Danny Elfman Scoring Justice League

[STARMAN]

I want a completely different sound than Zimmer or Junkie. Whoever that may be.

 

[Fallen Angel]

JL can and probably will use Zimmers theme as WB owns that score. They'll just have to credit Zimmer somewhere in the end credits. So it doesn't have to be a new Superman theme.

 

[mclay18]

OMG yes. There. That. Him. McCreary is an amazingly talented composer. His work on "Battlestar" was incredible, he can do so many things so very well. Give me Bear!

Anyone who wonders if Bear can do superhero scores, look no further than "The Cape." A short-lived show, but it had a wonderful score (which you can buy). McCreary even acknowledged he was paying homage to the late Shirley Walker, Danny Elfman, and even a bit of John Williams.

I don't think they'll approach him, but I would be ecstatic if they do. It's likely to be Junkie XL, Harry Gregson-Williams or a safe name that WB likes.

 

[mclay18]

And after seeing the executive shake-up, I would not be surprised if WB hires a composer that has worked with Marvel Studios before. There's been Ramin Djawadi, John Debney, Patrick Doyle, Alan Silvestri, Brian Tyler, Henry Jackman, Danny Elfman (unlikely), and now Michael Giacchino.

If they got Silvestri or Doyle, I'd be excited.

 

[kguillou]

I dunno, guys. I'm perfectly happy with Junkie. That guy does epic, heart pumping, adrenaline fueled music like no one else in the biz right now. That's precisely what I want for JL. I want the Mad Max Fury Road Junkie sound for Justice League. Oh MAMA, do I want that. No offense to Jackman, Tyler, Silvestri or Giacchino--they're all good composers in their own rights but based on their recent output they would probably craft a forgettable score for JL.

 

[antoineflemming]

And after seeing the executive shake-up, I would not be surprised if WB hires a composer that has worked with Marvel Studios before. There's been Ramin Djawadi, John Debney, Patrick Doyle, Alan Silvestri, Brian Tyler, Henry Jackman, Danny Elfman (unlikely), and now Michael Giacchino.

If they got Silvestri or Doyle, I'd be excited.

I doubt that. Nor would I really want that. The only ones I'd be ok with seeing are Ramin Djawadi (because he has connections to Hans Zimmer) or Michael Giacchino (because he's a good composer who is known for more than just Marvel films). Not only that, but many of those composers are known for more than just Marvel, and it's kind of a disservice to them to present them only in that light, especially considering that their more memorable scores are absolutely NOT their Marvel scores.

 

[Captain Shazam]

I think that when Zimmer brought Junkie to score BvS with him was also an action related to legacy. He probably felt the whole time he wanted to retire from cbms and decided Junkie was fit to continue from where he stopped. So I pretty much think Junkiw will be scoring JL.

 

[kguillou]

Which I would be more than happy with. Junkie's bombastic, epic sounds are perfect for JL.

 

[FunkMiller]

Anyone said Ramin Djawadi yet? Composer of the best TV theme there is, and a man with obvious talent.

 

[Logan0327]

^listened to his warcraft score its solid but nothing spectacular

 

[antoineflemming]

^listened to his warcraft score its solid but nothing spectacular

He's made more memorable scores than just Warcraft...

 

[mclay18]

I doubt that. Nor would I really want that. The only ones I'd be ok with seeing are Ramin Djawadi (because he has connections to Hans Zimmer) or Michael Giacchino (because he's a good composer who is known for more than just Marvel films). Not only that, but many of those composers are known for more than just Marvel, and it's kind of a disservice to them to present them only in that light, especially considering that their more memorable scores are absolutely NOT their Marvel scores.

With WB doing this executive shakeup, all bets are off. Affleck is much more involved this time, and he may 'suggest' another composer for JL. (Which may not be heir apparent Junkie XL.)

Fans were complaining about WB not forming their separate DC Comics shingle for live-action films prior to BvS coming out. Now they have. Fans complained that Affleck should've been more involved with BvS. Now he is for JL. WB is being more reactionary and listening to complaints now.

Zimmer and Junkie XL were responsible for the 'dark & grim' sound of BvS, and I wouldn't be surprised if both weren't asked back. They're going to get a composer with a 'lighter and more fun' resume.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

With WB doing this executive shakeup, all bets are off. Affleck is much more involved this time, and he may 'suggest' another composer for JL. (Which may not be heir apparent Junkie XL.)

Fans were complaining about WB not forming their separate DC Comics shingle for live-action films prior to BvS coming out. Now they have. Fans complained that Affleck should've been more involved with BvS. Now he is for JL. WB is being more reactionary and listening to complaints now.

