Thor Score

Tristantulanka · 05-04-2009, 01:40 PM

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 · 05-04-2009, 01:52 PM

Manowar FTW!!!

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 · 05-05-2009, 06:17 AM

If only Basil Poledouris were still around

chiefchirpa · 05-05-2009, 09:49 AM

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

Brian Braddock · 05-05-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthDaveBanner

If only Basil Poledouris were still around

I hear that.

Jerry Goldsmith too.

Mister J · 05-05-2009, 12:06 PM

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 · 05-05-2009, 01:02 PM

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 · 05-05-2009, 01:25 PM

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:-

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

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 · 05-05-2009, 02:38 PM

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

lowly marvelite · 05-05-2009, 09:48 PM

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 · 05-05-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Try this first:

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Kent · 05-06-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthDaveBanner

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.

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Mister Sinister · 05-06-2009, 05:25 AM

Bear McCreary

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

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

Kent · 05-06-2009, 05:40 AM

^ 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 · 05-06-2009, 08:03 AM

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 · 05-06-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Seconded.

**C. Lee** · 05-06-2009, 08:17 AM

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

Canis Sapiens · 05-06-2009, 09:22 AM

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 · 05-06-2009, 09:58 AM

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

TheCorpulent1 · 05-06-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Yeah, otherworldly's a word. Good one for a description of a Thor score, too.

Canis Sapiens · 05-06-2009, 11:50 AM

Otherworldly FTW!

TheCorpulent1 · 05-06-2009, 01:07 PM

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

Sasquatch · 05-06-2009, 01:19 PM

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 · 05-06-2009, 01:21 PM

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 · 05-06-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

05-04-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
Tristantulanka Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 78	Thor Score 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?

05-04-2009, 01:52 PM	#2
Canis Sapiens Ragnarök and roll! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 814	Re: Thor Score Manowar FTW!!! 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). __________________ I could have sworn I just saw Superman in the sky, but it was just some dude. Check out my band... or I'll blow up a hospital in Gotham. He Dog Sound: http://myspace.com/hedogsound Last edited by Canis Sapiens; 05-04-2009 at 03:17 PM.

05-05-2009, 06:17 AM	#3
DarthDaveBanner Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lan-dahn Posts: 782	Re: Thor Score If only Basil Poledouris were still around __________________ You look upset. I like that.

05-05-2009, 09:49 AM	#4
chiefchirpa Haaa-rooooooo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,168	Re: Thor Score If they build on Hulk vs Thor orchestral theme is okay by me. Sound Superman-ish yet more fantastical.

05-05-2009, 12:06 PM	#6
Mister J First to 16 Wins SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aww, isn't that cute ...BUT IT'S WRONG!!!!! Posts: 35,168	Re: Thor Score 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. __________________ There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness and strength. Patrick James Riley 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

05-05-2009, 01:02 PM	#7
yoshimura Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 286	Re: Thor Score What Mister J said. And an epic vocal choir, like at the beginning of this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucXDUJVfxxw

05-05-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
Brian Braddock R.I.P. '96 Y.N.W.A. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Great Britain Posts: 12,522	Re: Thor Score 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:- VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: 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. __________________ After 23 long years the truth about what really happened has finally become public knowledge. Time for some ignorant ****ers to get themselves educated.

05-05-2009, 02:38 PM	#9
Raivynn Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 176	Re: Thor Score I'd love it to be scored by Hans Zimmer.

05-05-2009, 09:48 PM	#10
lowly marvelite Banned User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 308	Re: Thor Score 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.

05-06-2009, 05:25 AM	#13
Mister Sinister Picture of Paul McCartney Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,728	Re: Thor Score Bear McCreary VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: EDIT: I knew that, today my brain isn't working. __________________ "I'll never let you win! NEVER! - Batman to the Joker, Arkham Asylum Last edited by Mister Sinister; 05-06-2009 at 05:51 AM.

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Kent The Lord of Thwipp Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 14,099	Re: Thor Score ^ 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. __________________ Juice. Juice Juice. Juice. Gotta have a little bit of orange juice.

05-06-2009, 08:03 AM	#15
TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,732	Re: Thor Score 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. __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

05-06-2009, 08:17 AM	#17
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05-06-2009, 09:22 AM	#18
Canis Sapiens Ragnarök and roll! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 814	Re: Thor Score 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. __________________ I could have sworn I just saw Superman in the sky, but it was just some dude. Check out my band... or I'll blow up a hospital in Gotham. He Dog Sound: http://myspace.com/hedogsound

05-06-2009, 09:58 AM	#19
Kent The Lord of Thwipp Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 14,099	Re: Thor Score Alan Silvestri I say to thee! Verily he can do it. __________________ Juice. Juice Juice. Juice. Gotta have a little bit of orange juice.

05-06-2009, 11:50 AM	#21
Canis Sapiens Ragnarök and roll! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 814	Re: Thor Score Otherworldly FTW! __________________ I could have sworn I just saw Superman in the sky, but it was just some dude. Check out my band... or I'll blow up a hospital in Gotham. He Dog Sound: http://myspace.com/hedogsound

05-06-2009, 01:07 PM	#22
TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,732	Re: Thor Score Yes. Your statement has a ring of truthiness to it. __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

05-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#23
Sasquatch Half A Bee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wouldn't you like to know Posts: 3,405	Re: Thor Score 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. __________________ "I don't care who shot J.R.! I know where the beef is! I put the Bomp in the Bomp-da-Bomp-da-Bomp!" --Deadpool

05-06-2009, 01:21 PM	#24
TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,732	Re: Thor Score 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. __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

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