Thor Score

[Tristantulanka]

So I was thinking about music and what songs would fit in with this music.

Would you like to see JUST instrumental orchestra? More heavy laden rock ala 300?

If it were up to me, I would have mostly orchestrated music, with at least ONE led zep song (Immigrant Song) and a few songs by the Sword. (If you haven't heard of them, which you probably haven't check them out. PERFECT for a movie like this.)

So thoughts?

[Canis Sapiens]

Manowar FTW!!!:woot:

Just kidding. I'd go with an orchestra for the movie itself, and use "The Immigrant Song" for the end credits. (Iron Man had Black Sabbath, it's only fair that Led Zeppelin shows up on Thor).

[DarthDaveBanner]

If only Basil Poledouris were still around :(

[chiefchirpa]

If they build on Hulk vs Thor orchestral theme is okay by me. Sound Superman-ish yet more fantastical.

[Brian Braddock]

If only Basil Poledouris were still around :(

I hear that.

Jerry Goldsmith too.

[Mister J]

I'd definitely prefer a sweeping, instrumental/orchestral score for most of the film; almost operatic. A lot of the stuff I hear from Immediate Music is in range with what I'd expect/like.

[yoshimura]

What Mister J said.

And an epic vocal choir, like at the beginning of this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucXDUJVfxxw

[Brian Braddock]

A small section of John Ottman's X2 score has always struck me as being perfect for Thor. Cast your minds back to the music that bridges the scenes of Nightcrawler's White House attack to Wolverine searching the frozen wastes of Alkali lake.

Sadly, the only example of it I could find on Youtube cuts it out right in the middle of it (!) but it's enough to give a person the idea (having said that, if anyone can point me to a better example - just let me know)

2 mins 16 seconds in:-

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I guess I'd rather they went with a deep male voice as opposed to the usual female warble that we're normally subjected to i.e, Gladiator, Troy etc - it seem to fit the 'butchness' of Thor more and, I admit, I'm biased - I happen to think those kinda scores have gotten a bit tired.

[Raivynn]

I'd love it to be scored by Hans Zimmer.

[lowly marvelite]

Hmmm...might have to think about this one for a bit...initially, "I am a viking" by Yngwie Malmsteen comes to mind...very appropriate for a Thor movie.

[Canis Sapiens]

Hmmm...might have to think about this one for a bit...initially, "I am a viking" by Yngwie Malmsteen comes to mind...very appropriate for a Thor movie.

Try this first:

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[Kent]

If only Basil Poledouris were still around :(

I'd go with Alan Silvestri. His work for Beowulf had a sort of Poledouris sound to it at times...

The second video starts instantly at a piece that sounds like Poledouris. Another good bit 3 minutes into the first video.

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[Mister Sinister]

Bear McCreary

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EDIT: I knew that, today my brain isn't working.

[Kent]

^ In order to post youtube videos you need to only use the letter-code (everything that follows the "watch?v=" bit).

That being said, I really like Bear McCreary's work for "Battlestar Galactica" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"... but none of that stuff feels like it fits with Thor to me.

[TheCorpulent1]

I'd prefer an orchestral soundtrack. Throwing some heavy metal in there seems a little tacky to me if this is going to be Thor primarily in the distant past in Asgard. When he comes to the present, sure, metal that b**** up. For ancient Asgard, orchestral/operatic stuff would be good.

[Kent]

I'd prefer an orchestral soundtrack. Throwing some heavy metal in there seems a little tacky to me if this is going to be Thor primarily in the distant past in Asgard. When he comes to the present, sure, metal that b**** up. For ancient Asgard, orchestral/operatic stuff would be good.

Seconded.

[C. Lee]

I'd like to see an orchestral score ala Basil Polidoris's 'Conan'.

[Canis Sapiens]

Yeah, that would be perfect. A combination of brutality and otherworldly (is that even a word?) feel that would remind us that these are not OUR gods... and not necessarily good, peaceful ones, too.

[Kent]

Alan Silvestri I say to thee! Verily he can do it.

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, that would be perfect. A combination of brutality and otherworldly (is that even a word?) feel that would remind us that these are not OUR gods... and not necessarily good, peaceful ones, too.
Yeah, otherworldly's a word. Good one for a description of a Thor score, too. :)

[Canis Sapiens]

Otherworldly FTW!:yay:

[TheCorpulent1]

Yes. Your statement has a ring of truthiness to it. :D

[Sasquatch]

I would say powerful orchestration. But you'd have to use "Hammer of the gods" in one of the trailers. It's just too perfect.

[TheCorpulent1]

That should be the song that plays when Blake slams the cane against a stone for the very first time. Assuming they keep that aspect of Thor's origin, anyway. I haven't read the script.

[Sasquatch]

That should be the song that plays when Blake slams the cane against a stone for the very first time. Assuming they keep that aspect of Thor's origin, anyway. I haven't read the script.

That does sound cool. Though, I hope they DON'T go with Blake... but they probably will to have a "midgard" connection.

[Canis Sapiens]

I would say powerful orchestration. But you'd have to use "Hammer of the gods" in one of the trailers. It's just too perfect.

"Hammer of the Gods" = "The Immigrant Song", is that right?

[TheCorpulent1]

That does sound cool. Though, I hope they DON'T go with Blake... but they probably will to have a "midgard" connection.
What's wrong with Blake?

[Sasquatch]

Yes, Canis, I believe it is.

Nothing is really wrong with Blake. I just didn't prefer him. He really makes the storylines convoluted. But, I can see his advantages too. It's not what I would want to see but I won't cry in my cereal if they do put him in the movie.

[Canis Sapiens]

I feel the same way about Blake. I would prefer Thor not to share his existence on Earth with a human. But if they choose the Blake route, it wouldn't be a deal breaker to me.

[TheCorpulent1]

I didn't like Blake back when he was literally just Thor as a human. But now that he's developed his own sentience and personality in the comics, I actually like how he and Thor share a body. So long as the 60-second rule never, ever, ever, ever, ever rears its ugly head, I would like to see Blake in the movie. Maybe just at the end.

[Sasquatch]

Yeah, that 60 second rule is ridiculous.

[Philly Phanboy]

It would be nice to get some actual modern Nordic artists/musical influences involved in some way.

The problem is modern artists from that area that I'm aware of would be the likes of ABBA, Darude, Ace of Base, Aqua, or Roxette...not really appropriate for this movie...well unless you happen to be Techno Viking and into that stuff. :huh::up: :O :cool:

[TheCorpulent1]

They could look to modern Nordic composers who've continued the musical tradition of the viking era.

[Vartha]

If they build on Hulk vs Thor orchestral theme is okay by me. Sound Superman-ish yet more fantastical.
I agree. That score from the VS movie wasn't half bad.

I'm still looking for a cd of it. lol

[Vartha]

It would be nice to get some actual modern Nordic artists/musical influences involved in some way.

The problem is modern artists from that area that I'm aware of would be the likes of ABBA, Darude, Ace of Base, Aqua, or Roxette...not really appropriate for this movie...well unless you happen to be Techno Viking and into that stuff. :huh::up: :O :cool:

There PLENTY of artists from Finland and Iceland.
One band is Called TYR. Think Metallica with Manowar themes just to name one.

[Brian Braddock]

They could look to modern Nordic composers who've continued the musical tradition of the viking era.

That's a good idea.

One thing that I'm certain of is that I feel they need to go traditional orchestral on this one. I'm afraid that if I were to hear any metal in the movie, it'd kill the experience for me, to be honest.

[simba317]

Guys, guys, guys...you KNOW Gene Simmons owns the planet and he already has his fingers in this...'God of Thunder...and rock and roll...the spell you're under..will slowly rob you of your virgin soul!' ;) ;D

In all seriousness, I say we blend metal and orchestral music and do symphonic metal. lol. Like Tuomas Holopainen and Nightwish because they're amazing. The full power of an orchestra you can headbang to because their drummer, Jukka kicks ass. Smooth, crisp and super tight. Nightwish is Finnish and their new singer is Swedish...

End of All Hope...ignore the video...I just used it because it had the best sound quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guk82_CFCHg&feature=fvst

That one's a short song...but I really recommend The Poet and the Pendulum and Ghost Love Score...ooh and Beauty and the Beast. They really show off Tuomas' strength as a composer.