Zimmer and Junkie XL were responsible for the 'dark & grim' sound of BvS, and I wouldn't be surprised if both weren't asked back. They're going to get a composer with a 'lighter and more fun' resume.

I've been pondering the score in relation to the bts issues and I wonder whether the moody Zimmer/Junkie XL scores will be allowed to stay. I'm a fan of the two gentleman but it's something to wonder about.

 

[KillerWolf]

Anyone said Ramin Djawadi yet? Composer of the best TV theme there is, and a man with obvious talent.

Which one would that be?

 

[mclay18]

I've been pondering the score in relation to the bts issues and I wonder whether the moody Zimmer/Junkie XL scores will be allowed to stay. I'm a fan of the two gentleman but it's something to wonder about.

If Junkie XL stays on, he might be 'encouraged' to go for a lighter tone, rather than grim and broody. But even then, I don't think he'll be asked back. Zimmer said he's retiring from superhero films (thank God), so I don't expect him to return either way.

I really want a return to the kind of superhero scores that John Williams and Danny Elfman pioneered. Even Silvestri's Captain America and Avengers themes were cut from similar cloth.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I can never remember any of the Marvel scores. I think that's been the most disappointing thing about the Marvel movies.

I love Zimmer and the like but I think it's time to move on from those types of scores in the DC films.

 

[mclay18]

The Silvestri themes are the only memorable Marvel Studios themes there. They need to bring him back.

 

[UltimateMarvel]

Danny Elfman is a solid choice.

 

[Aquafinn90]

Hans doesn't necessarily = dark

Look at his Spidey 2 score (aside from the fact that it sounds more like a Captain America theme than a Spiderman one)

I like his style, he's my favorite composer and it saddens me that we won't get him back

Second favorite is Clint Mansell, which is in the same realm as Hanz, but his themes are almost exclusively "dark"- so if they are going lighter with JL he's probably not the best choice in that regard. Trent Reznor would be great too, but again, he has a darker sound as well. Though depending on what they do with Aquaman, I think either of those would be a great choice for that movie.

 

[mclay18]

Danny Elfman is a solid choice.

I doubt Elfman will score JL. He's done two Batman and Spider-Man movies apiece, plus half the score for Avengers 2. (Unless he's chomping at the bit to work with Ben Affleck.)

I could see Elfman scoring Wonder Woman. It'd be a new challenge for him.

 

[mclay18]

Hans doesn't necessarily = dark

Look at his Spidey 2 score (aside from the fact that it sounds more like a Captain America theme than a Spiderman one)

Hans is capable of doing lighter and more orchestral stuff... I love The Da Vinci Code and POTC3. And yes, TASM2 was refreshingly different than his Nolan Batman movies.

But he can and should move on.

 

[Angel0fDeath]

Listened to Ramin Djawadi's "Warcraft" score. His previous work never really impressed me. So forgettable and it's no different with WC. The only score of his that I like is "Dracula Untold". Yes, his GoT theme is good, but it doesn't really say much when your most memorable piece is from a TV series.

 

[Logan0327]

even tho the films suck Steve Jablonsky does solid work for transformers
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[antoineflemming]

With WB doing this executive shakeup, all bets are off. Affleck is much more involved this time, and he may 'suggest' another composer for JL. (Which may not be heir apparent Junkie XL.)

Fans were complaining about WB not forming their separate DC Comics shingle for live-action films prior to BvS coming out. Now they have. Fans complained that Affleck should've been more involved with BvS. Now he is for JL. WB is being more reactionary and listening to complaints now.

Zimmer and Junkie XL were responsible for the 'dark & grim' sound of BvS, and I wouldn't be surprised if both weren't asked back. They're going to get a composer with a 'lighter and more fun' resume.

WB formed DC Films before BvS came out. These decisions are not reactionary at all. Deborah Snyder mentioned Berg and Johns being in their roles back in March. People just didn't pay much attention to it. So they aren't just listening to complaints. They are not going for "more fun" movies or tones. They're just making JL lighter to balance out the dark BvS, and Terrio already mentioned that well before BvS came out. Again, it's not a reactionary move because a few critics complained about the seriousness of BvS. Not only that, but Zimmer isn't leaving because he wasn't asked back. He's tired of scoring superhero films. He's been doing that for a decade. WB isn't shifting course to some light, fun, non-serious film slate. Sorry to disappoint, but that just isn't happening. So no, they aren't going to go for some "light and fun" composer.

 

[kguillou]

Nor would I want one for these movies. Whatever you think about the movies themselves, the scores for BvS, MoS, and the TDK trilogy have been fantastic. I feel like a lot of movie scores today are just forgettable background noise, Junkie and Zimmer's scores DEMAND your attention and really know how to get your blood going for that grandiose, epic feel. I do not want to lose that sound for Justice League.