Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Ever since I got my iPhone I've been on it pretty much all the time. Bored in AREC365? Pop up JWFan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris ChrusherComix 46 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I will count it as my favorites (not what I think others think are better or worse, but rather what I like better), and I am counting them as "complete" scores; or as expanded as we know them in and out of the movie. Album respresentations are incomplete and unworthy of note other than an incomplete listening experience. They are worthy as that, but not worthy of counting towards how good or bad a whole score is. Unless that album IS the entire score... OR we have never HEARD the complete score outside of said album. Also, this has NOTHING to do with the movies! Some of the movies I like better than the scores, some of the scores I like better than the movies, and some... I have never seen the movie but love the score! Some would make it higher if I just count a few tracks off each, others rank high because as a whole they are deeper and make a better whole as an expanded and/or complete score (Revenge of the Sith, Phantom Menace).Top ten is nearly impossible to me. I mean... VERY difficult. There are so many JW scores that I love. But... I'll try.I always count franchises as one score with different chapters. If I count it that way, they go as follows:1. The Star Wars Scores: a. Empire Strikes Back; b. Revenge of the Sith; c. Star Wars (AKA 'A New Hope'); d. The Phantom Menace; e. Return of the Jedi; f. Attack of the Clones2. The Fury3. The Indiana Jones Scores: a. Raiders of the Lost Ark; b. Temple of Doom; c. Last Crusade; d. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull4. The Jurassic Park Scores: a. The Lost Word; b. Jurassic Park5. Superman Scores: a. [Contributions to] 'Quest for Peace'; b. The Movie6. Hook7. Far & Away8. The Jaws Scores: a. Jaws 2; b. Jaws9. E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial10. Jane EyreHonorable mentions that are, in my opion... SO CLOSE to #11 that I seriously had a hard time not putting them at 10. Like 10.1, 10.2... GRRrrrrrr:11. Images12. Family Plot13. A.I. - Artificial Intelligence14. The Patriot15. The Eiger Sanction16. Empire of the Sun17. The Witches of Eastwick18. Schindler's List19. Cinderella Liberty20. 194121. Amazing Stories: The Mission22. Black Sunday23. The Towering Inferno24. The Cowboys25. Nixon26. The Missouri Breaks27. The Rare Breed28. Always29. Dracula30. Close Encounters of the Third KindThe reason I list the series in groups? It's FAR easier for me to rank them. If you separate the film score series... it divides the list up more than my mind can wrap around... as it pushes some that I love a great deal out of the top-ten, hell... some even to the top TWENTY... that I greatly enjoy, and I HATE to do so! But here it is1t. Star Wars - Empire Strikes Back1t. Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith1t. The Fury4t. Raiders of the Lost Ark4t. Star Wars (AKA Star Wars - A New Hope)4t. Hook7. Star Wars - The Phantom Menace8. Jaws 29. Lost Word - Jurassic Park10. Far & AwayThis pushes several scores that I absolutely LOVE out of my top ten! Which then annoys and angers me, haha!11. Star Wars - Return of the Jedi12. Superman - The Quest For Peace (contributions)13. Jane Eyre14. E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial15. Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom16. Superman The Movie17. Star Wars - Attack of the Clones18. Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade19. Images20. Jurassic Park21. Family Plot22. A.I. - Artificial Intelligence23. The Patriot...and so on.This would put the first Jurassic Park down into the twenties. The original Jaws down as well...into possibly the thirties.Damn... I may go back and edit this... some of these depend on mood and if I recently listened to it or recently saw the movie. But they're pretty solid other tha a few here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks for a list Chris but for my purposes I will have to take ten, no ties so ESB gets the first spot, sits gets the 2nd. fury 3rd because that's the order you put in the ties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris ChrusherComix 46 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 That's fine, and in a way, that is why I put them that way... close, but probably a 1a, 1b, 1c. With so many highly beloved scores, taking top ten is very difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I know and I appreciate your list, I now have the Phantom Trio list intact. Original member lists are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I prefer the second Phantom Zone trio, of which I too was a member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 I prefer the second Phantom Zone trio, of which I too was a memberYou were an original member of the Phantom Zone, you, CCC, and KM. I was the one who dubbed the three of you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I know, I was a leading member of both. I prefer the second Trio with me, Indysolo and Ren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 what was the story around the phantom zone trio?I think it was never explained to newcomers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The were the ones who set the tone of the MB, with their posts, their guidance, their wisdom and personality. Sadly after the second Trio was broken, no one worthy hath come forward to fill the gap. None of you.... None of you measure up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 We should have a yearly JWFan Most Influential Poster. Like Time Magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 None of you.... None of you measure up!Thank you. If you are the measuring stick to which I must be compared, I don't want to be like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 You are nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 We should have a yearly JWFan Most Influential Poster. Like Time Magazine.Sounds like a job for Blumenkohl... Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 My clique more difficult to get into than the Masons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I apologize for my otherwise belated participation on this thread, but I do have a very hard time making this kind of lists.What is bellow is some of my favorite Williams' film scores, ten of them, selected in a somewhat arbitrary fashion... ten seems way to little for me. Also, the order, with maybe the exception of the top ones, is hardly a definitive one.1. The Accidental Tourist2. Angela's Ashes3. Sabrina4. JFK5. Memoirs of a Geisha6. Empire of the Sun7. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial8. Images9. Sleepers10. War of the WorldsAgain, some of the items in there, are in there because are scores I've been listening more of lately. Others are always in there. Others are hard picks... I love all of Williams' three Oliver Stone scores, and I look at them as almost one single entity, but to pick just one... I picked the last one I listened to a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 In no particular order:Saving Private RyanSchindler's ListJurassic ParkWar HorseThe Adventures of TintinHome AloneHarry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneStar Wars Episode I The Phantom MenaceRaiders of the Lost ArkJaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 thanks Guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russds 8 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 less chatter, more lists. PleaseIs there a way to make another thread or page that is just the lists? Love the lists, the chatter...not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 In january, maybe Joe can list all the threads when the poll closes.If we do another thread on the same subject that will just get filled with chatter. It is the way of JWFAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russds 8 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 1. Temple of Doom2. Last Crusade3. Home Alone4. Jurassic Park5. Hook6. Superman7. Empire Strikes Back8. E.T.9. Schindler's List10. Memoirs of GeishaYes, big Indy fan - I listen to them all so much that they all seem separate. The last 4 or 5 could easily be swapped around, and replaced at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Top Ten (in no order):A.I. Artificial IntelligenceRaiders of the Lost ArkJawsAngela's AshesThe Empire Strikes BackReturn of the JediJFKThe ReiversJurassic ParkE.T.: The Extra TerrestrialHonorable Mention:HookSeven Years in TibetIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeStar Wars—Episode I: The Phantom MenacePresumed InnocentHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanClose Encounters of the Third KindImagesStar WarsFun little exercise. I wanted to include a list of "The Next 10" because each of them also means a great deal to me and I saw fit to recognize, even though none of them made my final 10.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm going to revisit my top 10 after Nov. 16th. It might see some changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Are we talking about scores as presented on the commercial album release? Or as it is heard and works in the movie? Can a score be listed just because of a single oustanding cue, or is it about the overall score? Do we have to take recording and sound quality of the original recording into account?Anyway, I chose to list my fav overall soundtrack albums with modern sound quality, regardless of how they work in the film, and therefore leave out ESB, Superman and a list of others.1) Sabrina2) Jurassic Park3) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone4) Hook5) Schindler's List6) E.T. - The Extraterrestrial7) Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace8) Far and Away9) Raiders of the Lost Ark10) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,828 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 1) E.T - The Extra Terrestrial2) Hook3) Schindler's List4) Superman5) The Empire Strikes Back6) Jurassic park7) Indiana Jones and the temple of doom8) Raiders of the Lost Ark9) Home Alone10) Harry Potter and the Sorcere's Stoneit would be fun to also vote for the 10 worst.(maybe after 1975 and on, since I believe most of the scores in that list would be pre-Jaws) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm going to revisit my top 10 after Nov. 16th. It might see some changes.I've been meaning to change mine as well. Not after November 16th, though.Are we talking about scores as presented on the commercial album release? Or as it is heard and works in the movie? Can a score be listed just because of a single oustanding cue, or is it about the overall score? Do we have to take recording and sound quality of the original recording into account?Anyway, I chose to list my fav overall soundtrack albums with modern sound quality, regardless of how they work in the film, and therefore leave out ESB, Superman and a list of others.Just list your favorite scores. Not that complicated. You even took it a step further than Thor with that sound quality crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Are we talking about scores as presented on the commercial album release? Or as it is heard and works in the movie? Can a score be listed