Gurkensalat 340 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 On 23.2.2016 at 11:10 PM, TheGreyPilgrim said: FOTR complete recordings today. Just the absolute pinnacle of everything. There is no recording of symphonic music that surpasses the quality and character of this one. John Kurlander should have had his own category that year at the Oscars. They are not bad and I like the music, but there are lots of classical recordings easily surpassing this in clarity and fidelity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 4 hours ago, publicist said: Mmmmh..this comes really rather...unexpected. Third blockbuster within a year that is strictly Hollywood 'classical' (meaning lots of woodwinds and underscore not conceived on sequencers), some of it is trimmable, a lot unexpectedly dissonant. Are we into the Renaissance yet? Unexpected but certainly not unwelcome. Bravo Beltrami. I really like the percussion work here and the faux-Egyptian melodies bring back fond memories of several scores of the yesteryear. Btw the track title puns are at times on Giacchino level here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Puns! This cannot be quality score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 6 hours ago, hanser said: They are not bad and I like the music, but there are lots of classical recordings easily surpassing this in clarity and fidelity. It's ok that you disagree. 8 hours ago, publicist said: Mmmmh..this comes really rather...unexpected. Third blockbuster within a year that is strictly Hollywood 'classical' (meaning lots of woodwinds and underscore not conceived on sequencers), some of it is trimmable, a lot unexpectedly dissonant. Are we into the Renaissance yet? So I should bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I was hesitant too, but I guess I'll check it out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, KK. said: I was hesitant too, but I guess I'll check it out now. Hey it's not a classic by any means but got more emotional response from me than many a Beltrami score. Not unique but entertaining. I didn't go a-humming the themes after the first listen but plan to take another soon, which is indication there remains lingering interesting at least in some of this music. Nixon by John Williams: Got to love this brooding character portrait. Much of the burning and smoldering darkness of Williams' noughties scores has its origins in this sound world. Bespin and Gnome in Plaid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 It's not like you have to try an exotic drug with possibly fatal side effects. Turn it on, if you don't like it, turn it off again. The biggest problem as always with "texture" and motivic modern composers like Beltrami is that their themes stand not out. The orchestration is rather remarkable for such a project. But the times when Goldsmith hammered out three perfect faux-egypt themes for the MUMMY from the same fifth and several just as memorable sub-motifs in three and a half weeks are long gone (and it's far from his biggest achievement). Would have been interested in Wintory's take on this. Obviously he is another one who started his career upon listening to seminal Jerry scores in his teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Star Trek: The Motion Picture complete score Goldsmith's finest work by far. Better than everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 No comparison there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 46 minutes ago, publicist said: It's not like you have to try an exotic drug with possibly fatal side effects. Turn it on, if you don't like it, turn it off again. The biggest problem as always with "texture" and motivic modern composers like Beltrami is that their themes stand not out. The orchestration is rather remarkable for such a project. But the times when Goldsmith hammered out three perfect faux-egypt themes for the MUMMY from the same fifth and several just as memorable sub-motifs in three and a half weeks are long gone (and it's far from his biggest achievement). Would have been interested in Wintory's take on this. Obviously he is another one who started his career upon listening to seminal Jerry scores in his teens. Yes I reckon Wintory is certainly a Goldsmith fan. I'll listen to this today. 34 minutes ago, E.T. and Elliot said: Star Trek: The Motion Picture complete score Goldsmith's finest work by far. Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Currently listening to Star Trek: Insurrection complete edition and skipping tons of tracks. This one is like the complete opposite of ST:TMP where the complete chronological score simply doesn't work. Although both the complete and OST presentations of ST:TMP are perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I find ST perfectly sufficient in its 1999 Sony incarnation. A lot of the second half is overly dry and Goldsmith knew why he cut it. He just was too grumpy to allow the three cues with the alternate theme on that release - it would have been perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The opening of this is pretty good in a rare way, isn't it? Huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 1 hour ago, publicist said: It's not like you have to try an exotic drug with possibly fatal side effects. Turn it on, if you don't like it, turn it off again. The biggest problem as always with "texture" and motivic modern composers like Beltrami is that their themes stand not out. The orchestration is rather remarkable for such a project. But the times when Goldsmith hammered out three perfect faux-egypt themes for the MUMMY from the same fifth and several just as memorable sub-motifs in three and a half weeks are long gone (and it's far from his biggest achievement). Would have been interested in Wintory's take on this. Obviously he is another one who started his career upon listening to seminal Jerry scores in his teens. I would be interested to hear Wintory's take on just about any score these days instead of Holkenborg and other borgs assimilating the film music universe. And yes Beltrami's orchestrations for Gods of Egypt are rather remarkable for such piece of gold doused blockbuster cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Although for the most part the actiony music in this isn't engaging, just loud and way too punchy/dry. The crafty colorations seem limited to quiet moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 And the second half of 'Hathor's Theme' breathes MOONRAKER. Yeah, the album is compromised by its length, as ususally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 6 minutes ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: Although for the most part the actiony music in this isn't engaging, just loud and way too punchy/dry. The crafty colorations seem limited to quiet moments. Yeah I noted the dryness which works against the action material here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 TFA FYC A satisfying listen, but I prefer the OST for the concert versions of Rey's Theme and March of the Resistance, overall superior pacing and Torn Apart, The Ways of the Force and Scherzo for X-Wings. