davebrownbass Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 So I just got back from this movie, where the opening credits look really Hitchcock inspired. And the opening music was absolutely incredible...jazz ballad type music, some improv (including a nice section with solo bass and sax). But this music was also distinguished by being outside the traditional jazz voicings and chords...I was thoroughly impressed. At the end of the opening the screen reads: "music by John Williams." Simply the best he's ever done in my opinion. During the show, they use classic performances of '60's jazz standards and "torch" songs. The movie is very good too. I don't often buy soundtracks (in fact, never) but I may buy this one. "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowbell Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 I have yet to see this movie, but it looks very good. I enjoyed Lord of the Rings music too. My school band may use one of the pieces in there to audition for Honor Band of Texas this year,when we play at the Meyerson. The only one I have bought was the soundtrack from That Thing You Do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 I saw the movie Monday night, and I had the exact same impression of Williams' music being so...unlike John Williams. I heard a lot of period influences (Mancini, Gil Evans, Lalo Schifrin). A nice surprise from a master. And the movie is excellent, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Good movie. Fascinating story. Good music. Fantastic opening credits. Peace. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim T. Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 I immediately felt the same way! The alto solo was fantastic! The soloist's last name was Higgins (Daniel-I think?) Did anyone else catch it in the closing credits? Anyone know of any of his album credits-if he has any? Great flick too! "When people hear good music, it makes them homesick for something they never had, and never will have." Edgar Watson Howe "Don't play what's there. Play what's not there" Miles Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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