Jay 30985 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Awesome post. I love JWFan. PrayodiBA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka 209 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 7 minutes ago, PrayodiBA said: Batu Sener is scoring Harold And The Purple Crayon Batu indeed posted on his instagram a couple days back saying his next score is Harold And The Purple Crayon. It was also added on IMDb, but for some reason, a couple hours later, he deleted the post and it isn't mentioned on IMDb anymore either… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrayodiBA 352 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 6 minutes ago, Luka said: Batu indeed posted on his instagram a couple days back saying his next score is Harold And The Purple Crayon. It was also added on IMDb, but for some reason, a couple hours later, he deleted the post and it isn't mentioned on IMDb anymore either… HAHA! That’s my ..duh moment 🤣 So it’s official then! (must be NDA thing he deleted the post) Another new score to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15468 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 21 minutes ago, PrayodiBA said: If it is for “late 2023” release, then there are some probabilities, one being for the new Disney musical “Wish” (Nov 2023) or perhaps for new Illumination Studio animated movie “Migration” (Dec 2023) It'd be funny if the animated film was Kung Fu Panda 4 after Zimmer did the first two sequels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Farewell to Kings 3557 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 7 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: It'd be funny if the animated film was Kung Fu Panda 4 after Zimmer did the first two sequels. Powell also worked on 2..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15468 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 13 minutes ago, Clockwork Angel said: Powell also worked on 2..... I forgot! As you can tell, neither are Powell scores I reach for... ever. Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 693 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Powell doing KFP4 is only likely if a few key things change that I'm not allowed to publicly state. I sure would love for him to be involved with the Chicken Run sequel, but that looks to remain a HGW "solo" gig. Certainly am curious either way. Stark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Farewell to Kings 3557 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: I forgot! As you can tell, neither are Powell scores I reach for... ever. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1622 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I seem to recall that he confirmed in the comments of the Instagram post that it was neither KFP4 nor Chicken Run 2. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 4503 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I'm not a fan of the KFP scores either. They have some decent moments, but in general I think it's a case of "too many cooks", whereas other Powell scores have more of his voice. But if he's doing KFP4 on his own, I'll be very pleased. I simply crave more animated Powell goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Farewell to Kings 3557 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Edmilson said: I'm not a fan of the KFP scores either. They have a lot of good moments, but in general I think it's a case of "too many cooks", whereas other Powell scores have more of his voice. Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 693 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I recently listened to the KFP1 bootleg after someone pointed out the recent HZ.com cuelist update got specific enough to where you can tell who did what cue by the version number (Powell adds a random letter to designate his stuff, while Zimmer sticks to number decimals). The weak link was sort of predictably the stuff by the latter, as the high energy and detail of the JP stuff easily dissipates with how much more piecemeal the HZ cues can be. I don't want to say this felt like it was merely a gig to one party, because Hans evidently likes the franchise enough to do the sequels and play Oogway Ascends in concerts, but the whole end result is uneven from how evidently different the methodology of each composer is. It certainly would've succeeded more if it was one or the other that did it instead of both doing it somewhat separately. I don't even want to get into KFP2, as I've heard rumors that suggest the score was sort of dead on arrival with behind the scenes conflicts that occurred. Haven't bothered with KFP3 yet, both because I kind of usually prefer expanded presentations for MV/RCP works, but also because I wasn't too interested in a heavily Balfe version of already mixed bag material. I suppose an announcement for who's doing 4 could certainly get me more interested in giving the sequels a further go. Kasey Kockroach and Luka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka 209 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 10 minutes ago, HunterTech said: I recently listened to the KFP1 bootleg after someone pointed out the recent HZ.com cuelist update got specific enough to where you can tell who did what cue by the version number (Powell adds a random letter to designate his stuff, while Zimmer sticks to number decimals). The weak link was sort of predictably the stuff by the latter, as the high energy and detail of the JP stuff easily dissipates with how much more piecemeal the HZ cues can be. I don't want to say this felt like it was merely a gig to one party, because Hans evidently likes the franchise enough to do the sequels and play Oogway Ascends in concerts, but the whole end result is uneven from how evidently different the methodology of each composer is. It certainly would've succeeded more if it was one or the other that did it instead of both doing it somewhat separately. Any comment that praises Powell and subtly bashes Zimmer makes me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 4503 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 11 minutes ago, HunterTech said: but the whole end result is uneven from how evidently different the methodology of each composer is. It certainly would've succeeded more if it was one or the other that did it instead of both doing it somewhat separately. Exactly, you described how I feel about these scores. Their music don't quite mesh together, and the final result is very uneven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 693 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Which is why the prospect of Powell doing KFP4 would be intriguing, but it is incredibly unlikely per what I mentioned above. If anything, it feels like an easy LB gig, in spite of him not having done a DW movie in quite a while. Maybe Mazarro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4048 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I personally just don't find the thematic material for KFP very interesting. Edmilson and Luka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka 209 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 12 minutes ago, HunterTech said: If anything, it feels like an easy LB gig, in spite of him not having done a DW movie in quite a while. Maybe Mazarro? No. I want Powell (and Sener) to do every animation movie ever from now on. That'll be all, Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 693 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 It hadn't occurred to me that it could be a gig for Sener or Willis, but I'm not sure if DW would be comfortable with names that don't really have big movies attached to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1622 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 KFP2 is the best of the three scores and it feels the most balanced to my ears. My favorite cue is this little beauty -which I believe is by Lorne Balfe: However, if you listen to this... (watch your ears!) You'd think this is a Zimmer cue... but you'd be wrong. It's Powell. So it's a little harder to tell on this one who did who, at least by ear, compared to the first score which is a lot easier in that regard. Stark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Farewell to Kings 3557 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I love that second cue. I do jump almost every time it kicks into that big section lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrayodiBA 352 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 It's weird, now the music editor imdb page I talked before just deleted the Harold credit: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077007/ Just hours ago, it's still there! 