25-05-2010, 08:48
Morricone's The Mission is so beautiful. I've never seen the film, but the score just sounds perfect. I believe he was quite upset that it didn't win the Oscar that year.
I've got some Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard cues on compilation CDs. I've noticed, though, that on compilation CDs the same cues appear time and time again. I can understand why record labels do this they're playing safe - but I don't think it does composers or CD buyers justice.
John Williams is amazing. I was watching Saving Private Ryan last night and his music was so beautiful. But at the risk of sounding like I'm stuck in the 70s, can I just mention Throne Room/End Title from Star Wars? It just sends shivers up my spine whenever I hear it.
Finally, here's a question: do you think it's possible to dislike a film but enjoy the music? Mackenna's Gold was pretty lame as a film, but Quincy Jones' score was excellent.
I've got some Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard cues on compilation CDs. I've noticed, though, that on compilation CDs the same cues appear time and time again. I can understand why record labels do this they're playing safe - but I don't think it does composers or CD buyers justice.
John Williams is amazing. I was watching Saving Private Ryan last night and his music was so beautiful. But at the risk of sounding like I'm stuck in the 70s, can I just mention Throne Room/End Title from Star Wars? It just sends shivers up my spine whenever I hear it.
Finally, here's a question: do you think it's possible to dislike a film but enjoy the music? Mackenna's Gold was pretty lame as a film, but Quincy Jones' score was excellent.