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    Topic:   Anyone like the Starship Troopers score?

     BigT1981
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    Well I last night ripped the isolated score for Starship Troopers from the Special Edition DVD (100% digital stereo rip btw) and I for one really love this score by Basil Poledouris.

    I also like the movie...yeah it's a bit cheezy but to me it's a cheezy fun Sci-Fi movie.

    So who else here likes Basil's Starship Troopers score...?

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    posted 03-30-2005 04:31 AM PT (US)     

     joan hue
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    I like this score. Great main theme. I wish Basil would do more movies.

    NP: The coffee perking

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    posted 03-30-2005 07:29 AM PT (US)     

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    Aside from the main theme, that "Bugs!!" track is a terrific action cue. Oh, and "Dizzy's Funeral" is a solid piece that manages emotion without cliche.

    I recommend his score for The Touch; while sometimes electronics-heavy, it does have a lovely main theme.

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    posted 03-30-2005 08:04 AM PT (US)     

     Marian Schedenig
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    One of the best Poledouris scores. And one of the best-sounding CDs in my collection (it's a HDCD). Some very good stuff is missing from the official album, I hope there'll be an expanded release someday.

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    posted 03-30-2005 08:52 AM PT (US)     

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    BigT, this is an awesome score. One of Poledouris's best, in my opinion. The drop music is certainly a highlight, as is the "Tango Urilla" action cue: I love the finale of that piece, where all the action quiets down and a calming, wonderous resolution kicks in—sort of in amazement, like Casper Van Dien's character can't even believe that he just killed that huge bug (and Poledouris plays it perfectly)!

    I have a question about the DVD isolated score: Are there any volume drops in the music? (I've noticed this with isolated score tracks like Pearl Harbour, where the music volume drops to accommodate to dialogue or sound effects and it isn't corrected when the music track is isolated. It's a pain-in-the-ass going through each track and having to adjust all the levels so the music volume is consistent.)

    NP: On Deadly Ground - Basil Poledouris *****/*****

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    posted 03-30-2005 09:06 AM PT (US)     

     BigT1981
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    Sean,

    I think for Klendathu Drop there is a bit at the begining but it's really not noticable. Everything is pretty solid as far as consistant volume goes.

    Marian,

    The DVD Isolated score for the Special Edition is every piece of music that Basil wrote for the film.

    Edit: Glad to know there's others here who like this score too.

    [Message edited by BigT1981 on 03-30-2005]

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    posted 03-30-2005 09:18 AM PT (US)     

     BMikeJ
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    No volume drops. It sounds terrific.

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    posted 03-30-2005 09:19 AM PT (US)     

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    For me, Klendathu Drop is one of the ultimate statements in action movie scoring... pure adrenaline! Meanwhile, Dizzy's Funeral is very poignant. It's a great score... and the movie is a bit of a guilty pleasure, except for some of the over-the-top graphics.

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    posted 03-30-2005 09:28 AM PT (US)     

     BigT1981
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    My favorite cues are Klendathu Drop, Tango Urilla, Bugs, Evacuation and Rico's Roughnecks - Destruction Of Roger Young.

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    posted 03-30-2005 09:37 AM PT (US)     

     BigT1981
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    Sean,

    I tried e-mailing you but it bounced back...

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    posted 03-30-2005 09:39 AM PT (US)     

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    Hey BigT, thanks for the reply! I just noticed that the email address in my profile is an old one that's probably inactive, as I haven't used it in years. I'll change that address immediately.

    I'm glad the isolated score is intact. I think I'll pick up this DVD, since it's such a wicked film and score! Music that's not ot on the CD that I enjoyed: the music that starts off percussion-only as everyone is running to the TV screens at the Federation base to see what's happened (right after the bug's have attacked), and the shuttle flying music is cool and heroic, as far as I can remember.

    NP: Starship Troopers - Basil Poledouris *****/*****

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    posted 03-30-2005 10:12 AM PT (US)     

     BigT1981
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    Ah okay well if you can drop me an e-mail right quick...my e-mail in my profile is my current one.

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    posted 03-30-2005 10:15 AM PT (US)     

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    This is a great score. The "drop" cue is fantastic. So in Urilla Tango. Great cues. I love all the brass in it. J.

