"Please Don't Turn Down my Music": The Iron Man 3 Composer Thread

[Son of Coul]

So we don't have a composer yet for this movie, do we? If it was Favs directing I assume it'd be John Debney again since he's pretty keen on him but it's Black this time around. Perhaps he'll stick with John Ottman from KKBB, who's even already had a history composing superhero movies (X2, Superman Returns, both F4 films)?

Until we find out, who do you think should do it? Personally, I wouldn't be opposed to Ramin Djawadi returning. I know some people didn't like that it wasn't "iconic" or anything but I loved it, mostly because it was very visceral. It just fit every moment so well- highlights for me include the flight test with Mk II (really made the moment feel more sort of "magical") and the dogfight/"Gulmira" (made the action moments feel extra "**** yeah"). I was humming it for days afterward.

I just wasn't as big a fan of Debney's in IM2. There are tracks I like on my own ("Ivan's Metamorphosis," "Sledgehammer," "New Element") but it felt a little shallow in the movie's context rather than further investing me into what was going on. I do like Debney in general, but his IM2 score just wasn't my cup of tea.

[A Necessary Evil]

I wouldn't mind either coming back - I enjoyed both scores immensely.


However, if we're getting someone new, as random as this is - I'd like to see David Arnold. He can blend electronic/orchestra like no other composer I've seen before, and I think he'd be a great choice :up:

[mclay18]

I think it's going to be John Ottman. Black and Ottman had a great time working on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, so barring Feige wanting someone else -- I expect Ottman back on.

[Gianakin_]

Ottman would be great. The man can deliver an iconic theme. X2 and FF were both great and memorable themes, imo.

I enjoyed Ramin and Debney's soundtracks immensely, but they weren't... unified enough. There was no connection, no progression, reprises, etc, elements that I always look for in soundtracks.

[A Necessary Evil]

Well, I found there was more of an expansion in themes for IM1 (I own the complete recording sessions), but I agree on F4 and X2. :up:

[batman44]

I was actually quite fond of the music in IM2.

[psylockolussus]

Well, I found there was more of an expansion in themes for IM1 (I own the complete recording sessions), but I agree on F4 and X2. :up:

I agree too!

And the score of X3 was great too!

[Gianakin_]

Powell would also be a great choice, his Bourne and X3 scores were fantastic.

[Gianakin_]

Well, I found there was more of an expansion in themes for IM1 (I own the complete recording sessions), but I agree on F4 and X2. :up:

I completely agree with you, but it's a shame nothing was used in IM2. And I expect something completely different for IM3. It's gonna be like the X-movies. 5 different composers, 5 different themes and scores.

[Silvermoth]

Ramin is my favourite and I hope he comes back but I also thought Trent Reznor would suit Iron Man really well.

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

I want to hear another AC/DC song. "Shoot To Thrill" been used twice, so perhaps "T.N.T."?

[R_Hythlodeus]

I want to hear another AC/DC song. "Shoot To Thrill" been used twice, so perhaps "T.N.T."?
This!
'Hells Bells' is a must!

[Son of Coul]

It seems that Brian Tyler will be scoring (http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/10/11/brian-tyler-to-score-iron-man-3/).

I'm indifferent, I've seen some of the movies he's composed but I'll have to go back and listen to the scores. They may have been fairly unremarkable if I don't even remember, but maybe they served the story just viscerally enough to enhance them.

Some things he's done-- Eagle Eye, The Expendables 1 & 2, Rambo, Fast Five, The Final Destination, Battle: LA, as well as Modern Warfare 3, and Need for Speed.

[batman44]

Nothing he's done really has stood out to me, so like Son of Coul I will have to go back and liste to what he's done.

[A Necessary Evil]

Ugh, I think Bryan Tyler's a crap composer.

[Son of Coul]

Just listened to some of his stuff; seems to fall in line with Djawadi's stuff from IM1 in terms of overall sound. It won't be straying too far. Nothing mind-blowing by any means, but it'll do I suppose.

[A Necessary Evil]

I disagree, I think Ramin is a far better composer. But we'll see, maybe he'll surprise me.

[Symbiotic]

I actually like this guy. Looking forward to hearing his work.

[TheVileOne]

I think Tyler does some good stuff. He's also done the music for Transformers Prime.

[Elevator Man]

Tbh, I never really cared much about Brian Tyler's music. And I don't own any of his scores. But he has my respect if he comes up with something more creative and inspiring than what's came before. But Marvel and Black should pat themselves on the back for not going with an MV/RC composer (excluding Powell), Tyler Bates, Trent Reznor and the like. I commend them for that.

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

Tbh, I never really cared much about Brian Tyler's music. And I don't own any of his scores. But he has my respect if he comes up with something more creative and inspiring than what's came before. But Marvel and Black should pat themselves on the back for not going with an MV/RC composer (excluding Powell), Tyler Bates, Trent Reznor and the like. I commend them for that.

Amen to that.

