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nuts_score Standard Userer	Could be decent or it could be bad. HGW lost me as a fan after The Number 23 and Seraphim Falls. Thoughts? Opinions? Personally, I would have loved for John Powell to return considering he already scored a previous Wolverine-centric film.
posted 10-29-2007 11:47 AM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	My vote is for John Powell, after his excellent work on X-men: The Last Stand. HGW doesn't excite me at all, his scores are boring and predictable. Who knows, maybe he and Powell will score this movie together in the spirit of their cartoon movies. BTW, who's the director?
posted 10-29-2007 12:05 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	Why would HGW lose you as a fan after just two films? Harry's done plenty of good work prior, and his music for Call of Duty 4 is pretty sweet. I dunno, artists have their ups and downs. Not a reason to ditch 'em, though.
posted 10-29-2007 12:24 PM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Standard Userer	Should've gotten Powell.
posted 10-29-2007 12:48 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	Eh you guys are silly. Powell would have been good, but Harry will be perfectly fine. They are both entirely capable.
posted 10-29-2007 01:34 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: Why would HGW lose you as a fan after just two films? Harry's done plenty of good work prior, and his music for Call of Duty 4 is pretty sweet. I dunno, artists have their ups and downs. Not a reason to ditch 'em, though. Jeron, for whatever bizarre reason, nuts, for the past little while, has been writing like he thinks he's some kind music snob/a.s.s.h.o.l.e. like Alex Ross (New Yorker). And although I agree with him here (I actually have not/will not give Number 23 or Seraphim Falls a listen; there's just not enough hours in a day to waste time on HGW [take note Horner/Zimmer-haters: Don't like composer, don't listen to composer]), I wish he'd return to a) the nuts I remember from not too long ago, maybe a year ago, and b) the outrageously hilarious man/boy with sensible opinions that many (or just a few) of us know outside of MM!
posted 10-29-2007 01:42 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	Agreed! Off with his head!
posted 10-29-2007 01:45 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	Since science dictates that Jeron is "almost always" right "with the parameters of 2-and-change," than I'll third Jeron's second of my first!
posted 10-29-2007 01:50 PM PT (US)

AaronR1074 Standard Userer	I dunno, I thought Narnia was pretty good. And The Rock. And what he did on Armageddon
posted 10-29-2007 01:53 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by sean: Since science dictates that Jeron is "almost always" right "with the parameters of 2-and-change," than I'll third Jeron's second of my first! Science yet undiscovered, which breaks the laws upon which current science is founded, states that (due to my extreme foresight), Sean is always right unless what he's saying comes into direct conflict with what I am saying, in which case, I would be (and will be) right, because Jeron is always right, absolutely. Sean is always right, conditionally.
posted 10-29-2007 01:54 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Science Smience Harry's gonna do fine. You guys need to stop bitching, for once...stop. --Brian [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 10-29-2007]
posted 10-29-2007 01:56 PM PT (US)

HadrianD Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: Why would HGW lose you as a fan after just two films? Harry's done plenty of good work prior, and his music for Call of Duty 4 is pretty sweet. I dunno, artists have their ups and downs. Not a reason to ditch 'em, though. As I recall, HGW's assistant, Stephen Barton scored it using HGW's themes.
posted 10-29-2007 01:56 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: As I recall, HGW's assistant, Stephen Barton scored it using HGW's themes. Big surprise. Whatever. His themes were sweet. Whatev's clev, Hadrian! We all know that a real composer only has to write a theme or two; just as long as the chummies in the background slave away and do the necessary hee-hawing to wrap up the project. If points A and Z are good, who cares about anything in between? As I said, off with his head! Off with his head. [Message edited by Jeron on 10-29-2007]
posted 10-29-2007 02:00 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	Hadrian, who scored the scene where the soldier dies in Call Of Duty 4?
posted 10-29-2007 02:01 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by sean: *Hadrian, who scored the scene where the soldier dies in Call Of Duty 4?* Sean, of course HGW did that. He covered it with a single stroke of his brilliant themeage.
posted 10-29-2007 02:04 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	I've got some pitch forks and torch thingys. We can do the mob scene from "Beauty and the Beast" while we hunt for nuts. --Brian [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 10-29-2007]
posted 10-29-2007 02:04 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: Sean, of course HGW did that. He covered it with a single stroke of his brilliant themeage. Thanks for clearing that one up. But, what about the scene where the tank fires? Is that also music by the redoubtable Harry Gregson-Williams, or is that music by "Stephen Barton"? Wait a minute! Have you ever seen Harry Gregson-Williams and "Stephen Barton" in the same room? Makes you think, doesn't it?
posted 10-29-2007 02:06 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Crono/Kyp: I've got some pitch forks and torch thingys. We can do the mob scene from "Beauty and the Beast" while we hunt for nuts. --Brian Right now, nuts thinks he's Ray Liotta in No Escape.
posted 10-29-2007 02:10 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by sean: But, what about the scene where the tank fires? No, that's Stephen Barton. However, HGW did do the scene where the soldiers get ambushed on Bakalakalakalakalaka street, since he's had experience with that before.
posted 10-29-2007 02:13 PM PT (US)

