Hey everyone! So, I'm going to be talking about more film scores in the coming months... I have a couple in mind (which will be a surprise!), but, I was wondering: do you have any favorite film scores you'd like to request an analysis of?
Yesss! You’re creating incredible content Brian! Thank you so much Please, talk about the great Bernard Herrmann (especially Taxi Driver) or any of Toru Takemitsu’s scores
Another fantastic vid, Brian. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite music channels. This is going to catch on with a big audience. I know it! You're too good at this.
You’re the only one out there doing videos like this with this much quality and I really appreciate it. I like how you kind of tell us to inform ourselves of the pieces of discussion we may not know enough about, by highlighting them on the screen. Makes the watching experience more rich with educational material.
Hey, thanks Brendan. Sometimes, I wonder if these videos are trying to cover too much... but then, I think of that video where Bill Evans in teaching a piano lesson and he says to a perplexed student something like "I wouldn't want to rob you of the fun of figuring it out for yourself!" I appreciate your encouragement!
Excellent episode! I loved the analysis of the music that influenced and was sewn into the movie and it's score. I was blown away when My Foolish Heart track came up in the movie (and My Ship too). Those horns and strings and, of course, Oscar Peterson's playing were so gorgeous. I HAD to find the album it was from. The movie and it's score were great too, but it's been a while since I've seen it. I def need to re-watch it as soon as I can. (can't wait for the scorestudy episode on Riddle!)
There's a discussion with Greenwood, Anderson, and the actors where Greenwood mentions that he wanted to write something very romantic, in the opposite way of typical British music. I'm not sure what his idea of British music is, but maybe it's different from that midcentury stuff, because that's very romantic.
Right- I believe he mentions the cue called "Alma" as the 'most British sounding' music on the soundtrack. Based on that, I think when he says British, he's thinking of like Vaughan Williams, Britten, Delius. Whereas, the score he came up with is more "German baroque but played by Romantic orchestral forces."
I did not expect to enjoy that opening skit as much as I did. Just finished rewatching Phantom Thread, and honestly the score makes the film work the way it does. Your cover here is absolutely fantastic by the way! Edit: Also the most on-point review of this movie I've found, in addition to focusing on the brilliant soundtrack, well done!!
I really appreciate the diversity of topics and kinds of music you cover. I've felt like the odd one out at times when a lot of my peers are only knowledgeable about or care about their focus. At times, it's made me feel like a jack of all trades, master of none. However, when I see all of your analyses and hear how it all comes into your music, that feeling disappears. You're a true inspiration.
What a kind comment! Thanks, Rain. I know the feeling you're describing, and I still feel it myself from time to time. There's just too much great music in the world... we can't ignore it!
@@BrianKrock Oh and of course, well done Greenwood. I remember coming across Messiaen's 'Technique of my Musical Language' for the first time and thinking, "this is basically a manual on how to be a badass!"
My twin brother randomly texted me yesterday to tell me to watch Stalker... I don't know Tarkovsky (yet!), but the coincidence has put this score high on my list to check out.
Hi Brian, I was wondering if you had thought about doing a thad jones score study at some point? I love the way he uses such dense harmony in a way that seems so cool and natural, and it's something I'd like to see analysed by someone who's better at music than me
I am in love with Thad Jones’ music... so, I’m definitely thinking about doing one of his charts. But I want to make sure I do the best job I can... so, it might be a while. But thanks for the suggestion. I always love dissecting “kids are pretty people”...
"I think I figured out why Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 film "Phantom Thread" left me feeling uneasy, and I THINK it has something to do with Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," polyrhythms, and Messiaen's 2nd mode of limited transposition. " Funny, that's exactly what I thought.
Your knife skills are far surpassed by your musical knowledge and playing abilities! I cringed when you scaped the knife-edge on the cutting board opposed to flipping the knife over, thereby protecting the knife edge. Beyond this faux pas, I give you a thumbs up! ;)
@@BrianKrock It was mostly a joke and the rest of the video was superb! As a young musician, I worked a lot of disposable jobs, most were in restaurants. These days I cook at home and make a living as a computer tech and was gigging until the pandemic hit.
