This is an amazing score. That's about all that needs to be said. You should love this one, it's a real heartstring-tugger.

I think several of Zimmer's naysayers will emphasize the similarities to John Barry--particularly "Hanover Street", a comparison which would not be completely out of place (WW2 film, heavy on the Air Force focus.) Well, let 'em.

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Originally posted by Lancelot:
It never quite surprises me how little store employees pay attention to soundtracks, but I guess it's moments like this that Soundtrack afficianados live for, when a copy of "Pearl Harbor" slips ignorantly on to the shelves....

This is an amazing score. That's about all that needs to be said. You should love this one, it's a real heartstring-tugger.

I think several of Zimmer's naysayers will emphasize the similarities to John Barry--particularly "Hanover Street", a comparison which would not be completely out of place (WW2 film, heavy on the Air Force focus.) Well, let 'em.

This isn't a full review, obviously--I've skipped right over the Faith Hill/Diane Warren song (Track 1) which several of you will probably do, as well. But hopefully this will get you curious, whet your appetites. This one's a winner.

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Don't be a dumbass.

Shaun

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Hi, gang--
I'm debating whether or not to elaborate on the elements of the score or not. Yeah, I caught a lucky break. Personally, I'm excited about the score. I wanted to share a bit of that, and get some others excited, as well. I'm not trying to "show off" here--(no more than anyone else on the board, really)--but, to respect the wishes of those who want to keep it fresh, I think I'm going to hold off. If it were me, I'd feel the same way.

(And if you want to wait and see how it fits in "context", that's fine too....out of context, it's terrific.)

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Originally posted by Lancelot:
Buy the CD on tuesday.

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I am glad to be the first to dismiss Michael Bay's choice of composer.

I am the FIRST to admit that some of Zimmer's more recent scores, Hannibal & Gladiator aside, have been pretty good: The Pledge and Thin Red Line especially; I even dig The Prince of Egypt.

but I hate it when the director wants another composer to ape John Barry's (or anyone else's) sound.
It's ansulting to BOTH composers and indicative of Bay's continued musical tastelessness.
Just hire the actual composer; the real thing. Especially if he is still alive and well.

I am however, willing to give Zimmer the benefit of the doubt here.

From the clips I've heard over at the PH site, it sounds like John Barry was tied up in a Media Ventures laboratory and prodded for "something boring", while Steve Jablonsky and Klaus Badelt transcribed and handed it over to Zimmer, who processed it all through 17 computers that all featured samples of the London Symphony Orchestra's strings.

The guy who said Pearl Harbor's score sounded like Morricone more than likely meant that the score is all elegy. I'd be very interested in hearing Zimmer do something like Exorcist II or Cat O' Nine Tails with Pearl Harbor, but that's another story.

I got an advanced copy of A.I. today. Wow, it's the most breath-taking musical experience of my ENTIRE LIFE!!! I'm certain I'll never hear anything better than this score- ever!!

Can't tell you anything else, though. You'll have to wait until June 19th.

Tim

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Originally posted by Lancelot:
Buy the CD on tuesday.

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I won't buy it unheard unless I have some idea of the contents... I REALLY want to know what its like: TRL? Or The Rock-type stuff? Please!

I am looking forward to this score, for some reason. I think Tim_P is overreacting a little, perhaps jokingly (way to go). I applaud Lancelot for keeping me in the dark.

Sorry about the "meds" line... is this too old already? Time to pack it up and ship it elsewhere? Dan?

NP - The Other Side of the Mountain, Part 2 (Holdridge)

Maybe you've observed, maybe you haven't--when I post, I'm not given to adding that little "NP/Now Playing" tag on my posts. Why don't I do this? I think it's childish and self-serving. It's also a little *too* convenient.

Example:
Alan J. Pakula just died. NP: "The Pelican Brief".

My point? Yes, it's very nice that you've taken the extra 5 seconds to put on the CD that currently fits the subject matter you're posting. But so what? Sometimes it's relevant, sometimes it isn't. But I don't see the point in showing off.

I don't do the "neener-neener-neener" thing. I had a stroke of good fortune--which everyone here seems entitled to share with each other, though the validity of their claims rarely comes into question. (Oh--I've got the 2CD boot for "First Knight"!)

...and because I've chosen NOT to spoil it for everyone, I'm labeled a liar, a "dumbass"...(I noticed that Shaun re-edited his post to include that little gem.)

You should find the track titles on any decent sales site. (Amazon, I believe, has them posted.) The track titles don't spoil anything. Is there action music? Well--define "action music"...("Glory" or "The Rock"--two different approaches to Action...)

As our compatriot Kross has noted, it's also contextual.

Does it sound similar to Barry? Yes, if your're familiar with some of Barry's works. Does it sound like previous Zimmer? Yes, in my opinion. (But I note that Zimmer's had a pretty extensive range, so....)

Are there going to be those who hate it? There always are.

Does this soundtrack stand a chance of going the "Titanic" route? It's possible.

Is there something for everyone, male and female (I imply "masculine" and "feminine") to take away from this score? Yes.

But geez, guys--don't insult me because I caught a break here. Don't think if you were in my place you'd do anything different.
This whole site seems to be a contest of "Who Posted it First?" (Because, obviously, that person cares the most, right?) 1.5 seconds after the Oscar is announced, it's "Congrats to Tan Dun!"....

I am attempting, even restraining in some regard, to consider those who'd like to have the initial pleasure of experience it first hand.
For those who are looking forward to it, I would like to confirm their hopes.
For those who are "borderline", I hope that I might influence them for the better.
For those who hate Michael Bay, Jerry Bruckheimer, Hans Zimmer--what the hell can I say? Goldsmith would've done it better? Get a clue, or go rent "Patton" and get off my back.

I need to get using it a bit more....

But it makes for interesting trivia!

Dan

And, just so I don't see my post on Befan's site, NO, I DON'T have A.I.

Tim

First:In this score there are male or female chorus???

second:the love themes are composed by orchestra but the epic parts features a great orchestra or is all synth???

third:All score is composed by zimmer??

NP : Casualties Of War - Morricone

Shaun