BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I had not seen/heard of his theme for Global Battle Of Bands in a long time...and it has aged like fine wine. How dare we not keep up with this guy!That's up there with some of the best music I've heard in the last 10 years. Now if only other composers learned to use an epic chorus this well. So, Marcus, what else have you been up to? Share some new works with us?AKA. The Official Marcus Paus Appreciation Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckM 1 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 So, did he post here at one time? What was his screen name?That youtube piece is pretty sweet! Is it available anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 If I recall correctly, I believe his screen name was "Marcus". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_JWFAN 11 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Awesome stuff Marcus, bravo! Definitely hear the JW influence.Marcus is one of the most insightful posters here. Sadly, with talent like that I don't expect to see him around here much. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 It's good, but you could slip that into Revenge Of The Sith and no one would tell that it's not John Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 It's good, but you could slip that into Revenge Of The Sith and no one would tell that it's not John Williams.I would certainly tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I would as well.It was okay, a good job at Williams-esque, but the chorus didn't gel with me at all. I felt like I was hearing the trailer for Narnia III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I don't really like the main theme itself with its pretty bland use of sequence, but what he's done with it is more than decent, although it's such vintage rip-off Williams-esque (especially ending the melody on the lower 7th note complete with flourishing harp -- I can't put my finger on which theme this especially sounds like, but it's probably all of them lol): the only thing that was missing was one of those 'delayed bass note' thematic recapitulation. And maybe an extra boom-tsss!Having said that, I agree that it is some of the best and most solid orchestral writing I've heard by the non-greats this past decade. Although I love what some of the Japanese are doing these days.PS is this the Marcus dude who beat me out in that Composers Competition, for the Indy 4 score? Or was that a different Marcus altogether? Or is my memory shyte?Figured it out! Sounds a helluva lot like the Nixon turbulent theme - Turbulent Years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No wonder Marcus hasn't been around. Tough audience. I'm impressed. Come on guys, it's not like it is easy to pull that off. Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything. Maybe we should rename the forums to www.meh.comAnd we should remind ourselves that Jonny had a nickname, "Lil Dimmie", for sounding like Dmitri Tiomkin to some insider naysayers. None of the greats ever invented a completely new style. They wrote in a school of sound, and did it better than most. And those composers attributed to certain styles are not actually the inventors. Carriers of the torch are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No wonder Marcus hasn't been around. Tough audience. I'm impressed. Come on guys, it's not like it is easy to pull that off. Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything. Maybe we should rename the forums to www.meh.comYeah, you're right, we should just keep our opinions to ourselves and stop replying to posts on public messageboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Is Marcus the dink in the booth with the long hair and goatee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No wonder Marcus hasn't been around. Tough audience. I'm impressed. Come on guys, it's not like it is easy to pull that off. Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything. Maybe we should rename the forums to www.meh.comYeah, you're right, we should just keep our opinions to ourselves and stop replying to posts on public messageboards.Eh, there's no talking to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No wonder Marcus hasn't been around. Tough audience. I'm impressed. Come on guys, it's not like it is easy to pull that off. Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything. Maybe we should rename the forums to www.meh.comYeah, you're right, we should just keep our opinions to ourselves and stop replying to posts on public messageboards.Eh, there's no talking to ya.So stop doing it. Just keep repeating "groupthink" to yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No wonder Marcus hasn't been around. Tough audience. I'm impressed. Come on guys, it's not like it is easy to pull that off. Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything. Maybe we should rename the forums to www.meh.comYeah, you're right, we should just keep our opinions to ourselves and stop replying to posts on public messageboards.Eh, there's no talking to ya.So stop doing it. Just keep repeating "groupthink" to yourself.How about you shove it up your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 245 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No wonder Marcus hasn't been around. Tough audience. I'm impressed. Come on guys, it's not like it is easy to pull that off. Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything. Maybe we should rename the forums to www.meh.comAnd we should remind ourselves that Jonny had a nickname, "Lil Dimmie", for sounding like Dmitri Tiomkin to some insider naysayers. None of the greats ever invented a completely new style. They wrote in a school of sound, and did it better than most. And those composers attributed to certain styles are not actually the inventors. Carriers of the torch are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything.He did do a great job, but it does sound like Williams.None of the greats ever invented a completely new style.Maybe not a COMPLETELY new style that is 100% original, but most if not all of the greats had their own identifiable sound, aka a style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 390 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I had not seen/heard of his theme for Global Battle Of Bands in a long time...and it has aged like fine wine. How dare we not keep up with this guy! That's up there with some of the best music I've heard in the last 10 years. Now if only other composers learned to use an epic chorus this well. So, Marcus, what else have you been up to? Share some new works with us?AKA. The Official Marcus Paus Appreciation Thread.Oh, Blume, how very sweet of you! It's been a while...Well, I'd love to share some of my recent efforts. Most have been in the field of concert music, which is where I do most of my work, as well as in opera.Recently, I've scored my first full length feature film, "Upperdog", which hits Norwegian theaters (and some select European theaters, eventually) in August.The soundtrack will be commercially released on the MTG label. The trailer for the film is up on YouTube as well, and all the music featured is from the score, albeit a bit hacked up and uncomfortably pasted together.Other than that, a work of mine for choir and string quartet, "The Stolen Child" (on a Yeats poem) will be recorded by Ensemble 96 (which won a Grammy in 2006, I believe) and the Oslo String Quartet, for probably a 2010 release on the 2L label.My three solo cello suites are also in the process of being recorded, alhough I'm still not sure what label will ultimately put it out. There's been talk about Hyperion, Chandos and BIS, but we'll see....I'm afraid I'm not too savvy, nor too quick, about posting things of mine. My MySpace-profile hasn't been updated since 2005 either, but I'm on there with two chamber works, for those who might be interested.Thanks again for your kind interest! Best,Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desplat13 1 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Wow. That really is some excellent music, and very good orchestration. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 390 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Is Marcus the dink in the booth with the long hair and goatee?Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Coscina 3 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 No wonder Marcus hasn't been around. Tough audience. I'm impressed. Come on guys, it's not like it is easy to pull that off. Great job, Marcus. It doesn't sound like a ripoff of anything. Maybe we should rename the forums to www.meh.comYeah, you're right, we should just keep our opinions to ourselves and stop replying to posts on public messageboards.Eh, there's no talking to ya.So stop doing it. Just keep repeating "groupthink" to yourself.How about you shove it up your ass.I second that. Charlie, if you could do better, than Jesse and I will desist, but given that we are the composers here and you aren't, maybe a touch of humility would be in order. Marcus' piece is to me an homage to Williams and while the theme does not knock me out, the orchestration is top notch. It is not so easy to write for an orchestra.Is Marcus the dink in the booth with the long hair and goatee?Aren't you the same dink that got banned for hitting on pre-teen girls here? If so, who let your sorry ass back in here?Marcus, congrats on this and your other achievements. It looks like I am getting a symphony orchestra to perform one of my pieces this fall and I'm going through my piece making sure everything is in order. It's tough but rewarding work I find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jesse, your Inbox is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hey, it's very expertly done. I think Marcus has the talent and skill to go far. I would like to hear more of his voice and less of Williams's, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I would like to hear more of his voice and less of Williams's, though.Yes. It is good enough for Hollywood IMO. I like the little theme there, even if it is a little Giacchinoish. Reminds me of Star Trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_JWFAN 11 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hey, it's very expertly done. I think Marcus has the talent and skill to go far. I would like to hear more of his voice and less of Williams's, though.I wish more composers could write like Williams. Marcus's piece is the closest thing I've heard to Williams' sound since.... well, Williams.It would be a blessing for the industry if there were more people capable of writing like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 So it would be great if everybody had the exact same style? I suppose Williams is the final perfection of music to which all composers, present and future, should aspire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_JWFAN 11 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 So it would be great if everybody had the exact same style?What do you mean everybody? I'd be happy with just ONE like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I wish more composers could write like Williams. Marcus's piece is the closest thing I've heard to Williams' sound since.... well, Williams.Killzone 2 by Joris De Man sounds like Williams in a Star Wars-esque/militaristic way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Consider my ass kicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I give it two thumbs up: :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Dude...that's awesome! