[quote=evanevans]
I am also choosing this instrumentation partly in that it is very close in color to this directors last film, HUNTING HUMANS. As Herrmann gave Hitch a certain sound of his own, I wanted to also attempt that with this director.[quote]
Definately a good idea when dealing with an ongoing genre that this director seems to like. Trademark is the name of the game as to me, is not straying all over the place throughout a film, like one hears from time to time, although rarely when one deals with a director that has intellect and feel for the music and goals at the same time.
[quote]I wanted to create a seriously foreboding dark, yet bouncy feel. Not light or light hearted by any means. Something that although coming out of the traditional circus oom-pah motifs, actually took it so seriously that it was menacing. [quote]
Yes. Understood. You may, and I don't mean this in a plagearistic sense, re-listen to the score of an Anthony Hopkins film from years ago, where he plays a ventriliquist and the dummy sort of takes over his character. It's late, and I can't remember the name of the film. Sorry, unlike me, but I'm chewed up after falling off a ladder today.
[quote]A draw and tendency that arose on this film was to use a really great synth sound. Not a cheesy one mind you, but something with merit. I recalled great use of synth in films like "Halloween" and "Christine" and "The Thing".[quote]
In a strange way, they were effective, film and economy wise. [:)] I think John Carpenter used to do his own music sometimes (or his wife did?), like on Escape from New York and Assault on Precinct 19 (??). Always difficult to mix and match orchestra and synth sounds in my view, but if it sounds right to you, give it a shot. If thats the wrong director, again, appologies, but you know what I mean.
[quote] After I complete the Main Titles I will post a link to it. it's gonna run the gamut.[quote]
Yes. Look forward to that!
[quote]I am a classical guy through and through. That's why I like Pink Floyd so much!!!![quote]
I understand the jazz thing, however, it may be time for most of us to move on from the Floyd aye? What do you think? Nice to listen to and all that and seen them live many times, but not sure how they can help filmscore writers these days. Stick to being 'classical' and good stuff once again.
Paul
I am also choosing this instrumentation partly in that it is very close in color to this directors last film, HUNTING HUMANS. As Herrmann gave Hitch a certain sound of his own, I wanted to also attempt that with this director.[quote]
Definately a good idea when dealing with an ongoing genre that this director seems to like. Trademark is the name of the game as to me, is not straying all over the place throughout a film, like one hears from time to time, although rarely when one deals with a director that has intellect and feel for the music and goals at the same time.
[quote]I wanted to create a seriously foreboding dark, yet bouncy feel. Not light or light hearted by any means. Something that although coming out of the traditional circus oom-pah motifs, actually took it so seriously that it was menacing. [quote]
Yes. Understood. You may, and I don't mean this in a plagearistic sense, re-listen to the score of an Anthony Hopkins film from years ago, where he plays a ventriliquist and the dummy sort of takes over his character. It's late, and I can't remember the name of the film. Sorry, unlike me, but I'm chewed up after falling off a ladder today.
[quote]A draw and tendency that arose on this film was to use a really great synth sound. Not a cheesy one mind you, but something with merit. I recalled great use of synth in films like "Halloween" and "Christine" and "The Thing".[quote]
In a strange way, they were effective, film and economy wise. [:)] I think John Carpenter used to do his own music sometimes (or his wife did?), like on Escape from New York and Assault on Precinct 19 (??). Always difficult to mix and match orchestra and synth sounds in my view, but if it sounds right to you, give it a shot. If thats the wrong director, again, appologies, but you know what I mean.
[quote] After I complete the Main Titles I will post a link to it. it's gonna run the gamut.[quote]
Yes. Look forward to that!
[quote]I am a classical guy through and through. That's why I like Pink Floyd so much!!!![quote]
I understand the jazz thing, however, it may be time for most of us to move on from the Floyd aye? What do you think? Nice to listen to and all that and seen them live many times, but not sure how they can help filmscore writers these days. Stick to being 'classical' and good stuff once again.
Paul