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I was just watching Gattaca a few nights ago (before my VCR decided to destroy it and tear the tape to bits) when I started to think what the best music score was in a film.
Recently (and I mean Cinema recent), it has got to be A.I. The music in that was fabulous. John Williams is a genius. I always new he was good but this soundtrack has completely renewed my faith in him.
Basically, a film needs a good music score. Without music, a film just wouldnít be the same.
If I use a Gattaca to support my point for a moment - There are plenty of scenes in that which have (and need) the main theme playing in the background. Take the swimming scene for example. Imagine Vincent saying to his brother, ìI never saved anything for the swim backî. Imagine him saying that without the music playing over the top. It just wouldnít have the same impact.
Music can do anything in a film. It can make the audience feel sad or happy, it can make a moment incredibly corny. Almost anything needed, music can provide.
So, weíve (or Iíve :-) ) established that music is an important part of a film. But who are the people who bring us the music?
Iíve already mentioned John Williams, but who else? The first that springs to mind is of course, Hans Zimmer. He did the music for Gladiator, M:I-2, Crimson Tide, Rain Man, Hannibal and countless other titles. All of these soundtracks are good and all are very different (with the exception of M:I-2 which was just a rip-off of Gladiator ñ getting paid for two jobs when only having done one, tut tut).
It must be very difficult for a composer to make music for a film. They see the film and they have to come up with a main theme (sufficiently different from their last project, Hans :-)).
The first 3 things I look for when I see a movie poster are the actors, the director and who composed the music. Now Iím not saying that Iíd go see a film simply because the music was done by say, John Williams but I like to know anyway just so I know whether to expect a quality soundtrack, or a pants one. :-)
For me, music is extremely important in a film. It gives it that extra touch.
So, what is the best soundtrack in a film? At present Iíd have to go with Gattaca. It may not be the best but it is my favourite as I love listning to it. (Although I was greatly impressed with the score in A.I.)
(Special thanks to John Williams and Michael Nyman for making this topic possible. It has helped greatly to listen to the music from Gattaca and A.I while writing this.) :-)
Yes, pity me if you will, I downloaded the music from both films. But hey, I guess that just proves how much I like them both. :-)
Recently (and I mean Cinema recent), it has got to be A.I. The music in that was fabulous. John Williams is a genius. I always new he was good but this soundtrack has completely renewed my faith in him.
Basically, a film needs a good music score. Without music, a film just wouldnít be the same.
If I use a Gattaca to support my point for a moment - There are plenty of scenes in that which have (and need) the main theme playing in the background. Take the swimming scene for example. Imagine Vincent saying to his brother, ìI never saved anything for the swim backî. Imagine him saying that without the music playing over the top. It just wouldnít have the same impact.
Music can do anything in a film. It can make the audience feel sad or happy, it can make a moment incredibly corny. Almost anything needed, music can provide.
So, weíve (or Iíve :-) ) established that music is an important part of a film. But who are the people who bring us the music?
Iíve already mentioned John Williams, but who else? The first that springs to mind is of course, Hans Zimmer. He did the music for Gladiator, M:I-2, Crimson Tide, Rain Man, Hannibal and countless other titles. All of these soundtracks are good and all are very different (with the exception of M:I-2 which was just a rip-off of Gladiator ñ getting paid for two jobs when only having done one, tut tut).
It must be very difficult for a composer to make music for a film. They see the film and they have to come up with a main theme (sufficiently different from their last project, Hans :-)).
The first 3 things I look for when I see a movie poster are the actors, the director and who composed the music. Now Iím not saying that Iíd go see a film simply because the music was done by say, John Williams but I like to know anyway just so I know whether to expect a quality soundtrack, or a pants one. :-)
For me, music is extremely important in a film. It gives it that extra touch.
So, what is the best soundtrack in a film? At present Iíd have to go with Gattaca. It may not be the best but it is my favourite as I love listning to it. (Although I was greatly impressed with the score in A.I.)
(Special thanks to John Williams and Michael Nyman for making this topic possible. It has helped greatly to listen to the music from Gattaca and A.I while writing this.) :-)
Yes, pity me if you will, I downloaded the music from both films. But hey, I guess that just proves how much I like them both. :-)
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Dr Gonzo wrote:
> I think he is talking about scoring, not the soundtrack. Subtle difference, but
> hey... just pointing it out.
Well that will teach me too actually read the topic before posting.
> I think he is talking about scoring, not the soundtrack. Subtle difference, but
> hey... just pointing it out.
Well that will teach me too actually read the topic before posting.
Yeah I know, I've been waiting to post this for a while now but there's been a lot of competition lately. I saw your's but I couldn't be bothered to wait any longer so I just posted it.
:-)
:-)
Nice blatant FAD attempt Ross ;-) One from you and one from me on the same night, what timing.
I think he is talking about scoring, not the soundtrack. Subtle difference, but hey... just pointing it out.
