Favorite film composer?

[Natebishop3]

I've always been a huge fan of Hans Zimmer (Crimson Tide, Hunt for Red October, Gladiator, Dark Knight, Inception, and a million other films)

But can anyone honestly compete with John Williams? The guy composed some of the most iconic and memorable films of our generation.

Indiana Jones
Jaws
Star Wars
Superman

Hell, he even wrote the theme song for the Olympics.

 

[Denny Crane]

Stewart Copeland was drummer for the Police. He also wrote the music for 73 films and TV shows.

Trevor Rabin was guitarist for Yes in one of its incarnations. He was (is) awesome, IMO. He wrote the music for the TV show E-Ring and the music was terrific. According to his IMDB bio:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704909/bio

Rabin has scored three dozen films which include Con Air, Homegrown, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, Jack Frost, Deep Blue Sea, Gone in 60 Seconds, Remember the Titans, The 6th Day, The Banger Sisters, Kangaroo Jack, Bad Boys 2, The Great Raid, Exorcist: The Beginning, National Treasure, Coach Carter, Snakes On A Plane, The Guardian, and Flyboys.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Danny Elfman

His scores are unique and obviously his. He has done most everything by Tim Burton as well as the Simpson's. All in all he has composed about 90 movies, won numerous awards, and most importantly was in Oingo Boingo

 

[speeds]

But can anyone honestly compete with John Williams?

Ennio Morricone

 

[Natebishop3]

I really like what Daft Punk did with Tron. I'm hoping they do more movies.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Ennio Morricone

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!

Once Upon a Time in the West!

 

[BlazerWookee]

Danny Elfman

His scores are unique and obviously his. He has done most everything by Tim Burton as well as the Simpson's. All in all he has composed about 90 movies, won numerous awards, and most importantly was in Oingo Boingo

Plus, his daughter has legs that go three-quarters of the way up her back.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Plus, his daughter has legs that go three-quarters of the way up her back.

You talkin about Jenna Elfman, his daughter in law?

 

[Natebishop3]

Elfman is a good pick, no doubt.

I'm just wondering if you can beat some of these songs though...

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[Natebishop3]

And then some of my favorite songs by Hans are

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[GriLtCheeZ]

Ennio Morricone

 

[Natebishop3]

Why don't you guys post some of the songs you like?

 

[BlazerWookee]

You talkin about Jenna Elfman, his daughter in law?

Whoops. Actually, she's his niece-in-law. And yes.

 

[Hobbesarable]

I've always been a huge fan of Hans Zimmer (Crimson Tide, Hunt for Red October, Gladiator, Dark Knight, Inception, and a million other films)

But can anyone honestly compete with John Williams? The guy composed some of the most iconic and memorable films of our generation.

Indiana Jones
Jaws
Star Wars
Superman

Hell, he even wrote the theme song for the Olympics.

List: 100 Greatest Film Score Composers.

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/movie-pages/movie_composers.html

 

[Natebishop3]

List: 100 Greatest Film Score Composers.

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/movie-pages/movie_composers.html

Man, I haven't heard of most of those guys.

 

[theprunetang]

I've always been a huge fan of Hans Zimmer (Crimson Tide, Hunt for Red October, Gladiator, Dark Knight, Inception, and a million other films)

But can anyone honestly compete with John Williams? The guy composed some of the most iconic and memorable films of our generation.

Indiana Jones
Jaws
Star Wars
Superman

Hell, he even wrote the theme song for the Olympics.

While John Williams is talented (understatement), I still can't get over the fact that he took a lot of liberties with "stealing" other people's music in his creations. I know he had original ideas as well, but the Jaws and Star Wars themes are clearly taken from other artists. I couldn't find a dedicated article, but click this link and go to number two on the list. Check it out.

http://www.cracked.com/article_19848_7-famous-musicians-who-stole-some-their-biggest-hits_p2.html


I think Elfman is probably my favorite as well. He definitely brings a unique trademark sound to anything he does. Also, feel free to call me a hipster, but the work that Mark Mothersbaugh ( the founder of Devo) has done in Wes Anderson movies is astounding. Like Elfman, he definitely brings a unique sound and feel. Just my thoughts.

 

[theprunetang]

While John Williams is talented (understatement), I still can't get over the fact that he took a lot of liberties with "stealing" other people's music in his creations. I know he had original ideas as well, but the Jaws and Star Wars themes are clearly taken from other artists. I couldn't find a dedicated article, but click this link and go to number two on the list. Check it out.

http://www.cracked.com/article_19848_7-famous-musicians-who-stole-some-their-biggest-hits_p2.html


I think Elfman is probably my favorite as well. He definitely brings a unique trademark sound to anything he does. Also, feel free to call me a hipster, but the work that Mark Mothersbaugh ( the founder of Devo) has done in Wes Anderson movies is astounding. Like Elfman, he definitely brings a unique sound and feel. Just my thoughts.

I had forgotten, but there is actually a note about Hanz Zimmer there as well....

 

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I don't think anyone from my generation wouldn't flip out if they heard this randomly on the radio...

