Trent B 337 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Over the span of the last three days the complete scores for...The MatrixThe Matrix ReloadedThe Matrix RevolutionsI love these three scores. There's just so much complexity I guess with Don Davis' music and I never get tired of listening to them.I know that most of you here hate the music but you know what I don't care that doesn't stop me from enjoying them myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I didn't think we hated this music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Nor did I. Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I thought the Matrix scores were fairly well-liked around here, too. I certainly like them very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,172 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I like the third one. I adore the first two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Same here. Reloaded has some of the most impressive action scoring in recent years. Sadly the best part was rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Over the 3 scores there are parts that I really like and parts that do nothing for me.It has to be said though that Davis' impressive orchestrations are above and beyond the very standardized sound we have been getting from the action/spectacle genre.Don Davis is one of the most technically skilled composers out there today, even if he's not my favorite.Also, with his last 2 Matrix scores, he helped make Rob Dougan sound a little better then he actually is, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Die Hard (Michael Kamen)The famous action score that isn't an action score at all, but much more a superbly written suspencse score.What I always loved about Kamen was the sense of humour that is often in his music. I have no idea why this score has a quotation from Singing In The Rain, but I love the fact that it's there.I don't love the fact that the Varese Club CD has such poor sound when compared to the Lethal Weapon score release (or the old Die Hard bootleg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I have no idea why this score has a quotation from Singing In The Rain, but I love the fact that it's there.Because like Beethoven's 9th, it was used in A Clockwork Orange to underscore violent images. It was used by request of the director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Singing In The Rain? What cue has that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 The ending of Die Hard, where Hans takes a tumble, always reminded me of the orchestral ending to "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues. Just a thing I have with it, can't quite get it out of my head when I hear it.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Yared's Troy. Not the most original score ever, but a triumphant epic. People who compose test audiences are douchebags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Singing In The Rain? What cue has that?Assault on the Tower. It's the very first thing you hear, and it's used as a motif throughout the cue.Didn't Kamen also incorporate Walking in a Winter Wonderland somewhere?- Marc, who just decided to listen to the whole thing. EDIT: Ah, Winter Wonderland can be heard in Welcome to the Party.EDIT 2: And Assault on the Tower.I'm enjoying this score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 The Omen (Deluxe Edition), Aliens (also Deluxe) and Scott of the Antarctic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Singing In The Rain? What cue has that?Assault on the Tower. It's the very first thing you hear, and it's used as a motif throughout the cue.Didn't Kamen also incorporate Walking in a Winter Wonderland somewhere?- Marc, who just decided to listen to the whole thing. EDIT: Ah, Winter Wonderland can be heard in Welcome to the Party.EDIT 2: And Assault on the Tower.I'm enjoying this score. Hmmm I always thought it was a variation of Winter Wonderland. Also look for a snippet in The Battle, the scene where McClane spots the Christmas wrapping tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,669 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Got the four tracks from the OST of Bride to Terabithia - surprisingly good, with one of those short but instantly memorable themes.I also found myself liking two of the songs as well. As a score fan I'm not particularly proud of that, especially since it's Hayden Panettiere and Annasophia Robb's songs, but hey, I'm branching out my interests And I watched Ratatouille yesterday (absolutely hilarious, possibly Pixar's best movie), but I've never been a big Giacchino fan, and most of what I heard in the movie was slapstick or really french stuff, neither of which I like, so I've passed on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 And I watched Ratatouille yesterday (absolutely hilarious, possibly Pixar's best movie), but I've never been a big Giacchino fan, and most of what I heard in the movie was slapstick or really french stuff, neither of which I like, so I've passed on it.slapstick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,669 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Mickey-mousing if you want. Generally, just nothing in the movie made me want to go and find the respective cue. But then I didn't like The Incredibles either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I just finished listening to the 25th AE of The Dark Crystal, which I blindly purchased along with the new Godzilla release.Wow.I do not regret buying this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I spent last night listening to Godzilla and The Dark Crystal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 ...and? Ray Barnsbury - who kinda really wants to get these two releases, but has been spending a lot of money on CDs lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 What, you want a review?If you are a big fan of Ifukube's Godzilla music this one is the complete opposite.Godzilla is a big loud