Ollie 1,069 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 the STTMP boot sounds like crap . It's about the same quality as the Last Crusade bootYou must have the wrong one.Anyhoo, I forgot that I also added a couple of the disco themes (Meco) of ST:TMP to my iPod list so I have about 2 hrs and 10 minutes of just music from the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Whoa, there's an STTMP boot also? Wowee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Steiner's King Kong is the best. After that it would be King Kong vs Godzilla (Akira Ifukube) and then Barry's version with JNH's bringing up the rear. Barry's Kong is due for an expansion but I doubt we will see it happen anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,493 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 ROTLA, TOD, LC, KOTCS, The Terminal, American Journey, Memoirs Of A Geisha, AI. Pretty good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I listened to Once Upon a Time in the West last night, and a bit more this morning. Pretty good scores. There are only two that I find distracting, but they may grow on me, I don't know yet. But a lot of the tracks are so ethereal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,479 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Phantom Menace - elvisjones 2cd complete editionIt had been a long long time since i listened to any TPM music, and it was great to hear again. I forgot how great some of it really is. However, listening to the varying sound qualities from track to track just makes it so much more annoying that we don't have an official release of the complete scoreBTW, I lost track of star wars videogame music a while ago. Did any additional TPM stuff come out post- Ultimate Edition? Or did all the later games just use AOTC and ROTS music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 There isn't, it's all just interviews.it has the TV theme... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 John Debney's 15 track promo for The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor. Damn I really wished Debney had composed the whole score for this. I really loved his music for this score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've been listening to my Christmas playlist. Selections from:A Charlie Brown ChristmasDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! ElfSSHome AloneHome Alone 2Polar ExpressNutcrackerAnd some miscellanious X-Mas music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I listened to Once Upon a Time in the West last night, and a bit more this morning. Pretty good scores. There are only two that I find distracting, but they may grow on me, I don't know yet. But a lot of the tracks are so ethereal.Do you mean The Man With No Name scores? One Upon A Time In The West is a single film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I was listening to "Schindler's List" on the bus to and fro school today. I think "Immolation" is my favorite track, followed by "Jewish Town". I got strange looks from the guy who was sitting next to me when the choir started in the former track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 SL is probably the most important JW score that I don't own.I'll probably get it after the holidays. I don't want to be listening to depressing music on Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I don't want to be listening to depressing music on Christmas.It will be an interesting contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Wait, are you serious? I cannot believe I am telling a person to purchase a John Williams that they do not own. Anyways, I do not know if it is just me, but I never get "depressed" while listening to dramatic scores like "Schindler's List". In fact, there is a higher probability of me crying while listening to "E.T." or "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" than while listening to "Schindler's List" ( and yes, I speak from past experiences). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Still, I'd rather wait until after the holidays. I've heard other good things about it (not to mention the Oscar win), so I am excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Buying "Jingle All the Way" when you could have bought "Schindler's List"....Shame on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Limited editions get higher priority than non-limited editions. SL has been on my "To Buy" list for a while, but it has always taken the backseat to a different soundtrack release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ah, so that is why you purchased "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've been wanting to buy all the original soundtracks that are on my "to get" list but unfortunately like indy4, Limited Editions get top priority first, especially if it's one I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Buying "Jingle All the Way" when you could have bought "Schindler's List"....Shame on you.That'll please Kora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Sat at my desk at work listening to JAWS 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton007 0 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Star Trek The Motion Picture in the car at the moment. Ilia's Theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 You know I do get a craving to play Star Trek TMP at Christmas as well. Makes sense since it opened in December 1979 and I saw it close to Christmas.Last night listened to Home Alone & Home Alone 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ah, so that is why you purchased "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I do not know if it is just me, but I never get "depressed" while listening to dramatic scores like "Schindler's List".Have you seen the film?Buying "Jingle All the Way" when you could have bought "Schindler's List"....Shame on you.That'll please Kora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,052 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Frost/Nixon by Hans Zimmer.I am quite surprised to say this, but it is really quite good. Not what I expected. Zimmer can actually compose proper music when he wants to.Bolt by John PowellEnjoyable, but completely forgettable.Karol - now listening to Largo Winch by Alexandre Deplat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Frost/Nixon by Hans Zimmer.I am quite surprised to say this, but it is really quite good. Not what I expected. Zimmer can actually compose proper music when he wants to.I thought he had proved it on several occasions.Bolt by John PowellEnjoyable, but completely forgettable.I am listening to this for the first time as I write here. It's enjoyable indeed, but I also don't suppose I will remember much of it. It's still the best of Powell's efforts this year. There are still couple of tracks before me, though, hence I expect to have some thrilling finale cues, like it was in Hancock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,052 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The score just stops, doesn't it?As for Zimmer, I think I need to to check out his smaller works. It might be interesting. As it stands, Frost/Nixon is one of the strongest scores of this year. I'm impressed. How refreshing is to hear him not doing power anthem or Thin Red Line-like string elegy. This is what seprarates him from the rest of RC, I guess. Pity, TDK wasn't half as interesting, despite few tracks.