just because of a single oustanding cue, or is it about the overall score? Do we have to take recording and sound quality of the original recording into account?Anyway, I chose to list my fav overall soundtrack albums with modern sound quality, regardless of how they work in the film, and therefore leave out ESB, Superman and a list of others.How anal. you should pick your top ten based on what you like not retarded technical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 You could have posted a "What's your favourite letter of the alphabet?" thread and you'd still have had a couple responses like that ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Are we talking about scores as presented on the commercial album release? Or as it is heard and works in the movie? Can a score be listed just because of a single oustanding cue, or is it about the overall score? Do we have to take recording and sound quality of the original recording into account?Anyway, I chose to list my fav overall soundtrack albums with modern sound quality, regardless of how they work in the film, and therefore leave out ESB, Superman and a list of others.How anal. you should pick your top ten based on what you like not retarded technical issues.I am sorry, but my perception of a score is influenced by its recording quality. The dry and very 'direct' recordings of the 70ies are in no way comparable to the modern recordings. As we are talking about OST releases, it definately will be an issue for more people than just me.My point of course is that what sense does it make if everybody is listing their scores based on different criteria? We cannot have sound discussions on these conditions. You call this 'anal' while you are clearly the one who does not think with his brain.Btw mayeb you missed the fact that I did list my fav scores AND gave an explanation how I came to it.You could have posted a "What's your favourite letter of the alphabet?" thread and you'd still have had a couple responses like that ;-)Sure, it would depend on the context of the letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 I do find it bothersome that you worry about the sound quality over the actual music quality.next you'll be saying I didn't like the quality of a particular movie because the theatre projection was inferior or the television channel was snowy or pixalating.Still thanks for the list, the more the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That's why so many people love Mad Men. It looks brilliant in 1080p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Porkins 53 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 1) Empire Strikes Back2) Raiders of the Lost Ark3) Jaws4) Star Wars5) Temple of Doom6) Superman: the movie7) Jurassic Park8) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone9) Revenge of the Sith10) E.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,359 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Awesome screen name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yeah, reminds me of a UK ladies retail chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I do find it bothersome that you worry about the sound quality over the actual music quality.next you'll be saying I didn't like the quality of a particular movie because the theatre projection was inferior or the television channel was snowy or pixalating.It is not like that, but it does spoil the pleasure of listening especially when you're listening to good music, that the recording quality is not up to modern standards. E.g. I have tried to love Richard Strauss' own recording of the Alp Symphony, but it is unlistanable really, you hardly can hear the greatness of the music through all the distortions, while I love the piece. JWs older OST aren't that bad, but they aren't as crisp as e.g. his modern Sony recordings. I tend to judge the SW scores by their re-recordings by the BPO (Philips), which are much more enjoyable to listen to, and where the music really shines.This was the exact matter that I had in mind when I made my remarks: may I judge the old SW scores based on the re-recordings? Anyway its not a big deal but when a thread is posted these kind of questions come up at least with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 MSM, you just have to imagine how would the music as written sound in the perfect conditions.I've been pu off by recordings more than once, but usually you can see if you like the music itself or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I rather like the "vintage" sound of some of the 70's/early 80's JW/LSO recordings.There's no score that quite sounds like Star Wars (1977) in terms of recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 There's no score that quite sounds like Star Wars (1977) in terms of recording.Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,347 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I prefer the older sound of JW's recordings than the new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Good!Glad you aprove, man of the hound of the Baskervilles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jair Crawford 1 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 While I don't have top scores, I have top cues, tracks, and suites. It'll be more than ten, and chronological order of release. I'll also mention non-film scores in bold.Unknown Album (1956) - Hello (Piano Solo)I Passed For White -Intro, Main Theme, and Jazz ConcertGidget Goes To Rome -Main ThemeThe Rare Breed -SuiteJane Eyre - Main ThemeThe Towering Inferno -Main ThemeClose Encounters Of The Third Kind -Close Encounters Of The Third Kind/When You Wish Upon A Star MedleyThe Fury -Death On The Carousel