Faleel 5,359 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Temple of DoomThe Last Crusade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 OldboyLethal Weapon 2The Desolation of SmaugSkyfallThe Good GermanKarolGood stuff Karol. Good stuff. Now listening to King Kong, in memory of John Barry who passed away 3 years ago yesterday. It's the favourite work of his I've got. There's something about this incarnation of Kong that makes it unique - quite typical for Barry in many ways, but, on the other hand quite innovating for the genre itself. It's not your typical monster music, but still somehow manages to convey that foggy and mysterious atmosphere. And the percussion/choir tracks are fun as well.KarolAgain another Barry score I have not explored yet. But it has gotten so much praise it is another one to the "to listen" list. I wish had more time to focus just one listening to music. I should start ASAP! Edge of Darkness by Howard Shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 If that makes you feel better, I've got very little time myself to just sit down and enjoy it. For the most part, it's in the background while I'm doing something else.Karol - who forgot to add there is a danger motif in King Kong P.S. Another, quite random, thing I forgot to add: Happy Birthday, Philip Glass (not that you're reading that)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Happy Birthday Mr. Glass! Mr. Glass/End Title (by JNH) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Blown Away by Alan SilvestriKaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Who is this Karo you speak of and what the hell did you do with the croc?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That's alligator. Croc's evil twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sister, to be precise.Listening to Star Trek: Nemesis now. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,841 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Ni No kuni(Joe Hisaishi's score for a Ghibli video game)Great score!! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Rocky III: Don't bother with giving this one a spin. Only released for the hit single 'Eye Of The Tiger'.AlexI like this soundtrack! However I think Rocky IV overall has better songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 455 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Book of BloodFor $5, I couldn't pass it up. It's good ominous background music... I mostly bought it for that celli theme in "Simon", "All the Stories" and "Book of Blood Suite". It's a consistently listenable score... I really didn't notice any violins during the first listen. The low strings, exotic percussion and woodwinds make for a more sad and introspective experience rather than a usual horror score. There's a bit of the usual horror score cliches, but it avoids that for the most part.Only buy it if you liked it in the film though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 About a year later...Listening to...While reading... KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 455 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Superman: The Animated SeriesI think score-wise, the composers (Walker, Ritmanis, McCuistion, Cohen, Carter) really focus on storytelling through the music. Not that Batman doesn't do that, but it feels more cohesive and enjoyable. "World's Finest" and "In Brightest Day" really shine, music-wise. Love that motif for Green Lantern, much better than the one for the live-action film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Othello and Fire Water PaperKarol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 "Fire Paper Water" is a hard listen (like "Alien 3", but with vocals), but it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'd say it's much easier listen than Alien 3.Listening to this now (one of my old time favourites):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6jtHwdXDOEKarol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 "Alien 3", and "Planet Of the Apes" are probably the 2 hardest scores I have ever listened to. I love 'em both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sphere is a rewarding but tough listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,210 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 There are several Goldenthals I'd consder tough (I have yet to spend some time to get to know Fire, Water, Paper, for example). But Sphere is, to me, highly listenable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 In Dreams is pretty tough.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,210 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Fun though. publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 When I think of "fun" Goldenthal, it's got to be S.W.A.T. - now this is how you do a modern action score for a dumb film. How on earth did he end up working on this I just can't imagine. But then again, there are several projects like that in his resume (Demolition Man, anyone?) Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,210 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well, *fun* fun Goldenthal would be The Butcher Boy. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Wow, I swear I just heard unreleased Giacchino in that Star Trek Super Bowl commercial! I need to change my pants now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 When I think of "fun" Goldenthal, it's got to be S.W.A.T. - now this is how you do a modern action score for a dumb film. How on earth did he end up working on this I just can't imagine. But then again, there are several projects like that in his resume (Demolition Man, anyone?) KarolA different kind of fun for Goldenthal is Frida. Great Stuff. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm really enjoying this recent The Salamander recording from Tadlow/Prometheus. Shame it took me so long to get it. It reminds me a bit of The Challenge.Well, *fun* fun Goldenthal would be The Butcher Boy.Never heard this one.Karol publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Sometimes I wish Williams, even at his age, would expand his creative borders. Instead of keeping it safe, he and Spielberg should take a little more risk. The score has 'been there, done that' written all over it.