Track of the Week: "Angels in America (Main Title)" by Thomas Newman, from Angels in America
Newman's signeture plinkety style and plaintive oboe line serve these main titles well, giving a sense of sadness that's in line with the work as a whole. Normally his eclectic percussion is along the lightly kooky side, think a toned down Elfman or Goldenthal trying to write listenable tunes (zing!), but it's innate gentleness is another point in it's favor. Newman's work may not be my kind of high energy, but it has a pensive quality that I really enjoy.
- 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
ToTW 6/6/2010
Track of the Week: "The Sand Volcano" by Jerry Goldsmith, from The Mummy
Jerry Goldsmith, the man who could write memorable melodies in his sleep, gives us a middle-eastern sounding adventure score. While not as free-wheeling as 13th Warrior, it still manages a handful of rousing action cues, this one being one of the best. Like the movie it accompanies, the music may not be terribly nourishing, but it is most definitely a lot of fun.
- 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!
Jerry Goldsmith, the man who could write memorable melodies in his sleep, gives us a middle-eastern sounding adventure score. While not as free-wheeling as 13th Warrior, it still manages a handful of rousing action cues, this one being one of the best. Like the movie it accompanies, the music may not be terribly nourishing, but it is most definitely a lot of fun.
- 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!
ToTW 5/30/2010
(Apologies for the lateness of the post, I was in LA at the time and only just remembered!)
Track of the Week: "The River" by Patrick Doyle, from East-West
Track of the Week: "The River" by Patrick Doyle, from East-West
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Cross Pollination 2
Sorry for the lack of ToTW this week, I've been busy finishing the second episode of Cinematic Swordplay!
- 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!
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