AQUARIUSDUDE
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Re: Film Soundtracks...
Yeah, Requiem for a dream has to be one of the most interesting soundtracks out there.
Yeah, Requiem for a dream has to be one of the most interesting soundtracks out there.
Film Soundtracks...
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J.R. Hudson
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Re: Film Soundtracks...
[quote author=CMessineo link=board=movies;num=1095942967;start=15#18 date=09/24/04 at 07:36:09]
Planet of the Apes (the original) by Jerry Goldsmith
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Nice call.
POLTERGEIST is another fine one. (Jerry Goldsmith I believe)
[quote author=CMessineo link=board=movies;num=1095942967;start=15#18 date=09/24/04 at 07:36:09]
Planet of the Apes (the original) by Jerry Goldsmith
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Nice call.
POLTERGEIST is another fine one. (Jerry Goldsmith I believe)
thartley
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ok, most of you with the greater grey matter mass have told us newbies that you can only learn by asking, so here is a somewhat basic question: Is there a difference between a soundtrack and a musical score? I am a big Matrix fan and I bought both cd's for the music to Reloaded. One was the songs they used in the movie, and the other was more of an orchestral track. Is that basically the diff between the two?
And to whoever asked if anyone remembered when VHS movies were not cheap...yes, I remember when everyone was saying that Beta was the way to go, and also, on a side note, I can remember insisting on using oven mitts when taking plates out of the microwave...just didnt make sense. haha!
~T~
ok, most of you with the greater grey matter mass have told us newbies that you can only learn by asking, so here is a somewhat basic question: Is there a difference between a soundtrack and a musical score? I am a big Matrix fan and I bought both cd's for the music to Reloaded. One was the songs they used in the movie, and the other was more of an orchestral track. Is that basically the diff between the two?
And to whoever asked if anyone remembered when VHS movies were not cheap...yes, I remember when everyone was saying that Beta was the way to go, and also, on a side note, I can remember insisting on using oven mitts when taking plates out of the microwave...just didnt make sense. haha!
~T~
Mike_Donis
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The score tends to be the stuff written by the composer of the film, which tends to be orchestral. The soundtrack is just songs that were in the movie - sometimes the soundtrack can include orchestral pieces, but normally it includes mainly popular music that was featured in the film.
The score tends to be the stuff written by the composer of the film, which tends to be orchestral. The soundtrack is just songs that were in the movie - sometimes the soundtrack can include orchestral pieces, but normally it includes mainly popular music that was featured in the film.
THiNSPiRiT
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Yeah, the big difference usually lies in how the music is written. Soundtrack music is usually written and then applied to the movie and the movie is altered to fit the music whereas score is when the movie is made and the music is written to fit the movie...
Yeah, the big difference usually lies in how the music is written. Soundtrack music is usually written and then applied to the movie and the movie is altered to fit the music whereas score is when the movie is made and the music is written to fit the movie...
EVIL_HOMER
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I absolutly love when movies have the perfect song/music for the perfect scene.
Quintin Tarantino is brilliant at this and Kill Bill (Vol 1) is without a shadow of a doubt (in my opinion) is the best example of this.
A while back I watched Moulin Rouge for the first time and I was extremely impressed with what Baz Lurman did with music in film and I give him full credit for stepping out of the norm and taking such a gamble.
It really opened my eyes to a totally different form of film making and creativity.
I absolutly love when movies have the perfect song/music for the perfect scene.
Quintin Tarantino is brilliant at this and Kill Bill (Vol 1) is without a shadow of a doubt (in my opinion) is the best example of this.
A while back I watched Moulin Rouge for the first time and I was extremely impressed with what Baz Lurman did with music in film and I give him full credit for stepping out of the norm and taking such a gamble.
It really opened my eyes to a totally different form of film making and creativity.
THiNSPiRiT
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Moulin Rouge is a fantastic film... brilliant songs and visuals...
Moulin Rouge is a fantastic film... brilliant songs and visuals...
J_Barnes
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I usually have no appreciation for most "soundtracks" as they seem to be comprised of 1/4 payola, 1/2 disjointed pop music and 1/4 sweepings from the dust bin. There's obviously some cases where a director or producing team puts a ton of thought into piecing together a soundtrack to fit the film, but usually the job is handed off to a music supervisor that cobbles together available offerings in a method that really does no service to the underlying product.
