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The gigantic soundstage and huge dynamics on this soundtrack, not to mention the deep,deep, powerful bass, almost sets the Titanic soundtrack in a category of its own. And, I don't think you need to like the movie to like the music. It is GOOD.
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My favorite from all times is Basil Poledouris' "Conan The Barbarian". I am actually a soundtrack collector and own hundreds of titles, mostly from 60's and 70's films. When it comes to contemporary films, though, I believe Howard Shore's "Lord Of The Rings" saga, in all its Wagnerian glory, has yet to be surpassed.
I particularly adore Morricone, whom I went to see a few years ago when he appeared at Radio City Music Hall. Talk about a religious experience! By the time the orchestra and the soprano were in full-blown mode during "The Ecstasy Of Gold", I could not hold back the tears... Other favorite composers of rare soundtracks (mostly from arcane and rare European film genres like giallos, spaghetti westerns, poliziottischi, etc) are Bruno Nicolai, Luis Bacalov, Riz Ortolani, Piero Umiliani, Piero Piccioni, Stelvio Cipriani, etc. By the way, where can one find the SACD version of "The Mission"? |
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The Mission SACD seems to be "all gone", and, unfortunately, it is much better than the regular CD. I couldn't find it anywhere when I Googled it.
I guess I'd better hang onto my copy - may become valuable! Julian
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I still remember a demo about 6 or 7 years ago at a nearby shop where they used the Titanic Soundtrack (track 4) with a pair of VMPS Elixir's driven by Ampzilla 2000's. I have never heard more powerful bass from any speaker since. I have a copy of the Titanic SACD that I have tried with many speakers. None have yet measure up. JIm Last edited by Still-One; 02-25-2012 at 11:39 AM. |
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This thread needs a little bump !
Many interesting titles have already been mentioned, here's one I particularly like : Tous les matins du monde (music directed by Jordi Savall).
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best soundtrack ever? A Clockwork Orange
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Vangelis
Those two soundtracks by Vangelis are not too shabby either !
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Sorry can't come up with one. There are just too many.
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One from James Horner !
I like Avatar to show off my Parsifals !
Last edited by Kaliar; 12-31-2011 at 08:33 PM. Reason: Missing emoticon ! |
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