tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post6386684812999884124..comments2023-11-02T11:56:24.222-04:00Comments on DAILY FILM DOSE: A Daily Film Appreciation and Review Blog: WHERE HAVE ALL THE GREAT COMPOSERS GONE?Alan Bacchushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828941303586018368noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-23125510454286038732008-12-15T10:45:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:45:00.000-05:00and another thing, I really did rush out and buy W...and another thing, I really did rush out and buy Warren Ellis' score for The Assassination of Jesse James along with Jonny Greenwood's brilliant There Will Be Blood (even though it wasn't written for the film and, therefore, possibly, not a score proper...)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195081380418353797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-46378044076547274212008-12-15T10:42:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:42:00.000-05:00Carter Burwell? Lalo Schifrin? And what about Mark...Carter Burwell? Lalo Schifrin? And what about Mark Mothersbaugh's erudite and magnificent scores for Rushmore and the Royal TenenbaumsEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195081380418353797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-90292055563608857092008-10-30T09:19:00.000-04:002008-10-30T09:19:00.000-04:00You mentionned Clint Mansell but nobody acknowledg...You mentionned Clint Mansell but nobody acknowledged his best work yet: The Fountain! It's fresh, haunting and memorable and more complex than Requiem for a Dream (which I also love).<BR/><BR/>And of course, how could anyone mention Thomas Newman without talking about his American Beauty score is beyond me.<BR/><BR/>There's also Tan Dun, the composer of both "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-25370270006459714412008-10-30T03:02:00.000-04:002008-10-30T03:02:00.000-04:00Ennio Morricone and the Mission anyone? 'Gabriel's...Ennio Morricone and the Mission anyone? 'Gabriel's Oboe' was something that ran more loops in my head than the bagpipes from braveheartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-86014474516057556922008-10-30T01:51:00.000-04:002008-10-30T01:51:00.000-04:00You left out Hans Zimmer in your mention of the sc...You left out Hans Zimmer in your mention of the scores for Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. They both scored the film, splitting up the workload. And I have to disagree with your opinion of the scores for them both. <BR/><BR/>If you take and listen to both, you get a distinct feeling of loss and lonelyness from the score in Batman Begins, and the score for The Dark Knight is amazing in itself, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-37927326181633085372008-10-30T00:56:00.000-04:002008-10-30T00:56:00.000-04:00And now that I think about it, Carter Burwell's sc...And now that I think about it, Carter Burwell's score for "Fargo" is fantastic, and memorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-78966483503190191282008-10-30T00:54:00.000-04:002008-10-30T00:54:00.000-04:00Perhaps someone mentioned this before me but I lik...Perhaps someone mentioned this before me but I liked Kenji Kawai´s work on Ghost in the shell, I think its one of the most memorable scores for a scifi film. Also Michael Stearns´s work on Baraka is quite beautiful and overwhelming. Last but not least is Elliot Goldenthal, I´m not a big fan of all his scores but Alien 3 and Heat are great scores IMHO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-61715024003132303582008-10-30T00:53:00.000-04:002008-10-30T00:53:00.000-04:00Thomas Newman has already been mentioned, but he's...Thomas Newman has already been mentioned, but he's in the top few working today. I first heard his work on "American Beauty," and it's what I remembered most about the film. Also, "Finding Nemo" is one of my favorite scores.<BR/><BR/>I think John Debney's work on "The Passion of the Christ" and "Sin City" should be recognized.<BR/><BR/>I'm also surprised most have overlooked Clint Eastwood's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-37290416118144816492008-10-29T23:50:00.000-04:002008-10-29T23:50:00.000-04:00Great article, yes.I didn't see any mention of Gab...Great article, yes.<BR/><BR/>I didn't see any mention of Gabriel Yared here--is music is so haunting: "Camille Claudel," "The ENglish Patient" and "Talented Mr. Ripley" are staples in my collection!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-81608583109875346102008-10-29T23:41:00.000-04:002008-10-29T23:41:00.000-04:00I love JOHN POWELL... Italian Job, Mr. & Mrs. ...I love JOHN POWELL... Italian Job, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Bourne. <BR/><BR/>HOWARD SHORE's work on Lord of the Rings was phenomenal.<BR/><BR/>STEVE JABLONSKY's music from The Island is great, and Transformers is pretty similar<BR/><BR/>ANDREA GUERRA wrote a great score for The Pursuit of Happyness<BR/><BR/>... and whoever writes for High School Musical... yeah, a GOD ;)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158807534782828984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-60801523096908556232008-10-29T23:39:00.000-04:002008-10-29T23:39:00.000-04:00Klaus Badelt? john Murphy? Both fantastic, but HIG...Klaus Badelt? john Murphy? Both fantastic, but HIGHLY overlooked imo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-85270552507520309282008-10-29T23:11:00.000-04:002008-10-29T23:11:00.000-04:00RZA is exciting. Everyone is hiring him.RZA is exciting. Everyone is hiring him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-37570965933362124242008-10-29T22:57:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:57:00.000-04:00Michael Giacchino also did fabulous work on The Fa...Michael Giacchino also did fabulous work on The Family Stone...I downloaded parts of the score on iTunes - so beautiful!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189114121672869673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-47523395584397123652008-10-29T22:56:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:56:00.000-04:00I agree with the Michael Giacchino fans. "Ratatou...I agree with the Michael Giacchino fans. "Ratatouille" is one of the rare recent scores that I can listen to beginning to end rather than skipping to favorite tracks. Also, his overture for "Cloverfield" gives us a brief glimpse of one of the greatest film scores never written.