James Horner: Favorite Scores? - Blu-ray Forum

Moviefan2k4 · 06-23-2015, 04:09 AM

Given the tragic passing of a great film composer, I felt it necessary to create this thread in his memory. He is credited with 112 scores on Wikipedia, but including them all in the poll would be crazy...so I've listed what I feel are his most popular, plus an "other" option.

Let's hear it - what are your personal favorites, and why? (don't forget the second part; I really want to know).

Astro Zombie · 06-23-2015, 04:10 AM

Commando has the greatest score of all time.

chris_sc77 · 06-23-2015, 04:32 AM

My faves:
Aliens
The new world
Beyond Borders (listening to the end credit music as an usher at a movie theater would make me cry)
House of sand and fog

(Oh braveheart is on the list twice)

Moviefan2k4 · 06-23-2015, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

(Oh braveheart is on the list twice)

Yeah, I sent a PM to Johnny Vinyl, asking him to fix it.

L-Rouge · 06-23-2015, 04:42 AM

also Krull, Apocalypto, Trek 3, Battle Beyond The Stars rock my socks off.

Adam_ME · 06-23-2015, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Commando has the greatest score of all time.

It works within the movie, although as is the case with a lot of Horner scores, it reminded me at times of his music from 48 Hrs. He was good at that though. The Amazing Spider-Man had motifs from A Beautiful Mind which itself referenced Bicentennial Man. But you know what? The music complimented each film, even if it sounded familiar.

Richard Graham · 06-23-2015, 05:52 AM

Titanic is a given. Commando and 48hrs. both rocking island beats is awesome.

But my personal favorite is Legends of the Fall.

dohrmannmf · 06-23-2015, 06:00 AM

My absolute favorite is Land Before Time. When I hear that score I can remember being 4 and sitting on the floor watching it on my family's 19 inch tv with the Pizza Hut commercial in front of it and all. After that I'd say Cocoon because I remember my parents not only loving the movie, but they would play the soundtrack quite often. Those two just take me back. I lost my dad a few years ago, so it's nice being able to listen to some of Horner's work and just remember some good times.

If I were to rank them, my top 5 would be

1. Land Before Time
2. Cocoon
3. Glory
4. Titanic
5. Wrath of Khan/Field of Dreams

Gizz · 06-23-2015, 07:21 AM

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan however I do love most of his work he was one of my favourite film composers.

dvdmike · 06-23-2015, 07:51 AM

Sneakers is his best and the one he did not self plagerise, and its not listed???

His second best

And the amazing, but the most re-used

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlzk...ature=youtu.be

Hans Zimmer is not fit for his table scraps

thewerepuppygrr · 06-23-2015, 09:29 AM

Hocus Pocus! He didn't do the whole movie, but he wrote Sarah's Theme which is great.

Agent Bond · 06-23-2015, 09:34 AM

Troy

Geoff D · 06-23-2015, 09:36 AM

How the hell is Apollo 13 not on the list? My favourite JH score without doubt because it compliments the movie beautifully, it's not there to go "feel this way NOW" as the movie is tense and thrilling and uplifting as it is, but with the support of the score it all goes up a notch and I cry every time when they emerge from splashdown.

L.J. · 06-23-2015, 10:41 AM

Braveheart is my favorite, such a loss to the film industry.

Albatross365 · 06-23-2015, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff D

How the hell is Apollo 13 not on the list? My favourite JH score without doubt because it compliments the movie beautifully, it's not there to go "feel this way NOW" as the movie is tense and thrilling and uplifting as it is, but with the support of the score it all goes up a notch and I cry every time when they emerge from splashdown.

I second this. Should take the place of the duplicate Braveheart.

huythuong710 · 06-23-2015, 12:30 PM

The Perfect Storm should be on the list.

dvdmike · 06-23-2015, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huythuong710

The Perfect Storm should be on the list.

Lots should be that were missed, poor list

tob · 06-23-2015, 02:31 PM

Braveheart

BB-8 · 06-23-2015, 04:08 PM

For me, Field of Dreams.

