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LOG IN Forgot Login? Register General Discussion • Trading Post • Non-Film Score Discussion  Profile • Preferences • Community Rules • Help/Contact • Search Board Search Terms:  Search Within:  topics posts since 2019 2018 posts 2017 posts 2016 posts 2015 posts 2014 posts 2013 posts 2012 posts 2011 posts 2010 posts 2009 posts 2008 posts 2007 posts 2006 posts 2005 posts 2004 posts 2003 posts 2002 posts 2001 posts 2000 posts users  search tips  You must log in or register to post.   Go to page:  1 2 3      General Discussion: Jóhann Jóhannsson: ARRIVAL (2016)    FIRST   PRIOR   1 2 3       Last Post   Posted:   Nov 15, 2016 - 3:20 AM     By:   Thor   (Member) I think some of you who disliked it must have expected another INDEPENDENCE DAY or something (nothing against that movie, but it's a very different beast altogether). I thought the "Terrence Malickisms" were absolutely gorgeous and fitting; not to mention the fact that most answers were left in ellipses or were unsaid altogether. Also, I don't think the film felt particularly slow or unconventional. Perhaps in a "Hollywood blockbuster" sense, but that's not what it's about. I'm so thankful that science fiction like this is still being produced with regular intervals -- thoughtful, mysterious, contemplative and also thrilling in its own way.    Posted:   Nov 15, 2016 - 3:56 AM     By:   chriscoyle   (Member) Personal tragedy and aliens, just didn't pull it off. Loved Interstellar and Ex Machina. Wasn't bad 2 stars. Boy in my cinema the image was very dark the whole movie. A little too conventional.    Posted:   Nov 15, 2016 - 11:14 AM     By:   Jon Broxton   (Member) My review of ARRIVAL, for anyone who's interested: https://moviemusicuk.us/2016/11/15/arrival-johann-johannsson/ Jon    Posted:   Nov 15, 2016 - 12:23 PM     By:   joan hue   (Member) Glad I read these reviews. I did comment on the ambient music and then later on the lovely music at the beginning and end of the movie. I had no idea that those first and last pieces were composed by Max Richter. Learn something everyday.    Posted:   Nov 15, 2016 - 7:48 PM     By:   MCurry29   (Member) My review of ARRIVAL, for anyone who's interested: https://moviemusicuk.us/2016/11/15/arrival-johann-johannsson/ Jon Awesome review Broxton. Johannsson is clearly working working on another level. I find all his work extremely fascinating and challenging which I love. This is something that he shares with fellow Icelandic artists that I adore- namely Bjork and Sigur Ros. I can't get enough of this, but I'm the type of guy who still listens to Lou Reed's - Metal Machine Music with a huge smile on my face!    Posted:   Nov 15, 2016 - 8:17 PM     By:   ST-321   (Member) I thought it was a wonderful film.    Posted:   Nov 15, 2016 - 9:03 PM     By:   Mr. Jack   (Member) Fascinating, ultimately moving film. Score was fine in evoking an "alien, other" atmosphere, but I doubt I'd buy it on CD.    Posted:   Nov 16, 2016 - 10:17 PM     By:   sherief83   (Member) I know I'm really late to the party here and some of you expressed interesting thoughts, but I DO believe this should be the Film Score of the Year. I felt it was just a perfect marriage of Sound and visual and the sound never overstepped at all (meaning no Egos wanted to show their orchestration skills and prows over the film's story and premise.) I disagree with the comment about the String quartet at the end of the film being forced, I just believe you weren't involved in the film enough for that moment to work but it worked for me and felt right musically since I Understood what is going on here and it helped the Tragic/happy ending in a way. Great score indeed and Johann Johannsson continues to impress!    Posted:   Nov 17, 2016 - 4:59 AM     By:   MCurry29   (Member) I know I'm really late to the party here and some of you expressed interesting thoughts, but I DO believe this should be the Film Score of the Year. I felt it was just a perfect marriage of Sound and visual and the sound never overstepped at all (meaning no Egos wanted to show their orchestration skills and prows over the film's story and premise.) I disagree with the comment about the String quartet at the end of the film being forced, I just believe you weren't involved in the film enough for that moment to work but it worked for me and felt right musically since I Understood what is going on here and it helped the Tragic/happy ending in a way. Great score indeed and Johann Johannsson continues to impress! Just like SICARIO- perfect marriage of sound and visual. Should have won the Oscar. No, I'll never stop making this statement.    Posted:   Nov 19, 2016 - 6:35 AM     By:   Lewis&Clark   (Member) Awesome musical journey into an otherworldly soundscape! Absolutely love what Johannsson has created here. It's certainly not everyone's cup of tea but boy, it is mine!    