Here's Pt. 1 of Poet and the Pendulum...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvUNvUunjNI

They also did a more maritime song with Anette, this is The Islander.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2sd8UMUaIk

For something more Swedish or viking...how about Opeth? They're super epic and a blend of prog, metal, heavy and folk elements.

Ghost of Perdition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JCgVAa5xFk

Immigrant Song would be pretty awesome though.

~simba_317

[Sasquatch]

I agree that ANY metal in the score would cheapen the film. This movie should be epic. On scale with the LOTR trilogy. Thor needs to have this other worldly feel to him. Even when he is eventually on screen with other heroes. There needs to be a feel of deity. Metal will only kill that.

[Brian Braddock]

^^^Exactly.

You've just put in even more into perpective for me, Sasquatch, ith the LOTR reference.

I mean, can anyone imagine the LOTR films with metal in them? It woulda been ridiculous.

[simba317]

Let me show you Ghost Love Score by Nightwish...the person took the time to use this song as a LOTR video. The editing is spectacular...and yes, Nightwish does make appearances at the largest metal festival in the world in Wacken, Germany. Top billings even.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBD81BL1V3w

~simba_317

[Sasquatch]

The video won't load for me for some reason.

This just came to me: Putting metal in the score of a movie like Thor feels very 80s to me.

[simba317]

Here's the link then. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBD81BL1V3w

And I really think it depends what metal it is. It could be cool if they pick the right bands...if they picked Children of Bodom, it'd be not so much, even though I love them. The fact is that metal is a HUGE genre with a ton of subgenres...and I could easily see bands like Nightwish and Opeth in the film...because they have a sound that could work.

~simba_317

[Brian Braddock]

When the words 'Thor' and 'metal' are put together, all I can think of is the Valhallen character from 'Dial M for Monkey's' Justice Friends.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/Val_Hallen_by_D_MAC.jpg

I dont want to see Thor on screen, hear some rock music and immediately have images conjured up of a Thor parody, and thus run the risk of subliminally associating what I'm seeing with said parody.

It could detract from the tone of the movie.

Hey, I know this is maybe an incredibly myopic way of looking at it, but I honestly dont believe I'll be able to change my mind on this one.

[Canis Sapiens]

I second that. The only way I see a metal song working in this movie is if it were "The Immigrant Song" and only in the final credits, just like Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" in "Iron Man".

[simba317]

Have you listened and watched the video? If so, cool, if not, you're going to be making an uninformed decision about metal that is a prejudice.

I don't necessarily think metal is what comes to mind when you listen to Ghost Love Score. You would never know it's even by a metal band if I didn't tell you it was.

The composer/keyboardist in Nightwish has even started scoring movies over in Finland. It's definitely more traditional score music. Nightwish's newest album, Dark Passion Play was recorded in Finland, where the core musicians and vocalist recorded and at Abbey Road Studios in London with the London Philharmonic Orchestra...you can even get a special edition that has the album in all instrumental with no vocals, so you can appreciate the instruments and music.

Whether or not there's going to be metal in the film, I don't really care either way. If there is, fine, if not, it's cool with me too...I just don't like it when opinions are formed without all knowledge. These guys could be the exception that proves the rule...but to say that all metal or any metal at all would detract from the movie...I don't think that's fair.

~simba_317

[Brian Braddock]

Here's the link then. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBD81BL1V3w

And I really think it depends what metal it is. It could be cool if they pick the right bands...if they picked Children of Bodom, it'd be not so much, even though I love them. The fact is that metal is a HUGE genre with a ton of subgenres...and I could easily see bands like Nightwish and Opeth in the film...because they have a sound that could work.

~simba_317


I was liking it until I heard the guitars. :oldrazz:

[Raivynn]

As a huge Nightwish (and metal) fan I would have to say no to actual metal tracks on the score. If they absolutely had to, then at the end like Iron Man would be alright.
I'm in complete agreeance with everyone that says the Thor score should be huge and epic. Something along the lines of King Arthur , Kingdom of Heaven or The 13th Warrior.

My vote is still for Zimmer. The man is a score God.

[Sasquatch]

Have you listened and watched the video? If so, cool, if not, you're going to be making an uninformed decision about metal that is a prejudice.

I don't necessarily think metal is what comes to mind when you listen to Ghost Love Score. You would never know it's even by a metal band if I didn't tell you it was.

