BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 And I am always happy to see Alice Brallice writing a new post. But don't you see her like almost every day, being her brother and all Alvar.Legends of the Fall by James Horner: Big, emotional, dare I say schmaltzy, and it all works perfectly as a listening experience with a tour-de-force of Horner's larger than life dramatic scoring, action and romance bound into one excellent package. Big rousing themes and lilting melodies hinting at the British Isles although the movie is set in America flow together with subtle ethnic percussion and Kazu Matsui's shakuhachi piping that actually fits the atmosphere surpringly well considering how culturally odd choice it is. Horner's gift for writing long unified sequences shines through once again, none better than the closing track, a whopping 15 minute recapitulation of all that has come before it. Definitely one of my favourite Horner scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Alvar and Alice were never close growing up. It's a long story.Isn't this the wrong Newman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Alvar and Alice were never close growing up. It's a long story.Isn't this the wrong Newman?You mean Randy surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 And I am always happy to see Alice Brallice writing a new post. But don't you see her like almost every day, being his brother and all Alvar.His? Another one??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 And I am always happy to see Alice Brallice writing a new post. But don't you see her like almost every day, being his brother and all Alvar.His? Another one??! Non-native speaker's typo/thought error Monsieur Shark. Nothing more. No need to be alarmed. There is no Chaacening happening here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How is it Alice? I am really intrigued as this has flown completely under the radar for me. I am always happy to see David Newman scoring a new film. now that I've listened to it I guess I'd say it's a fairly well-composed score with a few highly enjoyable and majestic moments here and there but it doesn't really... stand out. shame! To the Library and Beyond (Matilda) hehe... now we're talking! now that HAS to be a first for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 WRONG!Just check my very first thread on this forum (well, second if you count my presentation thread): http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19157RIGHT!The Hobbit the Desolation of Smaug (Special Edition) by Howard Shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 WRONG!Just check my very first thread on this forum (well, second if you count my presentation thread): http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19157damn! at first I was like: "who IS that?"... and then the capsing began. back to the topic! can someone recommend me a fun and upbeat score? some serious kitchen magic going on! and if I listen to ratatouille or httyd one more time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 GremlinsFierce Creatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 can someone recommend me a fun and upbeat score? some serious kitchen magic going on! and if I listen to ratatouille or httyd one more time...Brave by Patrick DoyleNow You See Me by Brian TylerKnights of Badassdom by Bear McCrearyMission Impossible Ghost Protocol by Michael GiacchinoEpic by Danny Elfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I agree with those apart from MI: III. It's dull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've been on a Morricone streak for the past few days, which made me remember that this existed. I remember when these guys first became a thing, famous for being hand picked by Simon Cowell. Nice voices, and an extremely tasteful arrangement of Ennio's theme from The Mission with a lovely Italian text. It may verge on too popish for some, but I think it's gorgeous. I prefer the Pet Shop Boys "adapting" "Once Upon A Time In The West" into "It Couldn't Happen Here"....or it might have been "Once Upon A Time In America"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I agree with those apart from MI: III. It's dullMission Impossible Ghost Protocol = MI4, not MI3. I too am not a HUGE fan of MI3. However, MI4 is a lot of fun, especially the Russian and Indian bits! Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 They made a fourth movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Yes, it was directed by Brad Bird (Iron Giant, Incredibles, Ratatouille) and starred Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, and Léa Seydoux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 back to the topic! can someone recommend me a fun and upbeat score? some serious kitchen magic going on! and if I listen to ratatouille or httyd one more time...Chicken Run by John Powell and Harry Gregson-WilliamsSinbad - Legend of the Seven Seas by Harry Gregson-WilliamsYoung Sherlock Holmes by Bruce Broughton Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Chicken Run!Building the crate is brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Brave by Patrick DoyleEpic by Danny Elfman I've totally forgotten about those two. thanks. Chicken Run by John Powell and Harry Gregson-WilliamsSinbad - Legend of the Seven Seas by Harry Gregson-WilliamsYoung Sherlock Holmes by Bruce Broughton Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade by John Williamsyes, yes, yes! haven't listened to chicken run... in about two weeks. high time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Two whole weeks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hmm.. upbeat...Back to the Future - SilvestriSuper Mario Bros. - SilvestriStar Trek TOS: Shore Leave - Gerald Fried1941 - John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 can someone recommend me a fun and upbeat score? some serious kitchen magic going on! and if I listen to ratatouille or httyd one more time...Brave by Patrick