[mclay18]

Tyler's a decent pick. If he's inspired, he can really bring it musically. Partition is a really underrated score, and his score for Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem was ballsy and exciting (and ultimately the best thing about that crap movie).

I just hope he won't phone in something as anonymous as his Fast & Furious scores. And he's not above incorporating other composers' themes into his scores, so if Marvel Studios wants some music continuity, maybe he'll reference part of Silvestri's Avengers theme? I barely remember any of Djawadi and Debney's themes for the first two IM films, so if he strays away from that I'm good.

[Avenger]

I like Tyler's work. I'm just glad Debney won't be back. I don't remember anything from his score except that it sounded really generic.

[Gianakin_]

Tyler's a decent pick. If he's inspired, he can really bring it musically. Partition is a really underrated score, and his score for Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem was ballsy and exciting (and ultimately the best thing about that crap movie).

Agreed. Plus, everyone, check his score for Annapolis and hope we're getting something like this for IM3.

They could've done a lot better. But also a lot worse.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I thought his scores for Rambo 4 and Expendables 1 & 2 were pretty good. For Rambo, it was great that he incorporated the main theme from the original movies, I love it when new composers to franchises do that as it gets the excitement going early.

I also thought his Expendables theme's were pretty good, it had a main theme that was memorable, as well as smaller themems that served the scene's well. Not a bad choice, not a bad choice at all.

[Silvermoth]

I don't think I've ever heard any of his music. Not sure what kind of choice this is.

[Gianakin_]

Try Annapolis, John Rambo, Expendables 1, 2 and Bug. He sure loves his electric guitars.

[mclay18]

For Rambo, it was great that he incorporated the main theme from the original movies, I love it when new composers to franchises do that as it gets the excitement going early.

Tyler didn't just do that for Rambo. He also incorporated the late Shirley Walker's theme in the last two Final Destination films... in the fourth one, he had also rearranged it into a fun electric guitar solo.

[Sawyer]

He does the score for Hawaii Five-0. I'm cool with this. :up:

[TheWiseGuy487]

When first hearing Brian Tyler's choice as composer for this film, I wasn't really sure what to think.

But, after contemplating on the decision and listening to some of his past work, I think he's a more-than-suitable choice to compose the score for this film.

He can do bombastic and action-oriented music (perfect for battles and heroic rescues):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPjn80050VU
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He can do serious and methodical (good for when Tony is perfecting his armor and tech or doing research):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssKbm3lDA-Y
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And he can do just plain awesome and cool (perfect for scenes where Tony is just being Tony):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdFNLH-xQM
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As much as I liked the scores for the previous two films, I always thought there wasn't much of a balance. Iron Man was a little bit heavy on the guitar side (great, but a little variety would have been nice), whereas Iron Man 2 was a little more on the orchestral side (great score, but none of the music really screamed "Iron Man" to me).

Brian Tyler, to me, is the best of both worlds. He has Ramin Djawadi's rock sensibilities and John Debney's dramatic orchestral sensibilities, and knows very well how to musically balance and coordinate the two. He's the perfect combo.

I'm really looking forward to see what Mr. Tyler brings to the table!

EDIT: Found another piece done by him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aySmGUxq-qo
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[mclay18]

He does the score for Hawaii Five-0. I'm cool with this. :up:

He re-used the old theme from the original H5-O series... so he's fine with referencing other themes if the director or studio wants it.

[DarkSovereignty]

that bit from battle LA that was posted earlier...was awesome. Give us THAT.

[Avenger]

Yeah, I really liked his score for Battle: Los Angeles. Not a great movie, but the music was good.

Not sure how many Trek fans there are here, but here's an example of some of his earlier work, from the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Regeneration." The later Trek series were kind of notorious for their 'sonic wallpaper' approach to music, but "Regeneration" is one of the few eps that's been singled out for its more dynamic score.

lmIFXgdeRMoAnd then here's the song that I think really put him on the map, from Children of Dune. Perhaps you've heard it in a trailer or two. :cwink:

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[mclay18]

Brian Tyler posted some BTS photos of the scoring sessions at Abbey Road. He's using the London Philharmonic Orchestra (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings)... pretty cool.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151467538990049.528960.657540048&type=1

You have to be logged into FB in order to see the photos.

[TheVileOne]

Generally I like Brian Tyler's work though he can be hit and miss sometimes. I enjoy the work he did on Transformers: Prime and Bubba Ho-Tep.

[A Necessary Evil]

It's just a shame Iron Man hasn't had a theme that stuck. I enjoyed both themes written by Djawadi & Debney, and wish the franchise had a musical cohesiveness.

[Gotham's Knight]

Djawadi's score is one of my favourite superhero scores, I was disappointed that he didn't do the scores for either IM2 or IM3.

But, if that recent teaser music (superbowl) is a sample of the score, I think I'm going to enjoy this one.

[A Necessary Evil]

At first I was extremely disappointed to hear he didn't come back for IM2, but I warmed up to Debney after hearing samples and the final product. I hope the same goes for Brian Tyler. Also, I agree, I enjoy Ramin's score immensely!