The composer/keyboardist in Nightwish has even started scoring movies over in Finland. It's definitely more traditional score music. Nightwish's newest album, Dark Passion Play was recorded in Finland, where the core musicians and vocalist recorded and at Abbey Road Studios in London with the London Philharmonic Orchestra...you can even get a special edition that has the album in all instrumental with no vocals, so you can appreciate the instruments and music.

Whether or not there's going to be metal in the film, I don't really care either way. If there is, fine, if not, it's cool with me too...I just don't like it when opinions are formed without all knowledge. These guys could be the exception that proves the rule...but to say that all metal or any metal at all would detract from the movie...I don't think that's fair.

~simba_317

I watched the video. It starts out well but when the rock beat hits and the faint metal guitar comes in the background it totally loses me.
Each taste to his own.

[Sasquatch]

I second that. The only way I see a metal song working in this movie is if it were "The Immigrant Song" and only in the final credits, just like Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" in "Iron Man".

Indeed.

[Spider-ManHero12]

I think this film should have a very epic score that fits with the times and overall Thor/Asgard/the whole film. Just something very powerful, which is what I think we'll get. :up:

I wonder who's going to score the film?

[Sasquatch]

THE SEARCH IS OVER

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[Golgo-13]

Orchestra all the way. Steve Jablonsky maybe. Or Zimmer ala Gladiator.

[chiefchirpa]

What's up with all the rock/metal music? Didn't we get over that with Daredevil?

Orchestra is more classy, appropriate for someone inspired by ancient mythology.

[Brian Braddock]

Orchestra all the way. Steve Jablonsky maybe. Or Zimmer ala Gladiator.

Hopefully without the annoying female 'warble' that was present in that score.

You all know the type of vocals I'm talking about, they were present in Elfman's Hulk score and Horner's Troy score too.

I absolutely hate them.

Hate them.

Come on composers - time to give a guy a go at singing. I'm thinking baratone here - perfect for a manly Thor.

[TheCorpulent1]

Male choral arrangements would be interesting. You do tend to get female choral stuff much more often than male, but I imagine male voices would suit a character inspired by people who sang war songs and sung tales of valor in the mead halls and such.

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah, Corp. Totally.

As I've posted previously, there is a snippet of the John Ottman X2 score (the music bridging Nightcrawlers attack on the Whitehouse to Wolverines search at Alkali Lake)which suits Thor to a 't' in my mind (it's even played against a frozen backdrop).

Everytime I watch it, it just screams 'Thor' to me.

[Asteroid-Man]

Howard Shore would be a perfect pick for this. :up: Also, I hope they adapt a bit from the Avengers score to help tie it in.

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, Corp. Totally.

As I've posted previously, there is a snippet of the John Ottman X2 score (the music bridging Nightcrawlers attack on the Whitehouse to Wolverines search at Alkali Lake)which suits Thor to a 't' in my mind (it's even played against a frozen backdrop).

Everytime I watch it, it just screams 'Thor' to me.
I'll have to look that scene up. I don't remember any of the music from X2.

[Brian Braddock]

It's probably the only part of the score I truly find memorable, to tell the truth.

As I posted on page 1:-

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=16873447&postcount=8

Just a shame there's not a better example out there.

[Agent 194]

I'd like to see an orchestral score ala Basil Polidoris's 'Conan'.


Yes. Something big. Powerful. Sweeping. Something that can evoke eras long past and encompass a larger cosmic canvas (that's a large order eh?)

Alas, Poledouris isn't with us anymore.

I liked the guy who did the second Hulk movie. Very romantic - very deep.

Maybe Bruce Broughton has one more really good score in him.

I'm afraid Badelt's approach would sound too much like his "Pirates" stuff.

I'd personally like to see what John Williams would do with it.

[Brian Braddock]

The geek in me would've loved to see what Bernard Herrmann would've come up with for this movie.

[Agent 194]

Howard Shore would be a perfect pick for this. :up: Also, I hope they adapt a bit from the Avengers score to help tie it in.

Hmmm....I didn't think of Shore. He could do some nice stuff. But didn't Jackson hire a collaborator, or 'ghoster', for him to do the more heroic moments of "Lord of the Rings" stuff?

