Incanus 5,715 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Jurassic Park - John WilliamsOne of my favorite isolated JW moments. I think the word "haunting" was invented for just such a moment. I love the chilling evocation of innocence where Williams disguises the fact that it is actually the 4-note carnivore motif we are hearing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 The meandering piano is what does it for me. Totally otherworldly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 One of my favourite cues from that score is the Raptor kitchen scene. It's dark, but fun.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 One of my favourite cues from that score is the Raptor kitchen scene. It's dark, but fun.KarolOh it used to give me the creeps when I first heard it. Great stuff. Williams hasn't done something quite like that since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What's the closest thing to chronological order for this score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 The meandering piano is what does it for me. Totally otherworldly.Otherworldly and gives the soundscape another layer of that crystalline luminous quality if there can be said to be something like that in music form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 The meandering piano is what does it for me. Totally otherworldly.Otherworldly and gives the soundscape another layer of that crystalline luminous quality if there can be said to be something like that in music form.Exactly how I would describe it too. So there must be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What's the closest thing to chronological order for this score?You can find ample info on it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I'd seen that, but didn't notice the "no editing required" section until now. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,207 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Zubin Mehta Star Wars suite (AKA CInema Gala: Star Wars/Close Encounters). I think the performance is pretty awesome and the recording is astonishing. Sounds just like you're hearing it in person. It's mostly very good, but I hate his extreme accelerando during the main titles bridge. Makes it sound like circus music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Capricorn One - Jerry GoldsmithThe Last Samurai - Hans Zimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 One of my favourite cues from that score is the Raptor kitchen scene. It's dark, but fun.KarolOh it used to give me the creeps when I first heard it. Great stuff. Williams hasn't done something quite like that since.There's some stuff in A.I. that's pretty haunting. e.g. Replicas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yeah, Hatching Baby Raptor is a great foreshadowing of the glassy, ethereal stuff that he'd write for A.I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 455 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The Rocketeer - James HornerI don't worship it like others do here, but several cues are just great fun. "The Flying Circus" and "Rocketeer to the Rescue - End Title" in particular. Shame the movie didn't get a sequel, would've loved to hear Horner develop and expand it further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Ooh Yea, that would been fun! I wonder who the bad guys would have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Capricorn One - Jerry GoldsmithThe Last Samurai - Hans ZimmerWhich version of "Capricorn One"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 For all tired of the old Williams march or despise Hans' MOS, there's still a SUPERMAN symphony by Michael Daugherty that has plenty of entertainment value (if you have the stomach for people who don't get ear cancer from listening to more classical musical forms: Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Capricorn One - Jerry GoldsmithThe Last Samurai - Hans Zimmer Which version of "Capricorn One"?The Intrada release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Top man! Although I love the playing on, and the sound of, the "OST", the Intrada is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Once the Perseverance re-release of the LP sells out, LLL will hopefully release a 2CD set containing the full film score plus the LP re-recording in one package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'll buy that for a dollar! crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Me too. I currently own neither release because I'm waiting for a set like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'll buy that for a dollar!Robocop already had quite a few releases!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,207 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Me too. I currently own neither release because I'm waiting for a set like that. I have both, but the one I usually listen to is the album version. The Rocketeer - James Horner I don't worship it like others do here, but several cues are just great fun. "The Flying Circus" and "Rocketeer to the Rescue - End Title" in particular. It's also a great sounding recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 AN AMERICAN TAIL: FIEVEL GOES WEST - James HornerHas the distinction of being the only Horner sequel score that manages to be more than limp repackaging of part one (Zorro sequel comes second). Don Bluth's lively mouse world gives Horner a broad canvas ranging from WEST SIDE STORY-quotes (CAT RUMBLE) to Morricone pastiche, his patented russian mannerisms (Fievel theme) to Copland/Moross-styled western themes. The whole thing is fun and quick on its feet, with brilliant LSO playing and blessed with one of Horner's throbbing schmaltz ballads (hear above the good 'ole Linda Ronstadt belting her heart out) - actually derived from a short sub-theme from part one. Why oh why you left animation, James?