hitman20 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 My 10 favorite: (Not in order)John WilliamsDanny ElfmanAlan SilvestriDon DavisJames Newton HowardHarry Gregson-WilliamsBernard HerrmannJames HornerHans ZimmerAlfred NewmanI don't really dislike anyone as a film composer, but I'm sure someone does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Oh god, this topic wont turn out well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman20 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 lol. Yo I'm just wondering who you guys like and don't like. I'm not trying to compare Shore between Williams. But hey, if you guys wanna do that, feel free. I just wanna know who's your favorite (and not so favorite) composers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I think top ten is too much. Elfman, Goldsmith, Horner, Herrmann, Williams and at least one of the Newmans are gonna be on most lists. Newton Howard, Silvestri, North Waxman and several more will also appear often. But, I could list composers I generaly don't like (For different reasons). There is not a single big composer (like in the top 40 all time list) I've have yet to hear that I don't like any of there work. These are composers who, seeing their names on the box makes me move on to the next movie. Vangelis (For his religous sticking to synth) Giorgio Moroder (see above) Erich Serra (Simply misses opportunities. Joan of Arc and Goldeneye could have had great scores) Steven Warbeck (I mind less- but I find a lot of his simply annoying) Wojceich Kilar (A warped composer if ever there was one) Trevor Rabin (Only things I like are the piano piece from Armaggedon and Deep Blue Sea) Marc Knopfler Joel Goldsmith (Not a Star Trek fan, find everything of his to be entirly uninspierd) Joseph Williams (To be fair) Nick Glennie-Smith (So far still just a Zimmer wannabe) Those recently leaving the list are David Kitay (Because of Ghost world), John Powell (Because of The Italian Job) and Terence Blanchard (Because of 25th Hour) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I don't mind the odd drop of Silvestri, with a nice Horner/Goldsmith salad on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 John Williams Thomas Newman Danny Elfman James Horner James Newton Howard Alan Silvestri Carter Burwell Jerry Goldsmith Randy Newman Elliot Goldenthal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 http://jwfan.net/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&f...vorite+composerOhh, specifically. http://jwfan.net/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&f...pic&p=2601#2601Morn - Who now actually quite likes Morricone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw2285gd 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Here are a few I likeJohn Williams Thomas Newman Danny Elfman James HornerI really dont dislike any, I just disagree with the whole MV idea. I think that if a composer works alone, he will work best at his composition, that is just my opinon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,306 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Favourites: John Williams & Jerry GoldsmithMore favourites in alphabetical order:Don DavisPatrick DoyleElliot GoldenthalErich Wolfgang KorngoldMichael NymanBasil PoledourisHoward Shore...and plenty of others I wouldn't quite call favourites right at this moment, but might tomorrow. Least favourites: Hans Zimmer & MV. Not always (I think Zimmer has done a couple of rather nice scores, and Chicken Run is awesome), but most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I don't think I know twenty composers. I don't think I even know 10 composer's work. From what I have heard:1) John Williams2) Danny Elfman3) James Newton Howard4) James Horner5) Er...I don't think I can go much further than that. Jerry Goldsmith isn't in there, because I haven't heard anything of his outside the film, except for some main title cues of Star Trek films. Howard Shore, I've only heard his LotR scores. Hans Zimmer is okay too.This changes heavily from time to time. Williams is always number 1, but the others change a lot, mostly depending on my mood. Williams is the only one I really care for because he's Williams. With other composers, I just check if I like the score, and then I'll see who wrote it, although I do try to get more of composers if I like their previous works. I'm just still fairly new to this, I guess, so I don't really know which way to go, but Williams always works fine for me. - Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,277 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I don't think I can go much further than that. Jerry Goldsmith isn't in there, because I haven't heard anything of his outside the film, except for some main title cues of Star Trek films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I don't think I can go much further than that. Jerry Goldsmith isn't in there, because I haven't heard anything of his outside the film, except for some main title cues of Star Trek films. This simply will not do.....no.....unacceptable.Melange - Is having an affair with Goldsmith as of late. Melange - Johnny does'nt satisfy me as much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw2285gd 