What is the last score you listened to?

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

I find Stargate rather hard to get through. Much more so than Independence Day or Tomorrow Never Dies or even Casino Royale. I'm not sure why that is. At least, it's either hard to get through or nothing really sticks in my mind. On the other hand, I remember hearing the suite live in Úbeda last year and it made me realize how much good music there really is in that score. It's just never clicked with me as much as some of his other work.

[Trent B 337]

I always listen to Stargate all the way through and I can never get enough of "Battle At The Pyramid", "Surrender" and "Transporter Horror".

[Charlie Brigden 7]

Powell's X-MEN: THE LAST STAND. Seeing if I can get into it outside of the context of the terrible film.

Having trouble. It's definitely good, but I'm finding it hard to love it as I'm a big fan of Ottman's X2 score. Still, I'll give it more time.

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

I like Ottman's main title, but the full X2 just drags.

Kamen's is still the best, followed by Powell's.

[Trent B 337]

I like Ottman's main title, but the full X2 just drags.

Kamen's is still the best, followed by Powell's.

There are some good moments in X-2, but not many...but I agree about the last statement of your post.

[Jay 37,364]

Munich

Didn't do much for me - but I've only seen the film once, so have no clue what scenes anything I was listening to went with

Does anybody else have that high pitched noise on their Memoirs of a Geisha CD I mentioned a few pages back?

[Morlock 11]

I like Ottman's main title, but the full X2 just drags.

Kamen's is still the best, followed by Powell's.

I think that both the Ottman and Kamen scores have their moments, with Kamen's moments being the best moments of the three scores. Powell, however, has his cake and eats it to. Terrific from front to back, with a number of great moments.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

I'm not sure exactly what's bothering me about it so far. Some of it's really emotional, but other bits (the finale) just seem overwrought. The finale actually reminded me of the end of Goldsmith's "The Final Conflict", but made me just want to listen to that instead. The main theme, it doesn't grab me at all.

In terms of Ottman's, I find it a good listen throughout. Kamen's I've recently grabbed from the attic, so I'm going to give it another go shortly. I remember it being great though.

[QMM 4]

I think Kamen's is the best as well, but you need the 2 disc promo to appreciate it. Loved his theme for Magneto.

[Morlock 11]

Does the promo include unsued cues?

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

TOD!

[Trent B 337]

Does the promo include unsued cues?

Not really. The 2-disc set for Kamen's is essentially a film version. However, I myself put together a complete intended version using material from the OST which contains unused music.

[David Coscina 3]

Been playing Benjamin Button ever since I got it. I had a listen to Defiance but it failed to do anything for me. Desplat's score is my favorite of the year by far.

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

There's a 2-disc X-Men? Hmm.

- Marc, whose version fits neatly on 1 CD at 79:25

[indy4 155]

I hear a lot of filler in it. But writing the song did do wonders for Arnold's bag of tricks.

Arnold wrote "You Know My Name?"

[Henry B 50]

Yes. Some of the arrangement (I'm thinking the band) may have been covered by Cornell.

[Nick Parker 3,040]

I listened to "Jaws" on the bus to home ( though it was hard to enjoy as I was squished by two big sweaty guys), and I am currently listening to "Dick Tracy", an album far too short for its own good.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

I'm glad everyone is loving Kamen's and Badelt's score for X-Men. Muahahahaha! You guys like RCP!

[Nick Parker 3,040]

Michael Kamen did not work for Media Ventures, did he?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Michael Kamen did not work for Media Ventures, did he?

No, but Klaus Badelt did, and he worked with Kamen on the score. Powell's blows the others out of the water, btw.

[Nick Parker 3,040]

So, I just want to clarify, as I never paid much attention to the "X-Men" franchise:

Michael Kamen and Klaus Badelt collaborated on the first "X-Men".

John Ott(o?)man wrote the score for the second one.

John Powell wrote the music for the last film.

And who is scoring this "Wolverine" film that is being released?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Harry Gregson-Williams! Hell yeah!

[Nick Parker 3,040]

Hm. I liked his work for the "Metal Gear Solid" franchise and "Kingdom of Heaven". Is that how he normally writes?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Metal Gear, yes. Kingdom Of Heaven, occasionally. It's his best score though.

[Nick Parker 3,040]

I might check it out, then.

Listening to "Dick Tracy" a second time.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Ew Elfman

[Nick Parker 3,040]

That is why you want that "poop smilie", huh? Do not lie to me.

[indy4 155]

Quantum of Solace:

A good score. The song is awesome, I can't get enough of it. The score is good, but definetly not as good as Casino Royale. I think this and ID4 are about tied. 3/5 stars

[Richard Penna 3,689]

The Polar Express promo. Brilliant, brilliant score. Whoever invented reuse fees should be stoned at dawn.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

That is why you want that "poop smilie", huh? Do not lie to me.

I randomly saw the last 20 minutes or so of Darkman recently. I immediately knew the film from the score. Sounded pretty good actually, horrendous film though.

Quantum of Solace:

A good score. The song is awesome, I can't get enough of it. The score is good, but definetly not as good as Casino Royale. I think this and ID4 are about tied. 3/5 stars

The song sucks, the score is mediocre. Hell, the Quantum Of Solace game has a better score and title song than the film. That's saying something.

[Nick Parker 3,040]

In response to richuk:

Is it better than "Beowulf"? Then again, I would suppose it would not take too much to do that.

