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I do kinda prefer the 2014 score over the KOTM score, but McCreary's work does deserve more love than just being called a 'retreat of the original theme'.<br>It also deserved to be heard more, but the movie's sound mixing was terrible.Wasn't expecting to see someone else here for the same reason. Really hoping those two soundtracks return, they're great for studying music.Are Steve Jablonsky and Rupert Greyson-Williams still apart of RCP or they went solo too?I wouldn't disagree that Godzilla KOTM is a good score since it works very well for the movie and by itself. I'm just saying that Junkie XL can bring something new and interesting to the franchise which hasn't been done before.Before someone jump, i will said in this kind of movies, change a composer is very common, don't say i don't want McCreary will be back, only i prefer other people try other things.<br><br>Like i said, i listen very OFTEN the three scores in this movies, and i love each style (as for the movies... well, prefer G14 and KSI over KOTM)
@Moggyman<br><br>If you think that all McCreary did was modernize the Godzilla theme, you clearly haven't listend to the score.<br>He indeed used and modernized the themes for Godzilla & Mothra.<br>Besides that he wrote new themes for Rodan, Ghidorah, Monarch, The Russel Family and a theme he called the Ancient theme.<br><br>Besides this, he used the orchestra, choir, soloist and specialty instruments in the best way they can be used.<br><br>His score was one of the best blockbuster and orchestral scores of the last couple of years, in my opinion.<br><br>Until I hear Holkenborg's score I can't really comment on if it will be good. But at the moment I am sad McCreary isn't coming back. But I am very curious what Holkenborg will doI disagree, the McCreary's score in that movie is really, really good... but I put this, as myself i listen very often the other two: G14 and Skull Island, also really, really good, can't put a score over another because one composer uses a theme (a very mytical one, if you are a movie monster fan), specially in that franchise.<br><br>Yes, Ifukube create a wonderful theme (and the original movie have a really tough score to listen isolated of the movie), but other composer make a wonderful themes (and polaraising), like Otani (which his score for GMK is FULL electronic, but really good) or Oshima (great theme, maybe the inspiration for Desplat's theme), even the most forgotten Reijiro Koroku create a terrific theme for the character in 1984Bear McCreary is a good composer but all he did for Godzilla KOTM was modernize the original Godzilla theme, which isnt super creative. Junkie, on the other hand, may give us a really creative score based on his eagerness to do the project.Yeah besides the massive disappointment that is the movie Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the even bigger disappointment is that Bear McCreary won't be back for more.you fool.... its impossible ! everybody knows that there is only one batman theme.... (joke)
In a recent interview, Junkie mentioned that he's bringing back themes for Superman and Wonder Woman, while everything else is new. I wonder if he's gonna make a new Batman theme.It's true, there is completely different team from composer to director in crossover :)But the film was particularly bad...<br><br>So I rather have a whole other team do something ELSE lol...Yeah... McCreary's score is one of the best from last year so I'd rather have him again.I open to ANY composer in this movies.<br><br>To answer the question, YES, i'm ready<br><br>Specially to a guy, who loves G14, KSi and KOTM
No way. After what Bear McCreary did on King of the Monsters last year I definitely want him back.Atli still has his studio at Remote but mostly works from home in Iceland.<br><br>Guillaume game back to settle to Remote a couple of years ago (before he was splitting time between RCP & France).<br><br>Heitor still is at RCP as far as I know, haven't heard anything in a while.<br><br>Nathan Stornetta left Remote in 2015 (against Hans' will !! :)) cause he didn't fancy much that whole Hollywood business. He is home in Switzerland doing his own projects, but also touring with Hans...Atli Örvarsson, Heitor Pereira, Guillaume Roussel and Nathan Stornetta ?Marc left RCP in like... 2003 ? lol<br><br><br>And yes he is, check his page, he just doesn't have much going on anyway.But Marc is no longer with RCP I am assuming. His scores are not advertised here.
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Matchstick Men
Label: Varese Sarabande
Length: 55'28 (Score: 40'00)
HZimmer.com rating:        3/5
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  1. The Good Life (2:23)
    Bobby Darin
  2. Flim Flam (0:12)
    Hans Zimmer
  3. Ichi-Ni-San (2:51)
    Hans Zimmer
  4. Matchstick Men (2:09) *
    Hans Zimmer
  5. Weird Is Good (6:42) *
    Hans Zimmer
  6. Lonely Bull (2:15)
    Heb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
  7. Ticks & Twitches (2:48) *
    Hans Zimmer
  8. I Have A Daughter? (1:06)
    Hans Zimmer
  9. Swedish Rhapsody (2:37)
    Mantovani & His Orchestra
  10. Keep The Change (1:24)
    Hans Zimmer
  11. Nosy Parker (2:44) *
    Hans Zimmer
  12. Leaning On A Lamp Post (3:00)
    George Formby
  13. Pool Lights (0:54)
    Hans Zimmer
  14. Pygmies! (2:07)
    Hans Zimmer
  15. Charmaine (3:05)
    Mantovani & His Orchestra
  16. Roy's Rules (2:04)
    Hans Zimmer
  17. Carpeteria (2:26)
    Hans Zimmer
  18. Shame On You (2:55)
    Hans Zimmer
  19. Tuna Fish And Cigarettes (1:55)
    Hans Zimmer, Geoff Zanelli
  20. No More Pills (4:39) *
    Hans Zimmer, Geoff Zanelli
  21. Tijuana Taxi (2:05)
    Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
  22. The Banker's Waltz (3:07)
    Hans Zimmer
* Contains "La Dolce Vita" from La Dolce Vita written by Nino Rota.
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Mish reply Replies: 0 || 2020-01-23 04:03:40
What was Hans’ role in the treatment of Mantovani’s “Charmaine”. It sounds like the original, but cleaner, clearer, & without the limitations of 50/60’s recording technology. I’ve been fascinated by this piece for 25+ years, as it seems almost a precursor to Jarre & even Zimmer’s electronic music, while being entirely orchestral. Links to info appreciated.

isildur reply Replies: 2 || 2013-08-30 06:56:41
I really like this score. Don't know why so low rating. I thought it was really different from Mr. Zimmer's usual scores.

MacArthur2013-08-30 17:13:58
I Think that's why because by the looks of the cover it looks like an action film and its a rom-com.

Mike2013-09-09 19:11:18
Really different indeed. Reminds me in some ways of John Williams' "Terminal" score.

Anonymous reply Replies: 0 || 2013-09-09 13:27:24
The early parts of "Weird is Good" sound a lot like the ideas John Powell later incorporated in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Maybe Powell helped with this cue here? Or maybe this cue was among the stuff Mr. & Mrs. Smith was temp-tracked with.

Scorefan reply Replies: 0 || 2013-08-31 03:44:43
Hybrid, is it true that there are 4 versions of the sessions for this movie?

Enrico reply Replies: 0 || 2009-06-25 00:00:00
I dislike this...Not good...5/10!!!

Anonymous reply Replies: 0 || 2004-12-26 00:00:00
Si alguna vez escucharon la melodia para "--MEJOR IMPOSIBLE"-- entonces sabrán lo que están escuchando, pero esta vez es más ritmica.

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