If you're reading this, do yourself a favor and listen to this.

dvdmike · 06-23-2015, 06:06 PM

Better than the similar themed Commando score
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUgH...ature=youtu.be

And the amazing Irish theme that runs thru this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdhC...ature=youtu.be

View Poll Results: Your Fave Film Score by James Horner?
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)	20	20.83%
Cocoon (1985)	2	2.08%
Aliens (1986)	19	19.79%
An American Tail (1986)	1	1.04%
Batteries Not Included (1987)	0	0%
Willow (1988)	6	6.25%
The Land Before Time (1988)	4	4.17%
Field of Dreams (1989)	4	4.17%
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)	1	1.04%
Glory (1989)	6	6.25%
The Rocketeer (1991)	5	5.21%
Patriot Games (1992)	4	4.17%
The Pagemaster (1994)	0	0%
Legends of the Fall (1994)	2	2.08%
Braveheart (1995)	24	25.00%
Braveheart (1995)	14	14.58%
Casper (1995)	4	4.17%
Jumanji (1995)	5	5.21%
Titanic (1997)	29	30.21%
The Mask of Zorro (1998)	3	3.13%
Bicentennial Man (1999)	1	1.04%
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)	1	1.04%
A Beautiful Mind (2001)	7	7.29%
Troy (2004)	2	2.08%
Avatar (2009)	6	6.25%
Other (please specify)	15	15.63%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 96. You may not vote on this poll

06-23-2015, 04:09 AM	#1
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	James Horner: Favorite Scores? Given the tragic passing of a great film composer, I felt it necessary to create this thread in his memory. He is credited with 112 scores on Wikipedia, but including them all in the poll would be crazy...so I've listed what I feel are his most popular, plus an "other" option. Let's hear it - what are your personal favorites, and why? (don't forget the second part; I really want to know).

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-23-2015, 04:10 AM	#2
Astro Zombie Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:733 Blu-ray collection:1327 DVD collection:87 Digital collection:394 iTunes collection:394 Trading Score:3	Commando has the greatest score of all time.

06-23-2015, 04:32 AM	#3
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	My faves: Aliens The new world Beyond Borders (listening to the end credit music as an usher at a movie theater would make me cry) House of sand and fog (Oh braveheart is on the list twice)

06-23-2015, 04:42 AM	#5
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	also Krull, Apocalypto, Trek 3, Battle Beyond The Stars rock my socks off.

06-23-2015, 05:52 AM	#7
Richard Graham Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Kirksville, Missouri Blu-ray collection:1042 Trading Score:26	Titanic is a given. Commando and 48hrs. both rocking island beats is awesome. But my personal favorite is Legends of the Fall.

06-23-2015, 06:00 AM	#8
dohrmannmf Special Member Member since:Jul 2014 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:775 Trading Score:23	My absolute favorite is Land Before Time. When I hear that score I can remember being 4 and sitting on the floor watching it on my family's 19 inch tv with the Pizza Hut commercial in front of it and all. After that I'd say Cocoon because I remember my parents not only loving the movie, but they would play the soundtrack quite often. Those two just take me back. I lost my dad a few years ago, so it's nice being able to listen to some of Horner's work and just remember some good times. If I were to rank them, my top 5 would be 1. Land Before Time 2. Cocoon 3. Glory 4. Titanic 5. Wrath of Khan/Field of Dreams

06-23-2015, 07:21 AM	#9
Gizz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:1825 DVD collection:808 Digital collection:10 iTunes collection:340 Prime collection:151	Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan however I do love most of his work he was one of my favourite film composers.

06-23-2015, 09:29 AM	#11
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	Hocus Pocus! He didn't do the whole movie, but he wrote Sarah's Theme which is great.

06-23-2015, 09:34 AM	#12
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	Troy

06-23-2015, 09:36 AM	#13
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	How the hell is Apollo 13 not on the list? My favourite JH score without doubt because it compliments the movie beautifully, it's not there to go "feel this way NOW" as the movie is tense and thrilling and uplifting as it is, but with the support of the score it all goes up a notch and I cry every time when they emerge from splashdown.

06-23-2015, 10:41 AM	#14
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:757 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Braveheart is my favorite, such a loss to the film industry.

06-23-2015, 12:30 PM	#16
huythuong710 Active Member Member since:Dec 2014 Blu-ray collection:117 Trading Score:76	The Perfect Storm should be on the list.

06-23-2015, 02:31 PM	#18
tob Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2012 Location:co.cork ireland Blu-ray collection:1046	Braveheart

06-23-2015, 06:06 PM	#20
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	Better than the similar themed Commando score https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUgH...ature=youtu.be And the amazing Irish theme that runs thru this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdhC...ature=youtu.be

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals