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Steve Jablonsky's TRANSFORMERS Score Is Now Out On CD!! A Few Quick Thoughts...

Transformers Score A.K.A. "Music to play while you're not gettin by Pound Sand	Oct 10th, 2007 10:06:47 AM

Getting Laid by Pound Sand	Oct 10th, 2007 10:07:33 AM
sigh
heres a thought by ironic_name	Oct 10th, 2007 10:08:30 AM
jablonsky is a really stupid name.
You got the TOUCH you got the POWER by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Oct 10th, 2007 10:08:33 AM
Fuckin' METAL DARK and BRUTAL
Have to disagree, it sounded like warmed over SOP Media Ventures by KillaKane	Oct 10th, 2007 10:10:27 AM
Jablonsky's work on the Island was much better, I think he was under some duress with the timescale on Transformers and it shows. Most of the cues sounded like they were written on his DAW with what is certainly an impressive library with a minimal amount of orchestral overdubs. Not a standout for me, I'd sooner listen to the likes of Powell's Bourne Ultimatum.
Why would you want to listen to this? by FILMFUNK	Oct 10th, 2007 10:18:38 AM
If it makes you remember the horrible flick I feel for all the talented people involved in this SHIT WRECK. Bay ejaculum smothering all the work I would have loved to have been able to see and hear and apreciate were it not for all the aptly named BAYHEM going on. Other than Vern(who must be despairing at every mention) this site sure does love this horrible MOVIE!
I remember the score as pretty uninspired and lame. by DerLanghaarige	Oct 10th, 2007 10:29:20 AM
But since you have already pointed out that it sounds much better without the movie, I try to listen to it again. PS: Yes, I am not ashamed of saying that I love the movie.
Saving Private Bumblebee rocks... by LORDRANDO	Oct 10th, 2007 10:43:45 AM
But sorry, cruisin' listening to the transformers score will not just prevent you from getting laid but prevent you from having human contact of any kind. Mike bay excepted. I can see him cruisin' in a topless sports car whilst some "actress" polishes his knob and he's cranking the score from "transformers' over the radio.
Jablonsky's score was terrific. You people are batshit crazy. by Rickey Henderson	Oct 10th, 2007 10:46:41 AM
If you've seen the scene at the end of The Island and heard that music you'd know how talented a composer the guy is. No, he's not an Elfman or a Williams, but he's pretty damned solid and just as good if not better than Hans Zimmer. The Transformers score was just another level of excellence in an already terrific movie. Suck it haters. Suck it hard.
Bruce Broughton is scoring bad Lifetime TV movies... by Osmosis Jones	Oct 10th, 2007 11:07:00 AM
...and Steve Jablonsky scores Transformers. Life ain't fair.
i wants me a complete transformers the movie (1986) score by Acne Scarface	Oct 10th, 2007 11:08:14 AM
coz i love me some vince dicola...
Music all total copy of other flicks by ShiftyEyedDog2	Oct 10th, 2007 11:08:32 AM
I mean come on, there were music cues STRAIGHT of out Terminator and many other flicks. The movie itself was disapointing enough, but that score was just a collection of ripped off music.
By the way, why hasn't AICN talked about the leaked TF2 script? by Rickey Henderson	Oct 10th, 2007 11:08:51 AM
Because an alleged one is out there. Not sure if it's legit, but it definitely reads like it is.
Ricky, you know why they won't by finky089	Oct 10th, 2007 11:28:15 AM
because AICN wants another visit with Bay and company when T2INO starts production.
The leaked script is confirmed as FAKE by Kurzinski Valentine	Oct 10th, 2007 11:49:50 AM
TRANSFORMERS had a score? I couldn't hear it through all the "BOI-OI-OING!!" sound effects.
overpriced by vaterite	Oct 10th, 2007 11:49:53 AM
Holy shit. This thing costs 16.99 on the itunes music store. That's incredibly overpriced for itunes. It's not a double album, the thing only clocks in at 59.7 minutes. So, what's up?
This score is amazing. any who disagree need to die by messi	Oct 10th, 2007 12:01:22 PM
and stop listening to such shitty music. The Autobots theme is as well written as Zidane's theme by mogwai. Some of the shit heer is so well layered.
Autobots theme sounds like the unwritten Justice League theme by messi	Oct 10th, 2007 12:03:03 PM
When I heard it again I just couldn't help but think this is what the Justice League theme should sound like, epic and heroic. Pretty damn perfect.
Love to hear what music the people who didn't like the score lis by messi	Oct 10th, 2007 12:06:10 PM
Because I listen to Mogwai, Isis, Fugazi and Boris, which are getting rotation right now. And I loved this score, so that makes my opinion more valid than yours. Fuck you.
messi: "my opinion more valid than yours"??!???!? by ShiftyEyedDog2	Oct 10th, 2007 01:06:30 PM
First of all, having certain tastes doesn't make your opinions more valid. And if you think THOSE particular bands lends credibility to you, you're even FURTHER off. That's a pretty lame list you got there.
as always Merrick by chiahead	Oct 10th, 2007 01:08:54 PM
a nice read. can you say anything about the liner notes? I was debating buying the hard copy over downloading it on iTunes. I may just do that now, out of sheer impatience, but if there was something worth reading on the liner notes i can hold out for a hard copy.
Generic Media Ventures rehash that could be knocked out on a Gig by KillaKane	Oct 10th, 2007 01:20:39 PM
Who ever thinks this consitutes as accomplished filmscoring really needs to broaden their sphere of listening. Ok it's slick and serves it's function, I personally rate Jablonsky as a composer (his work on the Island was great), but his gig on Transformers was dialled in, lots of impressive MV sample libs, the customary MV studio patina, buuuut ultimately trite and bland. Fair enough if som bods enjoy it, but high art it aint.
