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Topic: McKenzie's "Dragonheart: A New Beginning" - definitely a good one.
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Jeron
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Alright guys, I'm taking it from the top. Just picked this one up. My father and I took lunch together today, so he accompanied me while I ran into Best Buy to retrieve this cd. Gotta love those guys at Best Buy - the music guy was there, waiting for me - and as I approached, he handed me the cd and I was on my merry way. Express Soundtrack Service! ...only in Dallas.Anyway, on to the score... It's good - extremely good (and that might very well be an understatement). It's in the grandiose style of Edelman's score, yet it remains original and separate from it. It develops themes that are familiar, but new and fresh at the same time. The atmosphere McKenzie has created with his score to "D:ANB" is excellent and serves up a medieval, fantastical canvas of music that ranks among the favorites. For those of you who are fond of Edelman's signature theme, but not fond of his orchestrations (ahem, Scott and Kyp), you will enjoy McKenzie's take especially. Frankly, I like the original just as much. In my opinion, Edelman pretty much nailed it the first time around... I'm only half way through the cd, though I think it's safe for me to post my initial assessment. I'm extremely pleased (not to mention, impressed) with Mark McKenzie's effort. I recently just purchased his score for Durango, my first McKenzie score. I'm looking forward to expanding my "McKenzie section" - and if you are interested in this man's music, his score for the Dragonheart sequel is an excellent place to start. I'll be posting my extended thoughts after I've completely listened to this wonderful cd. Over and out,
Jeron NP- "Dragonheart: A New Beginning" by Mark McKenzie (James, you gotta get this!!) [This message has been edited by Jeron (edited 15 August 2000).]
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posted 08-15-2000 12:03 PM PT (US) ip
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Lancelot
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(pre-note: Though the amount of premature glowing about released--and sometimes yet un-released!--scores seems to be in overabundance on this board, it's still nice to see enthusiasm high on new music.)Definitley for fans of the original "Dragonheart" and for those who like to hear that epic orchestral sound. McKenzie does not disappoint. (And if you like this, you should really enjoy "Durango".)
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posted 08-15-2000 12:32 PM PT (US) ip
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Jack
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And for those of you who hesitate since our "Mr. Positive" may never have met a cd he didn't like, this one is good enough to finally replace Chicken Run in the car cd player.NP D:ANB
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posted 08-15-2000 03:04 PM PT (US) ip
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Scorro
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I haven't heard this one yet, but it's one I've been looking forward to.For anyone in the process of 'discovering' McKenzie, check out "The Disappearance Of Garci Lorca". Excellent, sweeping, passionate music!
_Sc
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posted 08-15-2000 03:35 PM PT (US) ip
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Lancelot
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Pardon my exuberance, then....I enjoy film music, and there's generally something good (however small it may be) about every film, or film score. I'd rather find and focus on the good stuff, than be continually disappointed and jaundiced.For the size of the populated area in which you live, how many people do you think know of the scope of film music out there? How many appreciate it? How many could name more than two film composers (if that?) And yet the same people will rave about the latest pop/hip-hop offering on the local radio station. Isn't it a kind of secret knowledge that we have? Granted, it's hiding right there in plain sight for everyone to see--but no one seems to notice. To be a film score fan is to be one in several hundred. I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it.
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posted 08-15-2000 07:55 PM PT (US) ip
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Scott
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quote:
Originally posted by Jeron:
It's in the grandiose style of Edelman's score
Ehm... what grandiose style?
Scott
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posted 08-15-2000 08:02 PM PT (US) ip
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Scott
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quote:
Originally posted by Lancelot:
To be a film score fan is to be one in several hundred. I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it.
At this point I think it is more like one in a thousand. Let's enjoy the heck out of it.
Scott
[This message has been edited by Scott (edited 15 August 2000).]
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posted 08-15-2000 08:03 PM PT (US) ip
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Jeron
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"One in a thousands" or "thousand?" First, let's learn when and when NOT to use plurals! Scott, my REAL reason for coming to L.A. is to give you some grammar lessons!  Secondly, let's get back on topic! Gosh guys - this is supposed to be about McKenzie's new score! Not being "one in a hundred" or "a thousands" oops... I mean thousand.Jeron
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posted 08-15-2000 08:49 PM PT (US) ip
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James
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Jeron,Don't worry, I'm about halfway to my "goal," so I'll be able sometime soon.
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posted 08-15-2000 10:24 PM PT (US) ip
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Ed Coleman
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Jeron, guys I must concur, fine work by Mr McKenzie.
The sprinkling of the original theme (which still gives me goose bumps) does not detract at all from this fantastic score. As far as the movie is concerned, I must say I was disappointed, but again, another great scores saves the day. I too will be paying closer attention to the name Mark McKenzie.NP - Dragonheart: ANB *****/*****
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posted 08-16-2000 11:58 AM PT (US) ip
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Lancelot
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No, I apologize--not meaning to step out of context, here...I just don't like my statement being disvalidated because I (seemingly) "haven't met a CD I didn't like"....There's music I haven't said *anything* about, but if I didn't care for it, I didn't make a point of declaring it vehemently, or antagonizing those who did like it, s'all.
(And far too little good is said about film music as it is.)Enjoy, though--McKenzie really is an upcoming master.
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posted 08-16-2000 01:17 PM PT (US) ip
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Al
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McKenzie's opening in the overture to Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde is proof enough that he can compose great music by himself. Sweeping, grandiose. The first of two times in which his music appeared in the obituaries at the Oscars. The next was Durango. But I'm sure most of you already know this.And I would hope he is a better orchestrator than Edelman... he did orchestrate for some of the best for many years!
NW: Democratic Convention
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posted 08-16-2000 08:52 PM PT (US) ip
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Scott
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Originally posted by Al:
NW: Democratic Convention
You poor soul you.
Scott
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posted 08-16-2000 11:11 PM PT (US) ip
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Swashbuckler
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I haven't heard this one, but I like Dragonheart and I like McKenzie. Damn this strike!!!I'm surprised nobody's mentioned McKenzie's bold score for Warlock: The Armageddon. That's a good one.
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posted 08-16-2000 11:50 PM PT (US) ip
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Al
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Oh yes Scott,It doesn't matter what they say. Those Democrats don't care a thing about the American people.
NP: Goldsmith's "Rio Conchos" (Bandit's Ho) -- I'm pretty sure this is a track on a Rap album as well
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posted 08-17-2000 02:06 PM PT (US) ip
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Scott
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Al,lol. Finally someone got it right.
Scott
NP: The Patriot (defenetly not for the Demos)
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posted 08-17-2000 10:31 PM PT (US) ip
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James
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Track 6, "My Heart Goes With You"What a wonderful track. Good thing, too; I bet the Academy was worried that McKenzie wouldn't have another score done before their next "In Memoriam" sequence. Not joking, I'm serious, I betcha that'll be it. James
NP - The Firebird
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posted 08-17-2000 10:52 PM PT (US) ip
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