've never understood people's fixation with Peter Pan. Sure, it's a nice score and works great in the film, but IMO it's hardly the best showcase for his talents. In fact, I didn't like it much before I saw the film, and realised how appropriate all the over the top and mickey mouse parts were for the tone of the movie.I probably will buy non Maestro stuff in the future, but it will be after he croaks. I haven't heard a good, new, non JW score in a long time.Just what is it then, that makes a score 'good' for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I never got on with Powell's X-MEN. Maybe it's because I loved Ottman's X2 so much, but it never clicked with me. In terms of JNH, I love KONG. And his work on BATMAN BEGINS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Powell's X-Men score is a hell of a lot more enjoyable than Ottman's in my opinion especially in their expanded/complete form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ottman's score is boring and bland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ottman's score is boring and bland.I wouldn't say it's completely boring. There are a few cues that are pretty good, but bland...yes I do agree with that. I can listen to Superman Returns more often than X-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ottman's score is boring and bland.Almost completely agreed.I think the main theme also lacks originality to an almost irritating level - what happened to the guy who wrote the Usual Suspects themes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Powell's X-Men: The Last Stand is probably the best superhero score in quite a while. I mean, since the previous Batman series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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