SOUNDTRACKS

[Omnius]

Some recommendations for soundtracks (personal favourites):
300 - Tyler Bates
Batman Begins - Hans Zimmer
Casino Royale - David Arnold
Cloverfield (Roar!) - Michael Giacchino
Dinosaur - James Newton Howard
Final Fantasy: Spirits Within - Elliot Goldenthall
The Fountain - Clint Mansell
Ice Age: The Meltdown - John Powell
King Kong - James Newton Howard
Medal of Honor (various albums) - Michael Giacchino / Christopher Lennertz
Mission Impossible III - Michael Giacchino
Planet Earth - George Fenton
Transformers - Steve Jablonsky

Oh and soo many many more.
I recommend you visit this site: www.soundtrack.net
They have an extensive library on soundtracks, sorted on composer, albums & movies/tvshows.

 

[Roshi]

Speaking of Giacchino, you should definitely try the Incredibles Soundtrack

 

[ST-One]

Some recommendations for soundtracks (personal favourites):
300 - Tyler Bates
Batman Begins - Hans Zimmer
Casino Royale - David Arnold
Cloverfield (Roar!) - Michael Giacchino
Dinosaur - James Newton Howard
Final Fantasy: Spirits Within - Elliot Goldenthall
The Fountain - Clint Mansell
Ice Age: The Meltdown - John Powell
King Kong - James Newton Howard
Medal of Honor (various albums) - Michael Giacchino / Christopher Lennertz
Mission Impossible III - Michael Giacchino
Planet Earth - George Fenton
Transformers - Steve Jablonsky

Oh and soo many many more.
I recommend you visit this site: www.soundtrack.net
They have an extensive library on soundtracks, sorted on composer, albums & movies/tvshows.

There are some really good one in that list, thank you.
And thanks for the link

 

[ST-One]

Speaking of Giacchino, you should definitely try the Incredibles Soundtrack

I have that and his score for Ratatouille - I hope he delivers as equally as good music for Star Trek

 

[Michael]

Really, what can you recommend to a man who already has everything?

 

[ST-One]

Really, what can you recommend to a man who already has everything?

Well, there are a few scores which I would never have come across hadn't I started this thread
I'm glad that there are people with such a good taste in film music

 

[JediKnightButler]

If you're unsure about synthesizer music, I would definitely challenge you to at least listen to excerpts of Vince DiCola's score for the original Transformers The Movie(1986) at AmazonMP3.com: http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-...f3_3?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1211196413&sr=103-3
The instrumental tracks are: Death of Optimus Prime, Escape, Autobot/Decepticon Battle, Unicron Medley, Moon Base 2-Shuttle Launch, Megatron Must Be Stopped Parts 1 & 2. If you listen to those tracks and aren't impressed then maybe synthesizer music/scores really isn't for you. I should probably clarify my categorization of these tracks as being more hard rock since he uses a full range of rock instruments (i.e. guitars, drums) in addition to the synthesizers in these songs as compared to Vangelis' score for "Blade Runner" (which is also another of my favorite soundtracks) for instance.
BTW the soundtrack to the new live action Transformers movie (which isn't that bad but nowhere near as good IMHO as Vince DiCola's score for the animated movie) CAN be downloaded from Amazon MP3 for $15 at http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-...f3_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1211196413&sr=103-1
I think it is also available through iTunes and probably other music download services as well.

 

[ST-One]

If you're unsure about synthesizer music, I would definitely challenge you to at least listen to excerpts of Vince DiCola's score for the original Transformers The Movie(1986) at AmazonMP3.com: http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-...f3_3?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1211196413&sr=103-3
The instrumental tracks are: Death of Optimus Prime, Escape, Autobot/Decepticon Battle, Unicron Medley, Moon Base 2-Shuttle Launch, Megatron Must Be Stopped Parts 1 & 2. If you listen to those tracks and aren't impressed then maybe synthesizer music really isn't for you. I should clarify my categorization of these tracks as being more hard rock/synthesizer since he uses a full range of rock instruments (i.e. guitars, drums) in these songs as compared to Vangelis' score for "Blade Runner" (which is also another of my favorite but it is definitely much more "contemplative") for instance.
BTW the soundtrack to the new live action Transformers movie (which isn't that bad but nowhere near as good IMHO as Vince DiCola's score for the animated movie) CAN be downloaded from Amazon MP3 for $15 at http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-...f3_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1211196413&sr=103-1
I think it is also available through iTunes and probably other music download services as well.

