John Debney scoring 'Predators'

[Datameister 1,394]

Pretty good!

[Jay 27,216]

Hey that sounds pretty good

[bondo 33]

A quick listen of IRON MAN 2 - "Ivan Escapes" should also be enough to convince anyone that Debney is right for PREDATORS!

[Quintus 5,391]

I would so love for this score to be cool.

[Trent B 317]

That clip is pretty good. Looking forward to hearing the actual OST. I'll pick it up with Iron Man 2's score.

[Jay 27,216]

Oh that MV....

Speaking as someone who is producing the album with Mr Debney (and literally listening to the climax as I type) I can safely say fans of Mr Silvestri's original score will be delighted to know just how much is used in this new film. Mr Debney pays loving tribute to the original tunes and adds a few more of his own to round out this incredible score. Big Orchestra and choir!

In one word: AWESOME!

Shame it can't be a two disc set. Maybe next year. lol

MV

[Trent B 317]

I think MV was kidding about next year having a 2-CD release. He probably was just poking at the Star Trek 2-CD release.

[ManofDestiny 56]

OK, I will buy it next year than. Who know if a 2CD set will finally come? I didn't buy the original Star Trek 2009, and I plan to buy it June. When I plan to place my order, the 2CD set release.

[Jay 27,216]

I think MV was kidding about next year having a 2-CD release. He probably was just poking at the Star Trek 2-CD release.

Humor. It is a difficult concept.

[Koray Savas 2,095]

[Morlock 9]

Sounds cool. He has the Silvestri sound down well.

He's been ripping it off for long enough. At this point in time, though, I can't imagine ever embracing a Debney score. I've been too bored for too long with too much of his music.

[Ollie 859]

I actually like the cue I heard in the video, and that doesn't include Silvestri's music. I'll probably get this one.

[Jay 27,216]

John Debney has confirmed, via his twitter feed, that the street date for the Predators OST is July 20th. He also stated that it will be 75 minutes long, and that he is having a "tuff" time paring the full score down to that length.

[Richard Penna 2,084]

75 mins for a score recorded in L.A.?

Um, woah.

[crumbs 11,754]

It must be really tough for some composers to whittle down 2 hours (or sometimes much more) of music into an overall representative score that contains the highlights and their own favourite pieces. And also something that's listenable and not just 75 minutes of action or 75 minutes of thematic development without payoff.

Of course, that doesn't excuse decisions like "Secrets Doors and Scorpions", but whatever.

[Jay 27,216]

It appears as though that while Predators OST will be available on LLL's site on July 20th, it won't be available in general retail until August 10th:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003Q5HN74/jwfancom-20

[Jay 27,216]

Is Mr. Debney working on his PREDATORS score down to the wire? Is the music written, with only recording to be completed, or is it all an ongoing contest? Curious.

Done and recorded. The cd was mastered yesterday. They are doing post on the film as I type.

MV

[Jay 27,216]

Somehow I missed that MV posted this last night

We are wrapping up Predators right now and we have a 20 page booklet with notes by the producer, the director, John Debney and a 750 word essay by Daniel Schweiger on the History of music in Predator films and a brief analysis of John's score.

[Koray Savas 2,095]

Yeah I saw that, it kinda makes me want to buy the score.

[Jay 27,216]

Cover art is up at amazon.com

[Wojo 2,442]

False advertising. The title of the movie implies more than one creature.

[Ollie 859]

I wonder if autographed copies will be made available on the normal release date to the public?

[bondo 33]

False advertising. The title of the movie implies more than one creature.

Unless the 'predators' are the human cast

[davros72 1]

Sounds cool. He has the Silvestri sound down well.

Sounds pretty cool to me, too.

I'm also getting kind of a "Jaws" vibe in there a bit, too.

But then again, I'm weird.

[Wojo 2,442]

@ bondo: I considered that after I typed it.

[Kendal_Ozzel 32]

Says Robert Rodriguez:

“And I like the double-meaning of the title—the predators, are you talking about the creatures or are you talking about this group of humans that are actually going in there against them. Are they going to kill each other off if there were no predators?”

[Unlucky Bastard 7,765]

I hopes it's available in stores in Australia.

[Charlie Brigden 5]

It'll have to fight for space. Predator vs Rolf Harris.

[Wojo 2,442]

Thanks, K_O, Wikipedia had much of the same. Now it's more like "The Most Dangerous Game" on another planet.

[Jay 27,216]

Track list!

1. Free Fall 3:06

2. Single Shooter 2:08

3. This Is Hell 4:10

4. Cages/Trip-wire 3:51

5. Not Of This Earth 2:50

6. Hound Attack 4:08

7. We Run We Die 4:39

8. Predator Attack 1:46

9. Meet Mr. Black 1:15

10. They See Our Traps 2:26

11. Over Here 2:24

12. Smoke 2:38

13. Nikolai Blows 2:10

14. Stan's Last Stand 1:49

15. Hanzo's Last Stand 3:08

16. Leg Trap 2:22

17. Take Me To The Ship 2:04

18. Edwin and Isabelle Captured 1:33

19. Predator Fight, Royce Runs 3:15

20. Twisted Edwin/Royce Returns 3:25

21. She's Paralyzed 6:05

22. Royce vs. Predator 2:39

23. Let's Get Off This Planet 3:01

24. Theme From Predator 1:45

I get a total time of 68:37

[Wojo 2,442]

Hmmm...I guess the track names really don't need spoiler tags. It's a Predator movie, people will die. And we know the lead can't die, because he's the lead and an important movie star.

Poor Stan and Hanzo. Whoever you are, we barely knew ye.

[Ollie 859]

Royce must be the hero.

[Wojo 2,442]

Considering Adrien Brody has expressed interest in doing sequels, I'd say you are correct.

