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Topic: V For Vendetta soundtrack release info?

Widescreen
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Okay, I know some scooper out there has info on the score release for V For Vendetta. Anybody?
posted 02-13-2006 09:09 AM PT (US) 
Crono/Kyp

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For some reason my brain is thinking Varese...but don't quote me on that.--Brian
posted 02-13-2006 11:08 AM PT (US) 
Widescreen
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I've a sneaking suspicion you're right...
posted 02-13-2006 11:50 AM PT (US) 
nuts_score

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Maybe Varese, maybe Milan, maybe Warner Bros.; only time will tell. One thing is for certain, another Marianelli score after The Brothers Grimm and Pride & Prejudice is a sure-fire buy in my book. I'll keep my eyes open as I'm sure to snatch it up on release day.P.S. Big, big fan of Moore's and Lloyd's graphic novel, and only hope this movie has broken the Alan-Moore-to-big-screen curse. All early signs are pointing to "yes".
posted 02-13-2006 12:43 PM PT (US) 
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Agreed- it's going to be a kick in the head, this film. The Brothers Grimm was a good score (for an okay movie), and pride and Prejudice... well, I must admit I didn't notice the score because I was too busy scoping out Keira Knightley.But my thing is, there should have been some news by bow about a score release. Knowing how advanced a notice Varese and Milan both sometimes put forth for a release to a movie as buzz generating as this one, there should have been something...
posted 02-13-2006 01:00 PM PT (US) 
Steve Hughes

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According to HMV.co.uk, the soundtrack is released 13th March on EMI. Looks like it's all score! Result!
http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=220;1;8;-1&sku=481482Here's the tracklist:
1. Remember, Remember
2. Fingermen
3. V Storms - The TV Tower
4. Governments Should Be Afraid Of Their People
5. Evey’s Story
6. Lust At The Abbey
7. Gordon’s Secret
8. The Red Diary
9. Evey Processed
10. Valerie
11. Evey Reborn
12. England Prevails
13. 1812 Overture Vendetta Version
14. How Freedom Was Lost
15. The Dominoes Fall
16. Knives And Bullets
17. The People Stand UpCheers,
Steve
posted 02-15-2006 04:22 PM PT (US) 
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Nicely done, Steve!
posted 02-16-2006 08:39 AM PT (US) 
nuts_score

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Thank you Steve. I don't care what Peter says about you, you're a good guy. LOL.
posted 02-16-2006 09:35 AM PT (US) 
PeterK

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Who, me?
posted 02-16-2006 09:58 AM PT (US) 
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Now all we need is to get stateside label info; Steve, your link says EMI Records, which is the international label, unless I'm mistaken. Would that mean Virgin or Capitol here is doing the US Distribution or am I lost in the sauce?Also, online retailers here in the U.S. are showing a March 21st release date.
P.S. Those same retailers are saying Astralwerks Records for the label (which has me questioning validity, this is a label more commonly known for releasing techno artists and soundtracks to independent films).
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posted 02-16-2006 02:57 PM PT (US) 
Steve Hughes

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quote:
Originally posted by nuts_score:
Thank you Steve. I don't care what Peter says about you, you're a good guy. LOL.Ha! I forgive you, Pete!
As for the EMI question, no idea - sorry! It says EMI on HMV's website and that's about as much as I know!
NP: Enduring Love (Jeremy Sams) - ****/*****
posted 02-16-2006 03:26 PM PT (US) 
PeterK

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Huh, me! What?
posted 02-16-2006 03:52 PM PT (US) 
nuts_score

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quote:
Originally posted by PeterK:
Huh, me! What?Yes . . . it was freaking you! Ok?! Gosh falootin' PK, you're a difficult bastard. Now you must send me a free copy of Marianelli's Vendetta score when it comes in; you owe it to me for your impatience (six hours later you're still asking if it was you I was refering to!).
posted 02-16-2006 11:21 PM PT (US) 
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Folks, good news, straight from vforvendetta.com for those interested:March 21st, Astralwerks Records, 10 score cues from Dario Marianelli and three songs (hopefully in the film).
1. Remember Remember
2. Cry Me A River – JULIE LONDON
3. "...Governments Should Be Afraid Of Their People..."
4. Evey's Story
5. Lust At The Abbey
6. The Red Diary
7. Valerie
8. Evey Reborn
9. I Found A Reason - CAT POWER
10. England Prevails
11. The Dominoes Fall
12. Bird Gerhl - ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS
13. Knives And Bullets (And Cannons Too)posted 02-27-2006 08:30 AM PT (US) 
Demetris Christodoulides

