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moviescore Standard Userer	David Shire has been hired to compose the music for David Fincher's new film, ZODIAC! Most refreshing assignment so far this year, IMO. Check it out: http://filmmusicworld.com/radio/index.php?todo=showstory1&header=&page=&storyid=279&storycategory=&storycategory1= mikael
posted 08-07-2006 07:11 AM PT (US)

Al Standard Userer	That is too cool. Hopefully everything goes through so this actually happens. I keep meaning to order Shire's Conversation score, because I love it in the film, but spending 20 plus shipping on mostly piano, no matter how brilliant, is hard to justify with all these full orchestral scores still left unheard.
posted 08-07-2006 08:02 AM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	Well, since it's Fincher I was hoping for another brilliant Howard Shore score; but I've heard nothing but great things about Shire. His score existing in The Conversation is one of the strongest points of that film. I'm trying to recall what the music was like in 2010 but nothing is coming to my mind; does anyone own it and know?
posted 08-07-2006 08:11 AM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	nuts, you must listen to his brilliant score for The Taking Of Pelham One. Two. Three! It's easily one of the best scores EVER composed... FSM is maniacal about this score, and for good reason. [Message edited by sean on 08-07-2006]
posted 08-07-2006 08:33 AM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	I recently got a copy of the Conversation and, while expensive, is worth it for the main theme. AI, if you'd like, I can send you an mp3 of the main theme to tie you over.
posted 08-07-2006 08:41 AM PT (US)

Al Standard Userer	Certainly! That would be very appreciated. The email on my profile is still current. It really is a great film and score, though the film does drag in the middle warehouse scenes (and the dream sequence is absolute 70s excess). Shire's dissonant music for the hotel sequence is exquisitely unnerving.
posted 08-07-2006 12:48 PM PT (US)

SBD Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by sean: *nuts, you must* listen to his brilliant score for The Taking Of Pelham One. Two. Three! It's easily one of the best scores EVER composed... FSM is maniacal about this score, and for good reason.** Effin' right! Listening to it right now. Also, this is fine news about Shire.
posted 08-07-2006 03:36 PM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Al: Certainly! That would be very appreciated. The email on my profile is still current. Sent it your way. Hopefully the attachment's not too big. Enjoy!
posted 08-07-2006 06:34 PM PT (US)

Al Standard Userer	I'm listening to it right now. Sounds great. Thanks! This one will be in my head for another couple of days now.
posted 08-07-2006 06:39 PM PT (US)

PeterK FishChip	More clips... from a rare MM page with audio! http://www.moviemusic.com/soundtrack/conversation Totally prehistoric.
posted 08-07-2006 10:20 PM PT (US)

Shaun Rutherford Standard Userer	F*cking RIGHT. This is the best film music assignment I've heard since Schifrin did Rush Hour. Sounds weird, but the return of someone of Shire's caliber, and having the film be set during the period of his best work.....man, I have to change pants. Shaun
posted 08-10-2006 03:23 PM PT (US)

moviescore Standard Userer	Those of you who would like to read an interview with David Shire on his score for ZODIAC, please visit http://www.filmmusicweekly.com and download your copy of this week's issue. Cheers, mikael
posted 03-06-2007 01:33 AM PT (US)

Al Standard Userer	Just got this album. While I agree with all the others who have said it's not an easy listen, I can't help but admire the focus of this score. Like Shire says in the liner notes, the premise for the score is irresolution and sure enough, he follows through on it, going so far as to quote Ives's "The Unanswered Question." Clever, and fitting. But aside from all that, there's just something cool about having a modern David Shire album sitting on the shelf.
posted 03-22-2007 02:25 PM PT (US)

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