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[Natebishop3]

While John Williams is talented (understatement), I still can't get over the fact that he took a lot of liberties with "stealing" other people's music in his creations. I know he had original ideas as well, but the Jaws and Star Wars themes are clearly taken from other artists. I couldn't find a dedicated article, but click this link and go to number two on the list. Check it out.

http://www.cracked.com/article_19848_7-famous-musicians-who-stole-some-their-biggest-hits_p2.html



I think Elfman is probably my favorite as well. He definitely brings a unique trademark sound to anything he does. Also, feel free to call me a hipster, but the work that Mark Mothersbaugh ( the founder of Devo) has done in Wes Anderson movies is astounding. Like Elfman, he definitely brings a unique sound and feel. Just my thoughts.

Well, like I said, Zimmer is probably my favorite... but in terms of iconic songs, I think Williams probably holds the crown.

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

Baz Lurhman's mixtapes

 

[Hobbesarable]

Elfman is a good pick, no doubt.

I'm just wondering if you can beat some of these songs though...

Here's a sample of my favorites.

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[speeds]

Speaking of soundtrack music, check out Two Steps from Hell on YouTube. Great workout music that pops up on TV a lot. Recently heard it on Mountain Men.

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[Hobbesarable]

I've always been a huge fan of Hans Zimmer (Crimson Tide, Hunt for Red October, Gladiator, Dark Knight, Inception, and a million other films)

But can anyone honestly compete with John Williams? The guy composed some of the most iconic and memorable films of our generation.

Indiana Jones
Jaws
Star Wars
Superman

Hell, he even wrote the theme song for the Olympics.

Here's an iconic theme and perhaps one of the most memorable films of Vietnam.

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[GriLtCheeZ]

Ennio Morricone

And Lalo Schifrin

 

[theprunetang]

Kind of an obscure movie/composer..... but I have always been a HUGE fan of what John Brion did for I heart Huckabees. The entire score was brilliant and really helped highlight the movie.

 

[theprunetang]

Another score I am really really drawn towards is the score for the movie Ravenous. Kind of another obscure reference, but the music in the film is as important as the actual script. It is strange, compelling, mysterious and beautiful. Done by Michael Nyman and Damon Albarn (from Blur).

 

[NOVoodoo]

I'm not into the traditional "scores," but one modern score that has always stayed with me is the work that the french duo Air did on Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides. The script was pretty weak, even though it was based on a highly reviewed novel. The only thing that carried the film was the original score by Air, but it was a good enough of a job that I still think back to that movie some times just based on the amazing music and the imagery that Coppola put with it.

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[NOVoodoo]

Another score I am really really drawn towards is the score for the movie Ravenous. Kind of another obscure reference, but the music in the film is as important as the actual script. It is strange, compelling, mysterious and beautiful. Done by Michael Nyman and Damon Albarn (from Blur).

I haven't seen the movie, but I enjoyed the music out of context. I'm a fan of Albarn's in general and tend to keep an open mind to his work. He's really one of the most under-appreciated artists out there, probably because of the negative connotations that will follow someone after being in a Brit-pop band, or maybe even because the Gorillaz have always been easily digestible by the top 40 charts.

Have you heard his score for Monkey: Journey to the West?

Aside from scores, Albarn also did some great work producing Amadou and Mariam's Welcome to Mali. I've always got "Sabali" on loop. I actually found out about it after Damian Marley and Nas sampled it with "Patience," but after listening to Welcome to Mali, I can't go back and listen to the Marley and Nas version. Albarn just did it too perfectly the first time.

 

[theprunetang]

I haven't seen the movie, but I enjoyed the music out of context. I'm a fan of Albarn's in general and tend to keep an open mind to his work. He's really one of the most under-appreciated artists out there, probably because of the negative connotations that will follow someone after being in a Brit-pop band, or maybe even because the Gorillaz have always been easily digestible by the top 40 charts.

Have you heard his score for Monkey: Journey to the West?

Aside from scores, Albarn also did some great work producing Amadou and Mariam's Welcome to Mali. I've always got "Sabali" on loop. I actually found out about it after Damian Marley and Nas sampled it with "Patience," but after listening to Welcome to Mali, I can't go back and listen to the Marley and Nas version. Albarn just did it too perfectly the first time.

I haven't seen or heard any of the others that you mentioned. I will have to get on that. I feel so strongly about his work on Ravenous that I would check anything out that he has worked on. I also highly recommend Ravenous if you feel like you might be into a creepy, but slightly tongue in cheek, 1800's cannibal movie....hehe

 

[theprunetang]

I'm not into the traditional "scores," but one modern score that has always stayed with me is the work that the french duo Air did on Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides. The script was pretty weak, even though it was based on a highly reviewed novel. The only thing that carried the film was the original score by Air, but it was a good enough of a job that I still think back to that movie some times just based on the amazing music and the imagery that Coppola put with it.

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Not sure how I forgot about this one. I am a huge Air fan. I loved that movie when it came out, but recently rewatched it and was a bit underwhelmed. However, the music is absolutely brilliant. Those French bastards.