Kevin 22 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Radio Flyer - Hans ZimmerOne of his best scores of the 1990s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Medal of Honor: Airborne by Michael GiacchinoDefinitely my favourite from the series. It sounds like fully formed Giacchino, unlike most of the previous three. And the end credits track is by far his best arrangement of the main theme. Is the La-La Land box coming out or not? I like this one and Frontline and I wouldn't mind to own the first two (why not?). I don't care for the rest though. But the price tag is encouraging.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Medal of Honor: Airborne by Michael GiacchinoDefinitely my favourite from the series. It sounds like fully formed Giacchino, unlike most of the previous three. And the end credits track is by far his best arrangement of the main theme. Is the La-La Land box coming out or not? I like this one and Frontline and I wouldn't mind to own the first two (why not?). I don't care for the rest though. But the price tag is encouraging.KarolLate March/Early April is the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Medal of Honor: Airborne by Michael GiacchinoDefinitely my favourite from the series. It sounds like fully formed Giacchino, unlike most of the previous three. And the end credits track is by far his best arrangement of the main theme. Is the La-La Land box coming out or not? I like this one and Frontline and I wouldn't mind to own the first two (why not?). I don't care for the rest though. But the price tag is encouraging.KarolMy favourite of his MoH OSTs. If I could buy this one alone (on CD, not digitally), I'd on the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,147 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 InnerspaceLove this one. It's got a lot of heart. I know the miniaturization sequence was temped with The Natural, and that theme was re-arranged a little to form the basis for the main theme for Innerspace, but I don't care. It's still soooo Goldsmith, working in that heartfelt Americana mode he perfected in the late 80's (Explorers, Star Trek V, Hoosiers). The synth works pretty well in this score. I like how synth effects are used as leitmotif. The high pitched chirping for the chip, and the metallic clanging for Mr. Igoe (and his snap-on appendages). I know Star Trek V gets a lot of deserved praise, and I think if you enjoyed that, you'll find a lot of similar energy in Innerspace, but with a more spritely, comedic twist.The OST of Innerspace was the first CD I ever got, with about 30 minutes of score, and the other half of the CD filled by pop songs. Worst of all, the Goldsmith section always ended on a bit of an abrupt segment. It's so great to have the proper conclusion to this score on the LLL disc. "Disengage" is particularly spine-tingling. It just soars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Copernicus' Star - Abel KorzeniowskiA somewhat lightweight fantasy score with a number of highlight moments; it's a pleasant 45 minute listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Copernicus' Star - Abel KorzeniowskiA somewhat lightweight fantasy score with a number of highlight moments; it's a pleasant 45 minute listen.Scorenotes.com gave it 10/10. Preety good, I guess This score is one of the reasons why film music continues to inspire and dazzle me.I wholeheartedly agree with the reviewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Yup. I watched the film yesterday and liked what I heard (even though it was mixed very low). Immediately afterwards I ordered the CD.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Yup. I watched the film yesterday and liked what I heard (even though it was mixed very low). Immediately afterwards I ordered the CD.KarolMost scores these days fall short. This one has exceeded my already high expectations. I don't remember me being that exicited listening to a score for the first time since Prisoner of Azkaban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I always find it interesting when things are given 10/10. Is that relative to other scores which would have a similar score? Should it be? It doesn't leave much room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I always find it interesting when things are given 10/10. Is that relative to other scores which would have a similar score? Should it be? It doesn't leave much room.Well, for me it always means "helluva score, you won't be disappointed" rather than "next Swan Lake or 9th Symphony..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I always find it interesting when things are given 10/10. Is that relative to other scores which would have a similar score? Should it be? It doesn't leave much room.Well, for me it always means "helluva score, you won't be disappointed" rather than "next Swan Lake or 9th Symphony..."Same. I think that's the point of the high ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban complete score promo in high resolution 5.1 audioFor about 37 seconds I thought this was a serious post before I read the above posts... Sad face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 InnerspaceLove this one. It's got a lot of heart. I know the miniaturization sequence was temped with The Natural, and that theme was re-arranged a little to form the basis for the main theme for Innerspace, but I don't care. It's still soooo Goldsmith, working in that heartfelt Americana mode he perfected in the late 80's (Explorers, Star Trek V, Hoosiers). The synth works pretty well in this score. I like how synth effects are used as leitmotif. The high pitched chirping for the chip, and the metallic clanging for Mr. Igoe (and his snap-on appendages). I know Star Trek V gets a lot of deserved praise, and I think if you enjoyed that, you'll find a lot of similar energy in Innerspace, but with a more spritely, comedic twist.The OST of Innerspace was the first CD I ever got, with about 30 minutes of score, and the other half of the CD filled by