Naïve Old Fart 9,544 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 How many LTP concerts have I not seen? All of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSH 969 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: How many LTP concerts have I not seen? All of them Same here but I am quite keen to try one. Depending on the film, it's potentially a lot of live music to enjoy in one sitting, which is quite economical I guess. Symphony Hall and the CBSO host a number of them a year here in Birmingham. I'll have to look what's coming up. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I'm going to Home Alone in London! Hands off the head, pal! enderdrag64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 8,017 Posted September 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2023 Karol enderdrag64, Tom Guernsey, leeallen01 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leeallen01 2,136 Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 23/09/2023 at 8:54 PM, crocodile said: Karol Snap I wanted to be right next to the orchestra so I could just watch them. Everyone around me had their necks twisted looking up at the screen from a horrible angle. I'm not kidding when I say that the only times I looked at the screen were when they stopped playing music for a few seconds here and there haha. I always think that if I wanted to watch the film, I'd do it at home. I'm there for the orchestra. enderdrag64, crocodile, Mr. Hooper and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 This was my first time. But ESB is such a great movie that I sometimes got sucked in and forgot to pay attention to the orchestra. And unfortunately, it was sometimes drowned out by the loud sound effects, which was disappointing. I paid to hear the orchestra, not laser blasts! bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,664 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mr. Hooper said: I paid to hear the orchestra, not laser blasts! Ben Burtt says hello. Tallguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,355 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 4 hours ago, leeallen01 said: Snap I wanted to be right next to the orchestra so I could just watch them. Everyone around me had their necks twisted looking up at the screen from a horrible angle. I'm not kidding when I say that the only times I looked at the screen were when they stopped playing music for a few seconds here and there haha. I always think that if I wanted to watch the film, I'd do it at home. I'm there for the orchestra. The films at home don't have restored score, or new music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Tom said: Ben Burtt says hello. Yes, and it can be bruising to a composer's ego, as Williams has said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 On 25/09/2023 at 7:36 AM, Mr. Hooper said: Yes, and it can be bruising to a composer's ego, as Williams has said! I was surprised how quiet the sound effects were for The Two Towers concert. They were very low. Only the dialogue was featured. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 27/9/2023 at 6:36 PM, leeallen01 said: I was surprised how quiet the sound effects were for The Two Towers concert. They were very low. Only the dialogue was featured. That's the right way to do it. Let the sound effects take a backseat to the music for a change. leeallen01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Isn't it done for the masses who don't know/care what an orchestra is? I mean, aren't we a minority who actually go for the orchestra? Tallguy and leeallen01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,136 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 True. For general films in concert it's definitely majority normies who don't care about the score really, they're just doing a special expensive cinema trip, but I was surprised with LOTR last week. I heard many conversations and comments around me of people talking about very in-depth LOTR stuff, such as the extended edition differences and general comments about the power of the music etc. I was surprised that when Aragorn kicks the helmet and shouts, there was a noticable chuckle of laughter around the Royal Albert Hall crowd, which showed they really know their stuff about LOTR in general and all the behind the scenes DVD stuff (because as we all know, Viggo broke his toe kicking the helmet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilal 569 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 12 hours ago, leeallen01 said: I was surprised that when Aragorn kicks the helmet and shouts, there was a noticable chuckle of laughter around the Royal Albert Hall crowd, which showed they really know their stuff about LOTR in general and all the behind the scenes DVD stuff (because as we all know, Viggo broke his toe kicking the helmet). It's become a bit of a meme these days. I've seen it on FB a couple of times. On 29/09/2023 at 12:43 AM, Mr. Hooper said: That's the right way to do it. Let the sound effects take a backseat to the music for a change. Ben Burtt has left the chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,544 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 How many have I not seen? All of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 2/9/2023 at 2:34 AM, Naïve Old Fart said: How many LTP concerts have I not seen? All of them 4 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: How many have I not seen? All of them And it bears repeating! 😄 Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I've seen none and i would see Jaws. Mr. Hooper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Jaws would be next for me too, but hopefully the audience won't be giggling every time the shark raises its snout! That was a problem for me during last year's IMAX re-release...but I was lucky to catch an afternoon showing that was empty and got a private screening, which was awesome. Jilal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I got an email earlier they are doing discounted price on Psycho in Nottingham on Halloween night if you use PSYCHOFLASH code. I had no idea this was even happening. £17 instead of £50?!? Even if the performance is not that good, it's still a bargain. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I'll be seeing LoTR2 live next year again. But this time in a decent hall. Can't wait for Glamdring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Halloween evening for me: Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 So far, I've been to these: The Kid The Gold Rush The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (twice) The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (once, but I already have tickets for another performance in Antwerp next year) Titanic West Side Story Gladiator Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Jurassic Park Predictably, PotC was the weakest of the bunch. They're doing Dead Man's Chest in The Netherlands this Christmas, but I can't really be bothered. At World's End could be good live, though. The final thirty minutes of RotJ is madness for the orchestra to play in one go. Really impressive! T-Rex Rescue and Finale also sounded like quite the workout. On my wishlist are: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King How to Train Your Dragon E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and a few Potters could be fun. Didn't they also do The Matrix and Independence Day at the RAH at some point? Those would be sweet to hear live too. enderdrag64 and Jeppie200 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncMan 314 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr. Breathmask said: Didn't they also do The Matrix and Independence Day at the RAH at some point? Those would be sweet to hear live too. The RAH did them both. Independence Day in 2016. Read the thread on that. The Matrix in 2011. Here's the thread for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Wow, Titanic, that must have been a super long concert. Was it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 They were supposed to be doing another The Matrix conducted by Davis himself at RAH a couple of years ago but it was cancelled due to Covid. Fingers crossed they will announce it again. I've seen it 10 years ago and it was great. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Yea I'd love to see THe Matrix live IIRC, they play Davis' full finale cue instead of cutting to the Rage Against The Machine song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 15 hours ago, Jay said: Wow, Titanic, that must have been a super long concert. Was it worth it? It was worth it just to hear "Hard to Starboard!" and The Sinking live. I loveTitanic, btw, and I never feel the movie's 3h14m running time. That film flies by. In fact, I would argue the LotR concerts are much more intense (for the orchestra in particular), as those films also clock in at 3 hours and there are some significant stretches without score in Titanic, which there aren't in Lord of the Rings. And at 3h20m, the theatrical cut of RotK is even longer than Titanic. 13 hours ago, Jay said: IIRC, they play Davis' full finale cue instead of cutting to the Rage Against The Machine song That sounds amazing. I've been really into the Matrix scores lately, after finally picking up the expanded sequel releases. But I love how wild the original is too. I just can't think of any other action film that has ever dares to sound like that. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 13 hours ago, Jay said: Yea I'd love to see THe Matrix live IIRC, they play Davis' full finale cue instead of cutting to the Rage Against The Machine song That's right but it also means you hear it twice - last scene and the very end of the end credits (like it does in the actual film). And the end credits roll also consist from selections of score segments. I remember that Ontological Shock was one of the cues reprised there. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Guernsey 2,286 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr. Breathmask said: It was worth it just to hear "Hard to Starboard!" and The Sinking live. I loveTitanic, btw, and I never feel the movie's 3h14m running time. That film flies by. In fact, I would argue the LotR concerts are much more intense (for the orchestra in particular), as those films also clock in at 3 hours and there are some significant stretches without score in Titanic, which there aren't in Lord of the Rings. And at 3h20m, the theatrical cut of RotK is even longer than Titanic. Is Titanic significantly re-arranged to use the orchestra more widely relative to the original score? Hope they do it sometime as I know my other half in particular would love to see it with the orchestra and I'd always enjoy watching a James Horner score performed live even if I secretly wished it were Star Trek 2 or Krull... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Speaking of Star Trek, I am absolutely shocked no one has done the first two already. The first film, that being theatrical or director's version, is made for this kind of an experience. I would be there in a heartbeat. And they need to do Poltergeist too. Absolute must. And Total Recall. And Basic Instinct. I believe they only ever did Planet of the Apes as far as Goldsmith is concerned. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Tom Guernsey said: Is Titanic significantly re-arranged to use the orchestra more widely relative to the original score? I really couldn't tell you, to be honest. This was back in 2017 and I'm not that proficient at hearing the differences. "It sounded the same to me" is as far as I can get... Although that performance did feature a choir that replaced all of the synth choir from the original score. 3 hours ago, crocodile said: Speaking of Star Trek, I am absolutely shocked no one has done the first two already. The first film, that being theatrical or director's version, is made for this kind of an experience. I would be there in a heartbeat. And they need to do Poltergeist too. Absolute must. And Total Recall. And Basic Instinct. I believe they only ever did Planet of the Apes as far as Goldsmith is concerned. Karol Jerry Goldsmith is disturbingly absent from pretty much every film music program I've seen since bloody Úbeda. It's disconcerning, to be honest. Such a legacy going to waste. Tom Guernsey and crocodile 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Guernsey 2,286 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr. Breathmask said: I really couldn't tell you, to be honest. This was back in 2017 and I'm not that proficient at hearing the differences. "It sounded the same to me" is as far as I can get... Although that performance did feature a choir that replaced all of the synth choir from the original score. No worries, will just have to hear for myself! 