BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I may have mentioned this before but my relative unfamiliarity with the Dragon scores means that when a cue comes on shuffle, I listen to it with rapt wonder before realizing what it is. Genuine amazement at how good it is. It happens so frequently, I'll be disappointed when I start recognizing them and can't be so satisfyingly surprised anymore.Try PAN again, then. Not so much the second half but everything up to 'Tramp Stamp' is on the same level.Compositionally it's on the level with the DRAGON scores.And that, people, is why pub is one of the best members around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Righty-O! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Depends what you mean by "members". Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Inmates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 The only thing that in my opinion is missing from Pan is some counterpoint. Powell's been doing some wonderful counterpoint in Mars Needs Moms and Dragon 2 and I know it may be nitpicking but it's all it's missing to be a 10/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 My favourite part from the PAN soundtrack is the little ping! at the very end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Pan is my favorite score of the year so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Philistines!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 My favourite part from the PAN soundtrack is the little ping! at the very end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz 139 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I was blown away by Boy Who Could Fly and now cycle across town to it, along with Flying Ship Fight. Those power-punch developments of the themes are helping me get into the rest of the score now. It's more evidence that film score as a genre, and composers talents, seem to shine best from fantasy films. I've only known Powell so far for Bourne (which I know inside out) and X-Men 3, which I dip into occasionally. I must try harder to delve into his Dragon scores; are there any other exemplar works of his with the same qualities as these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Chicken Run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I second Chicken Run, one of my favourite film scores! Also check out Mars needs Moms, Ice Age 2 & 3, Antz and Kung Fu Panda 1 & 2 (especially 2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,684 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I love the theme from 1:07 of the Pan Overture - been going through my head a lot recently.But I still find most of the album either dull or a barrage of noisy action. I eventually found 27 minutes to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,684 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Okay... so I bought the CD and tried to look for cues I sort of liked, and found another 7 minutes' worth. The themes needed some work to discover.That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Sure, sure...Coming soon:Turns out I now like 33 minutes in the score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,684 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Stay strong, Rich. Don't let Powell into your head.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 A look inside John Powell's studio: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 He has an interesting situation there. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 That place looks amazing. Too bad the camera work and the sound quality are horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 First Clips from A PRUSSIAN REQUIEM. Sounds mature...more Britten than Pan. https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F172921814&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&visual=true&origin=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 That "We, The Glorious Dead" excerpt is positively chilling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Sounds good! embed test: crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Interesting. Sounds less modern than I might have expected. But good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Sounds amazing! Glorious Dead and Victory is Ours sound absolutely brilliant, really adoring the sound of the orchestra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Sounds really good. Is there going to be an album release? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I'm pretty sure yes, paired with another piece I can't remember at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 It will either be a piece for gospel choir and orchestra, or a set of suites from his films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Sounds really great! Rather Britten-esque indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,912 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 On 12/12/2015 at 10:45 AM, loert423 said: A look inside John Powell's studio: Damn, that's a fine home studio. Very impressive set up. On 1/4/2016 at 8:24 AM, Jay said: Sounds good! embed test: This sounds excellent! I would love to hear the whole work. Hopefully it will be released soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The world premiere of John Powell's Prussian Requiem will take place at the Royal Festival Hall on 6th March 2016, in case anyone is interested in attending. http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1222/london/royal_festival_hall/6_march_2016/first_world_war_commemoration_concert?utm_source=mail2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=E-newsletter%3A February 2016 Jennifer Pike playing The Lark Ascending and Sol Gabetta playing Elgar's cello concerto are not be sniffed at either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yes, yes, it is, and I'm counting down the days till I finally get to hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Will there be a CD release for Prussian Requiem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 John Powell has officially joined Facebook, and is posting lots of interesting stuff being quite responsive so check it out! He's posting stuff from the Requiem as well, which is great to hear https://www.facebook.com/johnpowellmusic/timeline Loert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Page not found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 It's definitely there and he's pretty active on it. The excerpts of the requiem he's been posting are absolutely fantastic. Really excited to hear the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Powell is on Facebook, of all people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Yeah, pretty surprising how involved he is with it. Responds to comments quite a bit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Dog content... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 There's apparently a secret film project he's working on, and he confirmed he'll be back for HTTYD3. Not Mr. Big and Pieter Boelen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,684 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I can rarely stand music with a soloist overbearing the orchestra. (I hate opera) The excerpt on his FB page is no exception. Just the orchestra please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 3 hours ago, Michael said: he confirmed he'll be back for HTTYD3. Hurray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 *faints* @Michael May you live in fortune and good health for the rest of your days, thank you SO much for linking this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I live to serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 9 hours ago, Richard Penna said: I can rarely stand music with a soloist overbearing the orchestra. (I hate opera) I assume you mean vocal soloist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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