Coulson's Musical Taste

[Mandragora]

I am so sure if I can bear to listen to instrumentals from soundtracks... LOTR has a very impressive lineup, I must say, and yes, The Quidditch Match is so... er, Quidditch.

I love the "Twin Peaks" soundtrack, though, the ones composed by Angelo Badillamenti (am not so sure if i got the last name right)... it's quite creepy. "Cruel Intentions" has a great OST too.

Hmm, maybe I can come up with a Tom Riddle soundtrack. You know, come up with a list of songs that speaks Tom Riddle. I don't know about making one up about Christian, as you can see, I do not know him very well. Maybe with the speculated personality of him around here, I can come up with one...

"Glycerine" by Bush. A Christian cut.

Aw heck, lunch calls

[Sampaguita]

Mandragora said:

Hm, Kun and Cowell? INTERESTING

Sam, am not too familiar with this artist, is he reggae? Am thinking if I were to make music in the London scene, am gonna stand onstage with an acoustic guitar wearing one of those Muslim-inspired clothes that are very beautiful and can be easily integrated with contemporary clothes, and sing about the dawning of the feigned innocence of the next generation mankind, the diversity of beliefs in the backdrop of one globe, and lost identities in the (post)modern society.

I must say, I like the TTT soundtrack best. Saw it the second time last night, and might see it again anytime next week... Speaking of OSTs, I love "I am Sam" and "Magnolia"... Aimee Mann just rocks.

Yeah... it is interesting I nearly blanched... Josh is never really one to collaborate on one COHESIVE writing piece, but apparently Mr. Cowell knows a little bit about music. Whoda thunk it?

I'm assuming you're refering to Kitchener. Nope, not reggae but calypso-- two types of music often conflated because they both come out of the Carribean. Reggae is built on the backbone of what is known as "the off-beat" (in rock-steady, the accent is on the 2 and 4 instead of 1 and 3; in ska the rhythmic accent is always on the "and" [noted as a "+"] of the beat as in 1+2+3+4+). Lord Kitchener is a Calypso aritst. Calypso is said to "stand and fall on its lyrics." Sonically, it sounds bright... it's usually what gets pegged as "tropical" music-- usually what you hear in films when they want that sort of atmosphere. But, like I said, it's all about the words because the lyrics are usually rooted in political or social commentary. Anyways, Kitchener dabbled in a little jazz as well as calypso... it shouldn't be too hard to download some of his music.

If you meant the various artists from "select cuts," they arise from the Asian (usually Indian) diaspora living in London. Their music is beat-heavy coming from such traditions as Bhangra... and they cut and splice the diasporic music with hip-hop or techno or club stuff. I think it's quite good. I'm actually more attracted to the artists and music mentioned in the latter part of the article, so check those artists out.

AS FOR THE SOUNDTRACKS: John Williams just annoys me because he tries to be very Wagnerian in his approach to scoring a film. YES, I know that the leit-motif is important to character development, but... I don't know. Most of the time, I'm just not feeling him. I DID like his work on "Schindler's List" though. In my opinion, that's the best work he's ever done.

I gravitate more towards soundtrack composers like Rachel Portman (Cider House Rules) or Michael Neiman (The Piano). "The Piano" is actually one of my favorite soundtracks (in terms of just score).

But, I tend to like movies that use popular music of our era or the era within the movie's narrative. It gives the movie a great sense of anachronism. "A Knight's Tale" did this well... and in it, there was such an accessible sense of anachronism based on the music alone-- I thought it was wonderful. "Bridget Jones" was great with its music too. It explained a lot of the story... and you HAVE to love the Aretha Franklin moments AS WELL AS "It's Raining Men."

[Mandragora]

This is a little off, but I quite imagine Tom Riddle to be listening to the following... if not, the contemporary music that probably follows him around.

