Incanus 5,714 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Occasional gamer my ass!Which games have you played? Tetris and Pacman?Recently Batman Arkham series games, Assassin's Creeds and The Pillars of Eternity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Incanus 5,714 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Oh shush and go listen to some game music!P.S. The Pillars of Eternity had a very cinematic score, very nicely done. I spotted one heavy Revelation of the Ringwraiths moment in one cut scene but otherwise pretty nice original fantasy scoring. Medal of Honor Airborne by Michael Giacchino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 No I have not, although I am an occasional gamer. But I have seen some of the walkthrough videos and can I imagine how effective and beautiful it is with the images and the story.Have you seen Wintory's own walkthrough/commentary of the score? It's how I discovered it in the first place (Whitacre shared it a few years ago) and it's somewhat soothed my lack of the required Playstation for the actual game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Oh yes I saw & heard that. Great accompaniment to the music itself but no substitute for the game, which HAS to be played, you have to get that connection with the world, the companions you meet, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 OK, then prove it!I think you'll find Master Incanus is no bullshitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Journey by Austin Wintory: Still as mesmerizing as ever. It is a perfect blend of sheer evocative moods and lovely melodic thematic work. Have you played the game? The music's even more mesmerizing when you experience the journey.It's spot on in the game, but it doesn't do all that much for me on its own. I should give it another try I guess.P.S. The Pillars of Eternity had a very cinematic score, very nicely done. I spotted one heavy Revelation of the Ringwraiths moment in one cut scene but otherwise pretty nice original fantasy scoring.It starts out promising in the menu, but then it just seemed to be a long list of wallpaper LOTR pastiches. I haven't played too far yet though - it tends to overheat my old video card. I'm waiting for the steam boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 P.S. The Pillars of Eternity had a very cinematic score, very nicely done. I spotted one heavy Revelation of the Ringwraiths moment in one cut scene but otherwise pretty nice original fantasy scoring.It starts out promising in the menu, but then it just seemed to be a long list of wallpaper LOTR pastiches. I haven't played too far yet though - it tends to overheat my old video card. I'm waiting for the steam boxes.I was happily surprised when I played the game. It is not all LotR pastiche, rather going along usual lines of the fantasy genre's musical styles. Still it provides a great atmosphere in the game and stands out enough to take notice. A very fitting spiritual successor of the Baldur's Gate music-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTennisBallKid 17 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Taras Bulba -- WaxmanAbout to crank up The Ride to Dubno!!Better cover your ears, Inky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Turn off that CIRCUS MUSIC RACKET and skip to the better parts of the score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The Banner Saga by Austin WintoryAnd what did you think of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The Banner Saga by Austin WintoryAnd what did you think of it?Overall I was rather impressed. The score goes for a semi-authentic Norse feel with surprisingly many songs that are interspersed with the dramatic score and often incorporated into it. Perhaps a little over-reliant on drums at times but I dig the folk instrumentation which gives the music a unique texture and the atmosphere as a whole. Need to listen to it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I can see the Norse elements turning some people off. But the textural writing is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hannibal - Hans Zimmer To Every Captive Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The Zimmer cue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I am not disposed to discuss matters of a personal nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 John Ottman, Snow White: A Tale of TerrorAmbitious, if not fully successful fairy tale score by Ottman. While its harmonic language is miles beyond the chipper industry standard personified by i. e. Powell's new PAN score, Ottman seems somewhat overwhelmed by his (interesting) textures and too often ends up with raw orchestral sketches that are interesting but lacking an overall fabric/vision and a thematic brace. While there is a memorable main theme, the underscore is so morassy in textures that you start feel a bit sorry for it (or rather, its absence). Still, it's a great showcase for a then-eager young talent. The recent JACK AND THE GIANTS is the more polished spitting image, featuring the themes this one somehow lacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ottman definitely is one of the rare over-writers out there. Not really bad, but overwhelming, yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You could do a write-up of JG's LEGEND sometime. Would seem much more worthwhile than overhyping these video game composers the whole time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Complete with a section on why TD did it better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We leave that to Thor. GOLDSMITH, THE SECRET OF NIMHSince it was in the mail last week, i popped it in and while the Intrada release is absolutely redundant for people who own the Varése, i bought it just for this one moody piece, 'At your Service' as i'm madly in love with Jerry's impressionist leanings.The 'Main Title' linked above has this gorgeous ripe woodwind writing (heavy Ravel influence) that instantly immerses you in a faraway fairy tale land. While the lushness of this is sometimes at odds with Goldsmith more harsh, close-miked violent writing preserved from the 70's, the cues that paint the descent into the rat's magic lair contain some of the hands down best scoring i ever heard. File it under 'they ain't make 'em like is anymore'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Complete with a section on why TD did it better? Fuck you!FUCK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We leave that to Thor. GOLDSMITH, THE SECRET OF NIMHSince it was in the mail last week, i popped it in and while the Intrada release is absolutely redundant for people who own the Varése, i bought it just for this one moody piece, 'At your Service' as i'm madly in love with Jerry's impressionist leanings.The 'Main Title' linked above has this gorgeous ripe woodwind writing (heavy Ravel influence) that instantly immerses you in a faraway fairy tale land. While the lushness of this is sometimes at odds with Goldsmith more harsh, close-miked violent writing preserved from the 70's, the cues that paint the descent into the rat's magic lair contain some of the hands down best scoring i ever heard. File it under 'they ain't make 'em like is anymore'.Sounds lovely, that beginning is very Daphne et Chloe-like. I have to get this release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 After the film, James Horner's Deep Impact and tonight, Temple of Doom.Parade of the Slave Children's one of these tunes in my head most days. A tune you can't beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Parade of the Slave Children's one of these tunes in my head most days. A tune you can't beat.If only the same thing could be said of the Slave Children... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Parade of the Slave Children's one of these tunes in my head most days. A tune you can't beat.If only the same thing could be said of the Slave Children... The Book Thief by John WilliamsThe Return of the King by Howard Shore: Listened to the CR DVD for sequence from The Mouth of Sauron to the end of the score. Spectacular. It still packs a huge emotional punch. I would love to hear this score in Live Projection Concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Dracula by John Williams: This score oozes Gothic romance from every pore mixed with thunderous dramatics and fierce (yet few) action pieces. I can't help but wish this was either released complete or re-recorded in full and with improved sonics as the LP transfer on the Varese CD leaves a lot to be desired. Nevertheless an essential JW album from the golden age packed with a wickedly catchy main theme and comes with his customary "scherzo of the score" in To Scarborough which he penned with steady regularity for nearly all his soundtracks back then. Jaws 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Will the Potter fans like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Will the Potter fans like it?I bear happy tidings! YES!!!Jaws 2 by John WilliamsThe Eiger Sanction by John WilliamsEarthquake by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Solid modern JNH impersonation (would have guessed Danna). Nothing to get your trousers wet to but easy on the ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,348 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Schindler's List - John WilliamsIt really has the kind of Williams that I'm most fond of in it. totally for me. Bespin and Incanus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Been on a bit of an Elfman kick lately.Batman Is the expanded version of this getting as somebody who doesn't really care for the less thematic suspense portions?Edward Scissorhands Sleepy Hollow Also listened to the awesome finale cue(s) from James Newton Howard's Signs . Is the entire album worth picking up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Batman Is the expanded version of this getting as somebody who doesn't really care for the less thematic suspense portions? Yes, I think so. There's some cool unreleased action music and other fun stuff. Don't buy LLL's first expanded version used or anything; Buy this improved version from last year instead, where its coupled with his brilliant Batman Returns score as well: http://lalalandrecords.com/Site/DEBC.html Also listened to the awesome finale cue(s) from James Newton Howard's Signs . Is the entire album worth picking up? Yes!! The main titles are brilliant, one of the best of all the 2000s. And the whole CD is a great listen, for sure! Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Batman Is the expanded version of this getting as somebody who doesn't really care for the less thematic suspense portions?Yes, I think so. There's some cool unreleased action music and other fun stuff. Don't buy LLL's first expanded version used or anything; Buy this improved version from last year instead, where its coupled with his brilliant Batman Returns score as well:http://lalalandrecords.com/Site/DEBC.htmlAlso listened to the awesome finale cue(s) from James Newton Howard's Signs . Is the entire album worth picking up?Yes!! The main titles are brilliant, one of the best of all the 2000s. And the whole CD is a great listen, for sure!Yes I'd recommend the LLL Elfman Batman set. Especially if you happen to like both of his Batman scores.And the whole album for Signs is definitely worth picking up. A brilliant concept, the little cyclical motif and what JNH does with it throughout. A lot of the suspense is slow burning and the Hand of Fate Part 1 and 2 are the true highlights but the rest is mesmerizing yet often very subtle but oh so brilliantly constructed. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I kept my old LLL Batman and Batman Returns sets because they go together nicely with my LLL Batman Forever.And I never get rid of any of my CDs anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Iris by James Horner Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Alan Silvestri - VolcanoNever heard this before. Pretty good stuff - Silvestri was pretty amazing throughout the 80s and 90s, eh? It's a bit more brooding and less fanfaric than my favorite scores of his, but I instantly liked it on first listen, which is a good sign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Also listened to the awesome finale cue(s) from James Newton Howard's Signs . Is the entire album worth picking up?I think Signs is JNH's best, so yes. If you don't have it, you're nothin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Alan Silvestri - VolcanoNever heard this before. Pretty good stuff - Silvestri was pretty amazing throughout the 80s and 90s, eh? It's a bit more brooding and less fanfaric than my favorite scores of his, but I instantly liked it on first listen, which is a good sign!I have only ever heard the "March of Lava" on one Silva compilation. Is the rest of the score as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yep, there was some other good action cues. Fun, agressive stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Alan Silvestri - VolcanoNever heard this before. Pretty good stuff - Silvestri was pretty amazing throughout the 80s and 90s, eh? It's a bit more brooding and less fanfaric than my favorite scores of his, but I instantly liked it on first listen, which is a good sign!I have only ever heard the "March of Lava" on one Silva compilation. Is the rest of the score as good?Own that score since release and yes, it's a kickass Silvestri. The only downside is there's too little music on the album (under half an hour). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Glory by James Horner: Glorious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hidalgo The Water Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I have to take listen to Hidalgo soon. I have a suite for violin and orchestra on one compilation album but have never actually listened to the soundtrack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Hidalgo That Signs cue againAlso currently listening to The Village , which I've had trouble getting into in the past. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Ah The Village is perfect for such a moody autumn day as this. I think I'll put it on my playlist now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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