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I could not imagine listening the the FYC on its own. It's too much of a mess. It needs edited into the OST. I myself simply inserted Finn's Trek, Snoke, The Resistance, and The Bombing Run into the OST and none of Williams' microedits bother me enough to go through the obsessive tinkering process of editing them together anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Watching the sunset while drinking a beer, having a smoke and listening to the Ba'ku theme from Star Trek: Insurrection. Reminds me of Kick the Can from Twilight Zone: The Movie. Goldsmith. What a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Apollo 13 complete score by a dearly missed James Horner. Most of my favorite composers are dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,483 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 A great Sunday listening to great music! John Williams - Tom Sawyer [Expanded Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack] (2015, Quartet Records) John Williams - Jaws 2 [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (2015, Intrada) John Williams - Home Alone 25th Anniversary: Limited Edition (2015, La-La Land) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Toto - Dune I love this much more than I should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,419 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 War Horse Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 17 hours ago, Michael said: Toto - Dune I love this much more than I should Don't be ashamed, Michael, it's a brilliant score. If you think the Main Title is good, then try "The Trip To Arrakis": cosmic, man! Muad'Dib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Paul Meets Chani, Duke's Death and Final Dream are also terrific tracks. But then you have stuff like the Desert theme...the good and the bad all mixed together...just like the movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The Big Battle, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Enter the Dragon, Schifrin Red Heat, Horner Star Trek The Motion Picture & Final Frontier, Goldsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Twilight Zone: The Movie complete score Star Wars complete score We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The Blue Max & Themes and Suites by Jerry Goldsmith Midway by John Williams Rosewood (Complete LLL edit) by John Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 How is the new Blue Max recording, Inky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 9 minutes ago, Stefancos said: How is the new Blue Max recording, Inky? It is fantastic! Although I like the score very much I have to admit I do not know The Blue Max inside out. Still to my ears the re-recording really sounds like a very faithful interpretation of the score and captures the spirit of Goldsmith's music very well. The sound quality is great and both the grander setpieces and the more delicate love theme material shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,349 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Tomorrowland and Jurassic World - Michael Giacchino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Is this not sublime? Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Very much so! Very much so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Although the actual end titles version has those absurdly crafty harmonic variations in the second half. That one is wonderful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post publicist 4,643 Posted February 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2016 Marian Schedenig, Sharkissimo, Omen II and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hornist inspired my listening choices today John Williams - The Adventures of Tintin (expanded fan edit) Wonderful, I had forgotten how fun the Thompsons music is! John Williams - War Horse (OST) Gorgeous, and what a corker of an end title suite John Williams - Lincoln (FYC) I had forgotten that the FYC presentation doesn't really get into the meaty variants of the themes until the end credits, its really quite reserved until then. That reserved-ness really makes the end credits pop! John Williams - The Book Thief (FYC) I really like the opening and ending of this score, in either presentation. The middles are roughly the same either way, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 3 hours ago, publicist said: terrific performance and arrangement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 After watching for the first time in ages some Season 2 Star Trek TOS (Friday's Child/Deadly Years/Obsession/Wolf in the Fold) dusted off my Doomsday Machine/Amok Time CD rollicking good listen with Doomsday containing the nearest you could get to a Jaws-type feeling and sound in Trek with the relentlessness of the Planet Killer (for example in "Goodbye Mr Decker" or "Kirk Does It Again"). Amok Time containing a singular sound for Vulcan forever etched in the mind with any thought of Vulcan or Spock, aside from the famous fight music a good track (amongst many) is "Marriage Council". Watching the episodes it's surprising how well mined both scores were for subsequent episodes and sometimes effectively, the Planet Killer march in Obsession for the cloud/creature or bits and bobs from Amok Time like "Mr Spock" for the enquiry in Wolf in the Fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 3 hours ago, publicist said: Very intersting score from a compositional standpoint. Can't remember where but I read Shire talking about it and the procedures he used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Born on the Fourth July JFK Bespin and Incanus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mr. Big said: Born on the Fourth July JFK Add Nixon and you have a great trilogy right there! Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 King Kong by John Barry. Probably my favourite score of his. Karol Sir Hilary Bray and Sharkissimo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 It is a beauty, isn't it? It's part of his (very underrated, imo) mid-70s output. Try "Robin And Marian". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,016 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I will! Don't know this one. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 It's a bittersweet score from a quirky Dick Lester movie, about a older Robin of Sherwood coming out of retirement. It stars 0-0-sheven himshelf, Sean Connery, with fine support from Robert Shaw, and Nicol Williamson. It's nicely shot by David Watkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Nixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Oh baby, some of those rich jazzy harmonies are just the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Star Trek Generations Masters of the Universe Star Trek: DS9 Collection TFA OST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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