Mephariel 451 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Had George Miller chose John Williams instead of Junkie XL for MMFR, how would John Williams have approached that score? Would he have kept the balls to the walls masculine tone? Would it sound stylistically similar to The Lost World: Jurassic Park perhaps? Maybe he and Miller would have clashed and the whole thing would eventually burn down? bored 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thor 7,501 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 I'm glad he didn't. The FURY ROAD score is perfect just the way it is. Stark, bruce marshall and Deacon Blues 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Right on time, Thor! 😁😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiders of the SoundtrArk 2,433 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I personnaly can't listen to that score outside of the movie but it is certainly terrific in it. I'm not sure it would have been a project for Williams even if I have to admit it might have been cool to see what Williams would do in a universe that doesn't look like what he's used to write for Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,599 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Probably a mixture of the most badass parts of The Lost World and Black Sunday, together with weirder modern stuff out of Images and Close Encounters and maybe some badass modern action a la “Anderton’s Great Escape”. I think the existing score works well enough in the film (I more appreciate the quieter moments) but a Williams score certainly would have been a more interesting composition. A pity Brian May couldn’t have returned to the franchise... Yavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 It would sound a lot like Stepmom I think mstrox, Cerebral Cortex, crumbs and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,439 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 One thing is for certain: it'd be a better score than Junkie's. bored 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 This thread title takes me back to the days of Napster. Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, mstrox said: This thread title takes me back to the days of Napster. I used to upload files with my name tagged as the Artist to see if a friend at a different college in the next county could see it by searching for my name. She could not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I think Williams would be neither willing nor able to provide a score that fit Miller's vision. He's not right for every movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I think Williams would be neither willing nor able to provide a score that fit Miller's vision. He's not right for every movie. I agree that Williams isn't right for some movies. But saying he's not right for every movie is a bit harsh! Smeltington, Edmilson and Raiders of the SoundtrArk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Just now, Marian Schedenig said: I agree that Williams isn't right for some movies. But saying he's not right for every movie is a bit harsh! crumbs and Raiders of the SoundtrArk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored 309 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: He's not right for every movie. I don't know about that. Pretty sure he could score any movie when given the chance. Lucas didn't think an original score would be right for Star Wars until Spielberg campaigned for Williams. I'm constantly surprised at how adaptable he is whenever I listen to a Williams score I hadn't heard before. I think the question of whether he's willing, or interested in the movie is more relevant. Yavar Moradi and Edmilson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiders of the SoundtrArk 2,433 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, superultramegaa said: I don't know about that. Pretty sure he could score any movie when given the chance. Lucas didn't think an original score would be right for Star Wars until Spielberg campaigned for Williams. I'm constantly surprised at how adaptable he is whenever I listen to a Williams score I hadn't heard before. I think the question of whether he's willing, or interested in the movie is more relevant. I'm not saying he's not adaptable, he is amazingly adaptable. But personally, I doubt his ability to deliver a convincing metal/rock score that would fit what Miller had in mind. I don't think this is a knock on him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiders of the SoundtrArk 2,433 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Well he could have choose a very symphonic score that would have contrast a lot with the movie like in this trailer I would have personnally have found that great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 There were quiet , symphonic moments in the score that worked quite well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Penna 3,687 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Disco Stu said: I think Williams would be neither willing nor able to provide a score that fit Miller's vision. He's not right for every movie. This. He may be a great composer, but the idea that he could provide a suitable score for anything is just silly. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,439 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Here's a few movies that would NEVER get a John Williams score but I still wish he had done them anyway just to see what he would do: -Mad Max: Fury Road -Sausage Party -This is the End -The Interview (that one on which Seth Rogen has to interview the dictator of NK) -Neighbors and its sequel -Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice -Suicide Squad (both versions) -A Fast & Furious movie (anyone of them) -Godzilla vs Kong -Seth McFarlane's Ted -Blade Runner 2049 (it'd be Williams' first electronic score) -A Twilight and/or Fifty Shades of Grey movie -A Disney animated musical -Kung Fu Panda and/or Madagascar -Mortal Kombat (anyone of them, as long as it provides the chance for Williams to write an orchestral version of Techno Syndrome). Deacon Blues and bruce marshall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Let's face it; in the aftermath of SW ., JW was asked to do any and all kinds of films! Wouldnt surprise me if TRW was one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedigoScan 324 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I dont know, I think JW could do a mean Godzilla theme.. (basing this on the heavier brass parts of TLW) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,439 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, MedigoScan said: I dont know, I think JW could do a mean Godzilla theme.. (basing this on the heavier brass parts of TLW) At the very least it'd be a better theme than Junkie's risible Godzilla theme from GvK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrbellamy 6,286 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Not Mr. Big said: It would sound a lot like Stepmom I think Stark, mstrox, Bellosh and 8 others 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 3 hours ago, mrbellamy said: How are you reading my thoughts?!! Disco Stu and mrbellamy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 You people!😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephariel 451 Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Edmilson said: Here's a few movies that would NEVER get a John Williams score but I still wish he had done them anyway just to see what he would do: -Mad Max: Fury Road -Sausage Party -This is the End -The Interview (that one on which Seth Rogen has to interview the dictator of NK) -Neighbors and its sequel -Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice -Suicide Squad (both versions) -A Fast & Furious movie (anyone of them) -Godzilla vs Kong -Seth McFarlane's Ted -Blade Runner 2049 (it'd be Williams' first electronic score) -A Twilight and/or Fifty Shades of Grey movie -A Disney animated musical -Kung Fu Panda and/or Madagascar -Mortal Kombat (anyone of them, as long as it provides the chance for Williams to write an orchestral version of Techno Syndrome). Or something like Tenet. It is a bit curious to me that Williams completely avoided the modern day action/thriller genre. I would have loved to hear his score for The Rock or Face/Off. Is it just because he didn't want to have to mimic the Zimmer sound? Even more strange is the lack of big historical epics in his resume. You would think with his orchestral prowess and the LOTR craze in the early 2000s, Williams would be in high demand for films like King Arthur, Troy, Alexander, The Last Samuarai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Well, if he wasn't chained to Lucas/Spielberg ( not to mention HP) he might have had the time to pursue those films😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 That wouldn't have mattered. Most filmmakers don't like or want this kind of a music unless it's a tongue in cheek throwback, outright comedy or period drama. Not to mention intricate orchestrations would get buried in the mix anyway. Karol bored 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 16 hours ago, mrbellamy said: The title is the icing on the cake mrbellamy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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