And End TitlesStar Wars Episode V : The Empire Strikes Back - Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure Of Boba Fett MedleyDracula -Main Titles and StormStar Wars Episode VI : Return Of The Jedi -Battle of Endor I MedleyBattle of Endor II MedleyBattle of Endor III MedleyLuke And LeiaConcerto For Tuba And OrchestraSpacecamp -Main ThemeThe Witches Of Eastwick -Seduction Of Suki And Ballroom SceneDestruction Of DarylBorn On The Fourth Of July -SuiteConcerto For Bassoon And Orchestra (Five Sacred Trees)Jurrassic Park -Main ThemeSchindler's List -Main ThemeConcerto For Cello And OrchestraSummon The HeroesStar Wars Episode I : The Phantom Menace -Anakin's ThemeThe Droid Invasion And Appearance Of Darth MaulDuel Of The FatesAI: Artificial Intelligence -Where Dreams Are BornStar Wars Episode II : Attack Of The Clones -Love Pledge And The ArenaConcerto For Horn And OrchestraSoundingsStar Wars Episode III : Revenge Of The Sith -Anakin's BetrayalPadme's RuminationsAnakin's Dark DeedsEnter Lord VaderThe Immolation SceneA New Hope And End Credits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 While I don't have top scores, I have top cues, tracks, and suites. It'll be more than ten, and chronological order of release. I'll also mention non-film scores in bold.Unknown Album (1956) - Hello (Piano Solo)I Passed For White -Intro, Main Theme, and Jazz ConcertGidget Goes To Rome -Main ThemeThe Rare Breed -SuiteJane Eyre - Main ThemeThe Towering Inferno -Main ThemeClose Encounters Of The Third Kind -Close Encounters Of The Third Kind/When You Wish Upon A Star MedleyThe Fury -Death On The Carousel And End TitlesStar Wars Episode V : The Empire Strikes Back - Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure Of Boba Fett MedleyDracula -Main Titles and StormStar Wars Episode VI : Return Of The Jedi -Battle of Endor I MedleyBattle of Endor II MedleyBattle of Endor III MedleyLuke And LeiaConcerto For Tuba And OrchestraSpacecamp -Main ThemeThe Witches Of Eastwick -Seduction Of Suki And Ballroom SceneDestruction Of DarylBorn On The Fourth Of July -SuiteConcerto For Bassoon And Orchestra (Five Sacred Trees)Jurrassic Park -Main ThemeSchindler's List -Main ThemeConcerto For Cello And OrchestraSummon The HeroesStar Wars Episode I : The Phantom Menace -Anakin's ThemeThe Droid Invasion And Appearance Of Darth MaulDuel Of The FatesAI: Artificial Intelligence -Where Dreams Are BornStar Wars Episode II : Attack Of The Clones -Love Pledge And The ArenaConcerto For Horn And OrchestraSoundingsStar Wars Episode III : Revenge Of The Sith -Anakin's BetrayalPadme's RuminationsAnakin's Dark DeedsEnter Lord VaderThe Immolation SceneA New Hope And End CreditsSorry Jair, I need your top 10 scores, what you posted is interesting but nothing I can use, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 If I was allowed, I would have mostly included concert works instead of film scores... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 If I was allowed, I would have mostly included concert works instead of film scores...that was a given, but I really was happy getting your score list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jair Crawford 1 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Ok, I'll try to condense that into 10 scoresThe Rare BreedJane EyreClose Encounters Of The Third KindDraculaStar Wars Episode VI : Return Of The JediThe Witches Of EastwickSchindler's ListStar Wars Episode I : The Phantom MenaceAI : Artificial IntelligenceStar Wars Episode III : Revenge Of The Sith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,359 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Don't forget to rank them in order of how much you like them, that's still chronological Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jair Crawford 1 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I like them all equally. lol There's no way I could rank them. Those are all tied for 1st place, other scores not in that list come in 2nd, ect. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 That's sweet, but it's not how this ranking works. Joey is going to assign them "points" on a weighted scale. Whichever score is first on your list gets ten points, then 9, then 8, and all the way down to 1. So "The Rare Breed" will get 10 points and "Star Wars III" gets 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jair Crawford 1 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Oh wow, well, ok. Hmm... this will be difficult...1. Return Of The Jedi2. Jane Eyre3. The Witches Of Eastwick4. The Phantom Menace5. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind6. Dracula7. Revenge Of The Sith8. Schindler's List9. AI10. The Rare BreedThat's the best I can do. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Here's my update list, Joey. I quoted my original for convenience. Also added the next 5 to better flesh out the titles that I removed.1. Munich2. Empire Of The Sun3. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban4. Black Sunday5. A.I. Artificial Intelligence6. Saving Private Ryan7. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial8. Heartbeeps9. Cinderella Liberty10. Rosewood11. Schindler's List12. War Horse13. Images14. 194115. HookIt's always changing a little bit but it tends to always contain these scores. I think Hook used to be in War Horse's place.1. Munich2. Empire Of The Sun3. Saving Private Ryan4. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban5. A.I. Artificial Intelligence6. Schindler's List7. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial8. Heartbeeps9. Cinderella Liberty10. War Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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