crocodile 8,005 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 The end of the year is almost upon us (less than two weeks now) and no more major releases planned (except maybe for Jack Reacher). I wonder what are your favourite scores? I propose to divide it into several categoriesTOP 5 new film scores (by which I mean all the scores released for this years' films)TOP 5 film score re-releases (all the specialty labels' stuff; a favourite category for many, I'm sure)Other music (games, TV etc.) (if you want share something worthwhile written for small or computer screen)Personal highlight of the year. (your single best film music related memory, can be an album, concert, whatever)Disappointment of the year (same as above, but inverted)You don't have to post 5 scores. If you just liked one then say so. I just want to know what you liked. The order doesn't matter, unless you want it to.Any other comments (honorary mentions, industry trends, whatever you feel like to add) also welcome.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Isn't it a bit early for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,005 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Fine, Jason. Delete it then.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Sorry, I was a bit hasty there. But what if I typed up a whole post, then went and saw Jack Reacher on Friday and it became my fave film of the year, then when my OST arrived on Jan 4th it became my favorite score of the year. I'd have to change everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Then don't post until the end of the year! Damn, sometimes LeBlanc, you sound like someone that has too much issues for his own good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hmmm, you're right. but I don't see how others can judge now on Dec 18th either. Heck, I haven't even ordered Home Alone 2 yet let alone received it!Many Intrada titles like Conan, etc are backordered for weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hmmm, you're right.I love it when I make a joke and people are all like: "You're right".That makes it all the more funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Well, my OCD can certainly get the best of me at times. Who am I to ruin others fun? I was wrong and I apologize to Karol.Carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I love it when I make a joke and people are all like: "You're right".That makes it all the more funny.“My roommate says, I'm going to take a shower and shave, does anyone need to use the bathroom? It's like some weird-ass quiz where he reveals the answer first.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I think my JWFan Awards got cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Boohoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Fuck it, I'll start:TOP 5 new film scores1. John Carter2. The Hobbit3. Lincoln...4. Skyfall5. Mission Impossible Ghost Protoco The Amazing Spider-Man Personal highlight of the yearThe very first time I put in John Carter and listened to it, before having seen the movie.Around 2:42 of the first track "A Thern for the Worse" when things slow down I started getting this weird feeling/sensation. By 4:27 it grew stronger. And once the basses pick up around 5:01 I was wrapped in a sensation of chills, wonder, excitement. I get chills from music all the time. But this was different.There are only about half a dozen times in my life I've gotten this sensation from music. When I feel genuinely transported to the universe the music is painting. This was one of those cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 4. Skyfalllol wut5. Mission Impossible Ghost ProtocolThat's from 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 4. Skyfalllol wut*slaps Jason with a trout*Don't lol wut me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I thought you hated the score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I thought I would. Then I heard it and gave it a 3.5/5 stars. I've grown to like it more since then. Steef and I have eerily liked it. Steef to impress Alice. Me because I genuinely enjoy it. Still, it's a huge drop off from my first three to Skyfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 My responses to the first two will suck, but I think my response to #3 and to a lesser extent #4 will make up for it.New film scores:I've seen more movies this year than ever before, but the only soundtracks I've purchased have been for Lincoln and 4 tracks from TDKR. So I guess that makes my list:1. Lincoln2. TDKR(to be inserted, probably between the two already inserted scores, when I finally by the soundtrack: The Hobbit)Film-score rereleases:Only one I've purchased is The Long Goodbye, and I have yet to pick that one up...long story. I'll have it soon though!Personal highlight: Meeting John Williams!!!!!!!!!!!!!Disappointment: I'd say either a) hearing The Hobbit score as presented in the film--what a total rehash (I'm told the CD presentation is better) or b) learning that the theme used in the Lincoln trailer was based on a theme by Copland. This isn't any major theft because JW changes it a lot, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 TDKR is not a new film score. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Ima wait until I listen to the rest of Desplat's stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 TDKR is not a new film score.The 4 tracks I got are new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 TDKR is not a new film score.The 4 tracks I got are newWell, if it's the Bane and Catwoman stuff, then you got me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Disappointment: I'd say either a) hearing The Hobbit score as presented in the film--what a total rehash (I'm told the CD presentation is better) or b) learning that the theme used in the Lincoln trailer was based on a theme by Copland. This isn't any major theft because JW changes it a lot, but still.While I agree with your disappointment with the music as presented in film, it makes no sense to me how The Hobbit is anymore a "rehash" than TDKR. In fact, the latter is far worse. At least in film, the Hobbit still had way more original material than what was in TDKR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Disappointment: I'd say either a) hearing The Hobbit score as presented in the film--what a total rehash (I'm told the CD presentation is better) or b) learning that the theme used in the Lincoln trailer was based on a theme by Copland. This isn't any major theft because JW changes it a lot, but still.While I agree with your disappointment with the music as presented in film, it makes no sense to me how The Hobbit is anymore a "rehash" than TDKR. In fact, the latter is far worse. At least in film, the Hobbit still had way more original material than what was in TDKR.TDKR rehash was both more expected and less consequential