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've heard and liked those two, but Kung-Fu Panda is still my favorite from either of them for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The score just stops, doesn't it?That's a problem I noticed in some scores of his (e.g. Evolution).As for Zimmer, I think I need to to check out his smaller works. It might be interesting. As it stands, Frost/Nixon is one of the strongest scores of this year. I'm impressed.KarolSpanglish is most recommended. I also wish they properly released Rain Man score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The Holiday is great also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 As for Zimmer, I think I need to to check out his smaller works. It might be interesting. As it stands, Frost/Nixon is one of the strongest scores of this year. I'm impressed.KarolSpanglish is most recommended. I also wish they properly released Rain Man score.Rain Man deserves a full score release. I have the recording sessions though.Karol, there is a load of great Zimmer stuff you should check in to.I've heard and liked those two, but Kung-Fu Panda is still my favorite from either of them for this year.I agree, but Horton is a very close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,052 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm waiting for recommendations then.Karol - not sure where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm waiting for recommendations then.Karol - not sure where to start.Well there are a lot. I'd start off with As Good As It Gets and Driving Miss Daisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,069 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Anyone looking for a good price on a semi mint Crimson Tide that's only been played 2 times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,052 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 As Good As It Gets... Isn't it the score JW ripped-off in The Terminal?Karol - who didn't like the film at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 As Good As It Gets... Isn't it the score JW ripped-off in The Terminal?Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 That's nonsense. He has a similar ensemable playing at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sat at my desk at work listening to JAWS 2.I do not know what to think of it. I absolutely love the "Orca Theme" variation in the first Track, but the score just sounds... I do not know, I really cannot think of what to make of it. Everything about the "Jaws" sequels are so forlorn for me, and this score is no exception. It is interesting to hear hints of what would become "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I like Jaws 2 more than Jaws as a listening experiance. Everything is better in Jaws 2. The films, on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Defiance by James Newton HowardA decent score. Not Oscar worthy, in my opinion. Very subtle and rather boring. Some good violin work, but it's too sparse and sounds like Snow Falling On Cedars. A poor year for JNH. His output in 2007 was much better.My Best Friend's Wedding by James Newton HowardA really great score. I wish it had an official release, but the Academy Promo suffices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 That's nonsense. He has a similar ensemable playing at one point.Eh, it's pretty close in melody and rhythm too. I'm sure it was temp-tracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I like Jaws 2 more than Jaws as a listening experiance. Everything is better in Jaws 2.Really, everything is better? Imagine the Jaws 2 score in the original Jaws. It would be awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I don't see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My point is that you seem to have no sense of restraint. The greater the scale, the greater the music. Have you ever heard the saying "less is more"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 In general, I like bombast more than I like subtlety*. Sue me. But I wouldn't really apply that to the Jaws vs. Jaws 2 issue. Jaws 2 is hardly on a greater scale than Jaws. The only thing that's more complex would be the action sequences, which really develop and expand on the two note theme. But a sequel score requires some development and expansion, so those are justified.*this does not mean that I dislike subtlety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I like "Jaws" better. Perhaps actually watching "Jaws 2" would do something for me, but the first one is easily more diverse, intense (in my opinion), and it feels complete ( though that could just be the album release). "Jaws 2" is certainly a good effort by John Williams - as always, he never rests on his laurels- but...seriously, "Jaws 2" must be the most difficult thing that I ever had to critique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hehe...wait until you try to pick a favorite Harry Potter score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 In general, I like bombast more than I like subtlety*. Sue me. But I wouldn't really apply that to the Jaws vs. Jaws 2 issue. Jaws 2 is hardly on a greater scale than Jaws. The only thing that's more complex would be the action sequences, which really develop and expand on the two note theme. But a sequel score requires some development and expansion, so those are justified.*this does not mean that I dislike subtletyOnly the action sequences are on a different scale? Compare "End Titles" with "End Title, End Cast." That's a completely different scoring aesthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Indeed. "End Titles" serves as a nice, soothing counterpoint to the horrors that happened minutes prior, while "End Credits, End Cast" ( if I do so recall) has a more ominous tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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