[kaijunexus]

Just saw Tron: Legacy for the first time...

My vote goes to Daft Punk.

http://i.imgur.com/KklORA8.jpg

[Elevator Man]

^^^Maybe IM4 b/c Brian Tyler is currently scoring IM3, which has been confirmed since last October.

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Brian Tyler is a really good Composer. I look forward to hear his Score in Iron Man 3.

[Elevator Man]

http://cdn2.superherohype.com/images/stories/2013/March/ironmansoundtrack.jpg?1364703229

Looks like the tracklisting and artwork is up for Brian Tyler's IM3 score. It's available for pre-order at Amazon. And will be released April 30.

http://filmmusicreporter.com/2013/03/30/iron-man-3-soundtrack-details/

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/175885-details-on-the-iron-man-3-score-release

[Son of Coul]

Brian Tyler on his score:
http://blog.tracksounds.com/2013/04/hollywood-records-to-release-iron-man-3.html
“When Marvel and Shane Black approached me about scoring ‘Iron Man 3,’ I was thrilled as a long-time fan of the series and super hero films in general. We all wanted this score to have a deeply thematic component with a strong melody. We felt that the story would lend itself best to go classic and use the orchestra as the main voice of the music, with horns and trumpets singing the new Iron Man theme in a strong way. I conducted the London Philharmonic at Abbey Road in order to give the score a sound that felt powerful enough to live up to its name. Shane Black was very supportive and collaborative in his vision for the film and the score, and Kevin Feige was also a kindred spirit in really reaching for something special. Both of them are incredible film score buffs, and we all spoke the same film music language, which made for an awesome experience. In the end we went for a score that echoed the classics of super hero film history with a few surprises like a wild 1960s style main title piece that was an absolute blast to record.”
Reactions to the score:
Spinning Brian Tyler's score for IRON MAN 3 for the first time. It's big. Very, very big.

Mandarin music esp. cool. More emotional than purely villainous. Huge percussive moments that are really quite cool.
Suffice it to say, those things you loved best from the scores of The Dark Knight, The Amazing Spider-Man, and even The Avengers all come together here with Brian Tyler tying it all together with his signature sound. You might say, "Wha?" "Huh?" But you can just stop that now and do some trusting. It's quite a ride...with a final track that you are NOT expecting...but will probably love.

[kedrell]

Usually we'd be able to hear snippets from the tracts this close to release.

[GRangerPrimeNYC]

Omg, sounds promising.

Might possibly be the best MCU score yet.

[Elevator Man]

Sounds promising indeed. Seems like the direction Marvel went with IM3 inspired them to go for a more dramatic/emotional score. Instead of the generic, serviceable, sound design wallpaper music that we hear in most of these type of movies these days. I wasn't too excited about this score b/c the previous two (though were written by two different composers) didn't impress me at all. But after reading that interview I'm very much interested in what Tyler came up with now. Hopefully Tyler delivers.

[TheVileOne]

While there have been snippets of good stuff here and there, I've generally been underwhelmed by the past two Iron Man scores. I like Tyler's work a lot, so I hope it delivers.

[Sawyer]

Yeah, for as great as Ramin Djawadi has been on stuff like Game of Thrones and Person of Interest, his Iron Man score was generally fairly unmemorable to me.

[DaddlerTheDalek]

YouTube watermarkless embed courtesy of TheIrishAvenger (from MarvelFR)

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The First Clip & you can hear already Brian Tyler's Music!

[A Necessary Evil]

I quite enjoyed RD's Iron Man score, and play it frequently.

[kedrell]

So did I, but I have no objection to a change as long as it's good.

[The Caped Knight]

Brian Tyler is a really good Composer. I look forward to hear his Score in Iron Man 3.

I like his work from Transformers: Prime, so I'm curious to see what he has to offer in IM3.

[xeno000]

Does anyone have an idea of when we'll get to hear samples? I don't collect film scores any more but I do enjoy listening to the good ones.

[Son of Coul]

Man, Alexei really lost it when he got banned.

[A Necessary Evil]

The anticipation is killing me!

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5chnszTTl1rrbogso2_500.gif

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Look:

A low quality sneak peek of Brian Taylor's IM3 score, here (https://soundcloud.com/antovolk/iron-man-3-soundtrack-low).

I need to hear more before I can judge. But the Theme is catchy!

[drod1985]

I'm not digging the first half of that sample at all. The second half is a bit more promising.

Should've gotten Ramjin or Debney back. It's always dissapointed me that there hasn't been any continuity in IM film scores.

[FreeRadical]

It's sounds like a typical Saturday morning action theme...I like it!

Sounds almost like the Batman: The Brave and The Bold theme (with some Justice League Unlimited).

[DaddlerTheDalek]

It's sounds like a typical Saturday morning action theme...I like it!

Sounds almost like the Batman: The Brave and The Bold theme (with some Justice League Unlimited).