pop songs. Worst of all, the Goldsmith section always ended on a bit of an abrupt segment. It's so great to have the proper conclusion to this score on the LLL disc. "Disengage" is particularly spine-tingling. It just soars. This was one of my grails, I had the original album as well.There was a wealth of cues left off the original album I wanted to hear away from the film, The Cowboy, Transformed and Retransformed were 3 of those. Plus we get more of the love theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 First Contact and The Motion Picture.Getting ready for the arrival of FSM Box 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 The Agony And The Ecstasy by Alex North/Jerry GoldsmithFrost/Nixon and Inception by Hans ZimmerLive Free Or Die Hard by Marco BeltramiIndiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull by John WilliamsMilk by Danny ElfmanMedal Of Honor and Medal Of Honor: Underground by Michael GiacchinoKarol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixers 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 The Towering Inferno by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Rango by Hans ZimmerThe best score of the year gets one of the worst releases in a long time. The "Rango Suite" is pretty much the only listenable cue. If there is a god, the recording sessions for this baby will someday reach my hard drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 WATER FOR ELEPHANTSDreamy, melodic Newton Howard with strong, waltzy Desplat overtones.Samples: http://www.cinemamusica.de/1607/first-listen-zu-james-newton-howards-water-for-elephants[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Good lord, finally a substantial JNH score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Who would have thought, eh? The Red Canvas by James PetersonA good, big, bold, brassy, old-fashined antidote for most stuff these days. Still can't believe this has been written for a dopey 2009 film. I simply can't. It's like Miklos Rozsa reincarnated. Literally.Moby Dick by Christopher GordonAnother great throwback. Probably even better.Close Encounters Of The Third Kind by John WilliamsYup, you guessed it! Better than two above combined. Karol - waiting impatiently for Copernicus' Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Star Trek The Next Generation: "The Naked Now" by Ron Jones (FSM). Currently on "Where No One Has Gone Before". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Just listened to Mark McKenzie's The Great Miracle yesterday, it's an absolutely gorgeous score!Written for large orchestra, boys choir and chorus. It's a work of tremendous merit.You MUST check it out! It's on itunes and Amazon, sadly not a physical CD release. - Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Gave ROTJ a listen after redoing the edit. A spectacular score, with so much going on. I ache for a proper remastering.Although this has reignited the age-old personal battle of which is best: Ewok Celebration or Victory Celebration? I'm still not sure. I wonder what we would think if the latter was the one from 1983. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,147 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I really loved the Victory Celebration, until one day on a trip to L.A., I heard a Mariachi Band playing in the street, and it sounded just like it. It's still a fine composition, with some genuine emotion in it, but the earthly connection removed any otherworldly texture for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Medal of Honour - European Assault: Christopher LennertzIt starts promising enough but then sort of wanders through the short album. It's not bad material at all, it's just not Giacchino good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 I really loved the Victory Celebration, until one day on a trip to L.A., I heard a Mariachi Band playing in the street, and it sounded just like it. It's still a fine composition, with some genuine emotion in it, but the earthly connection removed any otherworldly texture for me.I would love to hear that version.I cannot disagree more about the action sequences. I love Courage's use of the Nuclear Man Theme....that theme gains momentum wonderfully (and I think that's partially due to the way Williams wrote it, partially due to the way Courage adapted it).I agree. I think Ken Thorne did a great job of adapting Williams' material but Superman IV is the best sequel score to the original film. I think Courage did a great job.Medal of Honour - European Assault: Christopher LennertzIt starts promising enough but then sort of wanders through the short album. It's not bad material at all, it's just not Giacchino good.After Giacchino's excellent work I was somewhat disappointed when I got Lennertz first MOH score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,796 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I really loved the Victory Celebration, until one day on a trip to L.A., I heard a Mariachi Band playing in the street, and it sounded just like it. It's still a fine composition, with some genuine emotion in it, but the earthly connection removed any otherworldly texture for me.and the classical symphonic orchestra doesnt? I would love to hear that version.mm i think he is saying the mariachi sounded extacly like victory celebration (instrumentation) not a mariachi arrangement of the music.though victory celeb is more similar to brazilian bossa nova - samba than mexican mariachi music, i think ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I really loved the Victory Celebration, until one day on a trip to L.A., I heard a Mariachi Band playing in the street, and it sounded just like it. It's still a fine composition, with some genuine emotion in it, but the earthly connection removed any otherworldly texture for me.An Ewok Mariachi band. Adorable yet creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 It does have a south of the border feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneBuckFilms 324 