[Asteroid-Man]

The collaborator was the female singer for the vocals.

[Brian Braddock]

Aah, finally my arch-foe has a name; 'The Collaborator'.

Let's hope she steers clear of this score.

:D

[bossman550]

Thor needs a very dramatic score

[Brian Braddock]

Definately.

[Nirvana]

I think Hans Zimmer could do a good score for this.

[Vartha]

I agree With Zimmer, tho it makes me wonder if that poll marvel had for what Thor was listening to on the Ipod cover was to see what WE would want to hear. so THEY know what to look for.

[Kent]

So... am I to assume no one agrees with me?

I'd go with Alan Silvestri. His work for Beowulf had a sort of Poledouris sound to it at times...

The second video starts instantly at a piece that sounds like Poledouris. Another good bit 3 minutes into the first video.

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[Vartha]

Well I'm on Dialup, I can't view vids to easy. I did like the Beowulf music however.

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THOR score needs to be motherfreakin' EPIC.. Duel of the Fates epic.

[TheCorpulent1]

Hmm, I wonder if they could afford John Williams...

[DarthDaveBanner]

Branagh's usual collaborator Patrick Doyle wouldn't be a bad choice at all.

[OnedetachedonE]

Be nice to have a catchy, John Williams-esque score to the movie.

[chiefchirpa]

What's needed is a competent composer who can compose good orchestral themes without breaking the bank. Thor is a high-risk venture, and I don't think Marvel is going to pay much musically. Sound effect wise yes, but musically no.

Or maybe they can invite Zimmer on a 3-films deal (Thor, Cap, Avengers). Williams are simply too old, risky proposition for a long deal.

[yoshimura]

There definitely needs to be epic vocal choir songs like O Fortuna:

http://www.imeem.com/people/mtfcEW/music/ngnzi_JY/carl-orff-o-fortuna/

[Karelia]

John Williams. I think he'd just make it truely epic, Star Wars has the best score for any movie IMO.

And I think he'd really do great for a Thor movie.

[daywalker2007]

if they can't afford zimmer, its probably going to be Klaus Badelt or Ramin Djwadi,
Zimmers two clones.

[Philly Phanboy]

Just trying out Age of Conan and they have a some Norwegian folksinger named , Helene Bøksle do some songs. :up:

[bunk]

I would like Howard Shore.

[kedrell]

Shore and Silvestri seem to be the go-to guys for this due to LOTR & Beowulf. Williams gets suggested for everything. IMO, he's over-rated. I want to go listen to some of Doyle's stuff. A good working relationship between composer and director is invaluable which is why I'd like Horner to score the CA movie.

[louiebling$]

They should get DragonForce to Score Thor :hehe:

[kedrell]

I wouldn't mind something like this:

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[Spider-Vader]

John Williams. I think he'd just make it truely epic, Star Wars has the best score for any movie IMO.

And I think he'd really do great for a Thor movie.

I think he'd be better for Cap. But that's just me (which is being compared to the level of fun in the Indy movies, so Williams would be perfect for it). But if he did the score like the Star Wars prequels (aka EPIC) I'd be fine. Williams= God of the composers.

[Superhero 101]

Howard Shore or Zimmer, I would really love Williams but isn't he retired? And Kedrell who composed that piece it was really amazing!

[Spider-Vader]

Nope. Williams is still composing. He says he'll even do the score for HP7 parts 1 & 2. He'll probably do Indy 5 if that's made too.

He's also doing Tintin.

[kedrell]

Howard Shore or Zimmer, I would really love Williams but isn't he retired? And Kedrell who composed that piece it was really amazing!

Two Steps From Hell, they compose music for movie trailers.

[Brian Braddock]

I wouldn't mind something like this:

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Very nice - good call;

Just been on Youtube and listened to some of their other stuff. I thing the 'Dark Ages' track would be awesome also. I've tried to post an example but the embed link wont work for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qqs12OiXLE&feature=PlayList&p=B24CFEC4EF9073F0&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6

[Superhero 101]

Screw Zimmer, they should just do the Music for the film!! :D

[kedrell]

Very nice - good call;

Just been on Youtube and listened to some of their other stuff. I thing the 'Dark Ages' track would be awesome also.
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Thanks. Hmm, yeah that other one works as backround music(maybe the villain's music) but doesn't have the memorable, simple tune that usually works best for a film's/hero's main theme. The most memorable film scores ever have all been more simpler rather than complicated.