I really dig the Second Part. 02:00 onwards sounds really Epic!

[A Necessary Evil]

The first half is very...interesting..but I'll probably come to enjoy it more after seeing it played in the film. I love the second part though.

[Repulsor Blast]

sounds like the incredibles closing credits.

the quality is so ridiculously bad though so can't judge

[AnneFan]

I'm going to have to listen to these samples later on. Though he feedback hasn't been that great...hopefully it'll work in the movie.

[Repulsor Blast]

i skim read a review of his score and it was extremely positive.

[Elevator Man]

Was this the review? http://www.filmmusicmedia.com/reviews/ironman3bybriantylerreview

If so then I don't know if I can take this guy's opinion seriously b/c he claims the theme is a callback to Williams' Supes and Indy theme. Really? I'm looking forward to the IM3 score and all. Especially after reading Tyler's description of it. And I'm hoping that the scores adds much weight to the film, but I have a hard time believing Tyler can cook up a theme that can rival some of Williams' best themes. Which many (including myself) believe to be some of the most memorable (and not to mention some of the greatest) themes in pop culture. Plus this guy loved Djawadi's IM1 score. As well as calls Zimmer's Batman scores "masterpieces". And even believes Whedon's Avengers was a dud. Which is fine that's his opinion but I don't share any of it and strongly disagree with that. Now that's gotten me worried that he's exaggerating on how "stunningly superb" Tyler's IM3 score actually is. I hope it's as good as he says but I doubt it's going to be that good. Plus the reviewer seems to be more in love with the theme than the score as whole. So I don't know.

I haven't heard anything yet from the score and will wait to hear how it is in the context of the movie before I decide to listen to it on it's own.

[Lightsplasher]

I've played Far Cry 3 2 month ago and I can assure that the music was surely one of the BEST things which made that game Excellent . I've just watched again Iron Man 1 and Ramin Djawadi's score is perfect and it tends to immerge the viewer into the Action . I think we shouldn't worry about Brian Tyler score :cwink:

[DarkSovereignty]

From the clip released last night and that sample posted a few days earlier, I have to say that I LOVE the score for this movie. The 60's bond aesthetic is brilliant IMO and iron man finally has a distinctive theme. I can't wait to hear it the rest in action.

[flickchick85]

Yes, I posted in the News & Spec thread that the one thing that really stood out to me (in a good way) in that MTV clip was the score. IM clearly has a distinctive theme in this movie, and to that I say, it's about time!

[DarkSovereignty]

It's shame it took them until the third, and possibly last to star rdj, for it to happen.

[xeno000]

All I can say about the music from that clip is that it wasn't like sticking knives in my ears, which was my reaction to the supposedly "60s style" clips released earlier. It gave me hope that the score won't be as bad as I initially feared.


I do wish we could have the AC/DC - Black Sabbath music back. Are Ozzie and Angus still writing new music? Marvel should have tried to get them to do something new for Iron Man.

[kaijunexus]

A lot of bits from the soundtrack are playing over this new B-roll footage...

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xz3ope_iron-man-3-b-roll-footage_shortfilms?start=0#.UW9E-bWR-5I

AND IT SOUNDS GREAT! :)

[GRangerPrimeNYC]

Definitely sounds somewhat more cinematic than what we got in the past.

[The Caped Knight]

Inspired by The Avengers.

[TheVileOne]

It does sound a lot better than Iron Man and Iron Man 2 whose scores were among their weaker aspects.

TIH had some decent stuff but was overall underwhelming. It should've had like some big cool monster music like that Cloverfield theme.

[antovolk]

Soundtrack out Monday on Amazon MP3 Spain. Looking for other dates...

[DarkSovereignty]

It does sound a lot better than Iron Man and Iron Man 2 whose scores were among their weaker aspects.

TIH had some decent stuff but was overall underwhelming. It should've had like some big cool monster music like that Cloverfield theme.

Cloverfield had a theme? The only music I remember hearing in that movie was the spongebob theme when they're in the RadioShack lmao.

[TheVileOne]

The closing credits had this big Godzilla-like theme to it. That's what I was referring to. Incredible Hulk needed some music like that. Like some classic throwback monster music.

[DarkSovereignty]

Oh I agree whole heartedly with you lol, I just couldn't remember the theme you were referrng to, I haven't seen cloverfield since it was in theaters.

[antovolk]

Soundtrack may or may not be available on Spotify - http://open.spotify.com/album/3zTJjb2cFV7XZkxSgO4Qsm

[kaijunexus]

Soundtrack may or may not be available on Spotify - http://open.spotify.com/album/3zTJjb2cFV7XZkxSgO4Qsm

Damn...can't download spotify at work. I'll have to wait till I get home.

[drod1985]

It's telling me the album is not available in the US. Bummed, as I'm really looking forward to hearing this score. The first leaked clip had me doubting, but the theme in the house destruction scene sounded promising.

[antovolk]

It's telling me the album is not available in the US. Bummed, as I'm really looking forward to hearing this score. The first leaked clip had me doubting, but the theme in the house destruction scene sounded promising.