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Stargate: Deluxe EditionVery nice score, with a slight stylistic nod to John Williams.Prepping for the expanded ID4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Stargate: Deluxe EditionVery nice score, with a slight stylistic nod to John Williams.Prepping for the expanded ID4. Have you never listened to these before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneBuckFilms 324 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Stargate: Deluxe EditionVery nice score, with a slight stylistic nod to John Williams.Prepping for the expanded ID4. Have you never listened to these before?I've only just ordered the ID4 Expanded (99.9% Complete), but I'm familiar with the OST (my copy is lost to the mists of time).I've had Stargate DE for a long time, but haven't listened to it for a while.Arnold's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Stargate: Deluxe EditionVery nice score, with a slight stylistic nod to John Williams.Prepping for the expanded ID4. Have you never listened to these before?I've only just ordered the ID4 Expanded (99.9% Complete), but I'm familiar with the OST (my copy is lost to the mists of time).I've had Stargate DE for a long time, but haven't listened to it for a while.Arnold's best.It's my favourite too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 While I do like Stargate, I consider both ID4 and Tomorrow Never Dies better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 215 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I really loved the Victory Celebration, until one day on a trip to L.A., I heard a Mariachi Band playing in the street, and it sounded just like it. It's still a fine composition, with some genuine emotion in it, but the earthly connection removed any otherworldly texture for me.and the classical symphonic orchestra doesnt? I would love to hear that version.mm i think he is saying the mariachi sounded extacly like victory celebration (instrumentation) not a mariachi arrangement of the music.though victory celeb is more similar to brazilian bossa nova - samba than mexican mariachi music, i think ???To be fair, mariachi and Victory Celebration has almost no relation, instrumentation-wise. If I remember correctly, mariachi bands feature 2 trumpets, 1 or 2 violins, and 3-4 guitars of varying sizes.I do agree though, I get a more bossa nova vibe from it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 While I do like Stargate, I consider both ID4 and Tomorrow Never Dies betterI consider them Arnold's TOP3, but scorewise I am fond of Stargate the most. Pity CoN:VoDT hasn't lived up to that standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 So is this the first official David Arnold let-down?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 215 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I don't think it is. The highlights are pretty good, and the middle section that people say drags really isn't bad, you just have to pay attention to the details in the music to get the most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 So is this the first official David Arnold let-down?KarolI guess so, given the expectations I had, although I can't say I don't like it. It has it's moments, but too few to rank it among his best. It's not among his worst, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I listened to this album quite a bit now and I think a major problem with it is the fact that, for the most part, it's not really a traditional fantasy score. It is much more modern. I couldn't help but think I was listening to a Bond score during the final battle.Karol - who kind of likes it actually (but not so much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I listened to this album quite a bit now and I think a major problem with it is the fact that, for the most part, it's not really a traditional fantasy score. It is much more modern. I couldn't help but think I was listening to a Bond score during the final battle.Karol - who kind of likes it actually (but not so much)Godzilla was preety modern, too, but it was much more engaging and overall better-written score. I also prefer QoS' action music to VoDT's. On the other hand, Arnie's Narnia wins with its quiter, lyrical parts. They are the strongest asset of that score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Godzilla was modern, yes. And I like it too. But CON3 is an entirely different beast. But then I should have known. After all HGW's scores were modern too.But still, as you said, there is a lot to listen to anyway. Like following the development of 5-6 themes (motifs?) throughout.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Backdraft - Hans ZimmerWonderful score, intimate chracter moments mixed with ballsy themes and orchestration (thanks Shirley). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,363 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I liked the main theme (which was used in the trailer for Jurassic Park) it was pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Lover's Prayer - Joel McNeelyA lovely subdued romantic work. It's definitely one of the best scores that McNeely ever wrote (far better than his temp track action scores or his lightweight kiddie scores). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneBuckFilms 324 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 First Blood - Jerry GoldsmithSuch an awesome score. The Intrada Complete CD is getting a lot of play time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Copernicus' Star by Abel KorzeniowskiNow this is how it's done!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 'Legend of the Guardians'. Unmemorable boring generic tosh. No wonder Basil on FSM is giving his copy away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,020 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I thought this was a digital-only release.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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