Incanus 5,715 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Yeah, it's a very nice album overall. I'm not so sure I like the performance so much, but it's a minor quibble.The Matrix (Deluxe Edition) and both La-La Land sequel releases - The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. What an onslaught! That last one is gracing my ears pretty much every day (in bigger or smaller doses) - ever since the album arrived through my letterbox. I even wrote a not-so-brief and not-so-modest review for Charlie Brigden's Entr'acte website, if you fancy reading some more detailed thoughts on it. KarolI'll look into this later with great interest! War Horse by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Applachian Spring by Aaron CoplandThe Tender Land Suite by Aaron CoplandFall River Legend by Morton GouldLatin-American Symphonette by Morton Gould Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Those aren't scores. This is JWFan not MGFan. Bring Williams back to GD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'm sure a Copland subforum is in the works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Those aren't scores. This is JWFan not MGFan. Bring Williams back to GD!I see we have a purist among us. Welcome! But think of the above as having scores (written that is) so I am not too way off. But I will never bring the center of our most holy church back into the General Discussion! He shall remain in the lofty heights of his upper forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 But I never go there... it's such a pain to click on that other thingy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Then you are not worthy TGP. You are not worthy to even utter the name of our true Lord and Saviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hans Zimmer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hans Zimmer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hans Zimmer?Careful now...uttering that foul name here can get you banned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Haaa haaa...haa ha ha ha ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 The language is that of Mordor, which I will not mutter here. In the common tongue it says, One Zimmer to rule them all, One Power Anthem to find them; One Zimmer to bring them all, And in the drum circle bind them. In the land of Hollywood where the collaborative scores lie. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Lemminkäinen by Jean Sibelius: Very dramatic almost filmic work. Sibelius might have made a great film composer if he had even considered such work to be worthy of his attention and had he not stopped composing by the end of 1920s. The 4 movement work is a masterpiece of musical painting, The Swan of Tuonela rightfully up there among his best work.Rauta-aika (The Age of Iron) by Aulis Sallinen: Arranged from music written for a Finnish television series The Age of Iron, based on the famous epic poem Kalevala. Sallinen's music from the series is compiled into a 30-minute suite of varying moods and contains both Romantic colourings and more modern stylings. Mixed choirs and soloists add additional dramatic weight to the music. Impressive piece of work.The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,350 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The Greatest Story Ever Told - Alfred NewmanHelen of Troy - Max Steiner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The Legend Of Korra: Book One by Jeremy ZuckermanSuperb stuff. Hopefully a release for Book Two is in the works and that maybe someday we can get releases for his Avatar music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Avatar music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - John WilliamsIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - John WilliamsNot as good as Temple of Doom, but they have many highlights already mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Avatar music?The original Avatar. The Last Airbender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Mission to Mars - Ennio MorriconeOnce the cues are put in the right order, I don't see what's not to absolutely love about this one. Might watch the movie later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The Adventures of Tintin the Secret of the Unicorn by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 James Horner fantasy scores extravaganza:Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for SpockKrullCocoonThe Land Before TimeWillow Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 It's missing The Pagemaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Never heard it. Is it any good?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 It's substituted by the secondary theme of GLORY, that acts as main theme, though. The pirate stuff is brilliant, as is The Flying Dragon. Some of it foreshadows (very clearly) Harry Potter. Something about little boys and magic seems to trigger very similar reactions in Hollywood composers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 James Horner fantasy scores extravaganza:Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for SpockKrullCocoonThe Land Before TimeWillow KarolWow that is like eating a barrel full of cotton candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Nice tune by Delerue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Reminds me of that tear jerking lament for when the Samurai getting mown down by the Japanese rattling guns in THE LAST SAMURAI. Those 1st inversion chords (thirds in the bass).... heartbreaking stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Love the pirate music in it. Towards the Open Sea by James Horner on Grooveshark Yes, that might just be one of my favourite Horner cues. Has a certain British/Golden Age sea music touch to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 James Horner fantasy scores extravaganza:Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for SpockKrullCocoonThe Land Before TimeWillow KarolWow that is like eating a barrel full of cotton candy. it's time for you to move up.Try "Battle Beyond The Stars","Wolfen","48hrs","Brainstorm","Gorky Park",and top it all off with "The Name Of The Rose". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Man, how about that last minute?! One of those instances where you wonder what it would have been like if the film had deserved the score it got.And dat Stravinsky moment at 4:44. And now for something completely different. Incidentally, a comment on a Youtube video of John's The Eiger Sanction, which gave the me urge to reach through the screen and throttle the armchair musicologist responsible:"Williams' output was a lot more varied pre-Star Wars. He rarely strays from that template since." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 James Horner fantasy scores extravaganza:Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for SpockKrullCocoonThe Land Before TimeWillow KarolWow that is like eating a barrel full of cotton candy. it's time for you to move up.Try "Battle Beyond The Stars","Wolfen","48hrs","Brainstorm","Gorky Park",and top it all off with "The Name Of The Rose".Not a bad combo. I should take a listen to those. I have heard only Wolfen and The Name of the Rose from that list. I would have been aurally completely exhausted if I had listened to Karol's list of Horner's biggest fantasy/action/adventure scores. A sugar and adrenaline rush for the ages!Incidentally, a comment on a Youtube video of John's The Eiger Sanction, which gave the me urge to reach through the screen and throttle the armchair musicologist responsible:"Williams' output was a lot more varied pre-Star Wars. He rarely strays from that template since."If he means that he rarely strays from composing for an orchestra then he is right but otherwise dead wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 JW never composed for ukelele/banjo combo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 JW never composed for ukelele/banjo combo!Sadly no. Even Luthor's Luau contains only ukulele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 James Horner fantasy scores extravaganza:Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for SpockKrullCocoonThe Land Before TimeWillow KarolWow that is like eating a barrel full of cotton candy. it's time for you to move up.Try "Battle Beyond The Stars","Wolfen","48hrs","Brainstorm","Gorky Park",and top it all off with "The Name Of The Rose".The first one I can't get into, might be the sound. Wolfen is something I must check out. Brainstrom is indeed great, one of Horner's finest. Gorky Park - interesting, but the "love theme" kind of rip-offs Krull, doesn't it? And The Name of the Rose is a score best enjoyed in film. I like it, though.And yes, Mikko. My last line-up almost made me diabetic. You must check out Intrada's Cocoon. Might be the most perfect Horner album ever. The score has it all - wonder, love, action, some period music. All nicely developed over the course of neat and tidy 55 minutes. Just perfect. Superman Returns (after which I plan to revisit both Williams' and Courage's entries)Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 It's more like 48 HOURS: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Back when Horner had balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Back when Horner had balls.From the days when Horner dared to plagiarize anyone anywhere any time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,350 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Medal of Honer: Underground - Michael Giacchino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Medal of Horner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 True Grit - Carter Burwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Never heard this one. Would you recommend it, Mithrandir?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 It's simple music, based on hymns, and fairly brief as Burwell's scores usually are - suits a very particular kind of mood. If that sounds appealing to you, then yes I recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,350 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Jack the Giant Slayer - John OttmanLogo Mania? more like Lamo Mania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Jaws the Collector's Edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 James Horner fantasy scores extravaganza:Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for SpockKrullCocoonThe Land Before TimeWillow KarolWow that is like eating a barrel full of cotton candy. it's time for you to move up.Try "Battle Beyond The Stars","Wolfen","48hrs","Brainstorm","Gorky Park",and top it all off with "The Name Of The Rose".The first one I can't get into, might be the sound. Wolfen is something I must check out. Brainstrom is indeed great, one of Horner's finest. Gorky Park - interesting, but the "love theme" kind of rip-offs Krull, doesn't it? And The Name of the Rose is a score best enjoyed in film. I like it, though.And yes, Mikko. My last line-up almost made me diabetic. You must check out Intrada's Cocoon. Might be the most perfect Horner album ever. The score has it all - wonder, love, action, some period music. All nicely developed over the course of neat and tidy 55 minutes. Just perfect. Superman Returns (after which I plan to revisit both Williams' and Courage's entries)KarolDon't forget, Karol, that it rips-off "Star Trek:II". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Check out Benjamin Britten's Sinfonia Da Requiem (movement no. 2 Dies Irae). Karol publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Britten is a special favourite of Goldsmith and Horner, the opera PETER GRIMES has ISLANDS IN THE STREAM, IN COUNTRY, JOURNEY OF NATTY GANN and STAR TREK V in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 He was a fantastic composer actually. Bought a set of his music not too long ago and it's really solid stuff. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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