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    posted 03-30-2005 03:55 PM PT (US)     

     BigT1981
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    ahem...it's Tango Urilla... and Klendathu Drop...

    [Message edited by BigT1981 on 03-30-2005]

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    posted 03-30-2005 05:28 PM PT (US)     

     Timmer
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    Everybody already said it!

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    posted 03-30-2005 06:27 PM PT (US)     

     John C Winfrey
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    Yep, I didnt have it right in front of me, but I love the cues. Its a great score anyway. J.

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    posted 03-31-2005 07:27 AM PT (US)     

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    Isolated score on DVD is interspersed with interesting Poledouris commentary. But sometimes he start talk when music cue tail is still heard.

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    posted 03-31-2005 05:27 PM PT (US)     

     BigT1981
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    That didn't bother me. If you're good at editing like I am, you can do a clean fade out and still won't ruin the cue.

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    posted 03-31-2005 07:56 PM PT (US)     

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    quote:
    Originally posted by BigT1981:
    The DVD Isolated score for the Special Edition is every piece of music that Basil wrote for the film.

    I believe some alternates heard on the album are not present on the DVD track.

    Neil


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    posted 04-03-2005 07:25 AM PT (US)     

     Valere
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    I love this score! I wish that I had the full score...

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    posted 04-03-2005 06:10 PM PT (US)     

     BigT1981
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    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:</font><HR size=1>Originally posted by Indysolo:
    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:</font><HR size=1>Originally posted by BigT1981:
    [b]The DVD Isolated score for the Special Edition is every piece of music that Basil wrote for the film.
    <HR size=1></BLOCKQUOTE>
    I believe some alternates heard on the album are not present on the DVD track.

    Neil


    [/B]<HR size=1></BLOCKQUOTE>

    That maybe so, but I am not really into alternate tracks...

    [Message edited by BigT1981 on 04-03-2005]

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    posted 04-03-2005 08:09 PM PT (US)     

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    That maybe so, but I was pointing out to those interested that the isolated score does not represent everything written for the film. If one wishes to do an assembly that has everything Poledouris wrote for the film you'll need the Varese album.

    Neil

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    posted 04-03-2005 09:42 PM PT (US)     

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    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:</font><HR size=1>Originally posted by Indysolo:
    That maybe so, but I was pointing out to those interested that the isolated score does not represent everything written for the film. If one wishes to do an assembly that has everything Poledouris wrote for the film you'll need the Varese album.

    Neil<HR size=1></BLOCKQUOTE>


    By the way you're wrong. I just recently listened to the Varese album ...There's ONE cue that has a bit of unused music in which was "Tango Urilla" at the begining. But like the rest of the score the OST is pretty much a hacked up job. The DVD Isolated score is 99.9% all of Basil's original score untouched.

    Also enough of this "written and intended" for crap...NOT EVERYONE wants scores that have every original note that was written for score of the film. *rolls his eyes*

    [Message edited by BigT1981 on 04-06-2005]

    [Message edited by BigT1981 on 04-06-2005]

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    posted 04-06-2005 09:43 AM PT (US)     

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    Well I love the full score, warts and all! This guy does not get films too often, and should not be looked over. His stuff is right up there with the best of 'em. Look at his work Composer - filmography

    Jornada del muerte (2007) (in production)
    ... aka Journey of the Deadman
    Clancy of the Overflow (2005) (in production)
    King Conan: Crown of Iron (2005) (in production)
    The Son Tay Raid (2005) (in production)
    Under Siege 3 (2005) (in production)
    Bunyan and Babe (2004) (in production)


    The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2004) (TV)
    The Touch (2002)
    ... aka Tian mai chuan qi (China: Mandarin title)
    Death From Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers' (2002) (V)
    Know Your Foe (2002) (V)
    Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001)
    Love and Treason (2001) (TV)
    Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop' (2001) (V)
    Cecil B. DeMented (2000)
    ... aka Cecil B. Demented (France)
    If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) (TV)


