Comments on: Binary Bonsai Podcast #4

By: Andreas

Andreas — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:31:20 +0000

By mere coincidence, I have been to a concert of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle – playing modern compositions all evolving around cosmic issues and, of course, Holst’s “The Planets”.

Funny to see it coming back this way just a couple of days later, and cool to hear some about its impact on modern film-music compositions.

Thanks.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 13:41:34 +0000

Kyle, I’ll make sure to answer that as much as possible in podcast #6.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 03:15:46 +0000

I normally don’t listen to personal podcasts, but I’m glad I listened to yours. To be honest, it was the allure of someone talking about soundtracks that really caught me. It was great to hear your opinion of some soundtracks that I absolutely love (Gladiator to be specific and some of Vangelis’ more orchestral stuff). I guess I like Hans Zimmer’s stuff more than you, from the sounds of it. :) I find he can capture a feeling of grandeur in the most authentic way. I tried to listen to some of the weirder electronic soundtracks from the 70s and 80s, but I could never get used to the sound for some reason.

Oh that Holst suite, especially Jupiter really brought back some memories. I played Jupiter (well, a simplified version) with a concert band way back in grade 8 I think it was. I still find the melodious part about three minutes in one of the most beautiful pieces of writing of any orchestral work.

Maybe I’ll say a little something about the podcast in general. I know from some popular blogs I’ve read, the bloggers are quite cocky and stuck up. Your podcast was definitely a breath of fresh air. I was sort of afraid I’d be listening to some guy declaring what is right and wrong in the world, but I’m glad that you’re a very down to earth kind of guy. Definitely something I’ll listen to more of in the future.

And I’m somewhat ashamed to say it, but I don’t know what that last snippet was from. The one where you say, if you don’t know what this is, you should be ashamed. Yeah, that one. :P

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:40:16 +0000

Fantastic cast. I too, say you shouldn’t worry about time. It’s always interesting to hear what you have to say.

Couple things Episode 4 related:

1) Thoughts on John Ottman’s Xmen/X2 scores.
2) Thoughts on Klaus Badelts(sp?) Equilibrium and Pirates of the Carribean scores, especially Equilibrium.
3) I though Vangelis (assuming I heard correctly and wasn’t distracted) produced his best score in Chariots of Fire.

If you haven’t heard the Equilibrium soundtrack nor seen the movie, send me an email.

By: Sujay

Sujay — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:32:08 +0000

Fantastics episode Michael. Being a lover of soundtracks, I really enjoyed your introspection on the Mars Bringer of War piece. I’ve heard stories about the similarities but it’s great to finally listen to. Overall, very good. I wouldn’t worry about going too long with the podcasts, by the way. Keep it interesting and people will listen.

By: AkaXakA

AkaXakA — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:06:48 +0000

So…all audio comments are being reserved for a time when they’re all not relevant anymore?

Sneaky!

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By: Brendan

Brendan — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 02:43:18 +0000

Maybe you could do a “Ask Doctor Michael” podcast next time, to catch up on all the feedback? :)