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Yep Yep, we need to talk about Goldsmith now, I think that he is a great composer, just gettingolder, but age wont stop him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dole 17 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 My favorites:1. John Williams (duh!)2. Bernard Herrmann3. Miklos Rosza4. Danny Elfman5. Jerry Goldsmith6. Alfred Newman7. Max Steiner8. Trevor Jones9. Howard Shore10. James Horner (if only for his truly inspired scores such as Star Trek II and Braveheart)Dole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 154 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Braveheart is a nice listen, but I think he has more inspired scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo19_2001 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 My ten favorite composers, in that order:1. John Williams (everything he's ever written!) 2. Jerry Goldsmith (Basic Instinct, Poltergeist)3. James Horner (Titanic, The Mask of Zorro)4. Danny Elfman (MIB, The Simpsons)5. Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, Vertigo)6. Marco Beltrami (Scream-trilogy)7. Howard Shore (LOTR)8. Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump)9. James Newton Howard (The Fugitive, ER)10. John Barry (Out of Africa, Dances with Wolves)I think most of these guys are pretty good, most of the time, except for John Williams, of course, who's ALWAYS exceptionally good . . . LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I don't think I can go much further than that. Jerry Goldsmith isn't in there, because I haven't heard anything of his outside the film, except for some main title cues of Star Trek films. This simply will not do.....no.....unacceptable.I know. But I have no idea where to begin with Goldsmith.- Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,306 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Stefan, you are the one who has the perfect album for introducing somebody to Goldsmith...and he's not even far from where you live!Marian - expecting that Stefan will fulfill his duty as a Goldsmith fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman20 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 Yep Yep, we need to talk about Goldsmith now, I think that he is a great composer, just gettingolder, but age wont stop him But weak movie scripts may slow him down. I'm very eager to here something fresh from him, and I'm not talking about a score to an animated movie. I want him to score something epic, or something with substance. But I'll give it to you, he is a great composer, but I want new Goldsmith music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,634 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 1-John Williams2-Jerry Goldsmith3-James Horner4-Jonh Barry5-Danny Elfman6-Ennio Morricone7-Bruce Broughton8-Alan Silvestri9-Joel McNeely10-Of the golden age:Franz WaxmanLeast Favourite:Hans ZimmerTrevor RabinBrad Fiedelthe Badet dude from Pirates...all the other MV guys....Don DavisBernard Herrman(sorry I have a few of his c.d's but i just can't get into them)K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,276 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Favorite1 - John Williams2 - Bernard Herrmann3 - Danny Elfman4 - Alan Menken5 - Erich Wolfgang Korngold6 - James Newton Howard7 - Elliot Goldenthal8 - Ennio Morricone9 - Ryuchi Sakamoto10 - Patrick DoyleLeast Favorite1 - Trevor Rabin2 - Nick Glennie-Smith3 - Toto (I still cringe at the aproach they took with Dune)That's about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari 279 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 In no particular order (other than Williams at the top): 1. John Williams 2. Elmer Bernstein3. Miklos Rozsa4. Patrick Doyle 5. Erich Korngold 6. Jerry Goldsmith 7. Michael Kamen 8. Trevor Jones 9. Lee Holdridge 10. William WaltonKathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Williams is #1 for me.Other favorites are:James HornerJerry GoldsmithJohn BarryElmer BernsteinDanny ElfmanAlan SilvestriHarry Gregson-WilliamsRay Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 10 Favorite (in no order):1) John Williams (of course)2) Jerry Goldsmith3) Hans Zimmer4) Basil Poledouris5) Michael Giacchino (hes already scored a movie and now he is scoring more so he DOES count)6) Joe Hisaishi7) Elmer Bernstein8) Miklos Rosza9) James Newton Howard10) Erich Wolfgang Korngold maybetough to say ........Least favorite (also in no order): 1) James Horner (post Braveheart)2) Danny Elfman (post Edward Scissorhands)3) Elliot Goldenthal4) Trevor Rabin5) Brad Fiedel6) Vangelis7) John Ottman8) David Arnold (post Indepenence Day)9) Mark Mancina10) Shirley Walker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 49 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Least Favourite:Hans ZimmerTrevor RabinBrad Fiedelthe Badet dude from Pirates...all the other MV guys....Don DavisBernard Herrman(sorry I have a few of his c.d's but i just can't get into them)K.M.Bernard Herrman??? My God man, have yoe got any EARS??? Tootle off and listen to Citizen Kane again! And for that matter listen to the awesome Pekka Salonen CD of Herrman themes (I forget what it's called right now). Shostakovich Babi Yar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 No he doesn't have ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Then how can he be listening to Shostakovitch Babi Yar?