Trent B 337 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Jupiter AscendingFun score, I liked it a lot. A lot of it reminded me of Shadows Of The Empire for some odd reason.I'm now finishing up with what I was listening to earlier.... the complete score for X2: X-Men United Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Star Trek Nemesis by Jerry Goldsmith: This is a slow burning ST score that takes a good while to truly get going but when it does it really shines. The latter half if full of action and drama highlights and I really like Shinzon's theme and how slowly and surely it takes over the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 MAN OF STEEL - Hans ZimmerThe recording sessions, if just to confirm there isn't anything beyond my first impression. The score could be subtitled 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' which is at least a big leap from the giant whale of a mess the movie is (it's only ugly). You can hear Zimmer having fun with the human element of the story and when he soars from his soft pedal points into something that is positively pop-rousing in FLIGHT, he's found an ace way to modernize the busy orchestral histronics from the original Williams score. There's also a nice long-lined wafting theme for what i suppose is the Krypton heritage and when it launches into a sly little scherzo on the low strings in the last 40 seconds in LOOK TO THE STARS you almost believe you're in for treat.Alas, sleekly engineered as all this is, there are long grievances ahead that come as brute and boorish assaults of what nowadays passes for 'action music'. Often devoid of any discernible characteristics beyond the simplest ostinato constructs and/or deafening loudness you may accept this as fitting aural counterpart to the movie's endless excesses of destruction but taken as music, it just may be enough to drive hopeful future musical talents into accounting - inviting with open arms the Beavis'es and Butthead's of the world to become celebrated film composers.MOS is (in parts) proof enough that Zimmer is no fluke and can genuinely contribute to a movie, strengthening its humanist core values (however embryonic they may be) but apart from the often superficial rock/pop stylings that are completely OK with me (film is a most diverse medium, after all) the huge amounts of artless noise shine a dispiriting spotlight on the dark side of global mass entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 All The Brothers Were Valiant - Miklos RozsaSomething of Value - Miklos RozsaCrisis - Miklos RozsaThe Story of Three Loves - Miklos RozsaQuo Vadis - Miklos Rozsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,983 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Jupiter AscendingFun score, I liked it a lot. A lot of it reminded me of Shadows Of The Empire for some odd reason.I'm now finishing up with what I was listening to earlier.... the complete score for X2: X-Men UnitedTrent enjoying a Michael Giacchino score? Must be a first.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm listening to a fan mix of HORNER's TITANIC in DTS 5.1 Surround sound on my sweet THX-certified 5.1 speaker system (Logitech).Yes it may be a 'lowly' PC speaker configuration, but the sound being outputted right now is anything but crap. I can't imagine it sounding much better on a high-end sound system. But I'm sure it will.I've never experienced such clarity and sonic depth in a film score recording. I adore it when various sonic details of the front speakers travel to the rears, sometimes subtle, sometimes not. Such as during the action-packed cues, every speaker envelops me in incredibly detailed sound. I don't want to listen to my CD anymore, it's sounds like poorly encoded MP3 by comparison. Exaggeration of course, but you get the idea.Oh boy, it makes the score sound bigger than life. It's not even mixed as spectacularly in the film on blu-ray and as such becomes an incredible and revelatory experience.Oh, and the music is pretty darn great too... One of my top 5 Horner's without question.And this is a necessity if you're a fan like me: Petition to release every damn minute of the actual film score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 LOL ah yes the old DTS CD gimmick. Well it doesnt sound bad. But it's still just compressed music.Why not buy the SACD for the real thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,983 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 He liked his Star Trek scores!I always read it as a "faint praise".Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 And this is a necessity if you're a fan like me: Petition to release every damn minute of the actual film score.So, what will happen when it'll reach 5,000 signatures (ridiculously low goal, by the way)? Suddenly, it'll get released? Bah!As far as I know, no petition has ever been at the origin of a complete score release.The labels will release it whenever they feel like it (and when whoever holds the rights will be willing to greenlit a complete score release). Who knows? Maybe one of the labels is trying to release it as we speak, but is facing problems of some kind preventing the release?P.S.: Didn't want to sound cynical, but rereading my post, it does sound like I am. Bah, whatever!He liked his Star Trek scores!I always read it as a "faint praise".Faint praise is still praise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Alvar, the Messenger....Crusher of hopes, destroyer of dreams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 LOL ah yes the old DTS CD gimmick. Well it doesnt sound bad. But it's still just compressed music.Why not buy the SACD for the real thing?So in your opinion the SACD should sound even better than what I'm hearing right now? Which is quite simply spectacular (doesn't sound bad... LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Jupiter AscendingFun score, I liked it a lot. A lot of it reminded me of Shadows Of The Empire for some odd reason.I'm now finishing up with what I was listening to earlier.... the complete score for X2: X-Men UnitedTrent enjoying a Michael Giacchino score? Must be a first.KarolHe liked his Star Trek scores!I always read it as a "faint praise".KarolNo way! He has repeatedly said he loves all 12 Star Trek scores, and has spent more hours working on edits of ST09 and STID than he has on any scores outside the Star Wars scores! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 No way! He has repeatedly said he loves all 12 Star Wars scoreslol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Jupiter AscendingFun score, I liked it a lot. A lot of it reminded me of Shadows Of The Empire for some odd reason.I'm now finishing up with what I was listening to earlier.... the complete score for X2: X-Men UnitedTrent enjoying a Michael Giacchino score? Must be a first.KarolHe liked his Star Trek scores!I always read it as a "faint praise".KarolNo way! He has repeatedly said he loves all 12 Star Trek scores, and has spent more hours working on edits of ST09 and STID than he has on any scores outside the Star Wars scores!This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The pointing out of typos on this forum is getting really annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Would you rather us leave you to your typo madness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 LOL ah yes the old DTS CD gimmick. Well it doesnt sound bad. But it's still just compressed music.Why not buy the SACD for the real thing? So in your opinion the SACD should sound even better than what I'm hearing right now? Which is quite simply spectacular (doesn't sound bad... LOL) DTS is compressed audio. SACD is high def uncompressed audio.Do the math! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The pointing out of typos on this forum is getting really annoyingCome on, that one was funny enough to be worth pointing it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The pointing out of typos on this forum is getting really annoyingArent you by far the worst offender though when it comes to pointing out "my" spelling or grammar errors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Let's all cool down and listen to the Titanic SACD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Wait, why did you put "my" in quotes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Wait, why did you put "my" in quotes?For emphasis I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Ben-Hur - Miklos RoszaThe Ten Commandments - Elmer BernsteinMan of Steel - Hans ZimmerThe Agony and The Ecstasy - Alex NorthAll perfect for this time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Ben-Hur - Miklos RoszaAll perfect for this time of the year.For some reason I always explore new Rozsa around Springtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well, Lent/Easter is just my default period for Biblical/historical epic scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 And of course Man of Steel is Biblical sci-fi. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonzoe 18 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well with today being Friday the 13th… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 And of course Man of Steel is Biblical sci-fi.Its that only son sent to earth thing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,493 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Let's all cool down and listen to the Titanic SACD!"Titanic" Really? In SACD? Are you listening to it in 5.1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Do I look like someone who listens to Titanic in 5.1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 In secret? Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Noisy rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Ironman is your fav Marvel score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 My memory of that score's a bit rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crocodile 7,983 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The Grand Budapest Hotel by Alexandre DesplatYeah. That was a good pick for Oscar this year. Quirky, fresh and prominently featured. I love/liked all scores Desplat churned out in this period but in terms of movie and artistic experience, this one probably the most "his".Karol publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Crest of the Wave - Miklos RozsaBeau Brummell - Miklos RozsaTip on a Dead Jockey - Miklos RozsaMadame Bovary (Music Only Album and Pre-recordings) - Miklos RozsaRogue’s March (Rozsa Library Cues) - Miklos RozsaDesperate Search (Rozsa