To Koray: I actually have not seen the film or listened to the score. Assuming that it was directed by Sam Raimi, I would not be surprised if it was terrible. Though, I do like the "Evil Dead" and (first two) "Spider-Man" films....

[Richard Penna 3,689]

I've warmed to Beowulf a lot since I first heard it. The modern spin can turn a lot off it, but I find the themes really memorable and evocative of the period, even if the synth beats aren't

But I think Polar is better, particularly the action sequences, and the main theme couldn't be more Christmassy and magical if it was placed on a giant Xmas tree.

[Marian Schedenig 8,193]

Quantum of Solace:

A good score. The song is awesome, I can't get enough of it. The score is good, but definetly not as good as Casino Royale. I think this and ID4 are about tied. 3/5 stars

Awesome?

[indy4 155]

Are you sad that I find enjoyment out of the song?

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Are you sad that I find enjoyment out of the song?

Yes! Look at him indy, you're making him sad. Stop your enjoyment for the sake of Marian's well-being! Have a heart man!

[Ray Barnsbury 8]

The Polar Express promo. Brilliant, brilliant score. Whoever invented reuse fees should be stoned at dawn.

I think the main theme is a tad overused and without enough variation. But the score is definitely a magical, Christmasy one, with several wonderful themes. I especially like the mystical "Seeing is Believing," and "Spirit of the Season" is a terrific song. Even the Groban song is nice.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Listen to The Snowman!

I listened to The Painted Veil by Alexandre Desplat.

I'm slowing warming up to the guy. He's definitely got talent, and this score is pretty good.

[Ray Barnsbury 8]

I'm getting to it!!

[indy4 155]

The Polar Express promo. Brilliant, brilliant score. Whoever invented reuse fees should be stoned at dawn.

I think the main theme is a tad overused and without enough variation. But the score is definitely a magical, Christmasy one, with several wonderful themes. I especially like the mystical "Seeing is Believing," and "Spirit of the Season" is a terrific song. Even the Groban song is nice.

Indeed. I only have the OST, but I love the score.

The film is also fantastic.

[Delorean90 42]

Ew Elfman

What the...?

[Nick Parker 3,040]

So, Delorean90, have you purchased "Dick Tracy" yet?

[Ray Barnsbury 8]

The Polar Express promo. Brilliant, brilliant score. Whoever invented reuse fees should be stoned at dawn.

I think the main theme is a tad overused and without enough variation. But the score is definitely a magical, Christmasy one, with several wonderful themes. I especially like the mystical "Seeing is Believing," and "Spirit of the Season" is a terrific song. Even the Groban song is nice.

Indeed. I only have the OST, but I love the score.

The film is also fantastic.

The film creeps me out a little with those weird kids. I never saw it in 3D though, so maybe that would enhance the experience.

[Neimoidian 14]

Goldsmith's The Russia House - great as always. I can listen to it relentlessly.

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

The Polar Express promo. Brilliant, brilliant score. Whoever invented reuse fees should be stoned at dawn.

I think the main theme is a tad overused and without enough variation. But the score is definitely a magical, Christmasy one, with several wonderful themes. I especially like the mystical "Seeing is Believing," and "Spirit of the Season" is a terrific song. Even the Groban song is nice.

Indeed. I only have the OST, but I love the score.

The film is also fantastic.

The film creeps me out a little with those weird kids. I never saw it in 3D though, so maybe that would enhance the experience.

The Polar Express was released in 3D?

[Trent B 337]

Ew Elfman

There is nothing wrong with Elfman. You're just close minded to a lot of composers.

Michael Kamen and Klaus Badelt collaborated on the first "X-Men".

People are getting facts wrong.... Badelt did compose music for the X-Men score but his music was rejected (and rightfully so) then Kamen was hired to come in and redo the music. Now whether or not Badelt added some of the synth stuff to Kamen's music, who knows...

John Ott(o?)man wrote the score for the second one.

Oh for god sakes, there's no "O" in Ottman's name...

[Morlock 11]

People are getting facts wrong.... Badelt did compose music for the X-Men score but his music was rejected (and rightfully so) then Kamen was hired to come in and redo the music.

I believe it was the other way around.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Ew Elfman

There is nothing wrong with Elfman. You're just close minded to a lot of composers.

I was joking, calm down.

People are getting facts wrong.... Badelt did compose music for the X-Men score but his music was rejected (and rightfully so) then Kamen was hired to come in and redo the music.

I believe it was the other way around.

All I know was that they actually worked together on the music, and that some of Badelt's music was actually used. People mentioned there was a 2CD score, which I'm sure has some Badelt on it.

[Trent B 337]

People are getting facts wrong.... Badelt did compose music for the X-Men score but his music was rejected (and rightfully so) then Kamen was hired to come in and redo the music.

I believe it was the other way around.

What do you mean?

and no the 2-CD set doesn't have Badelt's music on it. Badelt's music did leak separately as it's own "promo" but the music sucks big time.

[Morlock 11]

I believe that it was Kamen who was hired first, and Badelt brought in to techno it up.

[Trent B 337]

I believe that it was Kamen who was hired first, and Badelt brought in to techno it up.

Hmm, okay...well I think the techno buffs distract from Kamen's actual music. Take "Final Showdown' for example, on the 2-CD set it's the film version mix with Badelt's opening but on the OST it is the full original Kamen version even with an unused beginning and I prefer that version over the film version mix.