Same case in the UK. Probably up there but not releasing till Monday

[kenobi3]

For your information the samples are up on amazon.fr in music mp3.

We French can download it today. I m at work so I m doing it tonight!

[T"Challa]

http://www.amazon.fr/Iron-Man-3/dp/B00CCGQT78/ref=pd_sim_sbs_dmusic_t_1

[antovolk]

It's also available you-know-where...

[ThePowerCosmic]

It's also available you-know-where...

Actually, no. I don't know where.

[T"Challa]

Actually, no. I don't know where.

lol, was about to say the same

[ThePowerCosmic]

lol, was about to say the same


Guess it was supposed to be a

http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/31100000/Lucille-Winking-animated-gif-arrested-development-31133148-245-245.gif

type-moment. :funny:

[Son of Coul]

Really likin' the OST samples.

edit: I also don't know what "you-know-where" is; my best guess would be torrents.

[Excelsior.]

it's also available you-know-where...
? ? ?

[Excelsior.]

I like what I hear of the samples. Is it me or can you hear faint traces of the first Iron Man score?

[antovolk]

lol, not torrents (yet), ffshrine forums, they always get everything, including COMPLETE SCORES for some films, including TDKR...

Listening to it now, sounds epic! Love Tyler's main theme!

[Excelsior.]

You have to register to get a link. LMAO :whatever:

[T"Challa]

Listening to the full thing right now..the main theme is rather awesome IMO

[Sharkboy]

It sounds amazing...and that's something I've never said about a MCU score.

[Sharkboy]

I still remember my old password from that place...IM3 score here i come.

[antovolk]

You have to register to get a link. LMAO :whatever:

You really should get an account there...

[flickchick85]

LOL, I just tried to register there and apparently I'm already a member and didn't realize it. It even remembered my password on this computer. Convenient. :D

Also, I'm sad that this score is coming so late in the franchise, because the main theme truly should have been IM's definitive theme from the start, imo. It fits the character like a glove.

[batman44]

The samples sound pretty good:up:

[T"Challa]

My favorite track is New Beginning. So melodic but stll epic-sounding

[Elevator Man]

Also, I'm sad that this score is coming so late in the franchise, because the main theme truly should have been IM's definitive theme from the start, imo. It fits the character like a glove.

That's exciting to know. :woot: As tempting as it is to listen to the samples. I'll wait to hear it in the movie first. I hope I enjoy the score as much as you guys.

[flickchick85]

That's exciting to know. :woot: As tempting as it is to listen to the samples. I'll wait to hear it in the movie first. I hope I enjoy the score as much as you guys.
Well, just to forewarn you, since I've gotten a sense of certain things that are not to your taste: it's still a very synth-y score. The production values are on the cheap side and remind me of those of the Kick-Ass or XM:First Class scores (both of which I'm still quite fond of). It's not a grand or old-fashioned orchestral score at all, but the melody of the main theme is quite strong and memorable, much more so than those of the first two IM films, imo.

[Elevator Man]

^^^ Well I'll try to be open minded about it. It would be nice to enjoy an IM score for once.

[GRangerPrimeNYC]

My favorite track is New Beginning. So melodic but stll epic-sounding

The song kinda reminds me of Christmas lol

[ElMariachi]

I can safely say that this is the best Marvel Studios soundtrack. Brian Tyler really knocked this out of the park. This is what an Iron Man movie soundtrack should sound like.

[MahvelBaby!]

The main theme is amazing! Would really like to hear that in it's entirety

[GRangerPrimeNYC]

This score reminds me of the Kick Ass score kind of with a mix of Brian Tyler.

Definitely one of the most unique in the MCU so far and fresh.
Rather unfortune we didn't get something like this from the get go.

[xeno000]

The whole score is up on YouTube. Those first low-quality samples really did Tyler's work an injustice. Once I listened to the tracks in better quality I liked what Tyler wrote. The main theme is better than those for both of the previous Iron Man films, and the other tracks were very good indeed. For me, most soundtracks can't stand on their own; the music was written to be heard as part of scenes from a film and outside that context they don't work as well. So I really need to see the film in order to get the best feel of the way the score works. But it does sound good.

[DN91]

The main theme is just as great as the one from The Avengers and Captain America.

[Marvolo]

This score has surpassed my favorite Marvel score which was Patrick Doyle's Thor. Holy **** that was intense! The theme, the drums, the choral bits, the everything:wow:

[ares834]

Glad to hear people are enjoing the score. The other two Iron Man scores were very sub-par IMO.

[Marvolo]

If this guy could score the rest of the Marvel films that would be :up::up:

I would love to hear what he could do with Thor and Avengers 2. After hearing this I'm even more bummed that I'm probably going to have to put up with more Alan Silvestri.

The only thing I'm not big on is the "Can You Dig It" credits song. Its got a very asian pop vibe or something about it. I don't think its necessarily bad, and it has a saturday morning cartoon vibe to it, but it isn't my cup of tea.