BigT1981 Standard Userer	I think it's been kind of hit and miss with Harry Gregson-Williams. I'll reserve my judgment though about it until I see the film. I will agree that Powell should have been hired.
posted 10-29-2007 02:20 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt_xh8bPEf0
posted 10-29-2007 02:57 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Question of the day: Does Jeron really work or just post random YouTube videos? I guess I could be asked the same question. Back to work I go! --Brian [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 10-29-2007]
posted 10-29-2007 03:55 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Crono/Kyp: Does Jeron really work or just post random YouTube videos? Are you still looking for your long lost birth parents?
posted 10-29-2007 03:58 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Maybe... [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 10-29-2007]
posted 10-29-2007 04:01 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Crono/Kyp: Does Jeron really work or just post random YouTube videos? ... and he spends an inordinate amount of time researching the philosophy of He-Man.
posted 10-29-2007 04:04 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by sean: ... and he spends an inordinate amount of time researching the philosophy of He-Man. One must do... err... what he must, to become a Master of the Universe... no? Can't help it if you guys waste all your time on sh*t that doesn't matter. [Message edited by Jeron on 10-29-2007]
posted 10-29-2007 04:05 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: *One must do... err... what he must, to become a Master of the Universe... no? Can't help it if you guys waste all your time on sht that doesn't matter.** Situation agitated: By the power of Greyskull: Yes.
posted 10-29-2007 04:09 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by sean: By the power of Greyskull: Yes. Your mom, Sean.
posted 10-29-2007 04:43 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Your mom jokes are SO 1989. Get some new material! --Brian
posted 10-29-2007 04:53 PM PT (US)

Dinko Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Crono/Kyp: Your mom jokes are SO 1989. Get some new material! --Brian My mom looks and acts like She-Ra. Wanna meet her?
posted 10-29-2007 05:24 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Nah, I'm good.
posted 10-29-2007 05:58 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Dinko: My mom looks and acts like She-Ra. Wanna meet her? Dinko, we might actually be brothers, separated at birth...
posted 10-29-2007 06:13 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Jeron: Dinko, we might actually be brothers, separated at birth... Situation diffused! My work here is done.
posted 10-29-2007 10:35 PM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	Wow, I just posted this thread like 12 hours and I think this is my fastest growing thread (sexual pun could be intended) ever! But most of dees posts ist jibber-jabbering foos wit no cents. SMACKDOWN! But like I should have said, I still do enjoy HGW's previous efforts; from his bit parts in The Rock and Armageddon all the way to Kingdom of Heaven (though Naria has, what, three good cues) and Man on Fire is still one of my favorite listens from years back. But seriously, the two scores I mentioned in my first post sucked! Has anyone other than FishChip heard them? And Sean, try not to oust me as Alex Ross again. The New Yorker called me about a subscription and my reply was so snobbish that they offered me a position on the writing staff; so I now pen under the name Alex Ross in hopes to discourage all of those who have hope. It brings in food for the table and whenever I show off my credentials at parties here in NYC the ladies always drop their dresses and toss their tops. Apparently, writing for such an esteemed gaggle of literature is all the rage when the young ladies these days. I suggest you all take up positions at your local high-society news outlets. Sorry, I have a cocktail party to be at. It's a fabulous dinner being held at Brian's [real] parents house. Hopefully we'll bust out the birth pictures for some hearty laughs.
posted 10-29-2007 11:30 PM PT (US)

Widescreen Standard Userer	Back to topic, and bottom line - Harry Gregson Williams is perfect for Wolverine, and I will be psyched if this turns out to be official, etc. I would buy the future CD of that music. It would be equally mesmerizing if he was collaborating with John Powell.
posted 10-31-2007 06:55 PM PT (US)

gkgyver Standard Userer	In my eyes, Harry Gregson-Williams is a far more interesting choice than John Powell. That being said, I don't think much of a Wolverine film in general, though.
posted 10-31-2007 07:13 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by gkgyver: In my eyes, Harry Gregson-Williams is a far more interesting choice than John Powell. That being said, I don't think much of a Wolverine film in general, though. gkgyver, mate, weren't you supposed to bug out after I punctured your wafer-thin pride a few weeks back? Anyway, no matter, welcome opponent, because I'm back on the attack: J/K. Did you not post that John Powell had created an "orchestral masterpiece" with X-Men: The Last Stand? If so, than what score has HGW done that surpasses Powell's ability to write music? Just curious. If you know those two composers scores, and I do, than you'll quickly realize that HGW is just a retard-bland-monkey copy of Hans Zimmer.
posted 10-31-2007 08:11 PM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by gkgyver: In my eyes, Harry Gregson-Williams is a far more interesting choice than John Powell. That being said, I don't think much of a Wolverine film in general, though. Is there an emoticon for bugged-out eyes?!
posted 11-03-2007 11:33 AM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by nuts_score: Originally posted by gkgyver: [b]In my eyes, Harry Gregson-Williams is a far more interesting choice than John Powell. That being said, I don't think much of a Wolverine film in general, though. Is there an emoticon for bugged-out eyes?![/B] Yeah, Andrew, type "RETARD" and it comes out perfectly. Trust me.
posted 11-04-2007 01:02 AM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	RETARD.
posted 11-04-2007 11:41 AM PT (US)

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