- "In Bloom" by Nirvana
- "Lithium" by Nirvana (I like the "Coz today I found my friends within my head" bit)
- "Eye" by the Smashing Pumpkins
- "Soup" by Blind Melon (though it's more of suicidal/homicidal, but the lines "I'll just close my eyes and make them all go away.../ And I'll pull the trigger and make it all go away" says a lot)

Ach, I'll come up with more. I just woke up, and I feel incredibly lousy, I feel.... augh, homicidal.

[Sampaguita]

OMG!!!!!!!! Remember a while ago on this thread we were talking about what kind of music Christian would have listened to in order to prepare for his (miniscule) part in "The Hours"? And remember I said I thought it would be 20th Century Minimalist music-- I think I mentioned Philip Glass's Aknaten [sp]? Anyways, I JUST found out that Philip Glass scored that movie! And he's Mr. 20th Century Minimalist composer (Steven Reich can kiss off).

::resolves to run off to Borders and buy "The Hours" soundtrack::

Sorry about that... I just get so excited about this stuff.

I could imagine Philip Glass scoring a movie based on either of the Donna Tartt novels. Philip Glass is wonderful... Go out and listen to his music. In me, he evokes a lot of the same feelings that I had when I listened to the first movement of the "Moonlight Sonata" for the first time.

Philip Glass rules!!!!

::resolves to once again act own age::

[Mandragora]

I haven't seen The Hours, the cinemas haven't even show the trailers yet... dear, does that mean they might show it here AFTER the Oscars? They usually do that here!

Oh, and Four Feathers will be shown here, I don't know when, I just saw a banner of it in the mall. TTT will probably last here a month or so... right now we have "8 Mile", and "Catch Me If You Can" will probably get here next week, and "White Oleander". A lot are in the "The Ring" mode (the Japanese one, not the Hollywood version) right now... I've been hearing a lot about Sadako jokes Have you guys seen it? I heard the Hollywood version has nothing to say to the original (I don't even want to see that version)... I might say, "The Ring" is REALLY creepy, especially the image of the father pointing blankly with a cloth thrown over his head. My friend and I has this analysis, it's due to shame... yes, something symbolic there.

[Mandragora]

I got to listen to an anniversary special of a radioshow of one of my favorite radio stations called Euro Rock. Anyway, in my opinion and observation, American rock is... I don't know what is going on with it. It's rare nowadays to hear American rock that sticks to you like leach... of course, unless you're into Linkin Park and POD and the rest of the clones (I have to apologize, but I really detest their music). I mean what happened to the Seattle scene? Is it because of the advent of the poppeople that the alternative scene has to concede? And since that more people listen to pop more, the issue of economics come in. But what about the music?

The music scene in Europe seems more incredible. Not only the 'rock groups' have maintained their standing, but they remain to be classics. Radiohead, Pulp, Blur, Kent (they're Swedish, I think), BadlyDrawn Boy, fine, Coldplay. Even the electronica scene, Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, the Ministry of Sound, Groove Armada, Morcheeba, Bjork. The electronica scene in Europe too has gone more diverse from the usual two-step to the emergence of chill-groove-lounge music. The Ibiza movement has made its mark, but unfortunately, it is not widely known.

Oh, just a few sentiments. It is just too sad that the more widely-heard American rock that was quite dominant at first is starting to fade. The Smashing Pumpkins is gone, and now Billy Corgan ripped it off and formed Zwan. Every frontman wants to sound either like Eddie Vader or Kurt Cobain. And now rap and rock is fused, but I don't get it. Why can't they just be themselves, like Beck is Beck, of course he raps, but not quite, and it's him.