[Gianakin_]

Oh, look, Iron Man finally has a great theme.

Great score. Bravo. Easily MCU's best.:up::up::up:

[drod1985]

I would love to hear what he could do with Thor and Avengers 2. After hearing this I'm even more bummed that I'm probably going to have to put up with more Alan Silvestri.

Really? Silvestri's work in the MCU has been a highlight for me, and a lot of Tyler's score sounds influenced by The Avengers.

[ThePowerCosmic]

I wouldn't say it's the MCU's best, but it's good.

[ThePowerCosmic]

I hope the TDW soundtrack has some choral sounds as well. More than what IM3 has in it because I think that suits Thor and his world.

[mclay18]

AFM musicians are, again, picketing Marvel & Disney over Iron Man 3. And they have a contingent over at a filming site for Captain America: The Winter Soldier too.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/union-musicians-picket-marvel-disney-over-iron-man-3/

No disrespect meant, but I think the reason Marvel is doing this because AFM rates just aren't favorable. Then add in the union re-use fees... if AFM wants Hollywood to do more work with them, they'll have to restructure some.

[Webfoot Hero]

AFM musicians are, again, picketing Marvel & Disney over Iron Man 3. And they have a contingent over at a filming site for Captain America: The Winter Soldier too.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/union-musicians-picket-marvel-disney-over-iron-man-3/

No disrespect meant, but I think the reason Marvel is doing this because AFM rates just aren't favorable. Then add in the union re-use fees... if AFM wants Hollywood to do more work with them, they'll have to restructure some.
These unions need to get over it since it's a global economy now. Sounds more like the want the big payday from Marvel than actually caring about their craft. They aren't the only game in town anymore and Marvel has found using musicians in England to be both better in rates and, in some cases, quality. Plus, there are still plenty of movies being made in the US that can use them.

[mclay18]

These unions need to get over it since it's a global economy now. Sounds more like the want the big payday from Marvel than actually caring about their craft. They aren't the only game in town anymore and Marvel has found using musicians in England to be both better in rates and, in some cases, quality. Plus, there are still plenty of movies being made in the US that can use them.

Oh definitely. I've listened to a fair amount of scores recorded in England, and I'm impressed with every one of them. Especially when the score uses an established orchestra (instead of a collection of UK session players). Especially Brian Tyler's Iron Man 3.

Scores recorded in L.A. can be just as impressive, but it ultimately depends on the composer and project involved too. AFM isn't starving, since Fox and Sony still use them to record the scores for their Marvel superhero outings.

[Webfoot Hero]

Oh definitely. I've listened to a fair amount of scores recorded in England, and I'm impressed with every one of them. Especially when the score uses an established orchestra (instead of a collection of UK session players). Especially Brian Tyler's Iron Man 3.

Scores recorded in L.A. can be just as impressive, but it ultimately depends on the composer and project involved too. AFM isn't starving, since Fox and Sony still use them to record the scores for their Marvel superhero outings.
I think every MCU movie, save maybe IM1 (not sure on that one), was recorded in England. TA and Thor used the London Symphony Orchestra, CA: TFA was done in London's Air Studios, IM3 is using the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and IM2 recorded in London under Jon Debney.

[Marvolo]

Really? Silvestri's work in the MCU has been a highlight for me, and a lot of Tyler's score sounds influenced by The Avengers.

I like the Avengers theme, but the rest of the score I found to be forgettable.

[mclay18]

I think every MCU movie, save maybe IM1 (not sure on that one), was recorded in England. TA and Thor used the London Symphony Orchestra, CA: TFA was done in London's Air Studios, IM3 is using the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and IM2 recorded in London under Jon Debney.

Iron Man was also recorded in the UK at Air Lyndhurst, with UK session musicians. The only Marvel Studios film that utilized U.S. musicians was The Incredible Hulk using the Northwest Sinfonia, but even that was non-union.

As for The Avengers and Captain America, Silvestri definitely used most of the same musicians from the LSO to record the score. But some of them were contracted from other orchestras, like the London Philharmonic, Pro Arte, and Royal Philharmonic. That's why it's not credited as the LSO.

[Webfoot Hero]

Iron Man was also recorded in the UK at Air Lyndhurst, with UK session musicians. The only Marvel Studios film that utilized U.S. musicians was The Incredible Hulk using the Northwest Sinfonia, but even that was non-union.

As for The Avengers and Captain America, Silvestri definitely used most of the same musicians from the LSO to record the score. But some of them were contracted from other orchestras, like the London Philharmonic, Pro Arte, and Royal Philharmonic. That's why it's not credited as the LSO.
They probably still got some pretty good musicians to perform, even if it wasn't the entire LSO.

[mclay18]

They probably still got some pretty good musicians to perform, even if it wasn't the entire LSO.

Oh definitely. Those UK orchestras I mentioned, their players are just as good (if not a bit better) than the L.A. union players. LSO, LPO, LMO and RPO... all fantastic orchestras and players.