Unfortunately that service is not available for me here in Germany

But I could listen to the Vince DiCola score... defenitely not my kind of music...
The Jablonsky score sounds much better

 

[Michael]

Unfortunately that service is not available for me here in Germany

Yeah, why Amazon doesn't implement that service in Germany is beyond me. Well, I'm more the guy who wants to own real CDs but if you're only searching for one track this could be very helpful.

 

[Omnius]

If you like more modern film music, you could also try the John Powell's score's for the Bourne Trilogy.

For some reason I'm also a big fan of Toto's Dune score. x)

 

[Michael]

For some reason I'm also a big fan of Toto's Dune score. x)

I know the reason: Because it's very good. I love that score and listen to it regularly. The best piece on it is Robot Fight, IMO. Classic!

 

[Kegek]

For some reason I'm also a big fan of Toto's Dune score. x)

I know the reason: Because it's very good. I love that score and listen to it regularly. The best piece on it is Robot Fight, IMO. Classic!

Yeah, that's also a very good score. My favourite track would be Final Dream. Sweeping, epic, and poignant.

Really, what can you recommend to a man who already has everything?

Well, there are a few scores which I would never have come across hadn't I started this thread
I'm glad that there are people with such a good taste in film music

How about... There Will Be Blood? That had a fantastic score too.

 

[ST-One]

Unfortunately that service is not available for me here in Germany

Yeah, why Amazon doesn't implement that service in Germany is beyond me. Well, I'm more the guy who wants to own real CDs but if you're only searching for one track this could be very helpful.

I too want to own the real object

If you like more modern film music, you could also try the John Powell's score's for the Bourne Trilogy.

For some reason I'm also a big fan of Toto's Dune score. x)

These three Powell score's are already in the shopping cart at Amazon

As is now the Dune score

 

[ST-One]

How about... There Will Be Blood? That had a fantastic score too.

This one sounds ... interesting... but I don't think one can listen to that one very often...
But it caused goose-bumps - always a good sign

 

[Omnius]

I presume you already have the Lord of the Rings scores (both the original releases and the extended versions )

 

[Michael]

I too want to own the real object

Exactly. I want a booklet. I want lyrics. I want scratches on my CD. No, wait a minute!

However, I would also recommend Brian Reitzell's score for 30 Days of Night. Very minimalistic and kühl.

And as already suggested: Clint Mansell's The Fountain score is fantastic. Especially the last two tracks.

BUT, both are not very "action-packed" and "fast-paced".

 

[Kegek]

And as already suggested: Clint Mansell's The Fountain score is fantastic.

Yeah, it's good. For some reason it reminds me of Philip Glass. Possibly the minimalism.

Speaking of Philip Glass, you can't go wrong with Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.

 

[ST-One]

I presume you already have the Lord of the Rings scores (both the original releases and the extended versions )

I still have to get the extended versions for 'The Two Towers' and 'Return of the King'

 

[ST-One]

I too want to own the real object

Exactly. I want a booklet. I want lyrics. I want scratches on my CD. No, wait a minute!

However, I would also recommend Brian Reitzell's score for 30 Days of Night. Very minimalistic and kühl.

And as already suggested: Clint Mansell's The Fountain score is fantastic. Especially the last two tracks.

BUT, both are not very "action-packed" and "fast-paced".

Ah, you see, NOT action-packed and NOT fast-paced... that is quite the deal-breaker for me

 

[Michael]

Ah, you see, NOT action-packed and NOT fast-paced... that is quite the deal-breaker for me

Well, then I can't help you.