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Jun 22, 2010 - 3:31 AM
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Gunnar
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I think this score deserves a thread of its own. I received the original Silva release yesterday and listened to it once so far. I don't know the film, so I cannot comment on how it works as film music, but the album is a wonderful listen.
In the liner notes, Davis explains how music for silent films was often a combination of pre-existing and newly composed material, and how his score is a tribute to this. And I have to say, it works wonderfully with the inclusion of parts from Beethoven's "Eroica" symphony, and the thematic reworking of the Marseillaise in different spots throughout the film. (Although it makes me tend to whistle the Marseillaise for the rest of the day, which with France's present performance at the world cup is a bit ill-fitting...)
What do you think about this score? I would highly recommend it, there's only one minor issue with the Silva release (which I don't know if it has been remedied in the new release): On two tracks, the beginning is very abrupt, in one case it sounds even like there's half a measure missing. I don't mind particularly, just something that might drive some people crazy. And apart from that, the sound on this CD is wonderful, and the Wren Orchestra's performance sounds spotless to me. By the way, what happened to this orchestra? Does anybody know?
Looking forward to your opinions!
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Jun 22, 2010 - 8:50 AM
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T.J. Turner
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I think this score deserves a thread of its own. I received the original Silva release yesterday and listened to it once so far. I don't know the film, so I cannot comment on how it works as film music, but the album is a wonderful listen.
In the liner notes, Davis explains how music for silent films was often a combination of pre-existing and newly composed material, and how his score is a tribute to this. And I have to say, it works wonderfully with the inclusion of parts from Beethoven's "Eroica" symphony, and the thematic reworking of the Marseillaise in different spots throughout the film. (Although it makes me tend to whistle the Marseillaise for the rest of the day, which with France's present performance at the world cup is a bit ill-fitting...)
What do you think about this score? I would highly recommend it, there's only one minor issue with the Silva release (which I don't know if it has been remedied in the new release): On two tracks, the beginning is very abrupt, in one case it sounds even like there's half a measure missing. I don't mind particularly, just something that might drive some people crazy. And apart from that, the sound on this CD is wonderful, and the Wren Orchestra's performance sounds spotless to me. By the way, what happened to this orchestra? Does anybody know?
Looking forward to your opinions!
I actually liked the score alot. The main theme is great,a nd the score has many memorable bits. Most people don't like it because of the Beethoven references; as that is always brought up during discussions about it, but they of coarse failed to know the context surrounding why Davis used it. (Napoleon was a well known fan of Beethoven!) On my copy I never noticed that abrupt start as you mentioned, judging from the cover you posted I may have an even earlier pressing since mine does not have the Carl Davis logo at the top corner.
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Feb 25, 2017 - 5:29 PM
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bobbengan
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Man, Davis really is great. This, Hollywood, Champions (will someone PLEASE release this one expanded/complete?) and a few others I've heard from him (including some wonderful music from that Fire & Ice ballet) are all just marvels. This man really knows what he's doing. Another brilliant unheralded British master alongside John Scott, Christopher Gunning, Michael J. Lewis, Colin Towns, Richard Harvey and a few others who have never been given proper due (okay, so Davis is technically a US-born composer, but his entire music career has been London-centric).
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