DoyleNow You See Me by Brian TylerKnights of Badassdom by Bear McCrearyMission Impossible Ghost Protocol by Michael GiacchinoEpic by Danny ElfmanBrave is a dull score aside from some highlights. Don't particularly remember MI4 very well, and haven't heard Knights of Badassdom. Now You See Me perfectly fits the bill (very fun score), and Epic is good too.Upbeat and fun is almost synonymous with John Powell. Since you've already exhausted the HTTYD route, and Chicken Run has already been suggested, I'd also put Kung Fu Panda 2 on that list.Some others that come to mind at the moment:American Beauty (Thomas Newman)Couples Retreat (A. R. Rahman)Charlotte's Web (Danny Elfman)Frida (Elliott Goldenthal)Coraline (Bruno Coulais) - Okay, this one might not be all that upbeat, but still very fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 American Beauty fun and upbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 American Beauty fun and upbeat It's Coolman, it's bound to be fun and upbeat with a twist. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I don't know. I find the quirky stuff fun...., maybe not the best example though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I don't know. I find the quirky stuff fun...., maybe not the best example though.The marimba stuff is quirky and fun but there is the more melancholic side to the score (most Newman scores do) as well which is equally brilliant.And no doubt Alice has listened to American Beauty a few times before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Exactly. Both sides to the score are great, but the score is largely known for the marimba stuff. And I think it's the best example of how fun the Coolman can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Last scores I listened to:Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles - Kumi TaniokaZelda: Majora's Mask (The Score Album/Complete Edit) - Koji Kondo & Toru MinegishiStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (Expanded Edit) - John WilliamsThe Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Condensed Album Edit)E.T.El Cid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I don't know. I find the quirky stuff fun...., maybe not the best example though.The marimba stuff is quirky and fun but there is the more melancholic side to the score (most Newman scores do) as well which is equally brilliant.And no doubt Alice has listened to American Beauty a few times before. Lemony Snicket! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Good one! I totally forgot about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Lemony snicket sounds like a delightful dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I don't know. I find the quirky stuff fun...., maybe not the best example though.The marimba stuff is quirky and fun but there is the more melancholic side to the score (most Newman scores do) as well which is equally brilliant.And no doubt Alice has listened to American Beauty a few times before. Lemony Snicket!Any Coolman fan worth his/her salt should listen to that one. Quirky dessert indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Yes, it was directed by Brad Bird (Iron Giant, Incredibles, Ratatouille) and starred Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, and Léa Seydoux And it's good. Chicken Run by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams Yes, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just came back from a concert dedicated to John Barry. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under Nicholas Dodd performed some usual suspects. It was entertaining.Karol - who also listened to Standard Operating Procedure and Lair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Home Alone rubbish hip hop version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Monuments Men by Alexandre DesplatIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You can order Amazon on-demand disc. Technically speaking it is lossless and it looks like a regular release.Demons of St Petersburg by Ennio Morricone. Now this is an impressive score. Reminds me a great deal of Shostakovich in it's dry wit. Highly recommended!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The Tradition of the Games Basically, this is a delightful gem from Mr. Poledouris. Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Look for it on Amazon.com Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The Tradition of the Games Hey, this is cool. Never heard it before. I don't suppose it's available on CD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hey, this is cool. Never heard it before. I don't suppose it's available on CD?Actually, this track is available on this promotional album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,346 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Star War: The Phantom Menice (Complete 3 Disk). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hey, this is cool. Never heard it before. I don't suppose it's available on CD? Actually, this track is available on this promotional album. Interesting - though I guess that basically counts as a "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That promo is very rare, I've searched for it for a a quite a while now. I've always loved that piece (I'm surprised, Marian, you weren't familiar with it. It was mentioned in the Poledouris documentary). Really allowed Poledouris to express his Greek roots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hey, I thought this was pretty good! Perhaps best described as Americana piano music. I might even buy the actual album. I did not listen to the first track though. I just wanted to hear the solo piano.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah? Usually those piano cover albums are... irrelevant at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 You can check it out on spotify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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