than the Hobbit. The Hobbit had some big shoes to fill relative to TDKR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I suppose. Have you given a spin of the album yet? Shore's original intentions are far from rehash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nope, hopefully I'll get around to buying the album within a month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanner251 17 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I can say that I haven't heard Howard Shore's latest rehash, I'm waiting to see the film first. Haven't had time. But if it is what I am expecting it to be, then I shouldn't be disappointed because my expectations are not very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wycket 36 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 TOP 5 new film scores SkyfallJohn CarterThe Dark Knight RisesMarvel's The AvengersThe Amazing Spider-ManTOP 5 film score re-releases The ShadowStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryThe UntouchablesCasino Royale '67The PhantomOther music (games, TV etc.) JourneyDoctor Who: Series 7Personal highlights of the year. The Fire Rises from The Dark Knight RisesSkyfall by AdeleDisappointments of the year Weak music in some of my favorite films of the year (Looper, Dredd, Seven Psychopaths) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 What did you not like about Seven Psychopaths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,685 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Well, my OCD can certainly get the best of me at times. Who am I to ruin others fun? I was wrong and I apologize to Karol.Carry on! We'd never have noticed that....Anyway, here's my list:Top new:BraveThe GreyThe Amazing Spider-ManThe Hobbit (I've warmed to it)Journey 2Top SEs:HushTerra NovaThe BodyguardHome Alone 2Star Trek VOther stuff: I discovered some sources of library music that were very personally important.Personal highlight: Discovering one particular production music CD that has music I've wanted for nearly 15 years.Disappointment: Lincoln. I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 TOP 5 new film scores John CarterThe HobbitLincolnSkyfallThe AvengersTOP 5 film score re-releases Star Trek TMPStar Trek TV SetDie Hard 2ConanKing Kong 76Other music (games, TV etc.)NonePersonal highlight of the year. Attending the Dallas Symphony concert featuring the music of Michael Giacchino and meeting him after the performance.Disappointment of the year. The continued decline of film music and lack of good music outside of a handful of films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Disappointment of the year. The continued decline of film music and lack of good music outside of a handful of films.Frankly, I'm getting tired of agreeing with this aged poster.Oh shit - mid life crisis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanner251 17 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Disappointment of the year. The continued decline of film music and lack of good music outside of a handful of films.Frankly, I'm getting tired of agreeing with this aged poster.Oh shit - mid life crisis!So true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I fail to see the specialness in John Carter.That score pummels me with so much of the usual action fare that I can't hold up my attention for very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Ok. Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 TDKR is not a new film score.its not even a score.but for continuity it was the best it could be I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Best it could be? Joey, literally copying and pasting past music is most certainly not the best any composer can do, including Zimmer. And edit jobs of past film scores doesn't qualify as "continuity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 SkyfallYou too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I don't know I am ready to compile a list yet, but Skyfall is definitely in my top 5, as well. I really enjoyed it. Great action writing from Newman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 The Dark Knight Rises is far from a cut and paste job, I don't get why everyone is all over that score for reusing past themes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's not just re-using past themes Koray, if you listen, Zimmer's literally taken past action passages and put them into the new score with little to no variation. It's even worse in film. Just listen to the last track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Well I haven't seen Batman Begins for years and rarely listen to the score so that could be why. I recognized the themes but didn't notice any striking similarities in the construction of the action cues.The Dark Knight is mostly Joker and Dent music, which there is none of the former in this one and only little of the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I wouldn't say TDK is just Joker and Dent music. It has lots of new action material. I don't remember whether it was "Like a Dog Chasing Cars" or "The Dark Knight" (probably the latter), but one of those cues got copied into the finale action cue of TDKR note for note with little variation. Also, there were several portions from both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight that crosses over like that as well. I would post track times and all that, but I'm far too tired at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Well yeah I meant that TDK was mostly original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Right. But TDKR largely wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Score_Fan 36 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 TOP 5 new film scores1. The Dark Knight Rises2. Skyfall3. Avengers4. Amazing Spider-Man5. The HobbitTOP 5 film score re-releasesHookOther music (games, TV etc.)1. Breaking Bad ScorePersonal highlight of the year.Born In Darkness, The Fire Rises, Necessary Evil, Gotham's Reckoning, Mind if I cut in?, Rise, Arrival, Tunnel Chase,Seeing, Not Believing, One Way Trip, I got a ride, Someone Usually Dies, Jellyfish...there's so much great cues out there to choose from!Disappointment of the yearNothing. I liked everything I heard this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Disappointment of the year Nothing. I liked everything I heard this year.And yet Lincoln doesn't make your top 5?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Score_Fan 36 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Well...I'm about to get booted..but I havent heard it, yet. Therefore I can't rate it. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Score_Fan 36 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 LOL.I will get onto it soon, I just have been lazy...as of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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