robthehand 3 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 With only two left,Vote off your LEAST favourite between:Raiders of the Lost ArkE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 1,931 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Raiders. It's hard as hell, but E.T is one of the most magical marriages ever between film and music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hmm, I knew this would be a very tough decision. Raiders has the Desert Chase, my favorite action cue ever, but then E.T. has Adventures on Earth, and then the end credits...Hmm very tough decision. I'll listen to both scores befor my final decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 A very tough choice.The last 15 mins of E.T. alone make this score great. It's one of those rare moments were everything came together.Raiders is a great adventure score with a fantastic theme and a better listening experience all the way thru but E.T. still brings out the emotions whenever I listen to it so I'm going to vote Raiders with a heavy heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 This is so difficult. Raiders has catapulted itself recently to one of my most-played scores and all-time favorites, but E.T. is just so damn good, and has long held a #2 position in my book.Oh, the dillemma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 459 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I voted Raiders. I've established my top 10 favorite Williams scores long before this poll and E.T. ranks a little higher in that one than Raiders. So it was easy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashinyobject 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 so if there's a tie, does that mean they both win? i voted raiders off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 459 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Rob, are you going to do a 70's round next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 If he does i'm not going to able to vote for a real long time, i have very few of those scores, and it will only be extended an extra day because i predict AFI's #1 all time score pick Star Wars to be voted off first round, in order to enhance the poll.-still deciding... Main Title: South America 1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melisande 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 E.T. is an absolutely gorgeous, enchanting score, and one of my all-time favorites. However, it's Raiders that really got me into JW's music. I taped the End Credits off of the TV using a Casio boom box (I was 7 or 8 at the time), and I literally wore the tape out.My vote goes to E.T., Raiders for the Win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Go Raiders!Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 Rob, are you going to do a 70's round next?Unless anyone has any objections... or rather a lot of people have objections...I don't know whether to include score adaptations though. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 459 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Please no score adaptions Rob. But I would love to see a John Williams Orginal Scores of the 70's poll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 126 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 E.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1700 4 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I had to get rid of E.T. I couldn't vote for Raiders as there are too many brilliant tracks in it, especially Airplane Fight. I just love the Indiana Jones reprise at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I voted for Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 44 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 So the winner of this round will be Williams' second best score of the '80s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Ok, i'm almost ready to vote, let me type myself a quick theme vs. theme analysis and then decide. (Themes 1 point each, Finale 1.5 points, Remainder 2 points)Raider's March v Flying: I would have to say flying is barely better. When i heard it for probably the millionth time in the middle of E.T's halloween, i still got the chills, something i don't get anymore from the Raider's March. This theme is definitely pure magicNazi vs. Government: For its effectiveness in the film, the Government theme. I remember being a little kid and was scared of E.T., and this theme really made it much scarier, especially during Invading Elliot's house. It was so effective i could remember this theme before the Darth Vader theme. Over the Moon vs. The Ark: this was a though one but, The Ark's theme is just absolutely amazing, probably the most majestic/horrifying theme William's has ever composed. E.T. and Elliot vs. Marions Theme: Hands down Marion's ThemeE.T. Finale vs Raiders Finale: very easily E.T, the Raider's finale is too sudden and abrupt, even though it utilizes the Arks theme, but E.T.'s finale is again pure magic and is imo the best finale ever. Remaining Score: Both scores have their duller parts (which is where ESB would have one, it after leaving Hoth it doesn't die down for a second), but Raider's barely edges out here. The Miracle of the Ark and the Dessert Chase are my two of my top ten favorite tracks ever. Well Raider's wins my vote with a score of 4 to 3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 32 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I vote both.Empire wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant 1,093 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Raiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeNewGuy 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I voted against ET, but they're both excellent scores. I'd be happy to see either one get second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 49 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 22 to 23. Wow. I voted for E.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,602 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 22 to 23. Wow. I voted for E.T.Me too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 And down the stretch they come!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Raiders.To bring it back to a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 oh boy, this is whath the fourth time its tied?, just curious but what restrictions would be placed on a tie breaker in case of a tie? because wouldn't the same people just vote the same way, or will someone have to reprasent each score and present their case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 E.T. is winning with only a short time left. Come on Raiders! Breath!!!! BREAAAAAAATTTHHHH!!!!Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 aren't there still 17 hour left, or is the poll only a 12 hour thing. Either way Joe hasn't posted so theres at least one more vote against raiders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Geez, this would be so much easier if The Empire Strikes Back were still around.E.T.does not get my vote. Bye Bye Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orrakul 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Raiders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 44 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Geez, this would be so much easier if The Empire Strikes Back were still around.E.T.does not get my vote. Bye Bye Raiders.For different reasons we agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 2,083 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Raiders.E.T. just wins it for me - that breathtaking finale and all of the intimate music - brings back a lot of childhood feelings and just reminds me so much of the movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Sorry, Raiders. You had all you needed to get to the top. But you lacked the sheer emotion that can be found in the E.T. finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_burke 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Balls! I had the chance to save Raiders and what did I do? I only went and voted for it.Oh well, there's no shame in letting the ugly little spud win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 E.T. goes for me but just by a milimetre. Raiders gets off to a better start on the disc while E.T. drags its feet a little before hitting that awesome last bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooku77 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 ET, ET, ET , ET GUZZLES BEER, ET, ET P@#$% BREATH, my vote goes to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,248 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 These are exactly what I would have wanted for the final two in this competition.It's a tough choice, but E.T. just beats Raiders. Sorry, Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,765 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Sorry E.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 E.T.And now it's tie again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 2,924 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Well,now Joe still has time to PM some more people so E.T. wins ...K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 wow, this has been one wild round, now it looks like raiders, but ET still has time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 And so Raiders of the Lost Ark joins Jurassic Park and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as the best score of its decade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 yay, now are after all the decades are you going to do an ultimate tournament of the winners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 i wouldnt doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 2,924 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 yay, now are after all the decades are you going to do an ultimate tournament of the winners?Yeah but Empire has to be included.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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