Truly a great score... by Dr_Zoidberg	Oct 10th, 2007 01:34:41 PM
Most of Michael Bays films have great scores, Bad Boys (but not Bad Boys 2) The Rock (awesomeness), Armageddon and The Island. Pearl Harbor isn't bad, but like the script it's quite lacking. The Island score is incredibly moving and really is one of the strongest points of that movie. Same goes for Transformers. The Arrival of the Autobots montage is a seriously great moment... if only the script had been better and they cut out the military stuff and added slightly more decepticons and autobots then it would have been awesome.
Wow, thats pretty good as far as media ventures go by Evil Hobbit	Oct 10th, 2007 02:22:57 PM
Totally underwhelmed in the cinema by the sound effects and rock music interludes. Has the same vibe as Steve's "My name is Lincoln" track from the Island. Good stuff.
Jablonsky is the best composer of his generation! by Musicballs	Oct 10th, 2007 03:29:11 PM
Steve Jablonsky rules. As Vern pointed out, portions of this score rival Schindler's List in musical complexity, and I can't wait to hear what Jablonsky comes up with next!
Unoriginal by starlesswinter	Oct 10th, 2007 04:12:06 PM
While the Transformers score certainly isn't bad, it just sounds like a typical action score. Try telling a story with your music, people, not just playing a theme everytime someone/thing walks onscreen.
by starlesswinter	Oct 10th, 2007 04:15:39 PM
This is not complex music. Listen to LOTR for complex music. It's a mix of scores already written (such as Batman Begins) and typical heroic/battle tracks. Again, not bad...just not terrific.
LOTR?! Steve Jablonsky will score The Hobbit by Musicballs	Oct 10th, 2007 04:52:31 PM
What's all this rubbish about Steve Jablonsky not being complex? I bet you if Howard Shore is not available for The Hobbit, Janblonsky will be the first person Peter Jackson taps for the project. It's time for Zimmer fans to stop living in shame. Ramin Djwadi for Iron Man!
Love the score but by barnaby jones	Oct 10th, 2007 05:04:35 PM
though it did owe alot to Batman Begins and the Pirates soundtracks.
So help me... by Darkman	Oct 10th, 2007 06:08:35 PM
There was a piece of music (when the copter was flying to Hoover Dam) that sounded just like the TEAM AMERICA score. Even so, I'll give this a miss. And Osmosis...it is truly sad.
Thank you, Merrick by Edited_Out	Oct 10th, 2007 09:27:05 PM
I always appreciate learning about new scores (especially ones that almost didn't see the light of day), and am glad to purchase this one in order to encourage the Powers That Be to release more. (Alas, I'm still waiting for the scores to Sunshine and Firefox...)
Why this didnt sag like fat-fanboy-tits by GenreBoy	Oct 10th, 2007 09:33:16 PM
It was epic and sounded pretty damn heroic. That automatically beats out any of the other scores out there. also be Honest with yourselves...John Williams & Danny Elfman have become rather one-note organic-artisty depricating drivel. Jablonsky fits into that catergory of Jon Ottman, Michael Giachino, james horner.
score was great by slkboxrman	Oct 10th, 2007 11:28:12 PM
i agree with whoever said it earlier that those that dont like it must die..... a great score to go with a great movie... im still surprised we still have the "bay messed with what i hold dear in my life" comments..hope to get it or download it soon...
It was actually a good score by BitterMan23	Oct 10th, 2007 11:31:25 PM
considering how atrocious his score for The Island was, I was pretty happy. Still, nothing will ever top the A+ action scores for Bay's first 3 films.
AICN is my favorite commercial. by oceanic86	Oct 11th, 2007 02:18:12 AM
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are James Newton Howard & Hans Zimmer getting a cut off the rele by Jed	Oct 11th, 2007 04:29:05 AM
that "dutta-dutta dutta-dutta"? Straight out of batman begins.
Can't say I noticed the score when watching.... by Giant Ape Balls	Oct 11th, 2007 06:48:37 AM
Mindyou I didn't notice a plot either.
Sounds cheap and simple by Frye777	Oct 11th, 2007 08:05:10 AM
TF score sounds cheap and simple. The usual Media Ventures/Remote Control quick, copy-paste stuff. I'd never understand the excitement around this junk of score while a lot of beautiful score is undereleased till today.
Batman Begins + Armageddon + a little Bad Boys 2 by Frye777	Oct 11th, 2007 08:06:24 AM
= TF score!
Jablonksy for Hobbit? No way. by starlesswinter	Oct 11th, 2007 03:39:15 PM
You must be joking. Peter Jackson has more intelligence than that. When I speak of LOTR being musically complex...it has over 80 themes which are consistently developed (telling the story: progressing, declining, combining with other themes, trying to overthrow other themes, etc.) throughout the three films. THAT is musical complexity at its finest.
Oh... by starlesswinter	Oct 11th, 2007 07:01:38 PM
In my earlier post, when I said "it's a mix of scores already written...." I meant Transformers, NOT LOTR.
a lame list, ShiftyEyedDog2? by tango fett	Oct 11th, 2007 10:09:34 PM
you can't really go wrong with Fugazi. just wanted to throw that out there. and besides, who could hate the band that created that whole 'emo' thing? but seriously, they are great.
More thoughts.... by popcornscores	Oct 13th, 2007 04:31:51 PM
Though very much a Zimmer styled score, I think Jablonsky does enough with the themes of the soundtrack to deliver an entertaining one. Suite and Review is up at ScoreNotes.com if interested.

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