How important is a good soundtrack / score for a film to be successful...

MadVillain413 · 04-20-2005, 01:52 PM

In my opinion, the score of the film is as important as the plot and acting...

for me it would be about 75 percent for importance...

what's your view on this?

Films that would not be nearly as recognized without a good score:

Almost Famous (hell the movie WAS the soundtrack)
Back To The Future
Jaws
Jurassic Park
Lord Of The Rings
Saving Private Ryan
Sleepy Hollow
The Excorsist (original)
The Shining
Usual Suspects

I'm biased towards John Williams, but only because he is an amazing composer...

drop some thoughts on this...

had to edit my post to shead light on a brilliant soundtrack that made the movie:

"Fight Club"

Pitt and Norton were amazing in this film, but the dust brothers really were the entire movie to me....the soundtrack is so mysterious and mesmerizing...

04-20-2005, 02:21 PM

back to the future would've been what it was without the score.

but as for the topic title, i think we've hit the point where the generla public is so jaded and preoccupied with the direct norm in movies-the picture, maybe the sounds of things exploding, and that's it. i think audio is more important to games now than to movies-but a good score or composer working on a movie can do wonders. for example-man on fire; i wouldn't have had the interest to watch this almost cookie cutter movie without harry gregson-williams, who might i add is a fucking genius.

movies like the godfather and lord of the rings would've survived without the audio, but the scores really gave these movies legs.

i don't think it's entirely important because the general public can't appreciate it for however many reasons you feel like describing, but it definitely helps.

kyza soza · 04-21-2005, 04:37 AM

It's important, but definately not AS important.

The Jeus · 04-21-2005, 09:37 AM

network and dog day afternoon were great movies with no scores. however, i couldn't imagine psycho being anywhere near as affecting without bernard hermann. disney would be dead if it weren't for tim rice and alan menken's music in the early 90's. james newton howard made the village a watchable movie with his score. i don't think the general public would want to watch a film without a score these days. i would guess that the public would basically decide that no score basically = tv. i can't think of a movie since network with no music, so can somebody name some please

04-21-2005, 02:16 PM

^the blair witch did incredible without any music, let alone a score.

Psycho69 · 04-21-2005, 02:19 PM

Just as I saw the title of the thread, I thought the same as what your first sentence stated.

I find it to be as crucial and important as the actual acting.

Score music is really important, regardless of what some people may think... you may not even completely notice it, but it really can make a movie for what it is...

The_MRB · 04-22-2005, 07:02 AM

75% FUCK NO! thats some hard shit u smoking

however i do agree its im portant probably about 15% don't forget taxi driver when talking about scores

yo momma · 04-22-2005, 11:10 AM

Space Odesey 2000 or what ever.

That had no acting or score.

Cult classic.

jesus chris · 04-25-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yo momma

Space Odesey 2000 or what ever.

That had no acting or score.

Cult classic.

have you even seen the movie?

movies are 51% sound, 49% movie.

everyone that worked on star wars thought it was a complete joke until john williams got ahold of it. aside from the score, it has the best sound design ever.

LiQuiD6 · 04-25-2005, 02:21 PM

scores are the backbone of many films....i think it all depends on the genre of the film......and its true what was said...most people dont give a shit......only those who truely appreciate the art of film making or for one enjoy music to that extent...will enjoy and understand why a good score/soundtrack is vital in enveloping the viewer INTO the film

-Oz- · 04-25-2005, 04:31 PM

There is a huge difference between a score and a soundtrack.

jesus chris · 04-26-2005, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Oz-

There is a huge difference between a score and a soundtrack.

it's true.

soundtracks are just marketing tools.

i fixed my mistake.

Tequila Kinte · 04-26-2005, 03:43 AM

Its hard to think of a classic film that doesnt possess a classic score.

The Jeus · 04-26-2005, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Oz-

There is a huge difference between a score and a soundtrack.

not if it's a cameron crowe film

deathB4dishonor · 05-08-2005, 01:46 PM

fight clubs music is so good i have the whole thing on cd... it would have been good with all just dust brothers music but the pixies song at the end was perfect too mad good movie script wise too but the music makes it.

MadVillain413 · 05-09-2005, 08:55 AM

Quote:

fight clubs music is so good i have the whole thing on cd... it would have been good with all just dust brothers music but the pixies song at the end was perfect too mad good movie script wise too but the music makes it.

Word...I'll never get tired of listening to that ST...so ill....

04-20-2005, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
MadVillain413 obama for 2009 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Berkshire County Posts: 9,449	How important is a good soundtrack / score for a film to be successful... In my opinion, the score of the film is as important as the plot and acting... for me it would be about 75 percent for importance... what's your view on this? Films that would not be nearly as recognized without a good score: Almost Famous (hell the movie WAS the soundtrack) Back To The Future Jaws Jurassic Park Lord Of The Rings Saving Private Ryan Sleepy Hollow The Excorsist (original) The Shining Usual Suspects I'm biased towards John Williams, but only because he is an amazing composer... drop some thoughts on this... had to edit my post to shead light on a brilliant soundtrack that made the movie: "Fight Club" Pitt and Norton were amazing in this film, but the dust brothers really were the entire movie to me....the soundtrack is so mysterious and mesmerizing... __________________ "Marriage is like a tense, unfunny version of Everybody Loves Raymond, only it doesn't last 22 minutes. It lasts forever..." Last edited by 108mics; 04-20-2005 at 09:58 PM.

04-21-2005, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Psycho69 Paint An Empty Page Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 814	Just as I saw the title of the thread, I thought the same as what your first sentence stated. I find it to be as crucial and important as the actual acting. Score music is really important, regardless of what some people may think... you may not even completely notice it, but it really can make a movie for what it is... __________________ poetry is how I learned to speak my mind and oh, the conversations we’ve had...

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The_MRB infiltrate your border Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 3,400	75% FUCK NO! thats some hard shit u smoking however i do agree its im portant probably about 15% don't forget taxi driver when talking about scores __________________ Diouf in your face

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Tequila Kinte Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Anus'ville Posts: 4,335	Its hard to think of a classic film that doesnt possess a classic score. __________________ "See, I think about weird stuff. Like, what would it feel like to have your hand in my ass." - Tequila Kinte

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deathB4dishonor The Frontline Family Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 561	fight clubs music is so good i have the whole thing on cd... it would have been good with all just dust brothers music but the pixies song at the end was perfect too mad good movie script wise too but the music makes it. __________________ hard times comin you're way!

04-20-2005, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cane Guest Posts: n/a	back to the future would've been what it was without the score. but as for the topic title, i think we've hit the point where the generla public is so jaded and preoccupied with the direct norm in movies-the picture, maybe the sounds of things exploding, and that's it. i think audio is more important to games now than to movies-but a good score or composer working on a movie can do wonders. for example-man on fire; i wouldn't have had the interest to watch this almost cookie cutter movie without harry gregson-williams, who might i add is a fucking genius. movies like the godfather and lord of the rings would've survived without the audio, but the scores really gave these movies legs. i don't think it's entirely important because the general public can't appreciate it for however many reasons you feel like describing, but it definitely helps.

04-21-2005, 04:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
kyza soza This way up. Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,629	It's important, but definately not AS important.

04-21-2005, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cane Guest Posts: n/a	^the blair witch did incredible without any music, let alone a score.

04-22-2005, 11:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
yo momma Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England, UK Posts: 5,130	Space Odesey 2000 or what ever. That had no acting or score. Cult classic.

04-25-2005, 04:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
-Oz- ^^^^^ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 2-25 Posts: 25,261	There is a huge difference between a score and a soundtrack.

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