[Fmpro] modern small ensemble film scores

[Eric Goetz]

On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 1:04 PM, Robyn Traill <robyn_traill at yahoo.ca> wrote:

As far as small ensembles are concerned, check out
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Thanks to everyone for all the great listening suggestions!  My bank account
is paying for it, though. :(

Probably obvious to most everyone on this list, but if not, check out almost
anything by Thomas Newman.  American Beauty and Shawshank Redemption are two
classics.  A Series of Unfortunate Events is equally brilliant, if not as
ground-breaking.  He does use a string section, but it's on the small side
and used very sparsely.  Most of his cues are a few solo instruments plus
some electronic stuff.  His arrangements, miking techniques and use of
electronics have really pushed the limits of traditional orchestration.  His
theme's, while maybe a little too mainstream for some tastes, are very well
crafted and quite beautiful, and his music always serves the film.

Also check out Everything Is Illuminated.  I don't remember which of the
music is Paul Cantelon's original score and which is pre-written music that
was dropped in, but it's all wonderful small ensemble stuff and the
musicians play the heck out of it.

Cheers!
Eric

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