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Check out the SOUND SAMPLES from the score to V FOR VENDETTA at
http://vforvendetta.warnerbros.com/index2.html (" soundtrack" )
posted 03-08-2006 01:55 AM PT (US) 
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Demetris, thank you so much!
posted 03-08-2006 06:53 AM PT (US) 
Demetris Christodoulides

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Sounds like a very interesting score, really looking forward for it!
posted 03-08-2006 10:04 AM PT (US) 
Kris

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Here's a first review of the score: http://www.soundtrack.net/soundtracks/database/?id=4257I'm not that excited anymore. Well, to be honest, I wasn't excited in the first place either. The movie, however, is supposed to be great.
posted 03-16-2006 07:44 AM PT (US) 
Lou Goldberg

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I just came back from a sneak preview of this film. Who knew there was a liberal, pro-gay, old movie-loving, Shakespeare-quoting, art-collecting, 50s rock-playing, flower-growing, cop-killing masked avenger in current comics? I didn't. And now here the same guy is on our current screens as well.Natalie Portman is always good to watch though the blend of politics and story that the W Bros. had better down in the first Matrix film doesn't come off nearly as well here.
Sure, I agree with the film's politics and it's neat to see a film that doesn't even try to obscure its dislike for conservatives, but it really is a comic book, a Revolution Primer for Pre-schoolers. The enemy is too black & white, the film's unreal & propped-up targets too easy to hate and dismiss. Somehow, the whole thing just can't be taken seriously although it deals with topics which are no joke (like government-sponsored torture). The images of mass graves combined with swashbuckling heroics and horny bishops seem to trivialize the real horror of all the situations. The film is a fantasy of revolution, of people rising against oppression, but all they have to do is hear some well-written agit-prop, show up in masks, and watch some fireworks. Even though I'd like to cheerlead it, there's something irresponsible about the whole project.
Still, if nothin else, it's a film that reminds us (again) of two very relevant items: 1) that the West is becoming increasingly fascist and 2) that it is using the media to create fear in people so they'll turn to power to protect them. Of course, this is old hat stuff for those who are on the ball, but it's nice to see it filter down to a teen movie.
As for the score, all I can do is comment on it based on how it is used in the film as opposed to what it might sound like on a CD.
Unfortunately, DM seems to be following in the Horner style of crescendos and loud long-held chords in place of any real music. The mix turns the scoring volume up way past where it should be and DRAMA comes out horribly unsubtle, in all caps, bold face, italics, and underlined.
One good cue deviates from all of this and that's the music for the prison/torture montage. Outside of that I wasn't impressed.
posted 03-16-2006 08:26 PM PT (US) 
nuts_score

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Good review Lou, thanks. I'm glad you pointed out the fact that when you look past it all, the idea behind it is anarchy for the sake of pop; which is all I really see a lot of Moore's work being. As much as I respect the man and remain a devoted fan, most of his material can run soft on what problem truly lies ahead, instead leaving the focus on the same churning ideas over and over again.
posted 03-16-2006 10:22 PM PT (US) 
nuts_score

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Also, Dan has a new interview with Marianelli up on Soundtrack.net. You should all check it out.posted 03-16-2006 10:24 PM PT (US) 
Lou Goldberg

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Yeah, n_s, this is like a Marxist, post-modernist Zorro movie: lesbian kisses, shaved heads, concentration camps, biological warfare, swordplay, and the 1812 Overture. The oddest melange of elements I've seen crammed into one movie in some time. Serious stuff reduced and exploited for pop thrills is a pretty good summation. Some might take it seriously but it seems like it does more harm to its causes than good. And like I said, the scoring doesn't counter the film's worse tendencies.
posted 03-17-2006 02:54 AM PT (US) Old Infopop Software by UBB
