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http://screenrant.com/blade-runner-2049-original-movie-canon/
My interest in this film just went down considerably, after soaring upon seeing the trailers.
There are many different modes to Hans Zimmer. There is the Hans Zimmer of Pirates of the Caribbean and Kung Fu Panda and there is the Hans Zimmer of Man of Steel and Interstellar—and everything in between. I have confidence he will approach the project with great reverence for Vangelis. The man came into his own as a composer during the 80s. And they obviously pulled Zimmer in because they were missing something in the music that they feel Zimmer can deliver.
Here's DV's quote on why Zimmer:
“Johann Johannsson of Iceland composes the main theme as planned. However, given the scale of the task, Benjamin Wallfisch and Hans Zimmer joined the team to help Johann. It’s hard to get to Vangelis’ angle. We have Johann’s breathtaking atmospheric sounds, but I needed other things, and Hans helped us.”
According to him, Zimmer has helped them get closer to Vangelis.
What else is he going to say?
It´s not at all just about endless loud droning. He has some good tracks and a lot of ear-catching sound effects, but he always, and I´m not aware of any exception, gives everything into a few tracks, while the rest, 60-80%, are mediocre at best. Not to mention that on blockbusters he mushes everything up by blending orchestra and synthesizer in an unhealthy way in the production process.
Well true, but he can also be truthfully promoting the film. One doesn't rule out the other. For instance, maybe they hired DV because he was the most qualified to direct the film and not just because he had had some recent hits. Both can be true.
Here's hoping it's more like that than the unpleasant ramblings DUNKIRK.
I like Johannsson's stuff though, so I hope they stay true to their word and don't totally replace the music he has composed for it so far.
No, but Vangelis commented that he wouldn't have done it anyway. He said writing the music for Blade Runner—same as with Chariots of Fire—was a once in a lifetime thing and you can't follow that with a sequel.
Well, of course. I didn't say he aped Vangelis, but there are definitely certain similarities and you can certainly sense that he wanted to get a similar vibe across.
In the film, the INCEPTION score worked wonders and wasn't intrusive at all in my opinion. It added remarkable atmosphere to the film and the style fit the story like a glove. Quite a contrast to his work on DUNKIRK which was highly obnoxious and reached ear piercing levels of irritation.
I agree about Inception, but that kind of sound shouldn´t be anywhere in the same cosmos as a Bond film IMO.
I haven´t seen Dunkirk. I found the Interstellar score highly obnoxious, which however could also be the fault of it´s volume being way up in the overall sound mix. I remember having the opposite problem with TND after hearing the soundtrack album thoroughly, many parts are drowned out in the film sound mix.
I agree with the bolded statement above but I think he, coupled with Johannsson, will do a good job on Blade Runner, which is what I was getting at originally. I wouldn't want Zimmer near Bond at all.
Also agreed about TND's sound mix.
I agree with everything here too:
1. Zimmer and Johannsson should impress on BR2049.
2. No Zimmer for Bond, please.
3. Tomorrow Never Dies: great score, sloppy sound mix.
Sorry, I think I kind of digressed with the Bond connection. Must have forgotten that this is the Blade Runner thread ;-).
http://collider.com/blade-runner-2049-rating-r/
I think the original BR was an R-rating, but considering what is shown in PG13 films these days, I wouldn´t have been disturbed if BR2049 would have gotten a lower rating. On the other hand, foregoing the younger audiences also gives the filmmakers the opportunity to create a mood for the film that adresses more the older audiences, which is something all too rare these days.
Looking forward to it!