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Darth_Vader-Anakin Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 7/25/07 6:38pm Subject: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	So, what's been delivered, and what's left to come? I haven't bought many new scores this year. Nothing much has really piqued my interest: Bridge to Terabithia (Promo) by Aaron Zigman (I didn't exactly buy this one, but "came across" it) Breach by Mychael Danna Have Mercy on Us All by Patrick Doyle Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by Nicholas Hooper Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End by Hans Zimmer Ratatouille by Michael Giacchino Zodiac by David Shire My two favorites are easily Breach and Bridge to Terabithia (this needs an official release). Possible scores to look forward to: The Golden Compass by Alexandre Desplat (probably my most anticipated score this year) Michael Clayton, The Water Horse, and I Am Legend by James Newton Howard The Last Legion by Patrick Doyle Across the Universe by Elliot Goldenthal I'm sure there are others, but that's all that really stand out in my mind.
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Cerrabore Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 7/25/07 8:31pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	Oh, Goldenthal's getting back into films? This should be exciting.
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Darth_Vader-Anakin Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 7/25/07 9:18pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	I know, he doesn't score nearly enough films, and I really hope that Grendel gets a CD/DVD release. And how could I forget to mention John Powell's Bourne Ultimatum that comes out Tuesday?!
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andy1044 Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 7/25/07 9:38pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	I think The Simpsons might be worth a listen. It might be interesting to hear what Zimmer does with Clausen's material. -----signature----- Are you looking for original music for your film? Look no further! Samples of my work can be heard at: http://www.soundclick.com/andyskrabutenas PM me or send an email to andy1044@aol.com if you are interested.
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Trentman359 Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 7/26/07 2:52pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	Im looking forward to the Simpsons score. Soundtrack.net already gave it a good review so Im excited for it. -----signature----- "The Magical Mystery Tour is waiting to take you away"
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Strilo Title: Manager • Music • Prequel Trilogy Registered: Aug '01	Date Posted: 7/26/07 10:04pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	I think I have different musical priorities than you guys. I've bought no scores from films (or scores) released in 2007. I picked up one score from 2004 and that's it this year. Instead I've bought Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, Traveling Wilburys and other rock-type albums. -----signature----- #1 on iTunes Most Played: R.E.M. "Imitation of Life" #1 on iTunes Film Scores: Harry Potter "A Window to the Past" * * * * * * "And therefore blah blah blah your mom..."
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Regan21286 Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 7/26/07 11:49pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point - Date Edited: 7/26/07 11:49pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Regan21286
	Only Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End by Hans Zimmer and Ratatouille by Michael Giacchino were really the more notable to me. Spiderman 3 was a major letdown since they aren't releasing a soundtrack and Elfman wasn't involved. Transformers is another since they aren't releasing that either. There were a few notable pieces (Autobot arrival as one of them). Certainly was a downer year for film scores. No John Williams works, nothing even close to what X3, Superman Returns, Da Vinci Code, Casino Royale, heck, even Mission: Impossible 3. 2008 looks to be a very interesting year though with Indy 4 (a must-have for me), Iron Man (by John Debney), and Star Trek XI (Giacchino).
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Semi-DarkLord90 Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 7/27/07 10:10am Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	I think Rise of the Silver Surfer deserves note. It's one of my favorites. -Semi -----signature----- Trust me, I'm a doctor.
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Cellist Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 7/28/07 5:27pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	I very much enjoyed Zimmer's score for Pirates of the Caribbean 3. -----signature----- "Baron Of Not Catching On" of the JCC Shiny Council http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=shinycouncil Sir Cellulitis of Lardipuss of the Knights of the Round Espy I believe in mermaids
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andy1044 Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 7/28/07 6:16pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point - Date Edited: 7/28/07 6:17pm (1 edits total) Edited By: andy1044
	Well I just got the Simpsons score. Its fairly interesting, though not groundbreaking or wholly original. As soundtrack.net said it is heavily Elfman influenced as well as a touch of Gershwin. I seemed to notice a few bits of Rhapsody in Blue here and there in the score. My favorite track is "Spider Pig." Not necessarily because it's anything musically special, but rather because of the purely zany aspect of a choral arrangement of "Spiderpig, Spiderpig, Does whatever a Spiderpig does. Does he swing from a web? No he can't, he's a pig. Look out! He is a Spider Pig." -----signature----- Are you looking for original music for your film? Look no further! Samples of my work can be heard at: http://www.soundclick.com/andyskrabutenas PM me or send an email to andy1044@aol.com if you are interested.
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Son-Of-Suns Registered: Aug '00	Date Posted: 7/29/07 3:22pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	I have enjoyed At World's End and Sunshine's score a great deal. -----signature----- "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage -------- http://www.onthebusmall.com
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Darth_Vader-Anakin Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 7/29/07 7:01pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	Strilo posted: I think I have different musical priorities than you guys. I've bought no scores from films (or scores) released in 2007. I picked up one score from 2004 and that's it this year. Instead I've bought Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, Traveling Wilburys and other rock-type albums. Honestly, about the only thing I listen to are film scores. I have season tickets to the local symphony orchestra and I listen to the radio when driving (mostly because scores have such a volume fluctuation, I don't even bother trying to listen to them while driving), but other than that it's pretty much all soundtracks. My problem with other music is that I'll hear one song from a band that I enjoy, but can't find anything positive in their other material. I certainly respect everyone's taste in music, and don't consider other forms inferior -- just different. I have a real problem with people ridiculing other people's musical taste (not that I'm saying that's what you're doing, I'm just ranting ). One of the guys who lived in the room next to mine last semester insulted anyone for listening to music older than 6 or 7 years . One day I played "The Altar" from The Omen at full volume just to piss him off. He didn't say anything, but it gave me satisfaction to know that he had to listen to it after he would typically grace the entire hall listen to his music each day.
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andy1044 Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 7/29/07 7:26pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	I usually stay within the boundaries of hair metal, power metal, classic rock, and film scores. -----signature----- Are you looking for original music for your film? Look no further! Samples of my work can be heard at: http://www.soundclick.com/andyskrabutenas PM me or send an email to andy1044@aol.com if you are interested.
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Well_Of_Souls Registered: Aug '01	Date Posted: 7/30/07 2:51pm Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point - Date Edited: 7/30/07 2:52pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Well_Of_Souls
	I'm primarily film scores as well, although I've started delving more into classical and concert works. As for 2007's output so far, I've been really underwhelmed. POTC was fun and I liked Shire's Zodiac (although I don't own it yet), but the best scores I've gotten this year haven't been from this year at all. I am still looking forward to John Powell's The Bourne Ultimatum and James Newton Howard's The Water Horse, especially after reading that the London Symphony Orchestra is performing on that one. But next year is shaping up to be pretty interesting, so I'm optimistic. -----signature----- "Okey dokey, Doctor Jones, hold on to your potatoes!"
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Darth_Vader-Anakin Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 8/13/07 9:03am Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	Well, you can forget about Doyle's The Last Legion. It's pretty awful. It's really just a "blah" of a score. It's a bit like Eragon but without a great main theme. I'm sure (hoping) As You Like It is a better effort from him. The synopsis just sounds more like his cup of tea. It's also a film by Kenneth Branagh who he typically does his best work for.
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Well_Of_Souls Registered: Aug '01	Date Posted: 8/13/07 9:28am Subject: RE: 2007 - The Halfway Point
	The Bourne Ultimatum wasn't much either. More of the same from the second score (which I still consider the best of the three), but with a slightly more orchestral sound. Overall, a weaker Powell score of late. -----signature----- "Okey dokey, Doctor Jones, hold on to your potatoes!"
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