TBO1711 32 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 No news on a score album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DangerMotif 1,038 Posted July 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2023 That score shouldn’t exist. Desplat should have had an album coming out now Once, enderdrag64, Bayesian and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMefford 1,509 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, DangerMotif said: That score shouldn’t exist. Desplat should have had an album coming out now And yet. Cindylover1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,968 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 This is one of those typical big films where they're only gonna release the VA album and not the score. Maybe somewhere in the future or as a FYC. But I don't think we should expect it anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alex 2,835 Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 https://variety.com/2023/music/news/barbie-producer-mark-ronson-dua-lipa-lizzo-soundtrack-1235674871/ Quote Did you and Andrew draw on the work of any film composers for this? Our references were everyone from John Williams, Nino Rota, Carter Burwell, all the greats. I also like Elmer Bernstein’s “Ghostbusters” score, and and “Working Girl” and “Heaven Can Wait” and other things from the late ‘70s and ‘80s. Some things weren’t necessarily references, like Maurice Jarre and Thomas Newman, that balance synthesizers and orchestra in this really lovely way. I don’t know if you’re familiar with the Yamaha CS-80 [1970s-era synthesizer] but we actually got one into this room — it was only moved out just a few days ago, it’s such a titan it took up like the entire room. All those old synthesizers have kind of become the domain of “Stranger Things” type music — you know, eerie and windy, but there’s also a rich, emotive, very wide thing that it can do. Greta also loves orchestral music and classic scores, so it was about balancing the two sounds. Yavar Moradi, Cindylover1969, Stark and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBO1711 32 Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 That doesn't confirm that they are doing a score album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JNHFan2000 2,968 Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 Does it have to be? This is a thread about the music they wrote, right? So it's a nice little insight into it TSMefford, Once, Thor and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,521 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Yes, nice tidbit. Of course the Yamaha CS-80 was Vangelis' preferred synth, so would be cool if they tapped into some of that sound. Either way, count me intrigued for this score in a whole other way than I would have if it had beeen Desplat. Stark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I wonder if the songtrack will have such a mass appeal that they don't want another similarly named album out there with all that 'background stuff' that no one cares about. I'd probably only be interested in such an album if the score contains any interesting variations on Dance The Night. Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TolkienSS 407 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Quote Our references were everyone from John Williams, Nino Rota, Carter Burwell, all the greats. This is one of those "What doesn't belong" quizzes. JTN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,603 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 All three composers are great, in my book. But Nino Rota’s not American and didn’t primarily work in Hollywood, so I guess he’s the odd one out. 😉 Yavar TolkienSS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,473 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I don't even think this movie needs a score album. Much of the music in it are just pop songs, with a few low-key score cues for the moments they didn't have songs. The most interesting part of the score is how they used the main rhythm of the Dua Lipa song in kind of a military way to represent Mattel, but still. The movie is just okay. A few good jokes here and there, but overall very mild. It starts much better than it ends. But I still saw it on a date, so that was nice Yavar Moradi and Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,603 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Agreed. First 30-40 minutes were the best and then it became a bit of a mixed bag, with still some really strong parts. Yavar Edmilson and Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 If the score is as brief as it sounds (and I haven't seen it), would anyone really want Desplat to have provided a small amount of score to just fit in between the songs? I think asking the producers/supervisors themselves to fill in the gaps was the easiest way for everyone. I find myself wanting to kill this obsession people have for their favourite composer to take on any and all projects and see their name in the credits, without considering whether the film is actually the sort of thing that needs their talents and musical development. Yavar Moradi and Brónach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,141 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 On 22/7/2023 at 11:41 PM, Yavar Moradi said: Agreed. First 30-40 minutes were the best and then it became a bit of a mixed bag, with still some really strong parts. Yavar I agree. It seemed to go on too long. Reminded me of another Mattel movie, the Cannon Films Masters of the Universe, which also started out fun and kinda cool in his imaginary land, but then got less fun when He-Man went to the real world and met Rhea Perlman to learn about feminism. Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,603 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 The Barbie land stuff was all pretty funny and well thought out early on, and I actually really enjoyed their initial foray into the real world. Ken's euphoria at discovering the patriarchy, contrasted with what Barbie was going through (my favorite moment in the film was probably her with the old woman at the bus stop). But once the movie started digging into the main human characters (America Ferrera, her daughter, and most frustrating of all, Will Ferrell's Mattel executive character), it really started to lose me. All of the Mattel board room stuff was more cringe than clever, and too many punches were pulled so that by the end it just left me with the bad taste in my mouth of a cynical corporate product, despite it seeming like it might be more than that early on. Yavar Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,141 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I felt like Will Ferrell was playing a slight variation of his Elf character wanting to be tickled and such. It was weird. Yes, the woman on the bench scene was indeed more profound than the dialogue heavy bits. Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 On 23/07/2023 at 5:41 AM, Yavar Moradi said: Agreed. First 30-40 minutes were the best and then it became a bit of a mixed bag, with still some really strong parts. Yavar Kind of like TFA? Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,603 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: Kind of like TFA? Yeah, actually. Except at least TFA had some really *great* stuff (that lightsaber duel in the snow for example) in the second half, while nothing in the second half of Barbie was as good as the best stuff in the opening half. But even the worst stuff in TFA didn’t frustrate me as much as the Mattel board characters in Barbie. Yavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I can't believe we're discussing Barbie. JTN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JNHFan2000 2,968 Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 Why shouldn't we? It's a new film. Which is wildly popular and succesful and in my opinion, and a lot of others, truly fantastic a good little monkey, Jay and Yavar Moradi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 You have to wonder what has Hollywood learned from this success and how they may twist the lessons in stupid ways as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,141 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 They (Hollywood) really only knows one reaction: give ‘em more. A Mattelverse I suppose. I’m picturing a timeline of upcoming Barbie and He-Man projects, some film, some streaming. JTN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Barbie vs. He-Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,473 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: I can't believe we're discussing Barbie. Are you too manly to discuss Barbie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Andy said: They (Hollywood) really only knows one reaction: give ‘em more. A Mattelverse I suppose. I’m picturing a timeline of upcoming Barbie and He-Man projects, some film, some streaming. Polly Pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 42 minutes ago, Edmilson said: Are you too manly to discuss Barbie? I guess I'm not a five year old girl. JTN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,531 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 47 minutes ago, Signals said: Polly Pocket. There are definitely things you could do with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMefford 1,509 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 11 hours ago, Andy said: A Mattelverse I suppose. What was that you said? A Mattelverse? Wish granted. Quote With dozens of children’s toys on their film slate, 14 Mattel properties are in active development, including “Barney,” “Polly Pocket,” “Thomas and Friends” and “American Girl.” https://variety.com/2023/film/news/barbie-sequel-mattel-films-barney-hot-wheels-1235680302/ The list includes: Barney - Produced by Daniel Kaluuya, an "A24-type" of "surrealistic" movie. Polly Pocket - Directed by Lena Dunham and starring Lily Collins Hot Wheels - Produced by JJ Abrams, "grounded and gritty" Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots - Starring Vin Diesel American Girl - a family comedy Magic 8 Ball - a PG-13 Thriller Masters of the Universe (as you guessed) Major Matt Mason - Starring Tom Hanks UNO - A movie Wishbone - Family-friendly adventure comedy Matchbox - An action movie. Thomas & Friends - A fantasy film. View Master - An adventure film Christmas Balloon - A family drama based on a true story of Mattel donating toys. JTN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,531 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 23/07/2023 at 4:40 AM, Richard Penna said: find myself wanting to kill this obsession people have for their favourite composer to take on any and all projects and see their name in the credits, without considering whether the film is actually the sort of thing that needs their talents and musical development. Let people have fun christ None of this matters TSMefford, Brónach, mstrox and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Bernard Herrmann should do Barbie. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Not Mr. Big said: Let people have fun christ Hey, I'm not stopping people having fun! Just a film like this comes along that's very song-driven, a favourite composer doesn't get the assignment and people sulk. There are probably better things for Desplat to be working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,473 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 10 hours ago, TSMefford said: What was that you said? A Mattelverse? Wish granted. https://variety.com/2023/film/news/barbie-sequel-mattel-films-barney-hot-wheels-1235680302/ The list includes: Barney - Produced by Daniel Kaluuya, an "A24-type" of "surrealistic" movie. Polly Pocket - Directed by Lena Dunham and starring Lily Collins Hot Wheels - Produced by JJ Abrams, "grounded and gritty" Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots - Starring Vin Diesel American Girl - a family comedy Magic 8 Ball - a PG-13 Thriller Masters of the Universe (as you guessed) Major Matt Mason - Starring Tom Hanks UNO - A movie Wishbone - Family-friendly adventure comedy Matchbox - An action movie. Thomas & Friends - A fantasy film. View Master - An adventure film Christmas Balloon - A family drama based on a true story of Mattel donating toys. No Max Steel movie? That was my favorite toy as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JNHFan2000 2,968 Posted August 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 What do we have here.... https://music.apple.com/nz/album/barbie-score-from-the-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1698013614 a good little monkey, enderdrag64 and TSMefford 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBO1711 32 Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 Great! Now i need to find out where I'm Just Ken fits in and I'll be all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,968 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, TBO1711 said: Great! Now i need to find out where I'm Just Ken fits in and I'll be all good I think between Reprogamming & Warmth Of Your Gaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBO1711 32 Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 Thanks. Any idea where Push – Ryan Gosling fits in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,968 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I believe right before I'm Just Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Joseph 29 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 These two did a nice work, the movie works as a musical, they wrote 4 new songs and produced the Billie Eilish one; the best one IMHO is the first, the lyrics and vibe reminded of 1980s songs like Tootsie. It was a smart move let them write the score, it's very integrated with the songs. Ronson & Wyatt are good! TSMefford and Yavar Moradi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Yes, that's why I think it was best for them to do the score, and not have another composer come in and want to do their own themes but have to work around the songs. Surprisingly I like Eilish's song (as I'm not a fan otherwise) and of course Dua Lipa's. I'm not a fan of the remix of Barbie Girl though - the song is too far in the background. TSMefford and DarthDementous 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,373 Posted August 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2023 Physical CD edition coming next month from Waxworks Records https://waxworkrecords.com/collections/cd/products/barbie-cd TSMefford, Andy and enderdrag64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMotif 1,038 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Sucks this isn’t a Desplat score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,141 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 I love that Waxwork began as pretty much vinyl only and now offers CDs. enderdrag64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,968 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 TSMefford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Nice, pink orchestra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mstrox 6,651 Posted August 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2023 I think the score is fine, but not really a terrific listen on its own - it utilized the melodies from the pop songs very well though, which is more than you can say in a lot of scores for movies that are really driven by pop songs. A chrono playlist of the score and the more prominent songs would probably flow a little better. I did like the pop reprise of Also Sprach Zarathustra for Ken’s arrival in the real world. Saw the movie with our kid yesterday and found it to be a lot of fun, btw. Stark, Yavar Moradi and Jurassic Shark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Film score collectors will find little value to the score-only album even though it serves its purpose well enough. https://www.filmtracks.com/titles/barbie.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTN 2,046 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 27/7/2023 at 5:01 PM, Edmilson said: Are you too manly to discuss Barbie? He’s just Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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