Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Yea, I don't. Does he ever do concert arrangements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 His end credits suites are usually quite close to that, a very extended take on some of the main ideas of his score or a completely new piece in its own right. I wonder if he with Spielberg at the helm deviates from his usually less thematic approach for this score.He also seems like a composer quite keen to present his cues in their original form, be it that the cue is 18 seconds or 3 minutes long. Hence those 30 track albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,286 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Some reviews coming in, doesn't seem like the score is really standing out that much (apparently the first half hour or so is completely without music.) The few mentioning it so far seem to think it's not much different from Williams' typical dramatic style.From Indiewire:No matter how many twists it takes, "Bridge of Spies" maintains a predictable visual polish thanks to cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, whose blue-hued street scenes and bright indoor lighting have become as much Spielbergian touchstones as its themes. The score, by Spielberg newcomer Thomas Newman, apes the John Williams playbook of gentle piano and occasional trumpeting declarations.More negatively (from Slant): Thomas Newman's score uses his trademark minor-key piano chords to accompany the martial notes of John Williams's recent work with Spielberg, and the flaccid mimicry is palpable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 'Martial'? If it sounds like Williams by way of Newman at least it will not sound like Newman by way of Newman. Which would be much more of an old hat, cf THE JUDGE etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,286 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 'Martial'?Lol who knows. These were the only quotes I could find so far. Still looking forward to hearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Perhaps "martial" is the term being used to describe the usual Copland-esque Americana that comes with these kind of films?I'm guessing Newman's score, at it's most "extravagant", will probably channel his Shawshank days: Which is kind of what Lincoln ended up sounding like, and thus the claims of "Williams-lite" arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I predict noble trumpet and warm piano for the most part with a bit snare drum-lead militaristic music for Berlin scenes.A warmer modern version of A Good German would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewya 360 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 "Thomas Newman's score, however, will be divisive as many have already noted that the composer tries to sound very much like John Williams but he lacks the instrumentation and the sound of the legendary composer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Film reviewers of course are noted for their uncanny ability to spot the finer points of instrumental detail over gunshots and crowd noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 "Thomas Newman's score, however, will be divisive as many have already noted that the composer tries to sound very much like John Williams but he lacks the instrumentation and the sound of the legendary composer."Ugh… yes this reeks of "trying to talk about something I know nothing about." Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I like to do that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 That much is certain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,500 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 We're currently in negotiation with Fox to attend a closed screening of the film tomorrow that isn't usually open for the press (the film doesn't premiere here untill November 27!), and I'm getting quite excited. These earlybird reviews are also quite tantalizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Even if it is indeed "aping" JW, I would still like to hear this kind of score from Thomas Newman.Karol Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'm looking forward to this movie quite a lot. I have no idea what to expect from the score. I thought I read there was going to be a title song but maybe I dreamed that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Maybe you're thinking of this?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATf8ttFg1Fk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewya 360 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Spielberg talks more about the music here - https://www.yahoo.com/movies/tune-in-tomorrow-for-an-exclusive-live-chat-with-180459386.htmlIt starts at around 23.03. he mentions a certain Johnny. Lol at his comments about sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,286 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Why "lol"? I thought what he was saying about the New York sounds made sense.Is it weird that we still haven't gotten any samples or anything from this score? I know it comes out Friday so not much longer to wait, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Spielberg speaks about Williams around the 20 minute mark.Was Spielberg fucking around (circa 38 minute mark) when he said he'd probably make an Indiana Jones 5 with Harrison Ford?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,286 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Wow, yeah, he just blew right past that comment. Maybe he's serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Erm, Spielberg was being very matter of fact about Indiana Jones 5 there. Is this a casual confirmation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balahkay 627 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 There's nothing in the works for any Indy movies as far as we know. I believe Kathleen Kennedy said they'll do something with the series but not anytime soon. Star Wars seems to be their main priority right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 They need to do Indy 5 before Ford is too old for the role! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 It's bound be a handover movie (second attempt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Let's hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 It's our last chance at redemption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 At least this means the next movie isn't a total reboot which means the theme will remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 There's no way even a reboot can ditch the theme!Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 The theme is Indiana Jones, moreso than the hat, whip, or Harrison Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 There's no way even a reboot can ditch the theme!Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 The Alexander Courage theme is featured in that score, so whats your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 And it's not like the other Trek films have a spotless record of maintaining the main themes of the franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 They weren't reboots. And the Courage theme is barely in the Giacchino scores. It's 99% his original crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Actually since Gia features the Courage theme heavily in his end credits music, his 2 scores probably have more of it then any if the other films.None of them actually have more then a few statements of the fanfare, or the actual theme, and all if them have their own set of themes.Star Trek is a very bad example here. Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 It's bound be a handover movie (second attempt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Jesus, I forgot that fucking guy was in the last one. Hopefully his comments about KOTCS (which weren't wrong) got him fired from the franchise. Hopefully, they just ignore that entire film and pretend like it didn't happen.Actually since Gia features the Courage theme heavily in his end credits music, his 2 scores probably have more of it then any if the other films.None of them actually have more then a few statements of the fanfare, or the actual theme, and all if them have their own set of themes.Star Trek is a very bad example here.Perhaps you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Shia LaBeouf was far from being the worst thing about KOTCS. I thought he did a relatively admirable job considering the puny source material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I'm always right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Urgh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Chris Pratt wouldn't be that bad. Certainly better than Nathan Fillion (who's probably too old for the role anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,313 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Jurassic World didn't hurt Pratt's chances; he's leading role material now.I found it interesting how he went away at the time with Spielberg for a weekend but the conversation (apparently) never came up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Pratt and Fillion? Those are the best options?Flavor of the month, and TV's Castle?There has to be someone better. Probably someone currently unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Sigh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Pratt and Fillion? Those are the best options?Flavor of the month, and TV's Castle?There has to be someone better. Probably someone currently unknown.There's that guy who did a youtube video impersonating Harrison Ford once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Again...Sigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Michael Fassbender?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 That 3-or-so minute video proved to me that he should be in a multi-million dollar sequel to a beloved franchise. crumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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