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 390 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Greetings everyone!Just wanted to let you know that the soundtrack to "Upperdog", a Nowegian film that I scored this past spring, is now out, and available through iTunes, Amazon, etc.All the best,Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Boelen 740 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I've now listened to the music in that YouTube video as well and can only repeat the sentiments expressed above: very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Coscina 3 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Greetings everyone!Just wanted to let you know that the soundtrack to "Upperdog", a Nowegian film that I scored this past spring, is now out, and available through iTunes, Amazon, etc.All the best,MarcusNice work Marcus. Great string writing. In iTunes however, it lists all songs by you. Did you compose those quasi Mozartian piano cues too or did iTunes get the track listing wrong? I like the ornamental writing BTW. Keep up the great work. I would post this on some other forums too so you can get some feedback from fellow musicians. Sometimes this place can be tough for no real reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Did the Battles Of Bands theme ever get a release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marcus 390 Posted May 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2014 Greetings, everyone!I'd like to point out that the title of this thread isn't mine, but it seemed like a relevant thread in which to post this:I'm very, very pleased to announce the launch of my website: www.marcuspaus.com!It features lots and lots of audio, as well as a fairly extensive worklist (not yet complete, though), and more. Hope you'll enjoy!Cordially,Marcus crocodile, Incanus and BLUMENKOHL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Awesome! This fan of yours is excited to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Wow, some very impressive choral writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,490 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ha, ha...it would be hilarious if you had posted a thread with that name yourself, though!Anyways, thanks for the heads-up and keep up the good work (and do more film scores!). Norway needs more composers in film with your type of background! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig 1,120 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Greetings, everyone!I'd like to point out that the title of this thread isn't mine, but it seemed like a relevant thread in which to post this:I'm very, very pleased to announce the launch of my website: www.marcuspaus.com!It features lots and lots of audio, as well as a fairly extensive worklist (not yet complete, though), and more. Hope you'll enjoy!Cordially,MarcusDon't be so modest, Marcus - there are many fans of your music here (myself included), and this deserves its own thread so we can all find it easily. New thread, I say, new thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 390 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thank you, all of you, for being so wonderfully generous and kind! (And encouraged by your remark, I've started a new thread, Ludwig!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Missed this thread the first time around (I'm sorry to say). That's a phenomenal piece of music. If I could compose and orchestrate like that, I'd be over the moon--critics and know-it-alls be damned.So I'm off to look into your new website. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Marcus, you're certainly one of the most exceptional composers I've come across by way of the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,345 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 VII. finale is very nice (Music for Orchestra) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 390 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Again, thank you so much for the very kind comments; they mean a lot to me, and I'm so glad you're enjoying the contents of the new website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TownerFan 4,983 Posted January 7, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2016 Here's Marcus' Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra--check it out, it's bloody brilliant! justaguy, Cerebral Cortex, Tydirium and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 7, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2016 A very fine piece! And, an example of how to not be a Williams imitator. Marcus' love for John is obvious in how fully he's absorbed what his music is about into his own psyche, not through the dutiful reproducing of various surface details and mannerisms that so many others are guilty of. TownerFan, mrbellamy and Tydirium 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,911 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Wow, that is really impressive! Great orchestra and performance too...Congratulations!! Ahh, very cool to see Chris Dudley as principal trombone...he's amazing...and a JW fan. Marcus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 And, highest marks for the Heartwood-esque brass harmonies at the end of the second movement. Marcus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,511 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Terrific piece! I especially enjoyed the tinkly, free piano near the beginning, and the interplay of the marimba and timpani. I've also never visually seen a timpani concerto before, and sometimes the timpanist reminded me of someone working at a desk who's been told that he has to meet 100 deadlines for the next day and has no idea where to begin. Really great performance though! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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