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May 13, 2021 - 10:34 AM
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increbula
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Today's topic is 1994's YAMATO TAKERU (aka, "Orochi, The Eight-Headed Dragon").
I wanted to like this soundtrack more than I actually do, partially because it took me awhile to find a copy back in the early '00s. The "Main Title" is ok, and I quite like "The Gods' Warrior of the Three Lights", but in my opinion the rest is a hodgepodge of generic, symphonic bombast, a few jazzy flourishes and syrupy, piano-and-synth schmaltz (including the obligatory, objectionable pop song tacked on at the end) - in other words, like most of the scores that Hollywood typically cranks out these days (no wonder nobody reads this thread).
Discuss.
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May 13, 2021 - 11:54 AM
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Ostinato
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Today's topic is 1994's YAMATO TAKERU (aka, "Orochi, The Eight-Headed Dragon").
I wanted to like this soundtrack more than I actually do, partially because it took me awhile to find a copy back in the early '00s. The "Main Title" is ok, and I quite like "The Gods' Warrior of the Three Lights", but in my opinion the rest is a hodgepodge of generic, symphonic bombast, a few jazzy flourishes and syrupy, piano-and-synth schmaltz (including the obligatory, objectionable pop song tacked on at the end) - in other words, like most of the scores that Hollywood typically cranks out these days (no wonder nobody reads this thread).
Discuss.
It's been a few years since I've seen the film. I've only seen it once, so I can't recall any of the score. In addition, I've never heard any of the score on its own. Therefore, I can't comment on the music. I will say this, I really wish I didn't have to see that completely hideous album artwork again. I would scoop my eyes out with a melon baller right now, but that won't allow me to unsee it. Well, at least I wouldn't have to look at it again.
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I've just received Cinema-kan's latest releases! I'm looking forward to diving into them.
Lovely! Could you please make a mini review once you've done so? Sound man our Mr. Ostinato.
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Lovely! Could you please make a mini review once you've done so? Sound man our Mr. Ostinato.
I'm actually not sure when I'll get around to listening to them. I haven't been well lately, so many of the albums I've obtained recently haven't been listened to yet, with some still sealed. I hope to give the new Cinema-kan releases a listen either this weekend or early next week. If I'm up for it, I'll give my thoughts on both releases after I've listened to them a few times. I'm not good at reviewing, so I may just share my thoughts on some of the technical aspects of the two releases.
Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Take care friend. The cds will keep.
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By the way, I noticed that you gave VAP's Akira Ifukube Unreleased Film Music Complete Works · Iwanami Films Edition: Sakuma Dam Trilogy (VPCD-81190) a spin a while back. What is it with those lengthy album titles? Anyway, all six in the Akira Ifukube Unreleased Film Music Complete Works series are great (though the Nikkatsu album is redundant now, except for its booklet contents).
Also check out the four Akira Ifukube Stage Music Complete Works albums as well. The scores on those particular albums aren't the most flashy that Ifukube had composed, but still great to listen to overall.
Hello Mr. Ostinato: I really enjoyed the CD - which I purchased based on your recommendation - and I must say that my appreciation of Mr. Ifukube's talents only increase with the passage of time. It is truly remarkable how powerful he could make a smaller ensemble sound (bordering on the brutish at times - not a criticism, but rather pure awe).
Mr. Ifukube has, over time, re-used some of his thematic material, but I've always felt that this had to do with the dearth of resources (time, money) that was a feature of Japanese cinema and yet, the work - both in quality and quantity - never suffered, on the contrary. I could listen to his music all day and then some.
P.S. My apologies for the lateness of my reply, but it was my turn to be somewhat under the weather. BTW, I hope you are doing well.
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May 29, 2021 - 12:18 PM
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Ostinato
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Hello Mr. Ostinato: I really enjoyed the CD - which I purchased based on your recommendation - and I must say that my appreciation of Mr. Ifukube's talents only increase with the passage of time. It is truly remarkable how powerful he could make a smaller ensemble sound (bordering on the brutish at times - not a criticism, but rather pure awe).
Mr. Ifukube has, over time, re-used some of his thematic material, but I've always felt that this had to do with the dearth of resources (time, money) that was a feature of Japanese cinema and yet, the work - both in quality and quantity - never suffered, on the contrary. I could listen to his music all day and then some.
P.S. My apologies for the lateness of my reply, but it was my turn to be somewhat under the weather. BTW, I hope you are doing well.
I guess you now know why the artwork for the Iwanami album is my avatar along with my obsession for his Sakuma Dam Trilogy scores. Indeed, with the right orchestrations, one can certainly make a small orchestra sound far larger than it actually is. It's a shame that many film composers these days seemingly don't know how to accomplish that anymore. In fact, they have a habit of making large orchestras sound small.
Even seeing 100+ films that Ifukube scored as well as hearing his scores for lost films, it still amazes me just how much he reused his music, and I absolutely love it. By the way, the scores he's best known for are actually not as unique as many make them out to be. His most creative scores have turned out to be some of his most obscure.
No worries about the late reply. Unfortunately for me, things got worse for me earlier this week. However, I'm much better now. Feel free to shoot me an email and I can talk about what happened.
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@ Mr. Ostinato: Looks intriguing. A compilation of several artists?
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