[Keyser Soze]

Really, "The Immigrant Song" is too perfect NOT to use, but aside from that, classic, epic orchestral score...

[ddddeeee]

Michael Giacchino came to mind first.

[kedrell]

Really, "The Immigrant Song" is too perfect NOT to use, but aside from that, classic, epic orchestral score...

I really can't imagine ANY rock music being in a Thor film. It works for Iron Man, but he's about the only one it does work for.

[Keyser Soze]

I really can't imagine ANY rock music being in a Thor film. It works for Iron Man, but he's about the only one it does work for.

But no one can resist the might of Led Zeppelin:

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[Canis Sapiens]

I really can't imagine ANY rock music being in a Thor film. It works for Iron Man, but he's about the only one it does work for.

They could insert "The ImmigrantSong" in the final credits... ala Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" in Iron Man.

On a second thought, now that part of the movie will be set on modern Earth, maybe they could show somebody somewhere (a biker, perhaps?) playing the song out loud in public and attracting Thor's attention. I can almost see Thor's WTF expression. :oldrazz:

[kedrell]

They could insert "The ImmigrantSong" in the final credits... ala Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" in Iron Man.

On a second thought, now that part of the movie will be set on modern Earth, maybe they could show somebody somewhere (a biker, perhaps?) playing the song out loud in public and attracting Thor's attention. I can almost see Thor's WTF expression. :oldrazz:

That's the only way I can imagine it fitting into the film. And it would still be a fairly obvious ploy.

[Canis Sapiens]

Well, it took me 30 seconds to write that. I'm pretty sure Kenneth Branagh can do better. :oldrazz:

[Brian Braddock]

I really can't imagine ANY rock music being in a Thor film. It works for Iron Man, but he's about the only one it does work for.

:up:

[Vartha]

heh Can't wait to download the Thor movie theme to my Cell ring tone. hehehe

[Brian Braddock]

There's no guarantee that the final result will be to your liking though.


:oldrazz:

[antmanx68]

I was watching the animated Beowulf recently and thinking that the theme from that movie would make an awesome theme for Thor.

[Manowar]

Manowar has an album called "Sign of the Hammer" that has a few songs about Thor and ilk.

Specifically this one.

http://www.metrolyrics.com/thor-the-powerhead-lyrics-manowar.html

great stuff.

[kedrell]

Branagh's usual collaborator Patrick Doyle wouldn't be a bad choice at all.

I just realized he did the score to Needful Things, which is one of the greatest ever(the movie was ok, but nothing too special). But the score to that film is in my all time faves. I'm on board with Doyle now.

[ddddeeee]

Yeah that could work in the same way Armstrong worked for TIH, a very unconventional choice.

[Hypestyle]

...what's John Williams up to lately? Danny Elfman?

[Brian Braddock]

Anyone but Williams and Elfman to be honest.

This isnt aimed at you Hypestyle as this viewpoint has been building inside me for a while - but I'm getting a bit bored with seeing the same composers suggested for every comicbook score under the sun on various threads, just because they've done work in the genre before; there are more composers out there.

Anyways, Williams is almost retired now anyway (he's said he tends only to work on Speilberg's movies now)

[kedrell]

^That's what I heard. Also, I'm not sure if he's obligated to finish out the Harry Potter series.

[kedrell]

A small part of what(IMHO) is Patrick Doyle's best work so far:

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I don't think I want a Thor score to sound like this, but it gives you a good idea of what Doyle is capable of.

[ddddeeee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKTBRK36Xfs

That's my personal favourite from Doyle.

[Brian Braddock]

A small part of what(IMHO) is Patrick Doyle's best work so far:

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I don't think I want a Thor score to sound like this, but it gives you a good idea of what Doyle is capable of.

There are definately parts of that which I think would suit Thor down to the ground.

Any suggestions that move away from the seemingly obligitory and unimaginative suggestions certainly get my vote.

[Brian Braddock]

I was watching this and thinking that something like this would be quite fitting for the opening of Thor, it's a liitle bit different and mysterious - suggesting the magical and regal qualities of Asgard and it's enhabitants; that is right up until 1:46 when it all goes to ****.


