Trent B 337 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 What? I just saw the way how KM posted so I posted the same way, thought that is what this was about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Everything from him is terrible, to be honest. And this one is actually the least offensive. KarolI have selections from 4 scores of his - Frailty, Godsend, Timeline and Rambo. He has a generally good grasp of the orchestra, but his themes don't really work for me.Children of Dune is unmemorable to me.You should try his non-action scores (yes, he writes those too). I recommend:-Darkness Falls -The Killing Floor-Bubba Ho-Tep-The Lazarus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 John Corigliano, Altered StatesYEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!! And what about The Red Violin? I assumed that, as the thread suggests, Sixers knew only "Altered States", and so I didn't want to confuse the issue by adding more titles. You are right, of course, "The Red Violin" is damn good, as is "Revolution". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,624 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 What? I just saw the way how KM posted so I posted the same way, thought that is what this was about...It's composers you ONLY like one score (not pick your favorite one). You posted Goldsmith, JW, Giacchino, Arnold ...surely you like more than one score from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 What? I just saw the way how KM posted so I posted the same way, thought that is what this was about...Never trust a Sith with a beard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I recommend Creation, Hard Rain, and Haunted Summer.And Species, Hellraiser II, The Fly II, The Grudge 2, and The Uninvited.Sure, they're all horror/sci-fi films, but Young's exceptionally talented in the horror genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixers 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 John Corigliano, Altered StatesYEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!! And what about The Red Violin? Eh, let's just say it wasn't my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckM 1 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I recommend Creation, Hard Rain, and Haunted Summer.And Species, Hellraiser II, The Fly II, The Grudge 2, and The Uninvited.Sure, they're all horror/sci-fi films, but Young's exceptionally talented in the horror genre.While we're at it. Untraceable is quite a good score as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,664 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 If you're into Young's more introspective (chamber-like) side, also try:The Tower (oop, but that doesn't stop a true music fan)Jennifer 8A Child's Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I can't think of any composer I purposely like only one score for. There are a few composers I have only one score from due to lack of availability of their works or the are just not on my priority list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckM 1 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I can't think of any composer I purposely like only one score for.I don't think any of us purpose to only enjoy one score from a given composer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I recommend Creation, Hard Rain, and Haunted Summer.And Species, Hellraiser II, The Fly II, The Grudge 2, and The Uninvited.Sure, they're all horror/sci-fi films, but Young's exceptionally talented in the horror genre.I find that Christopher Young's horror scores to be a bit samey after a while if you listen to them in succession. The Hellraiser scores (especially Hellraiser II) is overrated when people praise it as one of the best horror scores ever (more bombast than horror really, and whole section of cues are nothing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I find that Christopher Young's horror scores to be a bit samey after a while if you listen to them in succession. The Hellraiser scores (especially Hellraiser II) is overrated when people praise it as one of the best horror scores ever (more bombast than horror really, and whole section of cues are nothing).I find both Species, Hellraiser and Grudge have different styles to one another. I can see your point when comparing The Fly II and Hellraiser, but not with a Japanese remake and an 1980s horror film.But "Hellbound/Second Sight" makes Hellraiser II worth seeking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 John Williams: Far and Away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 John Williams: Far and AwayI'm not sure if you mean this, Wojo, but your statement seems to be without irony, so, in that case: what is it about "F+A" that excites you, when other JW scores do not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm all out of irony, but it is on my shopping list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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