😄 Let's make it official then,... Batu, or Powell's intern (or agent), is stalking this thread 😄 Luka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 4503 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 2 hours ago, Muad'Dib said: So it's a little harder to tell on this one who did who, at least by ear, compared to the first score which is a lot easier in that regard. This is one of the reasons I find these Panda scores hard to appreciate. You got Balfe sounding like Powell, Powell sounding like Zimmer, and in the end it all sounds like a big mishmash - or "too many cooks", like I said above. Had this been one composer (plus his team, lol) sounding like his usual self, I think it'd be a little easier for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4048 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 27 minutes ago, PrayodiBA said: Let's make it official then,... Batu, or Powell's intern (or agent), is stalking this thread 😄 It would be funny if this was true and also the assignment was Kung Fu Panda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 1517 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I actually just listened to KP2 a few days ago. I don't listen to the score much but this is one of the few series where 2 is miles better than 1 (thank you Oldman and Yeoh). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 4503 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Now it's official according to Film Music Reporter: Batu Sener is the composer of Carlos Saldanha's next movie. http://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/02/10/batu-sener-scoring-carlos-saldanhas-harold-and-the-purple-crayon/ LSH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSH 777 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Great news. I want to hear more from this guy! Also: I have a thread created for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawgoon 79 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 12 hours ago, Edmilson said: Batu Sener is the composer of Carlos Saldanha's next movie. http://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/02/10/batu-sener-scoring-carlos-saldanhas-harold-and-the-purple-crayon/ Not questioning or doubting Sener's skills and capabilities here but I find it strange that Powell isn't scoring this one himself: He scored every other Saldanha-directed movie since 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka 209 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 50 minutes ago, Drawgoon said: Not questioning or doubting Sener's skills and capabilities here but I find it strange that Powell isn't scoring this one himself: He scored every other Saldanha-directed movie since 2005. Maybe because he doesn’t want to do more than one movie a year anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 1370 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I have a feeling that the 'only one film a year' statement of his is slowly wearing off. He has at least 2 scores this year I believe. And already stuff planned for next year. Plus the opera. That statement is really from just after his wife passed. So he might be inclined to do more after a few years. But I also feel that Powell might have been asked and put Sener forward to give him a high profile project Stark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Who 634 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 25 minutes ago, JNHFan2000 said: I have a feeling that the 'only one film a year' statement of his is slowly wearing off. He has at least 2 scores this year I believe. And already stuff planned for next year. Plus the opera. That statement is really from just after his wife passed. So he might be inclined to do more after a few years. But I also feel that Powell might have been asked and put Sener forward to give him a high profile project I’m sure Powell was asked but recommended Sener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark 179 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 On 31/1/2023 at 6:14 PM, HunterTech said: I recently listened to the KFP1 bootleg after someone pointed out the recent HZ.com cuelist update got specific enough to where you can tell who did what cue by the version number (Powell adds a random letter to designate his stuff, while Zimmer sticks to number decimals). The weak link was sort of predictably the stuff by the latter, as the high energy and detail of the JP stuff easily dissipates with how much more piecemeal the HZ cues can be. I don't want to say this felt like it was merely a gig to one party, because Hans evidently likes the franchise enough to do the sequels and play Oogway Ascends in concerts, but the whole end result is uneven from how evidently different the methodology of each composer is. It certainly would've succeeded more if it was one or the other that did it instead of both doing it somewhat separately. I don't even want to get into KFP2, as I've heard rumors that suggest the score was sort of dead on arrival with behind the scenes conflicts that occurred. Haven't bothered with KFP3 yet, both because I kind of usually prefer expanded presentations for MV/RCP works, but also because I wasn't too interested in a heavily Balfe version of already mixed bag material. I suppose an announcement for who's doing 4 could certainly get me more interested in giving the sequels a further go. Balfe’s material for 3 is honestly some of my favorite work by him, I definitely recommend it. On 1/2/2023 at 2:03 AM, Edmilson said: This is one of the reasons I find these Panda scores hard to appreciate. You got Balfe sounding like Powell, Powell sounding like Zimmer, and in the end it all sounds like a big mishmash - or "too many cooks", like I said above. Had this been one composer (plus his team, lol) sounding like his usual self, I think it'd be a little easier for me. See, that’s part of what I like about these scores! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka 209 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I’m excited to hear what the Sener score for Harold and the purple crayon will be like. His Ice Age score had to be close to Powell’s style for the series, with some Powell themes and knowing Powell supervised the whole thing. Now HATPC will be Sener’s first score that doesn’t necessarily need to fit with Powell’s style as much. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Guernsey 1428 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Live action How to Train Your Dragon coming in 2025. Now I’m not 100% sold on this film needing to exist but it’ll be fascinating to see how JP reworks his classic score to the original… (definitely not April 1st) Smaug The Iron and Michael Grigorowitsch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Grigorowitsch 367 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 https://www.instagram.com/p/CovO5A9SREQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Muad'Dib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Guernsey 1428 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I'm all with the JP news this week... May the Force be with You 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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