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Feb 12, 2004 - 9:34 PM
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Jostein
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This David Arnold score isn't talked about often, and I've heard some negative remarks about it.
However, I love it.
The themes are EPIC and CLASSIC, and belong alongside some of Barry's finest tunes. (I realise I've committed sacriledge by saying this, but you'll have to live with it  )
Sure, Nicholas Dodd's orchestrations are occasionally wildly over-the-top, but the themes carry this score, and they are simply wonderful.
"Go In A Good Way" is as touching a farewell cue as you're ever likely to hear. Marvellous.
Easily 4 stars out of 5 for this one, and this is possibly Arnold's second best, next to his "magnum opus" Independence Day, which is quite staggering in scope.
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I agree with Wyatt. I don't think ID4 is Arnold's best work especially compared to the melodic and thematic Last of the Dogmen. Hmmm, been a while since I gave that score a listen...I think I'll put it on right now.
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Jul 9, 2013 - 10:40 PM
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bobbengan
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It's the musical equivalent of popcorn without salt or butter. It's got a "white noise" quality to it--after the CD is over I can't recall a note. Yet in the film it has the opposite effect--it's too plodding and in your face/ears.
The themes are loud enough, but undistinguished, with no character. You could label this one "Movie Music" and edit it into any "Outdoor Adventure" movie and it'd work just fine as aural backdrop, kinda like James Horner scores.
There are some composers who are clearly able to write music, just as there are writers who can write, who I simply don't enjoy at all. Arnold is one of them. His scores are just too flat and uninvolving. Even Stargate, which I've enjoyed, is one of those endless CDs I start skipping through.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to churn dirt, but did this user sniff glue before listening? This score is teeming with passion, inspiration and emotional resonance. It's one of the most underrated of the 90's, and dare I say, perhaps Arnold's very best. "Undistinguished"? "No character"? Really? What the hell kind of music does fit that bill if not this?
And am I the only one who doesn't hear ANY Dances with Wolves in this, and also prefers "Dogmen" over "Wolves" by a substantial margin (I know, I'm terrible)?
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Jul 10, 2013 - 12:09 AM
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LeHah
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It's the musical equivalent of popcorn without salt or butter. It's got a "white noise" quality to it--after the CD is over I can't recall a note. Yet in the film it has the opposite effect--it's too plodding and in your face/ears.
The themes are loud enough, but undistinguished, with no character. You could label this one "Movie Music" and edit it into any "Outdoor Adventure" movie and it'd work just fine as aural backdrop, kinda like James Horner scores.
There are some composers who are clearly able to write music, just as there are writers who can write, who I simply don't enjoy at all. Arnold is one of them. His scores are just too flat and uninvolving. Even Stargate, which I've enjoyed, is one of those endless CDs I start skipping through.
This person, whomever he is, definitely is trying too hard to troll. What a sad, small fate it must be to be them.
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There was nothing unreasonable or "trolling" about his reply, it's also over 9 years old. Do catch up LeHah.
Maybe it's not trolling but, unreasonable? Certainly! Just by the first sentence! and it doesn't make a difference if it was 9 years ago, when you post something on the internet its there for life.
Did I miss something? Should I have started a new thread about this score?
This is the exact reason why I insist new threads.
Its a 9 year old conversation!
BTW, I am not bitching at you. I am bitching at those people out there who constantly point out old threads and insist on continuing them. Its not a BLEEPING game of chess. Its a conversation. You don't have to "continue" old ones. It would be like going to a party in 2004 and then, 9 years later continuing the same damn conversation! Its ridiculous! If someone wants to do research on a subject all they have to do is search it out.
So yes -- start a new thread, good sir. It deserves one! 
MV
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Oct 10, 2013 - 9:37 PM
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edwzoomom
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There was nothing unreasonable or "trolling" about his reply, it's also over 9 years old. Do catch up LeHah.
Maybe it's not trolling but, unreasonable? Certainly! Just by the first sentence! and it doesn't make a difference if it was 9 years ago, when you post something on the internet its there for life.
Did I miss something? Should I have started a new thread about this score?
This is the exact reason why I insist new threads.
Its a 9 year old conversation!
BTW, I am not bitching at you. I am bitching at those people out there who constantly point out old threads and insist on continuing them. Its not a BLEEPING game of chess. Its a conversation. You don't have to "continue" old ones. It would be like going to a party in 2004 and then, 9 years later continuing the same damn conversation! Its ridiculous! If someone wants to do research on a subject all they have to do is search it out.
So yes -- start a new thread, good sir. It deserves one!
MV
Ok, I took crap some months ago when I started a new thread lol. Winning is tough around here. Trust me, I take no offense. By the way, it is good "ma'am".
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