What Scores are Everyone Listening to Now?

Right at this very moment, I'm giving a downloaded copy of Ennio Morricone's "The Thing" soundtrack a test-drive.

 

With 'Rocky Balboa' coming out, I've been listening to various 'Rocky' cuts, especially Vince DiCola's work in 'Rocky IV'.

 

Speaking of Rocky, I'm listening to "Rocky Balboa: The Best Of Rocky". Which features more Bill Conti's score.

 

I've been meaning to pick that up... Does it have the 'Rocky Balboa' version of 'Gonna fly now' on it?

 

yes it does, its a remix and its very good. I love the trumpet that just wails away at will.

 

1. Gonna Fly Now- Bill Conti (Rocky)
2. Eye Of The Tiger- Survivor (Rocky III)
3. Going The Distance- Bill Conti (Rocky II)
4. Living In America- James Brown (Rocky IV)
5. Redemption- Bill Conti (Rocky II Main Theme)
6. Conquest- Bill Conti (Rocky II)
7. Burning Heart- Survivor (Rocky IV)
8. Alone In the Ring- Bill Conti (Rocky)
9. Overture- Bill Conti (Features Rocky I recap, Sweet Victory and Redemption)
10. Mickey- Bill Conti (Rocky III)
11. Hearts On Fire- John Cafferty (Rocky IV)
12. Rocky's Reward- Bill Conti (Rocky End Credits)
13. Adrian- Bill Conti (Rocky III)
14. No Easy Way Out- John Tepper (Rocky IV)
15. Fanfare For Rocky- Bill Conti (Rocky)
16. It's A Fight- Three 6 Mafia (Rocky Balboa)
17. Gonna Fly Now (Remix)- Bill Conti (remix by John X) (Rocky Balboa)

Also features audio clips from the films.

 

Cool guys thanks for the heads up.

 

yes! charlie and the chocolate factory!

 

'Anvil of Crom' by Basil Poledouris... Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to drink a flagon of mead and eat some raw meat.

 

You guys should check out Alan Silvestri, I find him really amazing!

He has done the Polar Express Suite, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Practical Magic...all of which i love.

His stuff also includes The Bodyguard, The Abyss, Back to the Futures, and a bunch more.

 

You're right, Alan Silvestri is quite good, but, unfortunately, he does not seem to get enough work. I'd still like to hear his take on Pirates of the Caribbean...

Currently listening to Mozart's Requiem Mass -- Sir Neville Marriner and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.

Not a film score, but a score nonetheless and an absolutely breathtaking hour's worth of music!

 

I'm listening to Sumi Jo sing something from I Puritani.

 

Seconded. The Mummy Returns was one of my favorite action scores of the last decade and I would have loved to hear his version of a high seas adventure score in the same vein.

Currently listening to a lot of Blood Diamond. Somewhat unremarkable action music, but the main melody and ethnic flavor don't disappoint.

 

If you like that ethnic flavor and haven't heard Zimmer's Tears of the Sun, you might want to pick it up. Overall it's not a remarkable score, but the last two tracks alone are worth the price of the CD.

Currently listening to The Empire Strikes Back. It's probably been close to six or so months since I've listened to a SW score, so it seemed like an appropriate time to bring this one out.

 

RTOJ

 

I finally picked up Air Force One by Jerry Goldsmith. From my first listen it seems as if Patrick Doyle might be channeling Goldsmith's spirit in his score to Eragon.

 

I'm listening to all the Star Wars scores in production order. (ANH to ROTS) At the moment I'm up to Alliance Assembly from ROTJ which is great.

 

Currently listening to Danny Elfman's Charlotte's Web

I cannont describe how disappointed I am with this score. It's not bad (outside some of the blatant quotes from Corpse Bride), but there's nothing really special about it. It doesn't hold my attention at all. I honestly think this the first time I've ever been really disappointed by Elfman. I suppose everyone has their off days.

I think I'll go listen to Serenada Schizophrana instead.

 

I'm currently listening to the new Doctor Who series soundtrack.

 

I 100% agree. Elfman really dropped the ball with this one. Completely uninspired and unmemorable.

Since getting it, I've listened to it all the way through maybe twice.

 

Some songs on the 4 harry potter movie soundtracks.

Rocky 4 - Training Montage.
Rocky 4 - I can't remember the name, but it is played basically during the fight, around the middle of it when Rocky comes back. I stop listening to the part when the song sounds like a trumpet and drums like a bad guy theme. But I still like it.

 

I'm doing the same thing right now. Currently at "The Battle of Hoth."

 

Lotsa Silvestri: The Mummy Returns, Back to the Future Part III (my favorite of the trio), Judge Dredd

 

Don't you just love "Indians" from BTTF 3? And the awesome "Wild West" theme?

 

Absolutely. I love how he weaves the Wild West theme into the 3 "Train" cues. And the End Title is the best of the three films.