1 hour ago, Mr. Breathmask said: Jerry Goldsmith is disturbingly absent from pretty much every film music program I've seen since bloody Úbeda. It's disconcerning, to be honest. Such a legacy going to waste. Agreed, but guess few of the films he scored have long lasting recognition that would entire more casual viewers - I guess something like Gremlins would work or one of his Star Trek scores (First Contact feels the most likely although TMP is clearly the obvious choice). There are plenty others that would be amazing live but without the recognition he has with the wider public that JW or James Horner have, as well the plentiful famous films they scored too, I can see why it might be a tough sell unfortunately. On the flip side, I don't think Michael Giacchino is especially well known by the public, but he's score an astonishing number of high profile films in almost every conceivable genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeppie200 0 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 31/10/2023 at 7:25 PM, Mr. Breathmask said: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King They are doing The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in the RAH in London next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncMan 314 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Something for us, yanks--Auditorium Philms Concert Series https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-concert-series/ Hopefully, a new beginning in getting LTP concerts that have been played only in Europe to come to America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Wow, Bram Stoker's Dracula! I'm a big fan of Wojciech Kilar's score, and the love theme in particular is sublime. Wish I was in Chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,544 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Superb score, from a superb film. Mr. Hooper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,914 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 * Bernstein's West Side Story * Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin (featuring music by Shostakovich) * Williams: Raiders of the Lost Ark * Williams: E.T. * Williams: Superman * Williams: Jurassic Park I haven't seen any of the Star Wars LTP yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncMan 314 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Whaaaaaaaat? https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2024/top-gun-maverick-in-concert/ Edmilson and Mr. Hooper 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Top Gun: Maverick in concert? Did anyone ask for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 They are also doing Raiders with LSO at RAH in May. And since I am already going to Batman that weekend I might as well see this too. 😀 Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,793 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 The LSO doing Raiders? You guys are getting spoiled over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rick 1,157 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I've seen these so far in Austin, TX... SW A New Hope Close Encounters Raiders of the Lost Ark Back to the Future E.T. Plus, going to see Home Alone on December 14th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,544 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 How many have I not seen? All of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncMan 314 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 25/09/2023 at 6:18 PM, LB Makes Stuff said: I have a question: Has anyone’s local symphonies / orchestras done more than just one “performance” of Raiders (or any other film for that matter)? As in, have they done it one year, then did it again a few years later? The JSO did it back in 2018, but haven’t done it again since. On 26/09/2023 at 12:00 PM, SyncMan said: My guess is that an orchestra will rebook an LTP concert if it meets the following criteria: If it did well the first time If a new film in the franchise is being released into theaters during the orchestra's fiscal-year (between Sept and August), like an Indiana Jones, or a Star Wars, or a Jurassic, etc. Here is a current example of the first criteria. The outdoor venue, Wolf Trap in Virginia, VA, has just announced that they will be doing the LTP concert of SW:ANH LTP, again, this summer. They have first done it back in September 2021--less than 3 years ago. https://www.wolftrap.org/calendar/performance/24filene/0713show24.aspx#datetime=07132024T200000 They did ESB in 2022 and ROTJ in 2023, but instead of doing TFA, I guess they are playing it safe and going back to doing ANH. Anyways, @BobaMike might appreciate this news. My point, @LB Makes Stuff, is that since your orchestra did the Raiders rental (owned at the time by FCL) over 6 years ago; with that rental now owned by Disney ; and with some 4 USA orchestras already booked this Disney rental for the new year, there is a possibility that your orchestra will rent Raiders again this year, as they do 3 LTP concerts per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,398 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 02/11/2023 at 6:42 AM, crocodile said: Speaking of Star Trek, I am absolutely shocked no one has done the first two already. The first film, that being theatrical or director's version, is made for this kind of an experience. I would be there in a heartbeat. I HATE these things. But if they did The Motion Picture or even The Wrath of Khan (or The Search for Spock for that matter - NEVER going to happen) I would crawl over glass to get tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovygoth666 670 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Only seen ROTJ at the RAH which was an incredible experience. Got my ticket for Ghostbusters in October. Might have to go in my jumpsuit sans equipment. Haven't read anything on the LTP for this and while I assume it won't restore any of Bernsteins score that was replaced I'm still looking forward to the orchestra performing this iconic score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePenitentMan1 744 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 https://tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=Films3&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id= Phoenix Symphony is doing Star Wars this weekend. Really tempted to go to it; I've never been to an LTP before. EDIT: Just bought the tickets! Super-excited for this! crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 8,017 Posted March 16 Popular Post Share Posted March 16 Intermission time. Loving it. Karol Jay, Jim Ware, leeallen01 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB Makes Stuff 240 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 30/1/2024 at 5:36 PM, SyncMan said: My point, @LB Makes Stuff, is that since your orchestra did the Raiders rental (owned at the time by FCL) over 6 years ago; with that rental now owned by Disney ; and with some 4 USA orchestras already booked this Disney rental for the new year, there is a possibility that your orchestra will rent Raiders again this year, as they do 3 LTP concerts per season. Sorry I missed this, but thanks for letting me know how this stuff works. I’m looking forward to when they announce the next schedule now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePenitentMan1 744 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 10/3/2024 at 3:09 PM, ThePenitentMan1 said: https://tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=Films3&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id= Phoenix Symphony is doing Star Wars this weekend. Really tempted to go to it; I've never been to an LTP before. EDIT: Just bought the tickets! Super-excited for this! At Symphony Hall now! Looking forward to the performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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