crocodile 7,990 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Howard ShoreI've discovered that I can finally listen to and appreciate these scores in pleasant isolation.What changed then?As an eulogy to Marianelli's PAN score (RIP) i put on a bright, sunny and occasionally impressionistic score of his that i happen to like quite a bit.It is a truly lovely one.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Oh I think it's just that enough time has passed so that I can listen only to the music and not worry about any associations with the film or anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 As an eulogy to Marianelli's PAN score (RIP) i put on a bright, sunny and occasionally impressionistic score of his that i happen to like quite a bit.It is a truly lovely one.KarolStill need to check this one out. Maybe tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hook- "Banning Back Home" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I listened to The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Hook, RCA Star Wars, Amazing Stories: The Mission and Revenge of the Sith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thin Red Line (Recording Sessions) by Hans ZimmerIn the second half of this beauty. Currently playing through some beautifully serene passages that remind me of Shore's Grey Havens music.I would actually love to do a TGP-style analysis of this score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Is that the five hour thing that was floating around a while ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Yeah. A lot of repeating material, but plenty of good stuff on there that's missing from the OST. I can't get enough of this stuff, plus it helps to play that while studying for exams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have that but haven't gone through it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I had it lying around too. This is actually my first time sitting through all of it. Thought I might as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Has anyone edited down those 5 hours into a more a digestible length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I don't know. But there is a nice 1.5-2 hour presentation that can be assembled from the sessions.Maybe something I can try after my exams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Has anyone edited down those 5 hours into a more a digestible length?I believe Hans Zimmer did, yes. Ocean's 11 - David HolmesChinatown - Jerry GoldsmithBlade Runner - Vangelis Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 THE LAST AIRBENDER - JNHReally rather good score, powerful moments, and it works a treat when I rearrange the cues in the order of their appearance in the film (which I haven't seen and don't need to).7 - 4 - 2 - 3 - 6 - 8 - 5 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 1The score now flows like water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,341 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Wasn;'t the choir synth on the OST?I was listening to Silvestri's Avengers, then I got bored and switched to Goldsmith's Mulan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - Felix Erskine Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Zubin Mehta Star Wars, NBC News, Attack of the Clones, Gerhardt ESB/ROTJ and Last Crusade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Wasn;'t the choir synth on the OST?Yeah it was, due to the reuse cost of the choral material if I remember correctly. JNH uses the choral sounds so they rather complement the orchestra rather than rise above it on their own (apart from few instances) but the choir does add a nice layer that is missing on the OST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Wasn;'t the choir synth on the OST?I was listening to Silvestri's Avengers, then I got bored and switched to Goldsmith's Mulan.Impossible to get bored by Mulan. Album and promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I've never been compelled to listen to it completely, so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Mulan is sublime. You will listen and enjoy it! <-- Force hand wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,301 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Brilliant score, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Desert Dancer by Benjamin Wallfisch: A very calming, serene and meditative score combining subtly ethnic vocals (not your usual ethnic wailing) and steady development of a very simple yet poignant theme. Cello and occasionally piano are the featured solo instruments and in places the score reminded me of Austin Wintory's Journey in its ethereally meditative and atmospheric style and in the same way it finds a way of combining electronics and the orchestra into a very evocative way. The album apparently features the music form three dance sequences from the film and Wallfisch responds not with highly energetic or balletic pieces but rather with ruminative tracks that seem to have an undercurrent of tragedy. The composer achieves his effects with small gestures of the solo instruments and slow burning development of the material rather than huge orchestral forces and big sound but manages to create quite a compelling work in the process. There is strong poignancy in the simplicity at display here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Well lady and gentlemen, I found it on my iPod so I'll take it for a spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 An Unfinished Life by Christopher Young: Quite brilliant introspective folksy score in the spirit of The Shipping News but with a definite Americana style. Atmosphere-wise reminds in places Thomas Newman's Americana ala Horse Whisperer but this score definitely has Young's own personal stamp to it. Especially the 14-part piano suite at the end of the album is a beautiful creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Desert Dancer by Benjamin Wallfisch: A very calming, serene and meditative score combining subtly ethnic vocals (not your usual ethnic wailing) and steady development of a very simple yet poignant theme. Cello and occasionally piano are the featured solo instruments and in places the score reminded me of Austin Wintory's Journey in its ethereally meditative and atmospheric style and in the same way it finds a way of combining electronics and the orchestra into a very evocative way. The album apparently features the music form three dance sequences from the film and Wallfisch responds not with highly energetic or balletic pieces but rather with ruminative tracks that seem to have an undercurrent of tragedy. The composer achieves his effects with small gestures of the solo instruments and slow burning development of the material rather than huge orchestral forces and big sound but manages to create quite a compelling work in the process. There is strong poignancy in the simplicity at display here.Interesting. Do you recommend other scores by Wallfisch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Alas this is my first experience of Mr. Wallfisch's music. I think relatively few scores of his have been released thusfar. If I remember correctly Summer in February and Fetih/Conquest 1453 have gotten some good reviews.2005 Dear Wendy 2008 Escapist, The2012 Fetih 1453 2013 Hammer Of The Gods Summer In February 2014 Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain Desert Dancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Wallfisch is a talented fellow who takes a lot after his mentor, Dario Marianelli. Though I find his material kind of watered down when compared to the master, he's still someone to keep an eye out for. I haven't