Oh, what the heck

[Sampaguita]

I'm staying up preparing for seminar-- and catching up on reading that I didn't do throughout the week... Consequently, I was up for "Last Call With Carson Daly" (who needs to go back to doing his own research)... And I heard that new Jason Mraz song for the thousandth time since it premiered on Star 98.7 (yup, they actually played it first). I have to say that I really love "The Remedy"-- the verses anyways... the melodic motive of the hook annoys the crap out of me. There's a bit of a jazz influence there... and the construction of his lyrics is rhythmically interesting and it works against the rhythms that were beat out on the congo drum in an interesting way.

y'all should take a listen. oh, and he's kinda cute... I loved what he wore on Conan last week... (maybe I'm just attracted to his hats)

[Mandragora]

Oh, I' ve heard of that guy and that song too. It' s quite catchy... though I have no idea what he looks like.

This is a little weird but John Mayer is starting to make me curious. Here' s how I analyze his face: it's a combination of Christian, though buffier and bonier, with a more obvious hint of Tobey Maguirre. But of course, I have to say that the guy' s really talented. He can write and make music. And I thought it' s sweet of him to be saying in an interview that he likes Norah Jones, even the idea of her

Can you imagine someone saying that he likes the mere IDEA of you? That' s a very nice thing to say, I would be touched!

[Sampaguita]

For the Norah Jones fans and the John Mayer (what a d**n hottie!) fans:

As a result of listening to both my CD player AND the radio at the same time, I was treated to a John and Norah duet. (It wasn't half bad, I think I'll put together a mix with the both of them.) The songs were "Your Body is a Wonderland" and "Shoot the Moon." I haven't yet pinpointed the beat syncronicity that made it sound so great, but I'm sure if you guys experiment, you'll hear the amazing duet too. Trust me, it was cute...

I finally heard the John Mayer in an interview, and MY GOODNESS, he's got the cutest guy personality. And I've heard her in interviews-- she's really smart.

I wonder if enough of us wrote to them if they'd do a duet... I'd like to see them sing "Turn Me On" together. It would fit both their voices.

[ausaims]

I never really think about the music I hear during movies, although I am not sure why. Although I do have to agree about the "Twin Peaks" soundtrack- when I hear that it gives me the creeps a bit. I love "Twin Peaks"- bought the first season on dvd, but the second one is not yet available- at least not in Australia, I don't know whether or not it is in America.

Also: I NOW HAVE ANOTHER STAR WITH MY NAME HERE!!! YAY!!!!

[Mandragora]

Sampaguita said:

I wonder if enough of us wrote to them if they'd do a duet... I'd like to see them sing "Turn Me On" together. It would fit both their voices.

Oh WOW, a John Mayer and Norah Jones duet! That would be a great idea... hm, I would also love to hear them do a duet of "Seven Years"... you know, the mere idea of these two persons singing about the same girl, and Norah Jones is like the girl the song is referring to and John Mayer the spectator. And John would do the guitars and Norah the piano.

I can't believe I am starrting to think of a 'loveteam'! I just can imagine how they would harmonize

[ausaims]

Come to think of it I do like a lot of the music in a lot of the older movies....don't know why....

[Mandragora]

ausaims said:

Come to think of it I do like a lot of the music in a lot of the older movies....don't know why....

"Forrest Gump" is not exactly an old movie, but the OST just rocks! You know, oldies music, the kind our parents (ie my father) listens to in the 60s.

I saw "Punch-Drunk Love" last night (FINALLY, great movie!), and there's this song in that movie that goes, "He needs me, he needs me, he needs meeee" which sounds so 50s, the kind that gets played in a vitrola. I am currently suffering from an LSS, I went to bed with that song in my head, and I until now it still occasionally plays in my head.

OH YEAH, speaking of CC's musical taste, am currently listening to David Gray's "A New Day At Midnight" album. Weird, David Gray's growing on me, like a fungus My favorite cuts are 'Kangaroo', 'Real Love', 'Last Boat to America', 'Knowhere'... 'Dead in the Water' can be so annoying, but I am starting to love it. Hey's DG's not bad.

[ausaims]

Yeah, I actually bought the "Forrest Gump" soundtrack when it came out...

[Voldie_M]

i love the lotr soundtrack,and another one i like is the moulin rouge sountrack...pure class lol