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hal9000
User ID: 9906923 Sep 11th 11:59 AM
(I've created a new thread so we can continue our discussions. The original thread was created by WeissVan.)

I forgot to mention one important thing:

I consider the world of ASOIAF to be an interesting mix between medieval middle east/far east (the Dothraki), medieval Europe (Westeros) and ancient times (the lands in the east, the Wildlings from the North, the Unsullied etc.)

This would pose a challenge for a composer if he wants to create a contemporary score from these eras: He (or she) would have to create a score which reflects the culture of each era, and yet create an overall seamless style which brings the different styles together in a natural-sounding way. Usually a composer only needs to stick to one era.

Or he could simply go for a timeless score, which should make things a bit simpler.

WeissVan
User ID: 0283314 Sep 11th 1:32 PM
hal, I see you like lots of good scores -- may I also suggest John Williams' NIXON score as well? It's dark, subtle, sometimes haunting, sometimes aggressive sound fits intrigue-laden fantasy quite well (I used it for my _Lord of Chaos_ background music, and I can see using it for Martin too).

Anyways -- timeless music for Martin? Good choice. If I were making the movie, I'd place a call to:

Hans Zimmer (and get her to rope in Dead Can Dance)

or

Philip Glass

hal9000
User ID: 9906923 Sep 11th 5:16 PM
Reply to WeissVan:

You wrote:
"may I also suggest John Williams' NIXON score as well?"

I'll check it out, sounds like a good suggestion.

"Hans Zimmer (and get her to rope in Dead Can Dance) or Philip Glass"

Yes, Lisa Gerrard's voice in GLADIATOR was terrific!

I think Glass' score for KUNDUN was quite good, but apart from that I don't 'know' this composer well. I'd have chosen Zimmer if I'd to choose between these two: I've been a Zimmer-'fan' since RAIN MAN, and although I believe he's best at composing rousing, synth-driven action-scores, he's still capable of creating more epic scores, the way he did with GLADIATOR.

Avon
User ID: 9216993 Sep 12th 6:33 AM
I usually just leave the radio on. I like having some music in the background, but it all kind of fades away so I never actually listen to much of it anyway.

Ratsteak
User ID: 1105234 Sep 12th 11:11 AM
try michael sterns. his music is very haunting, but in some parts it works rather well.

hal9000 User ID: 9906923	Sep 11th 11:59 AM (I've created a new thread so we can continue our discussions. The original thread was created by WeissVan.) I forgot to mention one important thing: I consider the world of ASOIAF to be an interesting mix between medieval middle east/far east (the Dothraki), medieval Europe (Westeros) and ancient times (the lands in the east, the Wildlings from the North, the Unsullied etc.) This would pose a challenge for a composer if he wants to create a contemporary score from these eras: He (or she) would have to create a score which reflects the culture of each era, and yet create an overall seamless style which brings the different styles together in a natural-sounding way. Usually a composer only needs to stick to one era. Or he could simply go for a timeless score, which should make things a bit simpler.
WeissVan User ID: 0283314	Sep 11th 1:32 PM hal, I see you like lots of good scores -- may I also suggest John Williams' NIXON score as well? It's dark, subtle, sometimes haunting, sometimes aggressive sound fits intrigue-laden fantasy quite well (I used it for my _Lord of Chaos_ background music, and I can see using it for Martin too). Anyways -- timeless music for Martin? Good choice. If I were making the movie, I'd place a call to: Hans Zimmer (and get her to rope in Dead Can Dance) or Philip Glass
hal9000 User ID: 9906923	Sep 11th 5:16 PM Reply to WeissVan: You wrote: "may I also suggest John Williams' NIXON score as well?" I'll check it out, sounds like a good suggestion. "Hans Zimmer (and get her to rope in Dead Can Dance) or Philip Glass" Yes, Lisa Gerrard's voice in GLADIATOR was terrific! I think Glass' score for KUNDUN was quite good, but apart from that I don't 'know' this composer well. I'd have chosen Zimmer if I'd to choose between these two: I've been a Zimmer-'fan' since RAIN MAN, and although I believe he's best at composing rousing, synth-driven action-scores, he's still capable of creating more epic scores, the way he did with GLADIATOR.
Avon User ID: 9216993	Sep 12th 6:33 AM I usually just leave the radio on. I like having some music in the background, but it all kind of fades away so I never actually listen to much of it anyway.
Ratsteak User ID: 1105234	Sep 12th 11:11 AM try michael sterns. his music is very haunting, but in some parts it works rather well.