[A Necessary Evil]

I've been listening to this the past two days, and man I'm really eating crow. Tyler did great, even "Can you dig it" is growing on me. :D

[mclay18]

The YT sound just isn't making the music sound robust. I'm going to hold off buying the CD until I hear it properly in the final film.

But the score is very entertaining.

[Klidokrator]

The score in the film is just right... I mean i miss the electric guitars but damn Tyler did a wonderful job. And when the theme kicks you feel awe.

[Sharkboy]

Ok just listened to the whole score, and that main theme is just wonderful. I really do think it's the best work in a marvel film since Elfman's Spider-man and Ottman's X2.

[Klidokrator]

Ok just listened to the whole score, and that main theme is just wonderful. I really do think it's the best work in a marvel film since Elfman's Spider-man and Ottman's X2.

I double that.

[def28]

Wow, score is awesome. Now thats a ****ing Superhero theme! Epic.

Nice to finally hear a solid Iron Man score and theme. :up:

[Excelsior.]

Ok just listened to the whole score, and that main theme is just wonderful. I really do think it's the best work in a marvel film since Elfman's Spider-man and Ottman's X2.
What about Powell's work on X-3? That film totally didn't deserve that great score.

[Sharkboy]

What about Powell's work on X-3? That film totally didn't deserve that great score.

I don't know...I've only seen that film once, I've never really paid any attention to it. I'll give it a go.

I wonder if Ottman will bring back his X-men theme for Days of Future Past.

[Megalith]

Brian Tyler is generally good at themes but Iron Man 3's seems to be missing something. I give it a fail.

Driving with the Top Down is the definitive Iron Man theme, followed by Mark II.

[A Necessary Evil]

Wrong thread lol. However, I do love the score!

[Anjow1060]

where can I listen to this fine set of music?

- Jow

[A Necessary Evil]

On ffshrine, its there for download. You have to register, but its free.

Or youtube.

[By your Command]

Brian Tyler is generally good at themes but Iron Man 3's seems to be missing something. I give it a fail.

Driving with the Top Down is the definitive Iron Man theme, followed by Mark II.

Completely agree, Driving with the top down set the bar really high, and Bryan Tyler throughout this score he tries some little riffs, but the main theme is so heroically ridiculous that it's boring, and the hyper fun version of the main theme at the end credits was just plain dreadful.

[C. Lee]

Read this -


It's very simple....half the world has not seen Iron Man 3...if you do not put spoilers about important things in the movie in spoiler tags...you will be infracted and put on probation. Do not ruin the movie for others.

[Spikey]

My god, the theme song reminds me of TA theme song in some parts... That's brilliant

[TheVileOne]

Read this -


It's very simple....half the world has not seen Iron Man 3...if you do not put spoilers about important things in the movie in spoiler tags...you will be infracted and put on probation. Do not ruin the movie for others.
Marvel Cinematic Universe fanpage on Facebook banned me from commented when I reported someone posting a spoiler :mad: .

[Marvolo]

Read this -


It's very simple....half the world has not seen Iron Man 3...if you do not put spoilers about important things in the movie in spoiler tags...you will be infracted and put on probation. Do not ruin the movie for others.

Thank you.:up:

[Webfoot Hero]

Marvel Cinematic Universe fanpage on Facebook banned me from commented when I reported someone posting a spoiler :mad: .
I just block anyone who posts junk/spam/mean-spirited spoilers on the IM and any other Marvel movie property pages because I know if they did it once, they'll do it again.

[FreeRadical]

Just watched the film a few hours ago. The end credits theme is still in my head. It goes well with Kyle Cooper's Spider-Man 2 inspired titles

[TheVileOne]

I just block anyone who posts junk/spam/mean-spirited spoilers on the IM and any other Marvel movie property pages because I know if they did it once, they'll do it again.

I'm just ticked off I'm not allowed to post comments on there anymore because I expressed disappointment someone posted a blatant spoiler on the page.

[Elevator Man]

Film Music Magazine audio interview with Brian Tyler on IM3.
http://www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=11162

[The Caped Knight]

I like the theme, it's got a nice feel that lifts off from The Avengers. Giving Iron Man less of a rock heavy metal theme to more of a orchestra feel. The theme from Iron Man 1 will always be memorable though.

[DarkSovereignty]

Eh, the score from the first one always sounded like car commercial music to me. Cool it hollow. I much prefer Tyler's work on this film.

[ElMariachi]

The end credits music was cool. Who are these squares that didn't dig it?

[The Caped Knight]

I loved Theme used for The Mandarin, Extremis and Iron Man. The End credit music was awesome.

[Drizzle]

I thought this score was the best of the three Iron Man movies.

[Tony Stark]

Loved the music. Agree it was the best of the three in that regard.

[Son of Coul]

Same. It was great. Brian Tyler delivered the goods.

[Mister J]

I enjoyed this score the most in the series, easily. Just great work at balancing atmosphere and intensity.