Library Cues) - Miklos RozsaCode Two (Rozsa Library Cues) - Miklos Rozsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 The V.I.P.s - Miklos RozsaIvanhoe - Miklos RozsaLust for Life - Miklos RozsaGreat Movie Themes - Miklos Rozsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,983 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 The Salamander by Jerry GoldsmithDead Ringers by Howard ShoreBlack Sunday by John WilliamsKarol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Jupiter Ascending - Michael GiacchinoMy first impression was that this was a colorful leap forward for Mikey. Having listened a few times, my standing impression is that this is just the latest proof that all he lacks to be a really "great" composer is inventive musical DNA - that is, good themes and motives, with which to unify his obviously substantial abilities.John Carter - Michael GiacchinoI actually may prefer this one if only because his older, more "compact" orchestrations leave less of a gap between them and the actual musical content, so things seem to be spread a bit less thin than in his latest effort, where you're more desperate for him to break out a gesture that shows as much maturation as the rest of his compositional skills.I also listened to his most consistently perfect, beautiful score. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NsKokhM4EY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Did Back to Titanic get an SACD release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 MIGHTY JOE YOUNG - James HornerThe movie is of course Insufferable Di$ney mush, the story of the 1949 ape-going-ape-stop motion extravaganza updated with diabetes-inducing cuteness and the firm grip of dozens of politically über-correct executives breathing eco-conscience down its neck (no panic, you still get your landmiles of destruction and explosions).If there ever was a perfect match for the occasion, it's composer James Horner. Fresh off his breakout success TITANIC he honoured his commitment to this movie (he was attached before becoming a film music celeb), perhaps realizing that the combination of saccharine and african percussion served him well on Spielberg's A FAR OFF PLACE ( a much more ambitious score), and delivered another behemoth feeding hundreds of musicians ranging from traditional orchestral forces to huge african choirs and dozens of exotic percussion instruments.There is a perverse joy in Horner being unabashedly Horner, at least when he's into buoyant exotic scores: listening to the opening 15 minutes (the cute sing-along theme introduced in the second half of the opening track notwithstanding), there is a sense of high adventure and drama that might not run very deep but it's breathtakingly orchestrated with Horner at his most painterly (he always was good with ethnic instruments). There are some impossible brass acrobatics here and when the death of a parent breeds a sighing african lullaby halfway through POACHERS, MIGHTY JOE YOUNG is old-fashioned Hollywood in its best sense (and often rather nastily dissonant in its more intense moments).The whole thing (of course) suffers like all score from Horner's post-LEGENDS OF THE FALL career from tiring repetition - there is no sense of purpose to the xth appearance of the cute theme or the piling up of one huge melodramatic finale after another - and a reliance on unimaginative meters whenever he writes sustained dramatic pieces, a burden on most Horner scores after TITANIC. But there's also a very playful, dynamic side here that sports lots of little musical nuggets (THE TREES) and even one really cool action cue that combines his old-school love for big orchestral gestures with his more detached minimalistic APOLLO 13 style (the second half of THE CARNIVAL). The 10-minute finale cue puts all these strengths and weaknesses into one giant whopper that runs 3 minutes too long but also is a reminder why Horner bursted onto the scene in the Spielberg-dominated 80's: chock-full of unashamed Hollywood sentimentality and catchy tunes, it may not be something you would want to submit in a musical masterpieces of 20th century-contest but it works wonders on a rainy sunday afternoon. Which also happen to come with greater frequency, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I've never seen the score nor heard its film, so I might seek it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The Rocketeer. How easy it is to become familiar, then tired, then even slightly jaded with a score after listening to it for a while. That can happen even more easily with scores that lean heavily on a handful of themes (as Horner is wont to do anyway). I always liked The Rocketeer, but I got to the point where I paid a lot less attention to the action pieces later in the score . . . before I stopped listening to it altogether for a while. It came as a very pleasant surprise to find that this is a much better filmography as a whole than I remember. Properly heroic without being superheroic (which would've been wrong for this movie), romantic, devilish when it needs to be, uplifting because it should be, this is as fine an entry into Horner's repertoire as many others I've long considered superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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