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Author	Topic: Live Free or Die Hard

Jeron Standard Userer	Listening to the score... and... I hear some terrific nods to Kamen's unmistakable style. Smart of Beltrami to go that direction, rather than alienate all of us who still wish Kamen were still alive to score this film. Of course, there's a healthy 70-80% Beltrami presence here, but I'm glad Kamen is getting some homage. Impressed so far. Hopefully the movie has legs.
posted 06-14-2007 05:40 PM PT (US)

Lancelot Standard Userer	Which piece of classical music does this Die Hard score lean on, out of curiosity...?
posted 06-14-2007 06:25 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Lancelot: Which piece of classical music does this Die Hard score lean on, out of curiosity...? The heavy metal guitar rendition of Beethoven's 9th!
posted 06-14-2007 09:43 PM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Standard Userer	I though that piece was only for the trailers.
posted 06-15-2007 08:15 AM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Mark Olivarez: I though that piece was only for the trailers. You thought wrong.
posted 06-15-2007 10:55 AM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Standard Userer	Oh lord............
posted 06-15-2007 08:06 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	Ahhh Mark, if there's one constant in the universe it's that I'm always right and you're always wrong... JK! LOL! From what I can tell this nifty new Die Hard score doesn't take any direct classical nods. There's for sure splashes of Kamen's "terrorist" theme and the way this entire score is written definitely is a tribute to Kamen's Die Hard scores; it reminds me of the way Beltrami treated Goldsmith's material for The Omen re-make. "Out Of Bullets" is a fantastic example. [Message edited by sean on 06-15-2007]
posted 06-15-2007 08:49 PM PT (US)

John Steel Standard Userer	I think it is a very mediocre and boring action score. It's nice to hear Kamen's theme though. In my opinion Beltrami is not a very talented composer. He had written 2 or 3 good scores, after that he only repeats himself. His "horrorish" style is very boring. The only good part in his action scores are the percussion performance, which is usually creative. NP: Live Free or Die Hard */***
posted 06-16-2007 01:34 AM PT (US)

Al Standard Userer	When Beltrami gets creative with his orchestration, he writes some of the best current action music out there (I Robot, Hellboy, Flight of the Phoenix), but sometimes it just isn't there (T3). Either way, he's one of the only composers I look forward to hearing new work from anymore. I'm curious about how his signature sound will fit in with a Die Hard movie, but I still can't say I'm altogether excited about it.
posted 06-16-2007 03:22 AM PT (US)

Alexborn007 Standard Userer	I recently heard some of the first track on the album and was wondering: is this the only portion of the CD that sounds distinctly like Kamen's previous Die Hard scores or is it just the "terrorist" theme that makes a few appearances here and there afterwards? Looking forward to this one; it sounds like the album is pretty relentless.
posted 06-16-2007 11:45 AM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Alexborn007: I recently heard some of the first track on the album and was wondering: is this the only portion of the CD that sounds distinctly like Kamen's previous Die Hard scores or is it just the "terrorist" theme that makes a few appearances here and there afterwards? Looking forward to this one; it sounds like the album is pretty relentless. I have to listen to the score again, but I think that might be the only part of Kamen's score that is referred to directly (on more than just the first track, and with a bit of variety might I add): A lot of the action writing definitely has the Die Hard sound to it, and you could make comparisons to Kamen's "The Battle" and "Assault On The Tower" from the original to this one.
posted 06-16-2007 03:38 PM PT (US)

Demetris Christodoulides Standard Userer	For anyone interested, here's my review of LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD: http://musiconfilm.net/get_review.php?id=172
posted 06-20-2007 07:50 PM PT (US)

Quill Standard Userer	Suprisingly, initial reviews from both critics and moviegoers are very positive. I would have expected the moviegoer scores to be high (as most of the posts are from midnight showings attended by rapid fans), but the critics seem pleased overall as well. Not what I was expecting, and I am now very much looking forward to the film. I very much enjoy Beltrami's work, so I am looking forward to this one.
posted 06-27-2007 11:18 AM PT (US)

lemon Non-Standard Userer	can anyone tell me the name of the band which is shown early on with a female vocalist and heavy music?
posted 06-28-2007 02:56 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	Nice review, Demetris. I agree with a majority of the points you've made.
posted 06-28-2007 05:37 PM PT (US)

Quill Standard Userer	Best movie of the summer so far (that I've seen) and a welcome return to a solid action film. Yes, some of the computer plot points strain credibility, but it works overall. I didn't notice the music much...accept from the obvious (and very cool) Kamen references. If it wasn't for kids and that robot movie coming out, I would go see this one again
posted 07-03-2007 11:43 AM PT (US)

Demetris Christodoulides Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: Nice review, Demetris. I agree with a majority of the points you've made. Thanks a lot man, appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the score too, it's definitely one of the year's best in my books!
posted 07-03-2007 12:12 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	It's definitely found a spot on my iPhone... [Message edited by Jeron on 07-03-2007]
posted 07-03-2007 03:33 PM PT (US)

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