[mclay18]

Loved Tyler's score. I liked the more 007/Incredibles vibe to the "Can You Dig It" track used for the end credits sequence. But the rest of his score was incredibly varied... gave it that Iron Man feel without overusing the electric guitar.

The main theme is very catchy. I would like to hear Tyler do more MCU movies if Marvel wants him, he can easily balance what the studios want and still maintain his distinctive voice throughout.

[Elevator Man]

I saw IM3 a few hours ago and thought it was pretty good. Eventhough it felt more like a Shane Black movie than an IM movie, imo. I thought Tyler's score was decent. It's definitely better than the previous two scores (from what I remembered from those), but that's not saying much, imo. I thought the main theme was a typical superhero theme. It wasnt bad or terrible. In fact it was kind of catchy but it felt like a generic superhero theme, imo. And I guess Tyler's theme fit IM more than the previous two themes but it wasn't anything special. It even reminds me of Arnold's Bond theme/motif in Casino Royale. Idk I might pick it up, b/c I didn't feel the score was terrible or anything. But it just didn't leave much of an impresson on me.

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

I thought it was pretty generic and over-dramatic at times (the house-destruction scene especially)

[TheIrishAvenger]

The more I listen to the score, the more I really like it.

Some of my favorite tracks: Iron Man 3, Attack on 10880 Malibu Point, Dive Bombers, New Beginnings, Stark, Heat and Iron, Culmination and Battle Finale.

[ctsketch]

Rock music aside LOVED THE SCORE! Especially during the mansion attack and air rescue. I like how Iron Man has a theme now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aekOlxtHG88

[A Necessary Evil]

Has anyone OCD enough like me tried to figure out the correct order sequence of the Iron Man 3 score? I can tell you which ones I know for sure are, which is, Extremis & War Machine. So far what I've got is :

Iron Man 3 (Unused)
War Machine (about the first 4 minutes)
Another Lesson from The Mandarin
Attack on 10880 Malibu Point
Isolation
The Mechanic
Leverage
Dive Bombers
Culmination
Battle Finale
Stark
Heat & Iron
Hot Pepper
Dr. Wu
New Beginnings
Can You Dig It (Iron Man 3 Main Titles)

[Whiskey Tango]

The more I listen to the score, the more I really like it.

I love it. Thor's is still my favorite but this one trumps the rest easily.

[DN91]

The more I listen to the main theme, the more it becomes my favorite theme out of all the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. (Yes, even perhaps trumping the themes from Captain America and Avengers.)

[ctsketch]

The more I listen to the main theme, the more it becomes my favorite theme out of all the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. (Yes, even perhaps trumping the themes from Captain America and Avengers.)


There are people on another thread saying IM3 had no identifiable theme 0.o as if their ears were clogged the whole movie!

[The Caped Knight]

Bryan's revamp theme in Iron Man 3 is still the same as the original one from the first film except the tone is less heavy metal rock and more of a cinematic theme with a choir.

I hear the same cues note in both just a different style.

[Mysteryman]

I am curious about the track titled "Stark" , what is happening at that point in the movie?

[A Necessary Evil]

It's a portion of the final fight, and ends were Rhodey saves the president.

[Mr.T]

IM3's music was head & shoulders above IM2, but still not better than IM1, IMO.

[the dmg]

I did my best avoiding the score before watching it and I enjoyed it a lot.

[A Necessary Evil]

For OCD freakis that need the score in film order, here it is...I think.

Extremis (Aldrich on the Roof, aftermath, flash forward) - 0:33- 2:59
Extremis (Aldrich shows Pepper Extremis) - 2:59-end
The Mandarin
War Machine 0:00- 3:31
Attack on 10880 Malibu Point
Isolation
Return
Another Lesson from The Mandarin
War Machine 3:31-end
The Mechanic
Misfire
Leverage
Dive Bombers
Culmination
Battle Finale
Stark
Heat and Iron
Hot Pepper (Partially unused)
Dr. Wu (Unused in the NA cut, but used in the Chinese cut)
New Beginnings
Can You Dig It?
Iron Man 3 (Main Theme)

[Elevator Man]

A positive review of Tyler's IM3 score.
http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/iron_man3.html

Yesterday I decided to pick up the album and give it a chance. I didn't think the score was anything special in the film and was hoping to find something outside of it. It's the first Brian Tyler score (and IM score for that matter) that I own. Hopefully I'll enjoy it whenever I find the time to listen to it.

[Human Torch]

I was kinda disappointed that they couldn't stick some sort of AC/DC song in there somewhere.

[Milu]

Loved it. My favorite score of the trilogy.

Has anyone posted this yet?

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

[TheWiseGuy487]

Someone also did a really awesome guitar cover:

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

[Whiskey Tango]

Loved it. My favorite score of the trilogy.

Has anyone posted this yet?

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

Don't paste the entire URL, just the part that comes after the =

HSXXiJhzJPI

[Son of Coul]

Really cool covers. Loved that track, this score was definitely the best of the series.