bombastic score, its not as fluid as ID4 in my opinion and the Godzilla theme is a close relative to Herrmann's Cape Fear. However there is alot of good action music. It was nice to hear the sub battle away from the film, as well as most of the music with the babies. There is so much you could not hear in the film, it's almost like hearing it for the first time.I've found a new respect for David Arnold after reading the liner notes. It appears he also expected more from the film than it actually delivered and I understand the approach he was going for. I would rank Godzilla along with ID4, Cutthroat Island and The Mummy Returns as bombastic scores that are fun to listen to.The Dark Crystal is different, I would suggest you listen to the soundclips or watch the film. It's not limited so you can make up your mind without worrying about it going out of print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Cool! Thanks for the info.Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmw331 2 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Last night I listened to the Kingdom of Heaven complete 3CD version.It is an AMAZING score and listening experience!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Honey, I Shrunk the KidsMan, I am so glad I got a hold of the complete score. Of course there are the infamous rips from Raymond Scott and Nino Rota, but there is more to it than that, and even the various orchestrations and permutations of said ripped themes are very cool. The new softer theme that appears in the later section of the film, starting with (if I recall correctly) "Ant Safari," is a very pretty theme that I recall noticing in the film when I was younger. It's definitely worth it. If you're a Horner basher on the grounds of his "borrowing," from himself and others, then I still can't see how you would hate this score, just because it's so much fun! If for no other reason, then you should obtain this score for "The Lawn Mower." I just absolutely love this cue. I can't get enough of it. THE ORGAN OF DOOM! Oh, man, does Horner use that organ immensely well. It's just fantastic. I can't get over it. I loved the cue in the film, and it was wicked awesome to hear it on its own. It's just...get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Didn't know there was a boot of it. i have quite fond memories of the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 The Goldsmith stuff, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 What Goldsmith stuff? The only things I remember are the main titles and the Rota rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Music from The 13th Warrior is used in the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 But...Honey, I Shrunk the Kids came out in 1988. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 He is obviously referring to Kingdom of Heaven. And I love the HGW stuff. If I wanted the 13th Warrior, I'd listen to the 13th Warrior. Ridley reverting back to his dumb musical self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Still it's very rare now to hear Goldsmith music in a film...any film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Jerry Goldsmith lived a long life, was composing music nearly until the end, and his music appeared in many films. If I feel like hearing his music in a film, I'll pop one of the films he scored in. No reason to mar a terrific film score and a terrific film with music that is associated with another film.Just imagine if someone put in Max Steiner in a Patton scene because it worked well in that scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 That's comparing apples with oranges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 A good film score is a good film score. A good cue that had no reason being in that good film score is a good cue that had no reason being in that good film score. Goldsmith's score did no more to enhance that film than Gregson-Williams's score. And HGW's score did not deserve to be put into question by about 10 minutes of tracked in music that was distruptive to anyone who knew what the pieces were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Normally I would agree, but this is Goldsmith.Also, Scott had something to make up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Superman The Movie and both currently available LotR (FotR, TTT) Complete Recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Normally I would agree, but this is Goldsmith.Also, Scott had something to make up. It's not like the goldsmith piece was show stopper that was called attention to. It seemed like rather temp scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 The Wrath Of Khan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Holdo 16 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Defending Your Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ghostbusters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Defending Your Life.Are you threatening me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Holdo 16 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Defending Your Life.Are you threatening me?Ummm... yeah, sure,why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 You bloody cheek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Holdo 16 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Yeah, I know... wouldn't it be interesting if Defending Your Life were, suppose, a film, and perhaps I was listening to the album and then decided to say so on somewhere like JWFan?But what are the odds of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Well, I play the lottery with worse odds, so OK.How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Holdo 16 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Well, I play the lottery with worse odds, so OK.How was it?Light and cheery - a real pleasure to listen to, not very dramatic, a sense of humor - a perfect fit for the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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