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-48126343128828978072008-10-29T22:51:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:51:00.000-04:00Just gotta chime in. Great read by the way. I can'...Just gotta chime in. Great read by the way. I can't wait to check out some of those composers. Favorite score is a 3 way tie Horner for Rocketeer Willams for Hook and Horner agian for Willow. I guess I'm just drawn to the fantasy/adventure genre.Jacob McAlisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099269949585427410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-5175378848304467412008-10-29T22:43:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:43:00.000-04:00What is a bit funny is the fact (though not a feat...What is a bit funny is the fact (though not a feature film), Michael Giacchino was a breakout in my mind for one composition: Medal of Honor. Sure, it was a game - but when it was released in 1999 that score instantly became a high water mark for the format.<BR/><BR/>Give it a listen and tell me it couldn't be confused for lost themes of Saving Private Ryan...or the original score for a missing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-18681123027704006682008-10-29T22:17:00.000-04:002008-10-29T22:17:00.000-04:00Thomas Newman's scores have been consistently impr...Thomas Newman's scores have been consistently impressive, from Shawshank Redemption and American Beauty to Finding Nemo and Wall-E(on which he collaborated with Peter Gabriel).<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that you pointed out Gustavo Santaolalla. His films pulsate with such a primordial, other-worldly quality that sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it.<BR/><BR/>Jonny Greenwood's score for There Andres Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690630595453593799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-80159494121468224102008-10-29T21:46:00.000-04:002008-10-29T21:46:00.000-04:00Thomas Newman = Best Composer working todayThomas Newman = Best Composer working todayUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008712797384661072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-78733137966048851122008-10-29T21:20:00.000-04:002008-10-29T21:20:00.000-04:00Stephen Jones is somebody to keep an eye on. His ...Stephen Jones is somebody to keep an eye on. His music is amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-16522847961851478242008-10-29T21:09:00.000-04:002008-10-29T21:09:00.000-04:00I like Marco Beltrami's score for 3:10 to Yuma and...I like Marco Beltrami's score for 3:10 to Yuma and Pascal Estéve's score for Man on the Train. And, he's primarily scored videogames (the Hitman series), but Jesper Kyd has done enough work in film to qualify. I also like Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' work on both The Proposition and The Assassination of Jesse James, and I agree with everyone who said Carter Burwell, David Holmes, Lalo Schifrin (Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086267961647167699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-57832415324174182832008-10-29T20:57:00.000-04:002008-10-29T20:57:00.000-04:00I think there are still some good to great compose...I think there are still some good to great composers out there. <BR/><BR/>Steve Jablonsky- He may have a Hans Zimmer feel to him that may turn people off, but I think his Transformers sound track was amazing. <BR/><BR/>Nick Cave- "Assassination..." was a very strong score<BR/><BR/>Michael Giacchino- I agree with everyone, and I think his work on "Speed Racer" was very underrated.<BR/><BR/>Still Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-62377419390218940182008-10-29T20:53:00.000-04:002008-10-29T20:53:00.000-04:00i agree with what a lot of these people have said....i agree with what a lot of these people have said. there are plenty of good scores and, therefore, composers. the dark knight and there will be blood scores are fantastic and i listen to them often. everything clint mansell has made is pure magic and john ottman is like the new john williams. there are plenty of good new scores, i think your taste is just skewed more towards the older ones.Theodore Hocevarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468145830961828195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-10426757794408911502008-10-29T20:43:00.001-04:002008-10-29T20:43:00.001-04:00I'm really surprised that there are not more comme...I'm really surprised that there are not more comments about James Horner. I really do wonder what happened to the good scores....I am a dork at heart, I still have the Aliens soundtrack in my cd player in my car. Horner can take me back to being a kid any day I want. Only one mention of Basil Poledouris? Both Conan movies were truly thematic and grand. <BR/><BR/>No mention of Ennio Morricone? HisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-36585264141711778742008-10-29T20:43:00.000-04:002008-10-29T20:43:00.000-04:00My name is Zernul R Shackelford and I am a compose...My name is Zernul R Shackelford and I am a composer from Merrillville, IN. I have scored several low budget indie films but I treat them as if they were the biggest blockbuster to ever be created. <BR/><BR/>Remember my name because I want to bring back the Score. I don't have the mega bucks or the big name yet...but I'm pushing to get there. Every one of those composers mentioned are influences Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-84764754586548814082008-10-29T18:58:00.000-04:002008-10-29T18:58:00.000-04:00I must say I agree with what a lot of you are sayi...I must say I agree with what a lot of you are saying; movie scoring has been going downhill.<BR/><BR/>However, I was delighted to find a shining star in a movie I did not expect. The soundtrack for Stardust by Eshkeri is beautiful. It was the first one in a long time I bought not two minutes after watching the movie. It plays with and adds to the story. You can hear shadows of John Williams Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com