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:o

[kedrell]

There are definately parts of that which I think would suit Thor down to the ground.

Any suggestions that move away from the seemingly obligitory and unimaginative suggestions certainly get my vote.

Hmm, well maybe some themes that might suit Loki. Yeah, I can see that.

[Aeltri]

I am thinking something like this would work very well:

Thor.mp3 (http://www.4shared.com/file/136883599/4e8221ce/Thor.html)

It's certainly Wagnerian enough :cwink:. I know it's a bit early, but I'd also like to know everyone's thoughts on the matter. Should the score itself be purely classical or a mix of classical and metal? If they throw in a couple of 'pop' songs what genre should they be? Feel free to post examples :yay:.

[Keyser Soze]

I believe this topic has been discussed at length in another thread, and in that one I suggested that the soundtrack be primarily a classical score, but they simply had to include this song somewhere:

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[Triad]

Zep's Immigrant Song is certainly cool, but I feel that the only way that it would work would be during the end credits - much like they did with Black Sabbath in Iron Man.

[Webhead2006]

oh yea totally during the film i would want to just have a classical score for the film. But i wouldnt mind during credits for some rock/metal/pop songs getting placed there.

[sdn]

dude, good work! can you do one for captain america?

i think basil poleduris would have been perfect for Thor. now i'd lean towards hans zimmer or steve jablonsky.

[Jake Cassidy]

Nickelback :oldrazz:

[louiebling$]

All I know is Dragonforce better have at least one song :o

[blamerandy]

Evanescence. Multiple times. Especially in the really emotional scenes. I want, no, i DEMAND caterwalling. Pretty much, if the movie doesnt feel like a two hour music video, its going to be a disaster. Thats one thing I think Lord of the Rings needed, more modern music. thats why ive never watched it without my ipod on

[louiebling$]

Evanescence. Multiple times. Especially in the really emotional scenes. I want, no, i DEMAND caterwalling. Pretty much, if the movie doesnt feel like a two hour music video, its going to be a disaster. Thats one thing I think Lord of the Rings needed, more modern music. thats why ive never watched it without my ipod on
:facepalm:

[blamerandy]

do you think they could get the girl from Evanescence to actually be in the movie itself singing? like maybe during the part where Thor is banished from Asgard she could be standing right behind Odin's shoulder being like "I tried so hard to tell myself that you're gonnnnnnnneeeeee!" and when Loki brings forth Ragnarok they could play something like Wake Me Up Inside

[louiebling$]

do you think they could get the girl from Evanescence to actually be in the movie itself singing? like maybe during the part where Thor is banished from Asgard she could be standing right behind Odin's shoulder being like "I tried so hard to tell myself that you're gonnnnnnnneeeeee!" and when Loki brings forth Ragnarok they could play something like Wake Me Up Inside
:facepalm::facepalm:

[Keyser Soze]

do you think they could get the girl from Evanescence to actually be in the movie itself singing? like maybe during the part where Thor is banished from Asgard she could be standing right behind Odin's shoulder being like "I tried so hard to tell myself that you're gonnnnnnnneeeeee!" and when Loki brings forth Ragnarok they could play something like Wake Me Up Inside

:awesome:

[blamerandy]

Look, all Im saying is that if they dont have Nickelback in there somewhere Im jumping off the planet

[Triad]

Nickleback is the most overrated band on this planet you are about to jump off. It's bad enough that we have to hear them almost every time we turn on the radio, but in the movies too?! They aren't horrible and have some catchy tunes, but they would be much easier to swallow if they weren't so over-exposed IMO.

[Aeltri]

Nickleback is the most overrated band on this planet you are about to jump off. It's bad enough that we have to hear them almost every time we turn on the radio, but in the movies too?! They aren't horrible and have some catchy tunes, but they would be much easier to swallow if they weren't so over-exposed IMO.

I agree (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGM65vif45A). Now this is real metal:

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[blamerandy]

i was just being a smartass cause nickelback was on a lot of marvel movie soundtracks there. dont worry, i hate them too

[TheCorpulent1]

I thought the sarcasm was pretty clear, myself. No one's that big a fan of Nickelback.

[DocHoliday]

I thought the sarcasm was pretty clear, myself. No one's that big a fan of Nickelback.