I've got loads of Soundtracks (Almost Famous and O Brother Where Art Thou the favourites of receint years), but never both with scores. To be honest, I'm not even bothered enough about them to ever seperate them from the movie in my head - I think this is the same for pretty much everybody. A good movie needs a good score - but a good score will go totally unnoticed in a rubbish movie.
I've got loads of Soundtracks (Almost Famous and O Brother Where Art Thou the favourites of receint years), but never both with scores. To be honest, I'm not even bothered enough about them to ever seperate them from the movie in my head - I think this is the same for pretty much everybody. A good movie needs a good score - but a good score will go totally unnoticed in a rubbish movie.
that was supposed to say Pointe
Best soundtrack I would have to say is Grosse Points Blank damn good 80s reunion stuff, The Clash etc.
Though the Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction soundtracks are damn good as well.
Though the Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction soundtracks are damn good as well.
I was just watching Gattaca a few nights ago (before my VCR decided to destroy it and tear the tape to bits) when I started to think what the best music score was in a film.
Recently (and I mean Cinema recent), it has got to be A.I. The music in that was fabulous. John Williams is a genius. I always new he was good but this soundtrack has completely renewed my faith in him.
Basically, a film needs a good music score. Without music, a film just wouldnít be the same.
If I use a Gattaca to support my point for a moment - There are plenty of scenes in that which have (and need) the main theme playing in the background. Take the swimming scene for example. Imagine Vincent saying to his brother, ìI never saved anything for the swim backî. Imagine him saying that without the music playing over the top. It just wouldnít have the same impact.
Music can do anything in a film. It can make the audience feel sad or happy, it can make a moment incredibly corny. Almost anything needed, music can provide.
So, weíve (or Iíve :-) ) established that music is an important part of a film. But who are the people who bring us the music?
Iíve already mentioned John Williams, but who else? The first that springs to mind is of course, Hans Zimmer. He did the music for Gladiator, M:I-2, Crimson Tide, Rain Man, Hannibal and countless other titles. All of these soundtracks are good and all are very different (with the exception of M:I-2 which was just a rip-off of Gladiator ñ getting paid for two jobs when only having done one, tut tut).
It must be very difficult for a composer to make music for a film. They see the film and they have to come up with a main theme (sufficiently different from their last project, Hans :-)).
The first 3 things I look for when I see a movie poster are the actors, the director and who composed the music. Now Iím not saying that Iíd go see a film simply because the music was done by say, John Williams but I like to know anyway just so I know whether to expect a quality soundtrack, or a pants one. :-)
For me, music is extremely important in a film. It gives it that extra touch.
So, what is the best soundtrack in a film? At present Iíd have to go with Gattaca. It may not be the best but it is my favourite as I love listning to it. (Although I was greatly impressed with the score in A.I.)
(Special thanks to John Williams and Michael Nyman for making this topic possible. It has helped greatly to listen to the music from Gattaca and A.I while writing this.) :-)
Yes, pity me if you will, I downloaded the music from both films. But hey, I guess that just proves how much I like them both. :-)
Recently (and I mean Cinema recent), it has got to be A.I. The music in that was fabulous. John Williams is a genius. I always new he was good but this soundtrack has completely renewed my faith in him.
Basically, a film needs a good music score. Without music, a film just wouldnít be the same.
If I use a Gattaca to support my point for a moment - There are plenty of scenes in that which have (and need) the main theme playing in the background. Take the swimming scene for example. Imagine Vincent saying to his brother, ìI never saved anything for the swim backî. Imagine him saying that without the music playing over the top. It just wouldnít have the same impact.
Music can do anything in a film. It can make the audience feel sad or happy, it can make a moment incredibly corny. Almost anything needed, music can provide.
So, weíve (or Iíve :-) ) established that music is an important part of a film. But who are the people who bring us the music?
Iíve already mentioned John Williams, but who else? The first that springs to mind is of course, Hans Zimmer. He did the music for Gladiator, M:I-2, Crimson Tide, Rain Man, Hannibal and countless other titles. All of these soundtracks are good and all are very different (with the exception of M:I-2 which was just a rip-off of Gladiator ñ getting paid for two jobs when only having done one, tut tut).
It must be very difficult for a composer to make music for a film. They see the film and they have to come up with a main theme (sufficiently different from their last project, Hans :-)).
The first 3 things I look for when I see a movie poster are the actors, the director and who composed the music. Now Iím not saying that Iíd go see a film simply because the music was done by say, John Williams but I like to know anyway just so I know whether to expect a quality soundtrack, or a pants one. :-)
For me, music is extremely important in a film. It gives it that extra touch.
So, what is the best soundtrack in a film? At present Iíd have to go with Gattaca. It may not be the best but it is my favourite as I love listning to it. (Although I was greatly impressed with the score in A.I.)
(Special thanks to John Williams and Michael Nyman for making this topic possible. It has helped greatly to listen to the music from Gattaca and A.I while writing this.) :-)
Yes, pity me if you will, I downloaded the music from both films. But hey, I guess that just proves how much I like them both. :-)
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