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Topic: Goldenthal's Titus: I want Opinions
Nesius
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I recall hearing good things about Titus. Before I buy it, though, what are some of your thoughts on it. I've got Alien 3, Batman Forever, Sphere, and Othello, and I really enjoy all of them, especially some of the reflective moments in Sphere, the opening and finale from Alien 3, and every use of Two Face's theme in Batman Forever. The track on Othello with the ships rocked by the stormy sea is also grand. So there's some background on my experience with Goldenthal. Give me opnions on Titus and how it compares with his prior works. After all, Goldenthal is so. . . unique, and we all love him for it. But to compare him with other composers, IMHO, can be a losing battle.
posted 06-29-2000 04:38 PM PT (US) S Smith
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Frankly, I can't compare it to his other stuff, because "Titus" is the only one of his scores I own. However, I really like this score. Julie Taymor's interpretation sort of gave us an undistinguishable time period. Sort of modern because they used autos, but also a sort of Shakespeare-ish, ancient Roman-ish period. It's weird. So, the score is a little dark, gothic, choral; a little jazz; and a little rock 'n' roll. It sounds odd for Shakespeare, but it works well in the context of the movie, and I enjoy it just as much outside of the movie. It definitely is...as you put it...unique.
posted 06-29-2000 05:20 PM PT (US) Al
Goldmember
Titus is almost a compilation of Goldenthal's styles heard before in other scores. If you're a Goldenthal fan, it's a good buy. There's some odd jazz that really is more listenable than you'd think, but a few thrilling action/dramatic cues really make it worth the buy. The finale is really great. I think it'd be up your alley. Go for it.
posted 06-29-2000 08:34 PM PT (US) H Rocco
Goldmember
TITUS is one of the best film scores I heard last year. If you like Goldenthal at all, you will like this one. If you don't, you won't. Consider yourselves warned. Or recommended.
posted 06-29-2000 08:45 PM PT (US) JJH
Goldmember
this CD is worth the price just for the opening choral cue, and the finale. posted 06-29-2000 09:34 PM PT (US) DjC
Goldmember
there are probably only 4 good songs on the cd, but they are fantastic, adn worth buying 100%..a great unique film, with a great unique score
posted 06-30-2000 12:09 AM PT (US) Marian Schedenig
Goldmember
Okay, I'll get it!
posted 06-30-2000 06:27 AM PT (US) Nesius
Minimember
Okay, guys, you've sold me. I'll consider this one a high priority. Thanks for all of the advice!
posted 07-02-2000 10:09 PM PT (US) JJH
Goldmember
let us know what you think when you get it!NP -- Cosmic Voyage, David Michael Frank
posted 07-04-2000 07:36 AM PT (US) Camillu
Goldmember
Saw the DVD today. Then listened to the isolated score with commentary. Then rushed upstairs to hear the CD again.This is one great play, which has been made into a superb film, which was heightened by a immensely effective score.
Top-notch all around.
posted 08-16-2002 12:38 PM PT (US) SPQR
Goldmember
The opening title music I find reminiscent of Stravinsky's opera, Oedipus Rex...and that's not a complaint. The score I think works fabulously with the film...though the film itself leaves alot to be desired, particularly an overwrought Anthony Hopkins trying to pull an Olivier.[Message edited by SPQR on 08-16-2002]
posted 08-16-2002 03:15 PM PT (US) TV's Frank
Goldmember
I had the CD before I saw the film and it was my favorite score of 2000. I still consider it my fav Goldenthal score, but close with ALIEN3. The movie really impressed me on all levels when I finally saw it and I did purchase the DVD. Goldenthal and Taymor make a great artistic team! I am looking forward to Frida Kahlo, their next collaboration. I believe they are still married as well?
posted 08-16-2002 03:34 PM PT (US) John Zimmer
Goldmember
It's a good score. I'd get Demolition Man over it but then again I haven't listened to Titus in ages.
Jz
NP: Sommersby (Danny Elfman)
posted 08-16-2002 03:47 PM PT (US) Nesius
Minimember
Wow! I forgot all about this thread! It's two years later, but I still absolutely love Titus. Is anyone else here a big fan of the track, "Crossroads?" The violin work there is very similar to a Pasacaglia on Karl Jenkin's Diamond Music CD. If you like that track on Titus, I'd highly recommend Jenkins. I was able to find Jenkins's disc in a bargain bin for a buck, too, and I bet it's cheap on ebay, too.
What do you guys think of Goldenthal's score to Final Fantasy? I'm a big fan of the track, "Zeus Gun!"
posted 08-17-2002 01:45 PM PT (US) Camillu
Goldmember
You've got your cannons and your guns mixed
I've spent the afternoon re-viewing the Titus isolated score to see which tracks go where - hopefully I post a track by track breakdown up here in the next day or two.
posted 08-17-2002 05:41 PM PT (US) Marian Schedenig
Goldmember
quote:
Originally posted by Nesius:
What do you guys think of Goldenthal's score to Final Fantasy?Having still not heard Titus (
), Final Fantasy is my second-favourite Goldenthal score right after Sphere. Great song, too (the first one).I just watched In Dreams, which also has a cool Goldenthal score. The main title music works marvellously in the film. Plus it has another really good song.
NP: The Songs From Distant Earth (Mike Oldfield)
posted 08-17-2002 06:30 PM PT (US) John Zimmer
Goldmember
quote:
Originally posted by Marian Schedenig:
Having still not heard Titus (), Final Fantasy is my second-favourite Goldenthal score right after Sphere. Great song, too (the first one).You must not have Micheal Collins. That and Final Fantasy are my fav Goldenthal scores.
Jz
posted 08-18-2002 07:28 AM PT (US) Marian Schedenig
Goldmember
I do have that, and it's great. But my favourite is still Sphere.
posted 08-18-2002 09:02 AM PT (US) John Zimmer
Goldmember
But wait! I don't Sphere!Jz
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