JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 On 12/30/2015 at 3:07 PM, Stefancos said: I could never get into the second score. But 1 and 3 are great! all three are great. I listen to Chamber more than any of the other two because of Chamber and Fawkes, Dobby and Lockhart themes. I've been geeking out between the Star Wars and HP. I've listened a lot to the original Star Wars cd set. It's my oldest soundtrack cd from the original 2 record album since I couldn't listen to TFA while it waited under the tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,349 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thank you Joey I totally agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. A. Ron 1,742 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 All three of Williams' Potter scores are top drawer IMO. This probably isn't news for many people, but as an aside for anyone who listens to bootlegs, there's a really, really good and properly mastered boot for each of the first two scores out there that I wholeheartedly recommend seeking out, at least until we're able to buy officially licensed expansions from one of the labels. These are among those rare scores that really are brilliant all the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Yep I'm not really into bootlegs or the unofficial complete score thing, but that version of TSS you mention is top notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome in Plaid 219 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 The Revenant (Sakamoto/Nicolai) - Interesting stuff. I'm not sure I've ever heard a score that so embodies the desolation of a winter in the Old West. It's ghostly, ethereal music to the point that "The Revenant" would be an equally fitting title even if the score was instead a concert piece. Frida (Goldenthal) - Meh. How did this win an Oscar in such a strong year? I mean, it's not a bad score, just not very interesting, and "interesting" is something I figured I could always count on with Goldenthal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just now, Gnome in Plaid said: Frida (Goldenthal) - Meh. How did this win an Oscar in such a strong year? I mean, it's not a bad score, just not very interesting, and "interesting" is something I figured I could always count on with Goldenthal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 As far as these kind of ethnic scores go though, it's as interesting as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 ONLY YOU - Rachel Portman Enchanting schmaltz from the Barry/Puccini school of starry-eyed romanticism and it seems to have sprung straight from the autograph book of a love-crushed 15-year old wench. Play it on your wedding reception. It's fail-safe. Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 John Williams - A.I. (OST) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post publicist 4,643 Posted January 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just stumbled over the complete SPHERE sessions by Goldenthal and can only say it's a marvel. Hope it gets a legit release soon. Sharkissimo, Marian Schedenig, Taikomochi and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 The Force Awakens There was a period where I was getting slightly tired of this score but it's over now. This one might end up rivaling The Patriot for me in terms of repeat-listening value. Bespin and Sharkissimo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Is The Patriot a score you have been able to listen to more than other JW scores? I like it alright, but it's definitely one I tired of quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, Taikomochi said: Is The Patriot a score you have been able to listen to more than other JW scores? I like it alright, but it's definitely one I tired of quickly. It's probably my personal (!) favorite Williams score. It's not even close to being his best written but it has great (if derivative) themes, nice variety in terms of musical color, and a wonderful emotional drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 True, I haven't compared it to the film ever, but, on album, it does have a great arc to it. I love the hard-earned satisfaction and contentment of "Susan Speaks" which leads into the traumatic "Martin vs. Tavington" and then finally into the remorseful but victorious "Yorktown and the Return Home." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 John Williams - Angela's ashes (Decca) John Williams - Hook (OST) John Williams - Stepmom Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I would dig on the complete score for The Patriot. Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 John Williams - Far and Away Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Total Recall by Jerry Goldsmith (Quartet Records release): This is one of those Jerrald soundtracks I have listened to only a few times in the past but now that I finally got the score on the new Quartet album I can say what most people have been saying for a long time: it is one wicked action score. The liner notes actually gave some interesting musical pointers on the architecture of the score which made me enjoy it all the more. Also the story of Graunke Orchestra members coming to actually apologize at the initial sessions for their lack of skill was kind of embarrasing and sad at the same time. I am so glad Verhoeven understood the problem and didn't waste more time than was necessary and relocated the sessions to London. The musicianship of the London orchestra speaks loud and clear on these discs. Fantastic stuff all around. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,001 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Fantasic album, this one. I wonder, though, whether the small artifacts heard in The Mountain originate from recording or mixing? I myself listened to Desplat's Godzilla yesterday (and repeatedly to my favourite cue): As well as Pierre Adenot's Beauty and the Beast: Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Incanus said: The liner notes actually gave some interesting musical pointers on the architecture of the score which made me enjoy it all the more. Also the story of Graunke Orchestra members coming to actually apologize at the initial sessions for their lack of skill was kind of embarrasing and sad at the same time. Gotta love those little sonar pings and hollow swooshes that tip you off about the ambiguities of the frame story. As for orchestral apologies, imagine what Goldsmith must have gotten for those RAMBO III recording. Several vineyards and a lifelong stock of hungarian salami, at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 What had happened to Goldsmith in the 80''s that he had to resort to recording with all those low rent orchestra's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 On 02/01/2016 at 8:41 AM, publicist said: ONLY YOU - Rachel Portman Enchanting schmaltz from the Barry/Puccini school of starry-eyed romanticism and it seems to have sprung straight from the autograph book of a love-crushed 15-year old wench. Play it on your wedding reception. It's fail-safe. This is pleasant enough publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 5 minutes ago, Stefancos said: What had happened to Goldsmith in the 80''s that he had to resort to recording with all those low rent orchestra's? Carolco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 The Force Awakens Again and again. It's my favorite score since Memoirs of a Geisha. Not Mr. Big and Bespin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 original Empire Strikes Back says something that after many listens the soundtrack, specifically that covering the scenes on Cloud City to the conclusion, excite and thrill as they did the first time as a kid listening to my Dad's cassette from 1980. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 On 02/01/2016 at 5:09 PM, publicist said: Just stumbled over the complete SPHERE sessions by Goldenthal and can only say it's a marvel. Hope it gets a legit release soon. Is this anything like his Final Fantasy music? Is there anyone who can write ethereal sci-fi music better then Goldenthal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 It's more Herrmannesque than Wagnerian but all the better for it (it is a magnificent dead ringer for 'Journey to the Center of Earth' in spots). Shave off 40 minutes of dead wood and you're left with one of the best sci-fi scores of the 90's, a good 70 minutes that help explain why Goldenthal has quit big pictures: what's the use? But with all those textures and layers there's much to take into, even if it lacks the kind of gung-ho themes many need to hang on. Taikomochi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 As far as I am concerned, Goldenthal is the only composer capable of rivaling Williams in his intelligent use of the orchestra, but it's hard for me to put him on the same pedestal when his film work is so scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Williams sadly seldom attempts such impressionistic, or even abstract approaches (if only Spielberg would leave the history lessons and Indy-sequels). It's more Goldsmith/Herrmann turf, but that's also genre-related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 It's an exceptional score. Think I'll put it on right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,001 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I've never heard it. And I do like Goldenthal very much. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 6 hours ago, Quintus said: Is this anything like his Final Fantasy music? Is there anyone who can write ethereal sci-fi music better then Goldenthal? It's a fantastic score, and his Final Fantasy score borrows from it here and there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The Revenant: The search is over. I've finally found the right artists for he music score of Blade Runner 2. How do I get in contact with Denis Villeneuve? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Fantastic cover. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Teal and pink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 That's why it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The fire sparks are not pink but red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 12 hours ago, KK. said: It's a fantastic score, and his Final Fantasy score borrows from it here and there as well. Sphere is still my favourite Goldenthal score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I am surprised it was able to be your favorite up to this point with such an unsatisfactory release. Final Fantasy, on the other hand, has long been my favorite Goldenthal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Batman Forever for me! Taikomochi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I had stayed away from Batman Forever for a long time, as I had heard some very negative things about it and had a bad association with an atrocious film, but I finally checked it out when the expanded release came out. I was shocked out how brilliant and creative it was. It's one of the best superhero scores, as far as I am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 6 hours ago, Alexcremers said: The Revenant: The search is over. I've finally found the right artists for he music score of Blade Runner 2. How do I get in contact with Denis Villeneuve? Alex My third favorite of the year, and the higher two are really only there because of the composers involved... this one is more of an example of what I love about "current" cinematic music. The film is exquisite too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,349 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Can't wait to see the film The score didn't wow me on first listen on Spotify, but I'll give it another chance after I see the movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Might check out the film. Trailer looks awful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The trailer was fantastic. I loved the use of Adams' music. I'll be checking out Sakamoto's score tonight. Really looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yes, I remember the trailer made me want to see the movie. 1 hour ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: My third favorite of the year, and the higher two are really only there because of the composers involved... this one is more of an example of what I love about "current" cinematic music. The film is exquisite too. Sakamoto and Alva Noto are making ambient albums for a while now. To be honest, I never saw it as cinematic but I can see this score work very well. For BR2 it needs to be a little more melodic though ... but that particular tone of sad lyricism is already present. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Isnt this just a revenge film? Or is there more too it? The trailer just had shot after shot of Leo in agony or fleeing from something or someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,349 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 There's been 2 or 3 different trailers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Yes, I remember the trailer made me want to see the movie. Sakamoto and Alva Noto are making ambient albums for a while now. To be honest, I never saw it as cinematic but I can see this score work very well. For BR2 it needs to be a little more melodic though ... but that particular tone of sad lyricism is already present. Alex Interesting that you don't see it as cinematic. I know people are often confounded by the fact that I like this sort of music (while also liking stuff like Williams) so maybe this is an opportunity to try explaining the appeal of ambient/minimal type scoring while elucidating to you why it is quite cinematic to me. Alas, time is short right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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