Incanus 5,713 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Capricorn One (film version)KarolI was just listening to that as well. The film version has been really growing on me. I love the slow burning suspense writing here. Effective, often economic and propulsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 MOH: Frontline is a powerhouse of a game. "Disjointed levels" is hardly the right way to describe it. Playing "After The Drop" for the first time and hearing that choir come in is one of the most chilling moments of my video game history.Although the game isn't perfect, it captures the atmosphere of an old WWII flick like The Guns of Navarone or Where Eagles Dare really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 MOH: Frontline is a powerhouse of a game. "Disjointed levels" is hardly the right way to describe it. Playing "After The Drop" for the first time and hearing that choir come in is one of the most chilling moments of my video game history.Although the game isn't perfect, it captures the atmosphere of an old WWII flick like The Guns of Navarone or Where Eagles Dare really well.It's terribly dated and linear in these times though. I played it in 2002 and it was alright. I'd like to go through it again, but I fear its datedness will shine through even more.MOH: Allied Assault on PC had the best Omaha beach segment though... the one in Frontline was weak by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 It got a beautiful remaster on PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Capricorn One (film version)KarolI was just listening to that as well. The film version has been really growing on me. I love the slow burning suspense writing here. Effective, often economic and propulsive.It's amazing how a slightly different performance/arrangement/recording can change so much. The album version sounds more epic but this one aims for suspense. It almost feels like another crack at Planet of the Apes (well, bit less experimental).Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Which Medal of Honor game is the best one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I just listened to the two MoH cues above and whilst they were middling to okayish I just don't get the swooning admiration you guys gush all over them at the drop of a hat. To me they're about as interesting as stock war tracks they used to play over old eighties WWII tv documentaries. Would anyone here wish to listen to that stuff on headphones? I know I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Middling to okayish? Stock war tracks? old eighties WWII documentaries? Away with you ! You clearly can't appreciate great music or a fantastic recording. Those powerful brass attacks in The Rowhouses ! Which Medal of Honor game is the best one?MOH: Allied Assault by a mile, because it's the only one of the WWII shooters that was made for the PC platform, so it had the best controls and graphics. Also the Omaha beach landing and takeover is brilliantly executed. And it didn't take place in the beginning of the game either like Frontline, it came much later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I just listened to the two MoH cues above and whilst they were middling to okayish I just don't get the swooning admiration you guys gush all over them at the drop of a hat. To me they're about as interesting as stock war tracks they used to play over old eighties WWII tv documentaries. Would anyone here wish to listen to that stuff on headphones? I know I wouldn't.Go back to your middling Halo soundtracks you grouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Halo, middling? You tasteless churl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Actually I have no idea how Halo scores sound. I just thought I had to give some kind of indignant JWFan retort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 MOH and Halo couldn't sound more different from each other, and I love em both.There's obviously much more electronic work going in Halo that isn't always interesting, but the themes are legendary (well in video game terms at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Actually I have no idea how Halo scores sound. I just thought I had to give some kind of indignant JWFan retort.That's the spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Which Medal of Honor game is the best one? MOH: Allied Assault by a mile, because it's the only one of the WWII shooters that was made for the PC platform, so it had the best controls and graphics. Also the Omaha beach landing and takeover is brilliantly executed. And it didn't take place in the beginning of the game either like Frontline, it came much later. Interesting... which is the best on a console, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 MOH Rising Sun is the best one in terms of gameplay, in my opinion. I never played Allied Assault so I can't compare.The two reboot entries for PS3 were solid but not as special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Churl... I like that word. It's a good word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Let's continue the MOH discussion here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 A.I. Artificial Intelligence. It's been quite a few weeks now since I had a chance to go through an entire LLL set. It's wonderful, a masterpiece even. Yeah, I said that.The Empire Strikes Back (Gerhardt album).Jane Eyre. Restoration might be among my very favourite pieces from John Williams. Like, ever.(apologise for City of Prague Philharmonic video but there doesn't seem to be any other one on Youtube) EDIT: Hey, found a Boston Pops (supposedly version). It's slightly better. Karol Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Agreed. "Restoration" is great. Not too keen on that Prague performance though (as usual). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Oh you had to spoil the mood! Rounding off this John Williams-themed (pun intended) day with The Fury (film version) and Heartwood.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 What an excellent Williams-themed day you have had Karol. Love, Caution by Alexandre DesplatThe Ghost Writer by Alexandre DesplatHella W. by Panu AaltioThe King of Nerac Michael Csanyi-Wills: Not a historical or fantasy film as the title might suggest but score for a documentary about a British painter. Mesmerizing and classy stuff.Luv by Nuno Malo: Ambient electric guitar led score for an urban drama. How could Inky like this? Well the answer is: surprisingly easily. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Listening to Magnolia and The Book Thief on this very rainy morning. Summer seems to be over...Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The action music is so enjoyable in this one. Very exciting during the second half of the album (that crazy percussion !!)I love it when Horner went all adventurous, and this film demanded it... it's his take on King Kong, but for kiddies.The man also penned a sweet little lullaby first heard in 'Poachers'.He develops it into something absolutely gorgeous in the last track 'Dedication and Windsong'.It's classic Horner in that it isn't always original, has many Hornerisms, but is very entertaining because of all the exciting music and wonderful finale.Yet, surprisingly it doesn't have the danger motif, or I've missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hmm, I haven't heard that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 You should, it's very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 A middling Horner score. For some reason the Windsong gets on my nerves. But I am weird that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It's a cheesy Umba-bumba tune but then it's not the main theme - which is a typically chipper sing-along melody modelled somewhat after Goldsmith's obscure BABY tune - sounds unlikely but then Horner also borrows some of the POTA bass slide whistles so who knows.There is indeed some very engaging underscore here with some snoozers in between (it's also very LOTF-inspired). For lovers of Horner children scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Can't get over what a perfect ending to the film and score this cue is. It's just a little cadence, really, a few chords to cap off everything that came before. A masterstroke. Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Oboe Concerto by John Williams: Gorgeous stuff. Keisuke Wakao rules! Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It's a cheesy Umba-bumba tune but then it's not the main theme - which is a typically chipper sing-along melody modelled somewhat after Goldsmith's obscure BABY tune - sounds unlikely but then Horner also borrows some of the POTA bass slide whistles so who knows.There is indeed some very engaging underscore here with some snoozers in between (it's also very LOTF-inspired). For lovers of Horner children scores.It has a theme lifted from Legends of the Fall but that's where the similarities stop. And oh yes I'm a fan of Horner children scores, as I assume most fans of the man are too.In fact it's impossible to be a fan of the man's scores without adoring at least a couple of them kiddie fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This topic sucks.You are diagnosed with a withering cancer and you have only few days to live, what is the LAST score you listen to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nope nope nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This topic sucks.You are diagnosed with a withering cancer and you have only few days to live, what is the LAST score you listen to? Can't get over what a perfect ending to the film and score this cue is. It's just a little cadence, really, a few chords to cap off everything that came before. A masterstroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Yes, very charming stuff.The "Suis-moi" theme was stuck in my head for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The River Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 QB VII by Jerry Goldsmith: Heck the themes of this score should not be this hummable but they keep playing in my head all the time. Bless you Jerrald! crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Rambo First Blood Part II by Jerry Goldsmith: Hey this score is kind of awesome! It's like a beefed up version of the original and with added (at times annoying) synths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm happy the three Rambo movies are now on US Netflix. I only saw the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Funnily enough I have not seen the first one all the way through. I have to rectify that tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm happy the three Rambo movies are now on US Netflix. I only saw the first.Thanks for the heads-up. Never seen the first two so I've added them, since I have Rambo III on blu-ray (guilty pleasure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Today on Karol's playlist! The ultimate superhero score: Superman: The Movie (it's been ages!) and it's only real worthy successor Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 You're not a fan of Superman Returns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I liked Superman Returns... and it's plot about the Super Sperm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It was a little over-reliant on the Donner films though. More like Superman Reruns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It was a little over-reliant on the Donner films though. More like Superman Reruns! I love when suites make coherent trilogies, and for me "Superman - The Movie", "Superman II (Donner's Cut)" and "Superman Returns" makes one.Send the rest to trash, including the new series and the upcoming farces à la "Superman vs Batman". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 You're not a fan of Superman Returns?I like Ottman's score, it does have a lot of heart. And it is in the right place. It very much tries to please. Composer conjures the holy trinity of Williams, Horner and Goldsmith in order to create this semi-modern Superman story. Sometimes painfully obvious references spoil the fun, sometimes they're really good. But it's like a impatient child who wants 30 seconds of this and 15 seconds of that without ever really establishing much of its own identity. Which is why it could never do justice to any of its, otherwise fine, sources of inspiration. As someone once pointed out in a FSM podcast, Ottman's ambition is reaching past his skill level. It's an admirable job... but not quite up there. Feels a bit incoherent and patchy sometimes. In all fairness, though, most composers would fail at this task.Having said all that, I do enjoy the music, for what it is, on both available albums. If only for its genuine enthusiasm. Searching for Bobby Fischer by James Horner. This is actually a very good score, considerably less melodramatic and syrupy that he would have done it later on in his career. Maybe because the thematic material feels less developed beyond it's chord foundations. Really pleasant disc from LLL.QB VII by Jerry Goldsmith: Heck the themes of this score should not be this hummable but they keep playing in my head all the time. Bless you Jerrald!One of his best.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Funny. Bought the new Fantastic Four soundtrack CD and completely forgot I had it. LeBlancilitis is taking over! Just gave it a listen. It is very boring. Aside from the first track, which is run-of-the-mill-Glass-doing-blockbuster. Might have some merit but I have no patience to dig further. Next! The Secret of NIMH. Now, that's more like it.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,340 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Schindler's List (Expanded Edit) - John WilliamsGee "Schindler's Workforce" just seems to go on for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Joe Kraemer - Mission: Impossible - Rogue NationSo much fun! Already desiring the great unreleased action music I heard in the filmDanny Elfman - Mission: ImpossibleFlippin' awesome!Hans Zimmer - HannibalI found this exceptionally boring. Why is it so hyped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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