[Koray Savas 2,095]

Debney is now posting updates about Machete on his Facebook. Stop working with Robert Rodriguez!!! I miss the days of "Shot, chopped, and scored by Robert Rodriguez."

[Jay 27,216]

Looks like your first chance to pick up a copy will be this Thursday, if you'll be in California

COMPOSER JOHN DEBNEY SIGNS “PREDATORS”

COMPOSER JOHN DEBNEY SIGNS "PREDATORS"

July 10th, 5pm, at Dark Delicacies

3512 W. Magnolia, Burbank, CA 91505

Meet and greet composer John Debney and be the first to get his amazing score to PREDATORS! Mr. Debney will be signing CDs and free PREDATORS posters (posters only available to in-store attendees of the signing). Mr. Debney will sign multiple items, but one of them must be the PREDATORS soundtrack, purchased from Dark Delicacies. PREDATORS CDs will be available for purchase at the signing.

Visit Dark Delicacies for more info: www.darkdel.com

Additionally, the PREDATORS CD will be featured by La-La Land Records at Comic-Con next month, will be available at www.lalalandrecords.com on July 27th, and will be released to general retail on August 10th.

[Demondm810 349]

I just called Dark Delicacies, and was told if you order the CD from their website it will be signed by John Debney, and it will mail out the 12 or 13 of July. I ordered mine already. Yay. There is also an actor attending the signing as well who played one of the Predators. I am not sure if he is signing the CDs as well, but in the comments section of my order I requested only Mr. Debney sign the cd. Additionally, I asked for my order to be cancelled if Mr. Debney cancels the signing.

[Jay 27,216]

For anyone who doesn't care about signatures, it's currently $13.99 on amazon, though they don't start shipping till August 10th

[Charlie Brigden 5]

Debney's website has a track up. It sounds very much like Predator.

[Jay 27,216]

Yep

http://www.johndebney.com/iframe_pages/predators.html

[Trent B 317]

Looking forward to checking out the rest of the score. I'll definitely pick this up along with Iron Man 2 this year.

[Ollie 859]

After the last two dismal efforts from Predator related films I'm looking forward to Debney's score.

[Jay 27,216]

LA LA LAND EVENTS

COMPOSER JOHN DEBNEY SIGNS “PREDATORS”

July 10th, 5pm, at Dark Delicacies

3512 W. Magnolia, Burbank, CA 91505

Meet and greet composer John Debney and be the first to get his amazing score to PREDATORS! Mr. Debney will be signing CDs and free PREDATORS posters (posters only available to in-store attendees of the signing). Mr. Debney will sign multiple items, but one of them must be the PREDATORS soundtrack, purchased from Dark Delicacies. PREDATORS CDs will be available for purchase at the signing.

Visit Dark Delicacies for more info: http://www.darkdel.com/

Academy Award-nominated John Debney is one of the most prolific and successful composers in Hollywood. His unique ability to create memorable music across a variety of genres, along with his reputation for being remarkably collaborative, have made him the first choice of top level producers and directors.

Debney quickly established himself as a formidable film composer across a wide range of genres, working repeatedly with several noted directors, including Garry Marshall on The Princess Diaries, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement and Raising Helen; Robert Rodriguez on Sin City, Spy Kids, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D; Jon Favreau on Elf and Zathura; and Tom Shadyac on Liar Liar, Dragonfly and Bruce Almighty.

Although Debney had built an industry reputation as a talented film composer, it was in 2004 that the rest of the world discovered him. Blending symphonic orchestra, a wide range of world instruments and the beauty of the human voice, Debney’s landmark score for The Passion of the Christ became a world-wide success. The score earned him an Academy Award nomination, a Gold record and a Dove award.

John Debney’s recent projects include scoring Hanna Montana: The Movie, Valentine’s Day (reuniting with director Garry Marshall) and The Stoning of Soraya M. Debney recently reunited for a third time with director Jon Favreau by scoring the highly anticipated Marvel action film Iron Man 2.

Robert Rodriguez presents Predators, a bold new chapter in the Predator universe, shot under the creative auspices of Robert Rodriguez, stars Adrien Brody as Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors who come to realize they’ve been brought together on an alien planet…as prey. With the notable exception of a disgraced physician, they are all cold-blooded killers—mercenaries, Yakuza, convicts, death squad members—human ‘predators’ that are now being systematically hunted and eliminated by a new breed of alien Predators. Predators also stars Laurence Fishburne, Danny Trejo and Topher Grace, directed by Nimrod Antal and is produced by Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Desperado, Planet Terror).

[Demondm810 349]

Caught the movie last night. Lots of fun, really enjoyed it. Music was amazing. Captured Silvestri brilliantly. Can't wait to get the score this week!

[Koray Savas 2,095]

I heard the credits music last night. It wasn't bad, actually caught my ear a bit, but the electric guitar killed it. Guess Debney couldn't hold back.

[Demondm810 349]

Yea, the electric stuff didn't start until the final scene. He played it straight until then.

[Wycket 36]

Yeah, the electric guitar wasn't needed but considering the way the Predator theme is, it was nice to have a little variation at the end. Could I have done without it? Probably, but it added a little something to the fight and I thought it worked in the film (don't know if the same will be when I listen to it on my own).

[Jeshopk 8]

Did Silvestri turn this down? Obviously they wanted his sound.

[MattyO 56]

I read somewhere that they originally asked Silvestri, but he couldn't do it due to a clash with The A-Team, so Rodriguez went to his usual collaborator - Debney.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,765]

I liked the Asiatic flavour Debney gave the classic Predator music during the scene where the Yakuza guy prepares to fight the predator.

[Quintus 5,391]

Bottom line: is this movie better than the crappy AvP movies? Is it as good as Predator 2?