heard Desert Dancer yet, but I look forward to it.Some clips, if you're interested Hlao-roo: publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Wallfisch is a talented fellow who takes a lot after his mentor, Dario Marianelli. Though I find his material kind of watered down when compared to the master, he's still someone to keep an eye out for. I haven't heard Desert Dancer yet, but I look forward to it.Some clips, if you're interested Hlao-roo: Thanks, KK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Alas this is my first experience of Mr. Wallfisch's music. I think relatively few scores of his have been released thusfar. If I remember correctly Summer in February and Fetih/Conquest 1453 have gotten some good reviews.Meh. Conquest 1453 is alright...but caters too much to RC tradition for my tastes. Definitely has some solid writing though.Summer in February is good stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Alas this is my first experience of Mr. Wallfisch's music. I think relatively few scores of his have been released thusfar. If I remember correctly Summer in February and Fetih/Conquest 1453 have gotten some good reviews.Meh. Conquest 1453 is alright...but caters too much to RC tradition. Definitely has some solid writing though.Summer in February is good stuff though.I have to check it out ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 STAR TREK V (DISC 2 - JERRY G.)Back in the day this sort of music was considered to be quite good... Now it's effin' brilliant. Actually a long time ago since I listened to the album with its slightly altered track sequencing.Interestingly, putting some of the climactic music at the beginning clearly works, and it's a clear sign of Jerry putting together the most wonderful listening experiences packed with highlights.The expanded score is also a treat, but I wanted to listen the more condensed Trek V soundtrack, like I did when I was much younger than now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Best ST score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Not in my captain's log. Trek I followed by III for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,341 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Best ST score with action music!My take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Best ST score!I actually agree. I fell in love with it when the 2 cd set came out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,301 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I like the first one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I like the first one more.Me too. Not that V isn't beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 ST V has its share of great themes and splendid action cues... But there are also much less interesting tracks in between (the expanded score).TMP has a consistently brilliant atmosphere and thematic flow. And TSFS is awesome because I love that particular Horner sound.THE MASK OF ZORRO - HORNERAnd this particular Horner sound is to die for as well. It's one the most fun, exciting adventure scores he has done.Of the two Zorro's this is my preferred without question. I even adore the song so the album gets 5 gold stars !Yet it doesn't appear in my top 5, but it should be in my top 10 (which I haven't even thought about).The film is great fun as well. With a score like that it couldn't possibly go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Incanus 5,713 Posted April 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2015 Too bad Horner's themes remind me of melodies of a couple of 1980s Finnish pop songs. Kind of ruins the score for me.Moby Dick by Christopher Gordon: A seafaring tone poem of a score which perfectly captures the tale with beautiful soaring main theme that ebbs and flows like the sea, a grim, religioso and doom-laden repeating melody for obsessive captain Ahab, a woodwind led percussion and native chant coloured theme for the first mate Queequeg to imply his Southsea origin and monstrously aggressive percussion and Elliot Goldenthal-like blaring brass calls for the great whale itself. Highlights abound beginning with the opening Call Me Ishmael, which ushers in the main theme in a formal fashion, the sprightly sea shanty-styled violin in Nantucket Docks, another expansive statement of the main theme in Voyage Begins and There She Blows which inevitably conjures comparison with the great shark chase from Jaws in its busily exuberant piraty mood. Ice paints a restrained portrait of cold atmosphere of simultaneous foreboding and crystalline wonder, At the Helm and St. Elmo's Fire range from dynamically dramatic passages for brass, hinting at the main theme which suddenly soars to a moment of majesty when the upper registers of the orchestra are joined by the choir as Gordon creates a mood of sheer ethereal awe. The finale beginning with Lower the Boats and ending with Orphan of the Sea offers a rousing ending to the tale that goes from heroism and spirited recapitulation of the whale chase music to the ominous and grim final conflict of Ahab and the whale, and the album is rounded out by the last statement of the Moby Dick Theme bringing everything to a thoroughly satisfying conclusion. Christopher Gordon is a rather unsung composer of great talent and this score is one prime example of his skills. Highly recommended. crocodile, Marian Schedenig, publicist and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,990 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Oh I love this one. Great album.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 CALVARY - Patrick Cassidy Anyone longing to listen to the main theme from BATMAN BEGINS arranged as irish dirge: your day has come. If depression got a theme song, it surely would sound like this. Oppressive and tragical, even fatalistic, in tone with a few more placative sprinkles throughout, Cassidy mainly employs string orchestra, soprano and a small choir for this Ireland-set Brendon Gleeson drama about catholic long-runners like clerical child abuse. The whole thing is not unpleasant but so slow-moving and monochrome it's hard to imagine that it doesn't suck the movie down with it. As such it is part of this peculiar recent trend to drown drama in almost comically rendered gloom-and-doom music that in practice often often weakens the drama by pushily overstating the obvious (a trend halfway started by BRAVEHEART and in-between served by preposterous firecrackers like TEARS OF THE SUN with its latest stone-on-my-heart incarnation in Arronofsky's NOAH). Of the two Zorro's this is my preferred without question.Why? Most of the cues re-appear in the sequel anyway, which sounds exactly like this and adds some new cool tracks on top. I re-listened the first ZORRO recently and found the second half rather disappointing, especially this long 13-minute whopper finale cue that hops from place to place lacking musical structure. Give me TRAIN over this any minute! Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 The Deep Space Nine Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 NP: Arabian Knight (Folk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,178 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Oh I love this one. Great album.KarolIt's a favourite of mine. And still the best among Gordon's works to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 That one has a stellar main theme. Muad'Dib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Wow, I haven't spun that disc in a very long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Good excuse to listen to it today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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