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Watched the film for the first time a few nights back. Seemed to drag in various places to me. Whilst the superbowl footage -- with the real crowd and game -- looked great, it was the blimp arriving at the superbowl with the bomb that was wanting. There just wasn’t enough coverage and integration of it for my likes.
Williams’ score was somewhat angular and that surprised me. Stop-start rhythms in “The Explosion” sequence also tracked as the “End Title” it seemed. Reminiscent of Goldsmith’s action scoring. Staccato strings, tuba and timpani tied together, percussive effects, etc. Almost as if it was influenced by cues from LOGAN’S RUN such as “You’re Renewed” or PLANET OF THE APES.
Cool cover art for the CD!
Cheers
Chris
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The postman just placed this holy grail in my hands. As always have to count the hours before I can run home and give Mr. Williams a spin. Just one of the amazing releases with which we've started this year. Thanks again to FSM and Paramount for this release.
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I tried ordering tonight but the credit card wouldn't go through (they said they were having problems with the server). Is anyone else having this problem?
Try ordering via PAYPAL.
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I got mine yesterday. My booklet was in mint condition so that means I get to feel superior to all of you with crumpled ones. (This ring ain't gonna kiss itself, folks, so step up.)
You can really hear early and strong hints of Williams' subsequent battle music for the Star Wars flicks, especially "New Hope" and the Duel of the Fates from "Phantom Menace." And, yeah not-so-subtle reminders of "Jaws."
The first 12 tracks are so-so...tension-building wallpaper, basically. But as soon as Track 13 ("Preparations") kicks in, this is some fine action scoring. Even the source cues are a hoot.
Can't wait to rent the DVD this weekend and see how it's used in the film itself. Been years since I last saw it.
Thanks again, Lukas and Mike and everyone involved.
Now can we please have an expanded "Yes, Giorgio?"
[Ducks for cover]
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Jan 28, 2010 - 5:14 PM
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MikeP
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Maybe I'm one of the few who really enjoyed the movie, first at the drive-in yeaaaaaars ago, and was happy to find the DVD for $5 last year. For me it's still a pretty tense, tightly wound thriller and Bruce Dern is fabulous.
And what music - it's wonderful, a shade of Williams we've not heard since...well, since 1977 when the film was originally released. Hard edge, brutal at times. Lovingly presented to us, as well.
How does it feel, to work on something like this, knowing - or hoping you know - how it'll be received ?
Top notch all around. Packing, notes, brilliant music. Now maybe I'll stop listening to Innerspace for a few days?
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Thankfully, SAE gave me a new one gratis when I asked. 
