p0llux 398 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 This score was pretty good. I can tell McCreary was very motivated for this project with well done homages to the original Godzilla and Mothra themes. His own theme to King Ghidorah was very impressive and scream villain the entire way. The only thing I didn't like was the Japanese war shouts and the monk chants. Most of those were completely unnecessary and adds nothing to the score. The film was full of cheese, but it was highly entertaining. The monster fights were top notched. This was probably the most well balanced Godzilla film yet. I thought the 40% Rottentomatoes score was way too low. If Detective Pikachu can manage 66%, so should Godzilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Ghidorah's theme opens like Ifukube's theme. McCreary just makes it sound dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, p0llux said: The film was full of cheese, but it was highly entertaining. The monster fights were top notched. This was probably the most well balanced Godzilla film yet. I thought the 40% Rottentomatoes score was way too low. If Detective Pikachu can manage 66%, so should Godzilla. Critics plainly didn't get it. It wasn't "clever" or "postmodern" enough for them. They weren't prepared for Dougherty's ambitious world-building and visual storytelling by attempting to make something niche like giant monsters into a Marvel style mainstream. As for general audiences, apparently it just didn't reach that desired level of "four quadrant" enough for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 So it appears some people got actual CDs and some got “on demand CD-Rs” from Amazon US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 5 hours ago, El Jefe said: So it appears some people got actual CDs and some got “on demand CD-Rs” from Amazon US. Hmm I ordered it from Amazon, so we'll see what I got in this roulette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, The Original said: Hmm I ordered it from Amazon, so we'll see what I got in this roulette. You bought this score? :S On 6/3/2019 at 4:06 PM, Dieter Stark said: David Arnold's music here is still the coolest Godzilla musical moment to me. It's kinda funny in the context of the movie because you barely see Godzilla (This is not his big official reveal) except for his feet and a bunch of fish and debris flying everywhere, car crashes etc. It's pretty much exactly how it would be if he just emerged into Manhattan, though. TOO BAD I CAN'T HEAR A THING OVER THE SOUND EFFECTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Kasey Kockroach said: You bought this score? :S I collect many things Godzilla related. And every Godzilla score. It's just that important to me. bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 71 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 21 hours ago, The Original said: I collect many things Godzilla related. And every Godzilla score. It's just that important to me. Same here. I am considering buying from Amazon JP (when JP edition is available) or psychical CD from store (so that I can tell if it is CDr). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 A thought came to me: could you imagine the pun track titles had Giacchino scored this? Ice Cold Betrayal Where Is Your Godzilla Now? Maddie At Mom Ghidorah Boston Things Up Ollie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Interesting read. I have my misgivings about the score but it’s obvious he respects the material. And it’s also neat he tried using Desplat’s theme in early demos. http://www.bearmccreary.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 4:29 AM, Gistech said: A thought came to me: could you imagine the pun track titles had Giacchino scored this? Ice Cold Betrayal Where Is Your Godzilla Now? Maddie At Mom Ghidorah Boston Things Up Mothra Dearest Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 “Worlds Worst Ballpark” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Well I can confirm that Amazon is indeed mailing out CD-Rs of this score, since I just received one myself. What the hell is going on over there? Well I just ordered one off eBay where the seller asserts that the item comes straight from Watertower Records, and not Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 5 hours ago, The Original said: Well I can confirm that Amazon is indeed mailing out CD-Rs of this score, since I just received one myself. What the hell is going on over there? Well I just ordered one off eBay where the seller asserts that the item comes straight from Watertower Records, and not Amazon. So what does that look like then? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, crocodile said: So what does that look like then? Karol I'll post a pic later, but it's convincingly good because the booklet and rear print is competent, until closer inspection you see the corner folds really look like folded paper and not that factory zip look that you normally see on official covers. And the discs themselves each have an image but it does look "printed" on with a glossy finish. Not to mention the underside with that give-away green-tinged CD-R appearance. Another weird anomaly is the discs each have a barcode on the printed side. I've never seen that before. The Watertower proper CD release also has that top sticker seal, whereas the CD-R does not. I'll let you know any other differences when I receive it. William Bard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Looks like I was lucky enough to get the real deal, then. Thanks for the clarification. I am a little curious as to what's going on here, though. Is this Amazon going "welp, we haven't enough CDs to fulfil orders... better make some CD-Rs and hope that shuts them up"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Oh the rear barcode on mine says "Manufactured by Amazon". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Sounds like what I said is exactly what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Anyone else seen it in real life stores? I haven't seen it anywhere in Sydney yet, and the 2014 Godzilla was everywhere when it came out. Might pressed versions of KotM end up as some rare and elusive collector's item? Much like so many other Japanese Godzilla CDs, it's almost fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 It'd be strange if that did happen. The Japanese Godzilla CDs are one thing but this is a score to a major Western movie (regardless of its Japanese roots). Has anybody approached WaterTower music with this to see if they are aware of the issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, The Original said: Anyone else seen it in real life stores? I haven't seen it anywhere in Sydney yet, and the 2014 Godzilla was everywhere when it came out. Might pressed versions of KotM end up as some rare and elusive collector's item? Much like so many other Japanese Godzilla CDs, it's almost fitting. I saw it over here (UK). Same one I've got. It has "manufactured in Mexico" printed on the plastic case (not inlay). No tinge on the discs. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 71 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 It is weird that no official Japan version release yet. You would assume that they consider this seriously because Japanese love soundtracks, plus this is a Godzilla score with tradition themes. So there should be a pressed CD version, but not only mp3 for download. But no. There was suppose to be an import version by Rambling Record. It was listed on AmazonJP, but pull down later. And no news of it so far. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Feels almost like 1998 again where a score album was planned but quickly canned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliburn 72 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Apparently I am a minority here. I think the score showcases a good example of writing brilliant music for a film. You can read my thoughts here: https://soundtrackworld.com/2019/06/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-bear-mccreary/ I ordered my CD using an amazon reseller. It should be a regular CD **knock on wood** bruce marshall and TSMefford 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 5:41 AM, Gistech said: Looks like I was lucky enough to get the real deal, then. Thanks for the clarification. I am a little curious as to what's going on here, though. Is this Amazon going "welp, we haven't enough CDs to fulfil orders... better make some CD-Rs and hope that shuts them up"? Amazon routinely manufactures their own CDs to appease crazy niche markets because it's a dying industry. They've been doing it for over a decade and always note it on the product page. greenturnedblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locrius 97 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Koray Savas said: Amazon routinely manufactures their own CDs to appease crazy niche markets because it's a dying industry. They've been doing it for over a decade and always note it on the product page. Where in that "Note" does it mention that the Amazon-manufactured product will look crappy/different from the regular one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 That note isn't visible on the mobile app version. Sneaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Locrius said: Where in that "Note" does it mention that the Amazon-manufactured product will look crappy/different from the regular one? Buyer beware. Contact Amazon and they'll refund your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I didn't know that back in the day, Ifukube had like one week to do his scores. Just wow. And composers like McCreary have god knows how long, and come up with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I guess the first run batch were all regular CDs and once amazon sold out of those they started up with CDRs on demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Just FYI, FYE still has the Pressed CDs in stock. I ordered mine online and received it this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Oh yeah, I received my pressed CD too. Haven't opened it yet, but it looks legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 71 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 My copy arrived. Brought it from a local store. Import from US, but disc made in Mexico. Yes, it is pressed CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I just can't believe we've reached an era where we need to check whether an official CD release we paid for is even a proper CD at all! Kasey Kockroach and crocodile 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliburn 72 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 My order from an Amazon reseller failed, and they are refunding me :-/ I need to hunt for a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Try FYE if you’re stateside. https://www.fye.com/bear-mccreary---godzilla--king-of-the-monsters-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-aec.nlin32002.2.html#q=Godzilla+King+of+the+monster&sz=12&start=14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliburn 72 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Thanks for the suggestion, sadly not stateside :-) I have found a copy on a Dutch webshop. It is currently "being processed" Ollie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliburn 72 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Just received an email. "Apparently it is sold out, we expect a new delivery in week 32, our apologies." Why am I not surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 The score supported the movie, in good fashion, no more, no less. But I kinda hoped that everyone would just die throughout watching it, everyone just everyone and jeezus what an annoying movie. Score was alright, though, no fault there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I loved it because my childhood hero was finally treated like one. bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 You won't believe Clemmy's rating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 What I don't believe is that he's half a year late with this review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 7:24 PM, Þekþiþm said: I just can't believe we've reached an era where we need to check whether an official CD release we paid for is even a proper CD at all! I'm just grateful to live in an era where CD's are still being made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 71 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I have some CD brought these years already get error or even unable to read. (i.e. Star Trek Beyond disc 2, The Black Cauldron(Intrada)) So, digital release is the future no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 A small addendum: I was bummed we couldn't rip the post-credits stinger music from the film. Turns out it is on the OST. It's the opening of 'Fog Over Fenway', (0:00-0:25.5) with the real start of that track being omitted and thus far unreleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Not an easy task for me since ASCAP doesn't allow you to sort its catalog by work ID, but I went through and pulled all the titles I could find for KOTM. I'm not familiar with Bear's other work beyond TSCC, so correct me if I'm wrong here, but it seems this is his first WB score, so it was easier to find these titles. Quote A Mass Awakening A New Alpha A Really Long Fortune Cookie Antarctic Arrival Antarctica Outpost 32 Battle In Boston Breath of Relief Coexist With Titans Confronting Jonah Detonator Emergency Landing Emma's Redemption First Confrontation Fog Over Fenway PT1 Fog Over Fenway PT2 For Andrew Ghidorah Attack Ghidorah Blast Ghidorah Supercharged Ghidorah Supercharged PT2 Ghidorah Theme Godzilla Drop Godzilla Emerges Godzilla Revived Godzilla Swims Godzilla To The Rescue Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Godzilla: King Of The Monsters - End Title Th (End Credits Score Suite PT1 / End Credits Score Suite PT3) Goodbye Old Friend Hollow Earth Horny Murderous Carnivores Ice Breaker King Of The Monsters Larval Chaos Main Title Memories Of San Francisco Monster Zero Mothra And Rodan Join The Fight Mothra At The Waterfall Mothra To The Rescue Old Rivals Our Only Shot Outpost 32 Oxygen Destroyer Plugging In Powertools Queen Of The Monsters Reaching For Mothra Red Godzilla Roadside Assistance Rodan Rodan Chase Rodan Emerges Scattering The Wolves Something Draws Near Stealing The Orca The Base Collapses The Egg The First Gods The Key To Coexistence The Larva The One Who Is Many The Orca The Rise Of Ghidorah Titans Cease Welcome To Monarch Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWMike 117 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Giftheck said: Not an easy task for me since ASCAP doesn't allow you to sort its catalog by work ID, but I went through and pulled all the titles I could find for KOTM. I'm not familiar with Bear's other work beyond TSCC, so correct me if I'm wrong here, but it seems this is his first WB score, so it was easier to find these titles. I see in your list, some titles from 'Rest Stop: Don't Look Back' which was Warner distributed. 'All That Remains' and 'Trapped' are also from the first 'Rest Stop'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Odd that the others didn't come up in the search, I would have originally noted them down also, unless I just overlooked them. Thanks for clarifying. It's a real pain that they're listed on ASCAP individually instead of together like other scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just ordered. Two CDs...free shipping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Is the ost " complete"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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