[HPFGU-Movie] Re: soundtrack

[Felicia Rickmann]

I heard a rumour that someone else is writing part of the music as John
Williams did dnot ahve the time.  Can anyone confirm that this is correct or
not?

Felicia


> Katze asked:
> >>I'm listening to the new soundtrack right now, and there's a part
> about 4 minutes into the music where it sounds an awful lot like
> Jurrasic Park to me. Did anyone else think this? The music isn't
> identical, but the way it moves and the notes that are used remind me
> so much of JP.<<
>
>
> Well much of John Williams music has phrasing that is similar to the
> other movies he does.  It is partly because he loves the brass section
> and partly because he works on so many soundtracks at one time.  In
> the Hook soundtrack this is especially true.  It is eirry.  It almost
> goes beyond noticing a composing style and into the realm of
> unconscious tune mixing.
>
> James Horner also tends to sound similar.  He wrote Titanic and
> Braveheart and both have that rustic homemade lute sound in
> practically the same key.
>
> Often times, other musical ventures do influence Williams composing.
> In Star Wars, Williams listened to The Planets by Holst to capture the
> grandeur and soaring feel of the universe.  If you listen to Mars, you
> can hear the direct, strong brass of the Imperial March.
>
> With as many soundtracks as Williams does it actually is amazing he
> doesn't repeat himself more often.
>
> Melody
>
>
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