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'll buy that for a dollar!I would pay more than a dollar but a double disc of original tracks and the LP would be most welcome. Amazing Stories by John Williams & Georges Delerue: Varese Sarabande packages two very contrasting episode score re-recordings on this album which works as a sort of a sampler to the music of the show at large. Williams' now legendary The Mission score is emotional, exciting, in turn tender and bold and culminates in a magnificent 11 minute tense and finally triumphant tour-de-force of Jonathan Begins to Draw and The Landing where nail-biting tension gives away to soaring evocations of flight and power of imagination and faith. Joel McNeely conducts the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the performance is energetic and balanced. The size of RSNO compared to the original episode scoring session ensemble (e.g. 66 for The Mission as mentioned on the Intrada 2007 release of the original tracks) gives this performance naturally bigger dimensions than the original recording has but it is actually fascinating to have and listen to both as there are merits in both versions.Georges Delerue's short and intimate episode score for Dorothy and Ben on the other hand is the very essence of subtlety and tenderness, blessed with the composer's indelible sense of orchestration and melody, growing from slightly ominous beginnings into a rhapsodic 6 minute finale where the composer unleashes the full emotional power of the orchestral forces at his disposal, the lyrical main theme imbued with such genuine human warmth and yearning rarely rising above a gentle musical whisper but packing a big emotional wallop. John Debney conducts this selection, which is lovingly performed by the above said orchestra.The album is book ended by John Williams's now famous main and closing themes, both exciting, evocative and darn infectuous, full of that magical 1980's film music spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'll buy that for a dollar!Robocop already had quite a few releases!KarolCan I have them both for two dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 You know, I've never heard that re-recording of Amazing Stories, only the originals on the Intrada volumes. I'll have to check it out.Last scores I listened to wereJohn Carter by Michael Giacchino - Still a fun score with great, long-line themesGodzilla by Alexandre Desplat - Fun and well-crafted, but a bit overbearing since the OST CD is all action tracks, for the most part. Surely the complete score has more balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 You know, I've never heard that re-recording of Amazing Stories, only the originals on the Intrada volumes. I'll have to check it out.I highly recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Godzilla goes Hollywood! David Arnold vs. Alexandre Desplat (with a guest appearance from Michael Giacchino, as well).Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Godzilla goes Hollywood! David Arnold vs. Alexandre Desplat (with a guest appearance from Michael Giacchino, as well).KarolHmmm I'll try that playlist too tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Funnily enough, guest star makes the strongest impression.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Agreed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Bull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Well, it sounds the most like the old Godzilla. At least the bits I heard from it. Arnold did a massive Hollywood monster score (with almost nothing to do with the franchise) and Desplat tries to please everyone at once.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Have you ever listened to it, Stefan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Of course I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thor - Patrick DoyleSigns - James Newton HowardFor some reason, these work really well together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thor - Patrick DoyleSigns - James Newton HowardFor some reason, these work really well together.Ostinati I presume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,839 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Just discovered this gem!!WHY ISN'T THIS COMPOSER IN HOLLYWOOD???http://www.keepmovingrecords.com/eng/disc/55/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 John Barry - Dances With WolvesWow! Why hasn't this been part of my regular rotation of film score listening for the past 20 years? It's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Heard Nicholas Dodd conduct 20+ minute suite from this a few months ago. It was really cool. The CoreKarol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It sums up Barry pretty well I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Only late Barry. Early Barry was much less predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Only late Barry. Early Barry was much less predictable.Yeah, very true although I profess being less knowledgeable about his early days. But his later stuff, especially in the 1990's, sounds almost formulaic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm planning on listening to more Barry from both eras. Which of his post Dances scores are considered his best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Chaplin? The Scarlet Letter?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Chaplin? The Scarlet Letter?KarolYes I would choose those as well although The Scarlet Letter is quite formulaic and feels very familiar after Dances with Wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 For me it's CHAPLIN, THE SPECIALIST, SWEPT FROM THE SEA and ENIGMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 What about Mercury Rising?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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