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  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    George’s Delerue’s Le Mépris, such an emotive piece that permeates a stunning film.


    So beautiful! Everything about that film is gorgeous.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Did anyone ever notice how similar Elmer Bernstein’s score for THE GREAT ESCAPE is to the Colonel Bogey March from THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI? It’s uncanny. Sometimes when I hum the Great Escape theme I inadvertently start humming the Colonel Bogey March, without even realizing it.

  • I've always been very partial to Leonard Rosenman's score for Beneath the Planet of the Apes (still my favourite film of the entire franchise).

    His liturgy for the bomb-worshipping mutants is excellently eerie and offputting.

  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I've always been very partial to Leonard Rosenman's score for Beneath the Planet of the Apes (still my favourite film of the entire franchise).

    His liturgy for the bomb-worshipping mutants is excellently eerie and offputting.


    The different scores compliment each of the original Planet of the Apes films (I rarely watch Battle... and cant recall much of the music, I just think its very inferior to the other films).
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
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    Both these amazing soundtracks are among my absolute favorites and both celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.

    Dirty Harry


    Duck, You Sucker!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I have several of Lalo's albums and listen to a playlist I put together often on my Echo smart speakers, Scorpios View is a favorite of mine.

    Another Lalo track from Enter the Dragon...
    Bamboo Bird Cage


    Sampans


    Such a great score.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Great version of the classic theme.

    This track compliments the anarchic firework finale.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Dances With Wolves Soundtrack: Farewell / End Title (Track 22)

    One of the most memorable cinema experiences I have had, a lot of that was down to the incredible score by JB.

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    Great version of the classic theme.
    My favorite version of the theme from the Sellers films. I love how at 3:51 and 3:59, the trumpets go in crescendo. They blend really well with the other instruments.

    A little Morricone:



    1:55 to 6:02 (Serene Family) is one my favorite Morricone compositions. That moment at 4:03 offers such depth of emotion. It really captures a domestic, family atmosphere without sounding generic or clichéd. 20:59 onwards (Preparation and Victory) is another standout for me.

    And a little more:





    I remember that second theme was used (with a pitch change) in the trailer for the Belmondo film Le professionnel.


    And let's throw a little Mancini in there:



    When I hear those finger cymbals I immediately think of Oddjob.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    One of my favourite current film composers Michael Giacchino. I would love Giacchino to do a Bond score.

    Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall.


    Bob Sneaks In Some Goldfinger vibes here.


    Kronos Unveiled Very Bond.


    Hope phenomenal.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Black Hole Theme - John Barry
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    Black Hole Theme - John Barry

    Yes!!!!!!!!!!! @Fire_and_Ice_Returns One of my favourite Barry Scores. It's deliciously repetitive, that it becomes infectious. The track Zero Gravity is a nice variation of the theme from the score.
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    I love Zero Gravity. Durant Is Dead is another favorite. And the overture!

    And this, which you can hear underneath the orchestra in several cues:

  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    GadgetMan wrote: »

    Black Hole Theme - John Barry

    Yes!!!!!!!!!!! @Fire_and_Ice_Returns One of my favourite Barry Scores. It's deliciously repetitive, that it becomes infectious. The track Zero Gravity is a nice variation of the theme from the score.

    After listening to it earlier I thought I need to rewatch the film, I like the movie though Barry's score elevates it further.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    Sure @mattjoes and @Fire_and_Ice_Returns it's a great score :)>-
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    The Queens Messenger great piece of music from Jerry Goldsmith.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    The Queens Messenger great piece of music from Jerry Goldsmith.

    Agreed! A nice track. Goldsmith is such a consistent composer. There's no score of his I dislike. He even made people care about Rambo with his tough and soulful music.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    GadgetMan wrote: »

    The Queens Messenger great piece of music from Jerry Goldsmith.

    Agreed! A nice track. Goldsmith is such a consistent composer. There's no score of his I dislike. He even made people care about Rambo with his tough and soulful music.