    For Love of the Game (1999)
    Kimberly (1999)
    Mickey Blue Eyes (1999)
    Misérables, Les (1998)
    ... aka Misérables, Les (Germany)
    Starship Troopers (1997)
    Switchback (1997)
    Breakdown (1997)
    Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music (1997) (V)
    ... aka Film Composer Interview Series Volume One: Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music (USA: video box title)
    Amanda (1996)
    The War at Home (1996)
    Celtic Pride (1996)
    It's My Party (1996)
    Zoya (1995) (TV) (theme)
    ... aka Danielle Steel's 'Zoya'
    Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995)
    ... aka Sauvez Willy 2 (France)
    Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995)
    ... aka Under Siege 2
    The Jungle Book (1994)
    ... aka Libro de la selva, El (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book
    Lassie (1994)
    Serial Mom (1994)
    On Deadly Ground (1994)
    "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993) (mini) TV Series (themes)
    Free Willy (1993)
    ... aka Sauvez Willy (France: dubbed version)
    RoboCop 3 (1993)
    Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
    ... aka Hot Shots! 2 (Australia)
    Wind (1992)
    Ned Blessing: The True Story of My Life (1992) (TV)
    ... aka Lone Justice (video title)
    ... aka Ned Blessing
    Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991)
    Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991)
    Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    White Fang (1991/I)
    Quigley Down Under (1990)
    ... aka Quigley (Australia)
    ... aka Quigley Down Under (Australia)
    The Hunt for Red October (1990)
    "Nasty Boys" (1990) TV Series


    Wired (1989)
    Farewell to the King (1989)
    "Lonesome Dove" (1989) (mini) TV Series
    Split Decisions (1988)
    ... aka Kid Gloves (USA)
    Intrigue (1988) (TV)
    Spellbinder (1988)
    Cherry 2000 (1987)
    No Man's Land (1987)
    RoboCop (1987)
    Island Sons (1987) (TV)
    Prison for Children (1987) (TV)
    "Amerika" (1987) (mini) TV Series
    Iron Eagle (1986)
    "Misfits of Science" (1985) TV Series
    Misfits of Science (1985) (TV)
    "The Twilight Zone" (1985) TV Series
    Flesh & Blood (1985)
    ... aka Señores del acero, Los (Spain)
    ... aka The Rose and the Sword
    Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) (TV)
    Protocol (1984)
    Red Dawn (1984)
    American Journeys (1984)
    Conan the Destroyer (1984)
    Making the Grade (1984)
    ... aka The Last American Preppy (USA)
    Amazons (1984) (TV)
    The House of God (1984)
    Single Bars, Single Women (1984) (TV)
    Flyers (1983)
    Summer Lovers (1982)
    Conan the Barbarian (1982)
    Fire on the Mountain (1981) (TV)
    A Whale for the Killing (1981) (TV)
    The Blue Lagoon (1980)


    Dolphin (1979)
    Big Wednesday (1978)
    ... aka Summer of Innocence
    Tintorera (1977)
    ... aka Tintorera - The Silent Death
    ... aka Tintorera... Bloody Waters
    ... aka Tintorera... Tiger Shark
    "The Andros Targets" (1977) TV Series
    Fei taugh mo neuih (1977) (from "Conan the Barbarian (1982)")
    ... aka Fei tou mo nu (China: Mandarin title)
    ... aka The Witch with Flying Head (Hong Kong: English title)
    Three for the Road (1974) (TV)
    Extreme Close-Up (1973)
    ... aka Sex Through a Window
    Hollywood 90028 (1973)
    ... aka Insanity (UK: video title)
    ... aka The Hollywood Hillside Strangler (USA: reissue title)
    By Map and Compass (1972)
    Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971) (TV)
    ... aka So's Your Old Man!
    The Interview (1970) (TV)


    The Reversal of Richard Sun (1966)

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    posted 04-16-2005 09:39 PM PT (US)     

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    Well, I decided to watch Quigley Down Under this past weekend. God I love that score...easily at the top of my Poledouris list with Conan.

    The man needs more work!

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    posted 04-19-2005 10:31 AM PT (US)     

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    I LOVE Quigley Down Under. Great score with great themes.

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    posted 04-19-2005 03:18 PM PT (US)     

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    The cue Bugs! is also different on the Varese album than on the DVD. Much different orchestration. And if you were able to get the boot, there are about 6 or so alternate cues not on the DVD or OST. Makes for a nice big 2cd set. I love mine.

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