Comments on: Soundtrack Review: Frost/Nixon (2008)

By: Jorn Tillnes

Jorn Tillnes — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:24:06 +0000

Hmm I don’t think Frost/Nixon would be in my top 10 Hans Zimmer scores of the decade, actually I’m pretty sure. I tried to make a top 10, but it’s really hard. I just can’t choose!

By: KK

KK — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:19:42 +0000

I agree with you.Angels & Demons, The Dark Knight, King Arthur and The Last Samurai are beautiful scores and surpass Frost Nixon except for The Dark Knight which is devoid of intelligence. But I believe Frost Nixon surpasses his other popular scores like Pirates of the Carribean, Madasgcar or even Black Hawk Down. I loved Angels and Demons, the Dark knight was addictive was addictive but was not as rich in intelligence as Frost/Nixon. The Last Samurai was brilliant combination of cultural themes of Japan and King Arthur was also good as well. Still Frost Nixon deserves to be on his top 10 list of the decade.

I still love your reviews and I look forward to further comments

By: Jorn Tillnes

Jorn Tillnes — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:05:42 +0000

You are entitled to your opinion of course. I think scores like Angels & Demons, The Dark Knight, King Arthur and The Last Samurai deserves to be over Frost/Nixon

By: KK

KK — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:46:02 +0000

You misunderstand me Jorn, I meant to say it is one of ZIMMER’S best of the decade. NOT the best score of the decade. I say this, because this is one of Zimmer’s most original scores for the last few decades. Of course it cannot match up to Gladiator, but I think its better than a lot of his scores which sound way too familiar (with hints of POTC). Its not the best of the decade, but its definitely ONE OF HIS most original and unique scores of the decade, but I must point out that thwere were many more better scores. All in all, Frost/Nixon is one of Zimmer’s Better acheivements!r

By: Jorn Tillnes

Jorn Tillnes — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:22:27 +0000

Yes, the purpose of the score is to complement the images of a film, that’s true, but when has that been a measure of how a good the score is? Have you heard The Hurt Locker by Marco Beltrami & Buck Sanders? Absolutely hard to listen to on it’s own, but watch the movie. Wow the score is intense and matches the film perfectly. Does it make it a good score? No chance (in my opinion of course).

I do enjoy your comment though based on what you think of the music. You are probably dead on when it comes to Burwell scoring it, but that’s another matter.

I know you are trying to make a point here that the composer is making music for the film and his hands are tied due to that fact. That is perfectly true, but I am not reviewing the movie, nor reviewing the score as heard in film, but a review from the score itself.

I respect your opinion and you obviously love this score. Best of the decade? Wow, your words not mine, but I am truly thrilled you enjoyed it so much. Nothing is better than to listen to a wonderful score

By: KK

KK — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:56:46 +0000

The purpose of a score is to accentuate the images of a film. IT IS HOW IT WORKS WITH THE FILM THAT IS IMPORTANT. And I honestly think you have been quite harsh on this score. This is one of Zimmer’s BEST!

Never has he even touched this genre. The music may be themeless but it is the rhythm that really builds up the score. This is probably Zimmer’s most intellectually rich score of the decade. His masculin bomb blast and his common themes are absent from this score.

This deserves at least an 8 or higher. Burwell could not have accomplished this. You must remember, the movie surrounds an interview, dramatic scores is truly inappropriate for the film. Most composers would have no choice but to create an unappealing dull score, because that is all the film demands.

BUT, zimmer has outdone himself, he has created an appealing score with actually intellect unlike his action scores. Now I understand how most zimmer fans would be disappointed since many fanboys are addicted to a lot of his action themes(his repetitive motifs and not neccesarily always great). I love zimmer, but many of us must agree that some of his action scores sounds similar, but this is completely different!

For the zimmer action addicted fans, this is an intellectual score that may not appeal to all fans. But it is of great quality, and let me remind you this is the BEST any composer could have done. The score worked beautifully with the film and even burwell could not have accomplished this.

Once again, I repeat, this is one of Zimmer’s best of the decade.

By: Film-Book dot Com

Film-Book dot Com — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:21:18 +0000

Disappointing to hear about the score but I am looking forward to the film. Film-Book dot Coms last blog post..TV Review: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 2, Ep. 22: Born to Run

By: Mary Frances

Mary Frances — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:27:31 +0000

This movie looks really good. Soundtrack looks good to.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:26:17 +0000

Right on. To each their own, I suppose. On second listen I’d have to say I feel a bit more like you do, but I still hold strong on the fact that a score is just that… a score for a film. That’s not to say that it shouldn’t stand well on its own, but, personally, context is a major consideration when I analyze a score. Like you said though, it’s a choice.

Cheers, look forward to reading more from you.

By: Jorn Tillnes

Jorn Tillnes — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:40:44 +0000

I see where you’re coming from regarding the review. In my opinion, a score that only works in the movie is by definition seriously flawed. That being said, I think this score is an ok on, but nothing more. I always try to base my review as disconnected from the movie as I can. I feel that is most fair as I can judge the music on its own…

Technically that doesn’t work very well as a film score is more than just music. It’s so strongly tied into the movie itself that it’s hard to separate the two.

I’ve realized that I like to hear the score before I watch the movie and I prefer to write and read reviews on the music itself.

This is just a personal choice and I know a lot of people disagree. It’s a very interesting discussion however and I’m happy to discuss it