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    Topic:   Finally saw Black Hawk Down

     Camillu
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    I missed this in the cinemas due to exams, but I finally saw it yesterday on DVD.

    With regard to the film, I enjoyed it. My expectations were high, and they were very nearly met. While maybe not involving me emotionally, the film it top-notch in the technical department. Case in point is Zimmer's score.

    I had heard the score before the film, and due to comments posted here I approached it knowing that I had to see the film to fully appreciate it. I quite liked it on CD, but in the film it is great.

    The first few minutes were particularly striking. The track 'Hunger' fits like a glove, and the backstory manages to set the scene superbly.

    The track that 'hurt' most on CD was 'Barra Barra' - but it's great on screen, as are all the tracks.

    Minstrel boy was also very effective at the end.

    Does anyone know which track it is when the helicopters are over the beach just after 'Irene' commences? Is it 'Still'?


    :: My only minor gripes are:

    Although Gortoz a Ran does occupy a key part in the film, i was hoping for a more fleshed out performance, as found on the CD.

    There were many great renditions of the main 'heroic' theme that aren't on the CD, especially the drum and horn version as the Humbys march through the streets.

    And if I'm not mistaken the theme as it is heard on CD ('Leave No Man Behind') doesn't make a full appearance in the film.

    [Message edited by Camillu on 06-28-2002]

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    posted 06-28-2002 11:29 AM PT (US)     

     dgoldwas
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    As I said way back when (I'm not even gonna bother to pull up the thread...), the music on the album is a different mix than the music heard in the film - they were still working on the score and sound mix when the CD was locked down.

    And yeah, there are a lot of cues in the film not on the album.

    Dan

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    posted 06-28-2002 11:43 AM PT (US)     

     John C Winfrey
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    106 RR rifle used by enemy and 60 MM mortars(gotten from America), in addition to many RPGs from the Communist countries and a RR rifle from France or Britain also in there.

    Best, J.

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    posted 07-04-2002 01:02 PM PT (US)     

     scoreguy16
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    quote:
    Originally posted by John C Winfrey:
    106 RR rifle used by enemy and 60 MM mortars(gotten from America), in addition to many RPGs from the Communist countries and a RR rifle from France or Britain also in there.

    Best, J.


    What?

    Clayton

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    posted 07-04-2002 01:50 PM PT (US)     

     John C Winfrey
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    Things I noticed as a prior military man in the film.

    Weapons used by the Somalis. J.

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    posted 07-04-2002 10:38 PM PT (US)     

     Justin
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    Heh heh...ummm we're talking about scores here right? Yeah, the music IN the film?

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    posted 07-04-2002 10:55 PM PT (US)     

     John C Winfrey
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    A little of the super score by Zimmer can be heard between all the firing and explosions. J

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    posted 07-05-2002 04:51 PM PT (US)     
     

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