A lot of middle aged dudes are...300 has some guitar riffs in the score if I recall. Personally, I prefer classical scores.

[poisonz]

If your going to have a song in this movie it better be from a band that lives in Norway!! How about a band that already has songs about the Norse Gods such as Loki, Oden and Thor? Amon Amarth should be in this movie somewhere even if its the ending. This song fits perfect for a Thor Movie.


This song should be ending score for the movie! I dont care what people say that metal will cheapen the movie. Thats your opinion but IMO it sets itself up for god like warfare.

Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asguard


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[Agent 194]

If Klaus Badelt could re-invent himself a bit and not sound exactly like his last few works I think he could do a nice job.

[Agent 194]

Zep's Immigrant Song is certainly cool, but I feel that the only way that it would work would be during the end credits - much like they did with Black Sabbath in Iron Man.

Maybe they could get John Paul, Page and Plant to do a new version tailor made with the cinematic appeal in mind. A more operatic version perhaps. Plant is all into doing new things these days....maybe doing a new thing on an old song would fit that bill.

[poisonz]

Maybe they could get John Paul, Page and Plant to do a new version tailor made with the cinematic appeal in mind. A more operatic version perhaps. Plant is all into doing new things these days....maybe doing a new thing on an old song would fit that bill.

dude seriosuly think if they were going to reform it would be Led Zeppelin Reunion not for a Thor movie lol.

[Agent 194]

dude seriosuly think if they were going to reform it would be Led Zeppelin Reunion not for a Thor movie lol.

Doubt it. Plant wants none of it. Already said he's moved on. But to have one of their old songs that made reference to the god of thunder "The winds of Thor are blowin' cold...." and taken to another level in a Thor movie....then I could see that.

[Aeltri]

If I am not mistaken Patrick Doyle is the composer chosen to score the Thor movie. Don't know how many of you are familiar with his work, this is one example:
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While he is not my first pick, I do like his style. Of course things could change, rejected scores are unfortunately a common occurrence in big budget films.

I'd keep the modern stuff to a minimum, it'd be nice if they included some Scandinavian folk music. Garmarna would be perfect:

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[Vartha]

Doubt it. Plant wants none of it. Already said he's moved on. But to have one of their old songs that made reference to the god of thunder "The winds of Thor are blowin' cold...." and taken to another level in a Thor movie....then I could see that.
I wish I can Find a copy of White Snake cover of the Immigrant song but it was only on a live album.
But I can see what you're saying. Zep's Viking covers would be great.

[Aeltri]

I wish I can Find a copy of White Snake cover of the Immigrant song but it was only on a live album.
But I can see what you're saying. Zep's Viking covers would be great.

I think the 'Demons & Wizards' cover of the 'Immigrant Song' is somewhat better than the original. The lead singer's voice is both deeper and stronger:

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[Webhead2006]

i would love if they go for classical/magical type of score with some as above poster said norweign(spelling?)folk music.

[Vartha]

I think the 'Demons & Wizards' cover of the 'Immigrant Song' is somewhat better than the original. The lead singer's voice is both deeper and stronger:

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That's sweet! I'm tellin ya even the music without the lyrics would fit in the Thor movie.

[piccolo]

What do you guys think about James Newton Howard or James Horner?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Newton_Howard#Discography_and_filmography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Horner#Film_and_television_scoring

Both have done epic movie scoring on large-scale and big budget fantasy films.

[Aeltri]

Problem is they have been overused, the fact that they have a trademark style that's instantly recognizable doesn't help either. Don't get me wrong, I love some of their work but it's time to let other composers have a go :cwink:. Some game composers, I would argue, outdo most of the film composers you hear about so much. James Hannigan for example:

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His score for the HP game is considered by many to be better than the one used in the actual film.

Gabriel Yared could also write a phenomenal Thor score:

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All the more unfortunate that the unremarkable Doyle has been chosen :doh:...

[Franklin Richards]

I think we can all agree on Enya.

:D


:thor: :thor: :thor:

[Aeltri]

I think we can all agree on Enya.

:D

:thor: :thor: :thor:

You're funny :dry:. It would be great if the hired the likes of Eivør Pálsdóttir or Ulla Bendixen to sing on parts of the soundtrack:

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