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 Luther_III
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Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:43 pm Post subject: BEST James Horner cues... |
 
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I would like to initiate a new way of thinking of a composer's best works: as far as I can tell, no one has posted anything like this yet. What I am looking for is SSTers' opinions about a composer's absolutely best tracks, and maybe their breadth. One way of thinking about this is if you were to produce (or buy) a 'Best of Composer X' cd, what would you want to see on it?
I have seen the 'Titanic and Other Film Scores' cd, but this doesn't even come close to what I would consider Horner's best work compiled on one disc. 'Titanic: The Essential James Horner Film Music Collection' gets pretty close with a 2-disc entry:
Disc 1:
1. Titanic-Take Her To Sea, Mr. Murdoch
2. Glory-Charging Fort Wagner
3. Glory-End Credits
4. Star Trek II-The Wrath Of Khan Overture
5. Legends Of The Fall-The Ludlows
6. The Land Before Time-End Credits
7. We're Back: A Dinosaur Story-A Special Visitor
8. Ransom-End Credits
9. Red Heat-Russian Streets
10. The Rocketeer-To The Rescue/End Title
11. Braveheart-End Titles
Disc 2:
1. Apollo 13-Main Title
2. Cocoon-Theme
3. Battle Beyond The Stars-Theme
4. The Man Without A Face-Lookout Point/End Titles
5. Willow-Willows's Theme
6. Field Of Dreams-Deciding To Build The Field
7. Patriot Games-Electronic Battlefield
8. The Name Of The Rose-End Title
9. Commando-Theme
10. Deep Impact-The Wedding
11. Titanic-My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From Titanic-Symphonic Version)
But what do SSTers have to say about these track picks?
Finally, I would like to see similar threads started for other composers: Hans Zimmer, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, et al. What tracks would you pick for a single-disc compilation of their BEST work? (OK, for JW, you might need more than 1 disc.)
I'm anxious to see your replies! Have fun. |
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I'd add Casper to that list. Cool topic Luther_III.
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Techo
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Jeric, Casper's Lullaby is one of my favorite Horner tracks.
some other Horner faves:
Bicentennial Man - James Horner
The Gift Of Mortality
An American Tail - James Horner
Main Title
Brainstorm - James Horner
Michael's Gift To Karen
then there's that track from Beyond Borders, will request it and see it's the one before I post. I've also liked of what I heard from The Spitfire Grill.
Luther, fun topic. So when do we get to have fun with John Williams , Hans Zimmer and Jerry  |
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zirael
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Some of my favorites are:
To Gillian on her 37th Birthday - Saying Goodbye/End Titles
Spitfire Grill - Care of the Spitfire Grill |
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Johnny_Cage
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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"Wallace Courts Murron" from Braveheart is my personal favorite.
And as strange as this may sound, I kinda like the main title music from "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."
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Asriana
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 5:23 am Post subject: |
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'Rogue Wave' on The Perfect Storm ST has always been one of my favorites. |
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Rogue
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Casper has always been my favorite Horner score and I would definitely have to say Casper's Lullaby is Horner's finest track.
A couple of other great ones I'd like to see:
Legends of the Fall from the soundtrack of the same name.
And All Systems Go - The Launch from Apollo 13. |
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 thejoyrider
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:23 am Post subject: |
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if prefer horner's 80-mid 90's style music for sci fi and action films. a huge difference to his more classcial style for films like a beautiful mind. |
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Caliburn
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Would that mean that there are people out that actually lijke Commando? ;-) |
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Luther_III
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| thejoyrider wrote: |
| if prefer horner's 80-mid 90's style music for sci fi and action films. a huge difference to his more classcial style for films like a beautiful mind. |
I also like Horner's old sci-fi. I would definitely include 'Futile Escape' from Aliens! |
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Twopop
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:50 am Post subject: |
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When I want to listen to some 'feel good', light music, I often end up reaching for the SNEAKERS CD. All the cues are wonderful, but "The Sneakers Theme" is my fave. Puts a smile on my face every time!
Another beauty is "Jenny" from THE ROCKETEER.
Rogue's choice of All Systems Go - The Launch from APOLLO 13:
...perfect music for a thrilling scene! I get tears in my eyes and goosebumps every time I watch it. It's fun to crank up the 5.1 system and make the windows rattle. 
Techo: Yup, the CD wouldn't be complete without "Michael's Gift to Karen" from BRAINSTORM. |
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Tomi
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:19 am Post subject: |
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For me no compilation album of Horner´s work would be complete without:
- "Enterprise Clears Moorings" from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
and, of course, my all-time favorite Horner cue
- "Pirates!" from The Pagemaster.
This swashbuckling, tongue-in-cheek track always puts a big grin on my face.  |
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 genericdragon
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 2:30 am Post subject: |
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| Caliburn wrote: |
| Would that mean that there are people out that actually lijke Commando? |
H3LL Yeah Cal! I'm one of them.
I also like Red Heat. But my favorite of Horner's is Star Trek II- Battle In The Mutara Nebula
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dragon_Angel_05
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Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:25 am Post subject: |
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Here are my favorite James Horner's cue:
Casper:
The Lighthouse - Casper & Kat
One Last Wish
Batteries Not Included:
A New Family & End Credits
The Mask Of Zorro:
Diego's Goodbye
Titanic:
Southampton
Rose
Mighty Joe Young:
The Trees
A Broken Promise
Dedication and Windsong |
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Gr81
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Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Here are some suggestions:
The Missing
The Stranger
The Search Begins
The Brujo's Storm - A Loss of Innocence
Rescue and Breakout
The Long Ride Home
Troy
Troy
Achilles Leas the Myrmidons
Through the Fires, Achilles... and Immortality
The Mask of Zorro
The Plaza of Execution
Krull
Main Title and Colwyn's Arrival
The Death of the Beast and the Destruction of the Dark Fortress
Epilogue and End Titles
Aliens
Futile Escape
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