jasonblueeyes 0 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 This IS a surprising choice but I have to pick 'Minority Report' for it's complex structuring, It's ability to shift from many moods and Feelings and to Help compliment the rather complicated narrative of the film. (At least I felt).The movie shifts between moments of Horror, action, loss, mystery and tenderness and I think JW's work in this score sweeps us up right away and takes us on the same journey as John Anderton. My favorite cue is also a surprising one. I choose the angelic theme of Sean and Lara over all others. This Haunting cue has stayed with me throughout the year and over everything else JW has done this year, this one is always with me. 'Anderton's Great Escape' is a breathless cue (2nd best action cue of the year, I have to give 1st place to 'Chase Through Courascant' as the year's best action cue). And of course nothing gave me chills more than the 'Visions of anne Lively' cues with that lone female voice crying out to be heard. I truly believe this score should really be listned to again by some members who have expressed disappontment over this score, but of course everything is a matter of personal taste. It's really something quite great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 it's good to hear someone express their positive feelings about the score. i definitely agree with a lot of what you said. there's definitely a lot going on in the score, but like the movie it lacks color. and that is done deliberately. i still thin it is very complex and that the Anne Lively theme is chilling to the bone. i do, however, think that Anderton's Great Escape is the best action cue of the year. interesting thoughts though; i definitely understand where you're coming from.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I like "A New beginning"a lot.I still feel that the action cues in MR are assaulting,so i can't enjoy it all that much on it's own.One action cue that is quite frantic but manages in my mind to remain quite coherent and cool sounding would be "Dueling the Basilisk" in HP,that is my fav.action cue of the year.Here are my overall best c.d. tracks of 2002(original material composed this year):The FloatLearning the RopesFawkes the PhoenixDobby the House ElfThe Chamber of SecretsFawke is RebornDueling the BasiliskReunion of FriendsSean's ThemeA New Beginning.Yoda and the YounglingsLove Pledge and the ArenaConfrontation with Count Dooku and FinaleK.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Minority Report is a really good score, I agree. I love Sean's Theme (album version and as presented in the other tracks), Spyders, and the Pre Crime motif. To me, Anderton's Great Escape really is great, especially the opening. I'll list my favorite JW cues of the year like KM did, and I'm interested to see what others' are.Love Theme from Attack of the ClonesLove Pledge and the ArenaConfrontation with Count Dooku and FinaleMinority ReportSpydersSean's ThemeAnderton's Great EscapeA New BeginningFawkes the PhoenixThe Flying CarDobby the House ElfFawkes is RebornDueling the BasiliskReunion of FriendsHarry's Wondrous World (with new ending)The FloatCatch Me if You CanThe Airport SceneLearning the RopesIn my opinion, John Williams has had a marvelous year. I really hope he becomes involved in film projects for '03!Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Across the StarsZam the Assassin and the Chase Through CoruscantJango's EscapeThe Tusken Camp and the HomesteadLove Pledge and the ArenaConfrontation with Count Dooku and FinaleMinority ReportSean and LaraSpydersEverybody Runs!Sean's ThemeA New BeginningFawkes the PhoenixThe Chamber of SecretsDobby the House ElfSpidersDueling the BasiliskCatch Me if You canThe FloatThe Father's ThemeLearning the Ropes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I love the score. Love it. Although no one has mentioned Everybody Runs it's probably my favorite track on the whole disc. The string writting is great for the cue.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Yeah yeah, what that blue eyed guy said about MR. But AOTC is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markuz 0 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I love the score. Love it. Although no one has mentioned Everybody Runs it's probably my favorite track on the whole disc. The string writting is great for the cue.It's definately my favourite cue of the score, too! But nevertheless, I love the hole disc:)RegardsMarkuz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Best score of 2002?Gotta be The Fury or Home Alone 2, although I haven't heard Fiddler yet.Stefancos- who thinks 2002 was overall a very dissapointing Williams year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Wan 65 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Best score of 2002?Gotta be The Fury or Home Alone 2, although I haven't heard Fiddler yet.Stefancos- who thinks 2002 was overall a very dissapointing Williams year. But The Fury, Home Alone 2 and Fiddler on the Roof were not composed in 2002 I think!!!IMHO 2002 is the best John Williams' year until 1993!!! He composed 4 great scores which are IMHO very different in style. And I agree that Minority Report is the best of them. It is very complex and it works perfectly in the film. I love it!!!E-Wan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer 0 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I would have said "it was a disappointing year by Johnny" before CMIYC came out...To me, it's definitely his best score of the year (right in front of MR).But the best score of the year is TTT, and even maybe one of the best score in the last decade...oops sorry !? I've mentionned it... :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 2002 was overall a very dissapointing Williams year.Sad, but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I love the score. Love it. Although no one has mentioned Everybody Runs it's probably my favorite track on the whole disc. The string writting is great for the cue.JustinDefinitely one of the score's highlights, unlike "Anderton's Great Escape." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I love the score. Love it. Although no one has mentioned Everybody Runs it's probably my favorite track on the whole disc. The string writting is great for the cue.JustinDefinitely one of the score's highlights, unlike "Anderton's Great Escape."nah, very much like Anderton's Great Escape.here are my picksLove Theme from AOTCChase Through CoruscantLove Pledge and the ArenaConfrontation with DookuSean and LaraEverybody Runs!Anderton's Great EscapeVisions of Anne LivelyFawkes the PhoenixThe Chamber of SecretsThe SpidersDueling the BasiliskCatch Me If You CanRecollectionsThe "Float"Learning the RopesA Broken HomeTed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Every single score Williams wrote in 2002 is, IMHO, a much better score than TTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer 0 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Okay, this is just your OWN point of view...But to me, TTT is a lot better than AOTC and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.That's all. I know you're a John Williams' fan (just like me), but i'm sure you can still appreciate other composer's works, right ? :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 I never said we couldn't.BTW, is that Errol Flyn in you avatar? God, I love those Korngold scores.Cheers, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer 0 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 I was sure somebody will ask me... This guy is Edward D. Wood Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Williams is on a role, 2002 is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Here's to that, Morn. beerchug Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Great avatar, Homer Johnny Depp had the look just right in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Williams is on a role, 2002 is great.2002 was great in quantity, but rather mediocre in quality.Still CoS was very good, and the re-releases of The Fury and Home Alone 2 very welcome.The Call Of The Champions CD and the Yo Yo Ma recordings were also first rate, but his filmscores were not as good as I had hoped (Still haven't heard CMIYC though)John has had worse years, but definatly better once to.Stefancos- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 CoS was the one disapointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 CoS was the one disapointment. lol, good one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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