    First Blood was one of the first movie themes I bought, agree it adds depth to Rambo's character.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    GadgetMan wrote: »

    The Queens Messenger great piece of music from Jerry Goldsmith.

    Agreed! A nice track. Goldsmith is such a consistent composer. There's no score of his I dislike. He even made people care about Rambo with his tough and soulful music.

    First Blood was one of the first movie themes I bought, agree it adds depth to Rambo's character.

    Exactly.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Amazing piece of music by John Barry, the greatest.


    This is the version I own, amazing.

    From 2:15 onward you don't want it to end.


  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    Indeed @Fire_and_Ice_Returns. Great piece as one would expect from Barry. Barry simply has no clone. He was just too unique. I'm grateful Cubby & Harry knew he was right for Bond. I don't know where cinematic Bond would have been today, if not for Barry.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Indeed @Fire_and_Ice_Returns. Great piece as one would expect from Barry. Barry simply has no clone. He was just too unique. I'm grateful Cubby & Harry knew he was right for Bond. I don't know where cinematic Bond would have been today, if not for Barry.

    My mother is friends with his niece and also worked where the John Barry Seven played in York. His music is truly outstanding.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Indeed @Fire_and_Ice_Returns. Great piece as one would expect from Barry. Barry simply has no clone. He was just too unique. I'm grateful Cubby & Harry knew he was right for Bond. I don't know where cinematic Bond would have been today, if not for Barry.

    My mother is friends with his niece and also worked where the John Barry Seven played in York. His music is truly outstanding.

    Wow! That's some connection. Yeah, Barry's music makes the atmosphere better.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    GadgetMan wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Indeed @Fire_and_Ice_Returns. Great piece as one would expect from Barry. Barry simply has no clone. He was just too unique. I'm grateful Cubby & Harry knew he was right for Bond. I don't know where cinematic Bond would have been today, if not for Barry.

    My mother is friends with his niece and also worked where the John Barry Seven played in York. His music is truly outstanding.

    Wow! That's some connection. Yeah, Barry's music makes the atmosphere better.

    JB7 played at The Cats Whiskers, literally since I can remember I have always listened to John Barry it was omnipresent when growing up .
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    The Queens Messenger great piece of music from Jerry Goldsmith.
    Very nice indeed. I really like this film too.

    From 2:15 onward you don't want it to end.
    I agree completely.

    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Indeed @Fire_and_Ice_Returns. Great piece as one would expect from Barry. Barry simply has no clone. He was just too unique. I'm grateful Cubby & Harry knew he was right for Bond. I don't know where cinematic Bond would have been today, if not for Barry.

    My mother is friends with his niece and also worked where the John Barry Seven played in York. His music is truly outstanding.
    Fantastic! By talking to you I'm only four degrees removed from greatness.
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    I look at this every once in a while. Interesting to see Goldsmith making some last-minute adjustments.

  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    Black Hole Theme - John Barry

    Absolutely love this score! It was the first soundtrack LP I ever bought. Way back in 1982! It was on the Pickwick label!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Black Hole Theme - John Barry

    Absolutely love this score! It was the first soundtrack LP I ever bought. Way back in 1982! It was on the Pickwick label!

    I am pretty sure I had a toy of one of the robots from The Black Hole mixed amongst all my Star Wars toys back then, the film helped set the tone in a way for many 80's movies in the following decade. Like another poster mentioned Barry does space well.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    Black Hole Theme - John Barry

    Absolutely love this score! It was the first soundtrack LP I ever bought. Way back in 1982! It was on the Pickwick label!

    I am pretty sure I had a toy of one of the robots from The Black Hole mixed amongst all my Star Wars toys back then, the film helped set the tone in a way for many 80's movies in the following decade. Like another poster mentioned Barry does space well.

    I had the Ernest Borgnine figure 😄

    But yes, Barry does space very well. The film itself has not aged well, but it still looks fantastic for its age 👍
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