My most notable exception is Wes Anderson's soundtracks, which are generally compiled during the writing of the actual film. You can tell that his writing is inspired by the music he plans to use in the final product, thus it's absolutely perfect in pairing with the material on screen. Magnolia was also written to the music in the final product, thus it really integrates well.
Still, in most cases, the soundtrack music represents a fraction of the music that is heard in the final product, and it’s that score that really helps to move the images in a deliciously subtly way sometimes.
For me, it’s always the score that’s more artistic and creative then the random selection of songs cobbled into a soundtrack.
My all-time favorite is Basil Poledouris whose themes for Conan the Barbarian, Robocop, the Hunt for Red October and Starship Troupers are fantastic stand-alone compositions. He has a very underrated talent for crafting a memorable voice to compliment each film, from his extensive use of Russian choral music in Red October to his thrilling use of Brass in Robocop.
Anyone with a passing interest in cinematic orchestral music should buy the Conan the Barbarian soundtrack, as it’s one of the most listenable pieces ever recorded. Far more inspired then the majority of John William’s stuff in my humble opinion.
Also, for less orchestral music, how about the Dust Brother’s soundtrack for Fight Club? Talk about inspired and infectious!
I usually have no appreciation for most "soundtracks" as they seem to be comprised of 1/4 payola, 1/2 disjointed pop music and 1/4 sweepings from the dust bin. There's obviously some cases where a director or producing team puts a ton of thought into piecing together a soundtrack to fit the film, but usually the job is handed off to a music supervisor that cobbles together available offerings in a method that really does no service to the underlying product.
My most notable exception is Wes Anderson's soundtracks, which are generally compiled during the writing of the actual film. You can tell that his writing is inspired by the music he plans to use in the final product, thus it's absolutely perfect in pairing with the material on screen. Magnolia was also written to the music in the final product, thus it really integrates well.
Still, in most cases, the soundtrack music represents a fraction of the music that is heard in the final product, and it’s that score that really helps to move the images in a deliciously subtly way sometimes.
For me, it’s always the score that’s more artistic and creative then the random selection of songs cobbled into a soundtrack.
My all-time favorite is Basil Poledouris whose themes for Conan the Barbarian, Robocop, the Hunt for Red October and Starship Troupers are fantastic stand-alone compositions. He has a very underrated talent for crafting a memorable voice to compliment each film, from his extensive use of Russian choral music in Red October to his thrilling use of Brass in Robocop.
Anyone with a passing interest in cinematic orchestral music should buy the Conan the Barbarian soundtrack, as it’s one of the most listenable pieces ever recorded. Far more inspired then the majority of John William’s stuff in my humble opinion.
Also, for less orchestral music, how about the Dust Brother’s soundtrack for Fight Club? Talk about inspired and infectious!
THiNSPiRiT
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Robocops was indeed amazing... that theme reminds me of so much...
Robocops was indeed amazing... that theme reminds me of so much...
EVIL_HOMER
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I love that whistle tune (it is contagous) and how it builds up to that eerie loud music.
My fav is the beat when Oren and the Crazzy 88's (love that name) are walking through the corridor to the restaurant.
It almost appears like they are walking to the music as their heads sway/move to the music.
Check it out
I love that whistle tune (it is contagous) and how it builds up to that eerie loud music.
My fav is the beat when Oren and the Crazzy 88's (love that name) are walking through the corridor to the restaurant.
It almost appears like they are walking to the music as their heads sway/move to the music.
Check it out
BLUESPIDER
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Dragon-the Bruce lee story's theme is still cool. I think that was Randy Eldeman.
Indiana jones is also a good one and of course thats john williams.
Dragon-the Bruce lee story's theme is still cool. I think that was Randy Eldeman.
Indiana jones is also a good one and of course thats john williams.
MovieSwede
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Re: Film Soundtracks...
Well Hans Zimmer is the king, his work is amazing.
Crimsom Tide
The Rock
Gladiator
Lion King
Black Hawk Down
Tears of the sun
K2
Other stuff that is great.
Braveheart
Lord of the rings
Star wars
Team america: world police
In horrormovies
Alien has a really scary score
Well Hans Zimmer is the king, his work is amazing.
Crimsom Tide
The Rock
Gladiator
Lion King
Black Hawk Down
Tears of the sun
K2
Other stuff that is great.
Braveheart
Lord of the rings
Star wars
Team america: world police
In horrormovies
Alien has a really scary score