[Fmpro] "Where are the Distinctive Voices In Scoring?"

[Fernando Rivas]

Define innovation.

FR


On 6/2/08 5:03 PM, "Ted Peterson" <ted.peterson at tcsn.net> wrote:

> You mistake my position on Williams and other film composers. I
> simply stated that compared to composers working in the symphonic or
> operatic realm, his music isn't innovative. I would  never classify
> him as a major voice in 20th or 21st century music.  Is he a good
> composer? You bet. He's terrific! Is he expanding musical vocabulary?
> Not in the least and I don't think he cares about that. I have
> watched several interviews and talked with some orchestrators who
> have worked with him and his aesthetic is firmly rooted in supporting
> the film with the type of music that will satisfy both the director
> and the audience according to them.
> 
> I get riled when people take triteness and envision it as challenging
> and new.
> 
> Ted Peterson
> 
> On Jun 2, 2008, at 11:52 AM, David Tkaczuk wrote:
> 
>> With tongue firmly in cheek Evan ?
>> 
>> Dave
>> D&D Music
>> 
>> Evan Evans wrote:
>> 
>>> Ted,
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the skepticism on Williams, it does help keep debate
>>> alive and
>>> his music under much needed scrutiny. However, its important to
>>> note that
>>> it's apparent you know very little about John Williams and for
>>> instance the
>>> 
> 
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