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 126 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 My fav 20:1) John Williams (Jurassic Park, Sabrina, Hook, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones)2) David Arnold (Independence Day, Stargate, World Is Not Enough)3) Don Davis (Jurassic Park III, Matrix Reloaded)4) Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Volcano, The Mummy Returns, Stuart Little)5) John Debney (Cutthroat Island, The Scorpion King, Bruce Almighty)6) Marc Shaiman (The American President, Adams Family Values)7) James Newton Howard (Dinosaur, Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Signs)8) Jerry Goldsmith (Supergirl, The Mummy, First Knight)9) Mark Mancina (Tarzan, Twister, Speed)10) John Barry (Octopussy, Body Heat)11) Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings)12) Miklos Rosza (Ben Hur, Ivanhoe)13) Edward Shearmur (Count of Monte Cristo, Johnny English)14) Erich Wolgang Korngold (Sea Hawk, Captain Blood)15) James Horner (Mask of Zorro, Krull)16) Alan Menken (Disney scores)17) Danny Elfman (Men in Black, Mars Attacks)18) Woijiech Kilar (Dracula)19) Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek)20) Elia Cmiral (Battlefield Earth)Least fav:1) John Carpenter2) Hans Zimmer3) Elliott Goldenthal (although Hilary loves some of his works)4) Trevor Rabin5) Thomas NewmanBtw, you can check out member profiles at the official members topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 My Favorites: 1. John Williams 2. Akira Ifukube 3. Jerry Goldsmith 4. Bernard Herrmann 5. Miklos Rosza 6. Alfred Newman 7. John Barry 8. Alex North 9. Georges Delerue10. Micheal KamenHonorable Mention:11. Henry Mancini12. Alan Silvestri13. Danny Elfman14. Bruce Broughton15. Max Steiner16. James Horner pre 199117. Joe HisaishiLosing Interest in:18. David Arnold19. James Horner 1991 to PresentCan't stand:20. Eric Serra21. Hans Zimmer and MV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Coscina 4 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Hey Mark, nice list man! If you like Ifukube's work have you heard Toru Takemitsu's RAN or Hayasaka's SEVEN SAMURAI scores? They're amazing!As for the list, remember folks that this is fave and least fave composers, not Best and Worst composers. Everyone is entitled to their own listening preferences. We shouldn't bash someone for not enjoying Herrmann's works. ALthough the Essa Peka Solonen disc is AMAZING! I don't quite get what Morlock meant by Kilar being a twisted composer. But hey, Kilar's music doesn't do it for him. No biggie.My faves are:Williams (everything except Lost World and 1941)Goldsmith (First Blood, Papillon, Tora Tora Tora, Wind and the Lion etc.)Goldenthal (Cobb, Alien3, Golden Gate)Howard (Signs, Unbreakable, Grand Canyon, Wyatt Earp etc.)Kilar (BS Dracula, Portrait of a Lady, 9th Gate)Ifukube (Godzilla, Majin series)Elfman (Edward Scissorhands, The Hulk)Giacchino (Alias, video game work)Silvestri (Contact, Forrest Gump, Predator)Korngold (Sea Hawk)Herrmann (F451, Vertigo)Really Don't Listen to:Alan MenkenBrian TylerMark Shaiman (although he's not a bad composer, just not my cup of tea)Eric SerraDavid Arnold (post Stargate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Williams (everything except Lost World and 1941) No likey Lost World???Don't compare it to JP1 and you have a classic of its own style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,950 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I don't know 20 composers so I cannot do this John Williams is my favorite though, he's been my favorite longer than alot of you have been alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Joe you could be the longest Williams fan around. AI - Who has come to terms with Joes dislike of A.I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 49 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Joe you could be the longest Williams fan around. AI - Who has come to terms with Joes dislike of A.I. How long is he exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Why the hell are so many people saying they dislike Hans Zimmer so much? I don't get this! OK yeah hes put out some crap, but he has also put out some rocking good scores. Gladiator being no exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 It makes them feel superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 It makes them feel superior. :cool:May be true. I am glad to see I am not alone in my dislike of Elliot Goldenthal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Sucks to be you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Leader 2 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 BTW isn't Eric Serra a part of Media Ventures? Some people are saying hes not up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,950 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 How long is he exactly? for vanities sake I will assume you mean in years. which is approaching 44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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