A British period thriller starring Ian McKellen and Gemma Arteton. I like Craig Armstrong (his recent score to THE GREAT ESCAPER was even released on CD) and I'm always interested to hear what he's up to. Anyone ventured into the dark to check this film out? What's it like...and the score?
Watched this film today and it is a real bore. not a lot of music other than end credits I like Craig Armstrong's music The Great Escaper. But this is not memorable. Lyn
I love Armstrong, but it's been 8 years since his last "worthy" addition to my collection (his wonderful solo album ROSA MORTA) and 9 years since the last score (FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD). Well, if you disregard the moody Peter Mullan compilation from 2019, which was all old stuff anyway. It's about time he wows me again, but I get the feeling that this is not it.
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN came along with FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD and that's a stunning achievement. Also, SNOWDEN has some fine moments and THE ONE & ONLY IVAN has lots of tracks of exquisite beauty. THE GREAT ESCAPER, from last year, is also very nice. Pure Armstrong. I also need to give MRS LOWRY & SON another play or two. I think I moved on too quickly from it when I got it.
His non-score album THE EDGE OF THE SEA (with Calum Martin) is also quite lovely.
You need to listen with better ears, Thor #TrueFan
So I'm listening to this. It's not another score that will fire me up, I'm afraid, but it's not bad either. Lots of undulating piano on string cushions, slow chords modulating. Kinda Desplat-ish.