Posted:   Nov 19, 2016 - 12:16 PM     By:   Erik Woods   (Member) It's a functional score. Saw the fine film last night. I remembered the opening and closing cues, which aren't even Johannsson's. The montage cue with the staccato voices was memorable and effective. The rest pretty much just droned away in the background. I find the stand alone listen to be lethargic and quite a slog to get through. -Erik-    Posted:   Nov 19, 2016 - 4:21 PM     By:   thestat   (Member) A fantastic and challenging score that proves that Johansson is one of the leading talents in original film music composition. It seems like Blade Runner 2 is in good hands considering his ability to capture otherworldly sounds.    Posted:   Nov 21, 2016 - 2:30 AM     By:   Juanki   (Member) I am with Erik Woods on this one. What a terrible score! I liked what Jóhannsson did with SICARIO but this one has nothing to appeal. The whole experience felt liked sound effects and worst of all it's that some people are taking this as some kind of "intellectuality" thing when it's just noisy. I also thought the film was awful, manipulative at its worst and empty, full of feelings but not emotions actually. Nowadays, Villeneuve and Jóhannsson are untouchables for critics. They are praising everything they do, whatever. It's the most overrated collaboration director/composer of our times and I am bit worried because a lot of "professional" voices in the world are giving them good reviews, not matter what's really on screen! A frustranting experience. This project had a lot of possibilities in storytelling, film music and film director. On paper, I am sure this was a cinematic project with a lot of power. Instead, I have no idea what this movie was about yet.    Posted:   Nov 21, 2016 - 4:51 AM     By:   MCurry29   (Member) I am with Erik Woods on this one. What a terrible score! I liked what Jóhannsson did with SICARIO but this one has nothing to appeal. The whole experience felt liked sound effects and worst of all it's that some people are taking this as some kind of "intellectuality" thing when it's just noisy. I also thought the film was awful, manipulative at its worst and empty, full of feelings but not emotions actually. Nowadays, Villeneuve and Jóhannsson are untouchables for critics. They are praising everything they do, whatever. It's the most overrated collaboration director/composer of our times and I am bit worried because a lot of "professional" voices in the world are giving them good reviews, not matter what's really on screen! A frustranting experience. This project had a lot of possibilities in storytelling, film music and film director. On paper, I am sure this was a cinematic project with a lot of power. Instead, I have no idea what this movie was about yet. What else is overrated? I have not seen the film, nor will I film in the theatre. I can get with it not being everyone's "cup o' tea" , but The score is freaking amazing! I agree with previous poster. As I listened for the 6-7 time to Arrival and Orphee this weekend. Blade Runner is in most capable hands.    Posted:   Nov 21, 2016 - 5:11 AM     By:   Willgoldnewtonbarrygrusin   (Member) It´s interesting to see that there´s always the same reaction to a project that attracts positive attention. On the one hand the hype, then the counterreaction "why the hype, it´s totally overrated"! As with every work of art one should trust only one´s own perception. And as with every work of art you will either connect with it or not, based on your personal experiences and interests.    Posted:   Nov 21, 2016 - 7:44 AM     By:   Shaun Rutherford   (Member) I was moved on an emotional level by the film (despite the overuse of the Richter piece), but I do not understand the appeal of Johannsson's score, outside of the "Kangaru" stuff (which is pretty much a Steve Reich trick that also manages to reveal an Interstellar temp track that itself was inspired by Philip Glass). The low-end growling is just more Horn Of Doom bullshit, just like his Falling Down-esque growling in Sicario. Overrated.    Posted:   Nov 21, 2016 - 2:50 PM     By:   joan hue   (Member) I just posted about this movie on the other side of this board. If you have thoughts or ideas about this movie's symbols and meaning, post them on the non music side. It might be interesting to see various interpretations.    Posted:   Apr 21, 2021 - 6:30 PM     By:   Totoro   (Member) Little behind the scenes with a few shots from the Prague sessions as well... Thanks for this! I love this movie, probably the best serious sci-fi since "Contact". The score is perfect for the movie and the use of Max Richter's "On the Nature of Daylight" is just sublime.    Posted:   Jul 10, 2023 - 5:16 PM     By:   First Breath   (Member) I finally saw the film! It was really good. The score fitted the film, but nothing I could listen to outside of the movie.     General Discussion: Jóhann Jóhannsson: ARRIVAL (2016)    << < 1 2 3  >   Go to page:  1 2 3   First Post    General Discussion • Trading Post • Non-Film Score Discussion  Profile • Preferences • Community Rules • Help/Contact • Search Board You must log in or register to post.   Go to page:  1 2 3

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