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Chaplin - John BarryIt's the same old Barry mush, repetitive and slow but sue me, i love it more and more every passing year. There is an elegant weight to the Chaplin main theme - effectively apllied to an opening scene showing Robert Downey jr. removing his make-up before a mirror. The original recording is unsurpassed, though so don't settle for one of the re-recordings. Chaplin's own sentimental song SMILE is effectively woven into the score for an even more delicious taste of autumnal reflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Barry is a master in giving weight to fairly simply melodic material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Othello by Elliot Goldenthal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 And?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Oh, well I've heard it before. I still think its fantastic, and one of my favourite works of Goldenthal. It really sums up his voice very well in an accessible way. Great stuff that makes me actually want to see the ballet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It's on YouTube somewhere.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Have you seen the whole thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No, never got around to watching it. But I do listen to it frequently.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Sometimes I wish Williams, even at his age, would expand his creative borders. Instead of keeping it safe, he and Spielberg should take a little more risk. The score has 'been there, done that' written all over it.AlexI like the touching melodies of the main theme, but yeah, I agree that it isn't a particularly interesting score. In the film it was actually quite a bad score, which is usual for Williams.However at his age I don't hold it against the man that he doesn't suddenly start branching out into different or new styles. The pastoral English approach was probably right for that story, but John laid it on far too thickly to the point of twee distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,210 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well, *fun* fun Goldenthal would be The Butcher Boy.Never heard this one. The whacky The Francie Brady Show is one of my favourite Goldenthal cues. Sadly it doesn't seem to be on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Sometimes I wish Williams, even at his age, would expand his creative borders. Instead of keeping it safe, he and Spielberg should take a little more risk. The score has 'been there, done that' written all over it.AlexI like the touching melodies of the main theme, but yeah, I agree that it isn't a particularly interesting score. In the film it was actually quite a bad score, which is usual for Williams.It's the kind of score you'd hear in 1940's films. And it seems that what John Williams was going for, Spielberg's direction is in that style as well. As such, it makes sense. People wrongfully think of it as a war drama - it's not. It's based on a children's story.One thing I find really interesting about the score is how JW treats themes in it - there are so many of them. And the one you could call the main idea disappears from the film completely in the second act and comes back right at the end.One more thing: This is also probably the best JW album in ages - it has beginning middle and end.Karol Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 War Horse is a fantastic score on album. Haven't watched the film yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Jerry Goldsmith's '89 LSO Concert in audio form. The sound quality is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Wow. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 First time I hear Hoosiers, Lionheart, Under Fire, The Agony and the Ecstasy in concert form.Jerry Goldsmith with the National Philharmonic Orchestra in 1989. Good sound quality. Edit: Just gonna re-post this here for those too lazy to view the previous page: Jerry Goldsmith with the LSO 1989. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I wish his Star Trek concert arrangement was more than just the Klingon theme sandwiched between the main theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It's so nice hearing Goldsmith sharing all those stories about his work.The performance of the Masada suite is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I wish his Star Trek concert arrangement was more than just the Klingon theme sandwiched between the main theme.Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Because it's boring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Jerry Goldsmith concert 1994 (audio only): Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Wow this is all wonderful! And reminds me that it is high time to listen to some Goldsmith again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Love listening to Goldsmith's anecdotes regarding Schaffner, Rozsa, North, Herrmann. Waxman was Goldsmith's favorite Golden Age composer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It's the kind of score you'd hear in 1940's films. And it seems that what John Williams was going for, Spielberg's direction is in that style as well. As such, it makes sense. People wrongfully think of it as a war drama - it's not. It's based on a children's story.I think it can be both of those things, and it is both of those things. The Great War is the backdrop, and a significant, vividly realised one in the film. Spielberg's direction was solid as always, and drop dead gorgeous to look at, but as I said Williams was for me far too heavy-handed with his music on this occasion. It was supposed to be Elgar/Walton-esque in style, but came off feeling more like a cheesy American take on those very English classical aesthetics. I can even hear pure Williams Americana in places, which is most jarring while watching the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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