Was Brokeback Mountain the last movie to have a truly memorable theme? - Blu-ray Forum

Yeti4928 · 03-20-2021, 07:37 PM

I don't mean the last good one, I'm talking about when you hear a theme you know the exactly where it's from. I think composers have run out of ideas, but I've also heard that studios tell them not to keep up with a memorable theme because it' too distracting or something.

CyberpunkCentral · 03-20-2021, 07:38 PM

**** Crash.

John1701D · 03-20-2021, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeti4928

I don't mean the last good one, I'm talking about when you hear a theme you know the exactly where it's from. I think composers have run out of ideas, but I've also heard that studios tell them not to keep up with a memorable theme because it' too distracting or something.

Nah, Avengers comes to mind immediately and I'm sure there's others.

CyberpunkCentral · 03-20-2021, 07:53 PM

I don't like The Avengers theme. Even those who do, it took awhile for them to like it.

Aclea · 03-20-2021, 07:53 PM

To be honest I found it very generic - it's pretty much the default identikit slow mournful elegiac guitar-led score for modern West character studies since the 80s - and while pleasant enough nothing about it was unique or distinctive enough to be memorable. While big budget studio scoring is more big beats and stings oriented there have been much more distinctive themes since if you look beyond the biggest hits.

John1701D · 03-20-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

I don't like The Avengers theme. Even those who do, it took awhile for them to like it.

He didn't ask if there were memorable themes you liked.

DanTheMan · 03-20-2021, 07:56 PM

The Revenant’s theme stands out IMO

makaveli21 · 03-20-2021, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

I don't like The Avengers theme. Even those who do, it took awhile for them to like it.

Thank you for speaking for everyone in the world who likes the Avengers theme and letting us know that no one liked it when they first heard it.

filmbuffTX · 03-20-2021, 08:12 PM

Brokeback Mountain is definitely one of my favorite scores of all time. The original and repurposed songs in the film are great too.

I just skimmed the list of Best Original Score nominees since Brokeback Mountain won in 2005 and the only three that are memorable to me are:

- How To Train Your Dragon
- Carol
- La La Land

Gieferg · 03-20-2021, 08:17 PM

Avengers, TASM, Transformers, Jurassic World, Wonder Woman, Man of Steel, Star Trek 2009, first Thor and many more.

starsteam · 03-20-2021, 08:21 PM

Pacific Rim

stardragon9 · 03-20-2021, 08:53 PM

How to Train Your Dragon trilogy
Kung Fu Panda trilogy

Both had incredible music.

Cremildo · 03-20-2021, 09:14 PM

I don't much care for the Brokeback Mountain score, and wouldn't use The Wings as a prime example of a memorable theme, let alone the most recent one.

This is subjective, anyway. To me, the Prometheus theme Life fits the bill nicely, though there are plenty of other instantly recognizable tracks post-BBM, like the themes from Pan's Labyrinth, First Man, The Shape of Water, Inception etc.

So, the short answer is a resounding NO.

Monterey Jack · 03-20-2021, 11:54 PM

I'm still pissed off that Brokeback Mountain beat out John Williams' Memoirs Of A Geisha for Best Score in 2005.

Mephariel · 03-21-2021, 12:06 AM

Nope.

The Avengers theme
Wonder Woman Theme

Guy87 · 03-21-2021, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gieferg

Avengers, TASM, Transformers, Jurassic World, Wonder Woman, Man of Steel, Star Trek 2009, first Thor and many more.

I've seen all of those, own most of them on Blu, and couldn't hum a single one of them right now, other than Avengers, if I had a gun to my head.

MD_Prometh · 03-21-2021, 12:21 AM

Promare by Hiroyuki Sawano enters the chat.

Scores for indie and world cinema can be quite nice and there's a few that take a melodic approach.

Poya · 03-21-2021, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by John1701D

Nah, Avengers comes to mind immediately and I'm sure there's others.

Avengers is memorable in how generic it was.

J999 · 03-21-2021, 01:08 AM

Not exactly something you can hum easily, but Wonder Woman's theme has been instantly recognizable since Batman V Superman.

klauswhereareyou · 03-21-2021, 01:22 AM

Regardless of what people might think of the movie, The Adventures of Tintin (2011) had a really good John Williams score.

03-20-2021, 07:37 PM	#1
Yeti4928 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2013	Was Brokeback Mountain the last movie to have a truly memorable theme? I don't mean the last good one, I'm talking about when you hear a theme you know the exactly where it's from. I think composers have run out of ideas, but I've also heard that studios tell them not to keep up with a memorable theme because it' too distracting or something.

03-20-2021, 07:53 PM	#5
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	To be honest I found it very generic - it's pretty much the default identikit slow mournful elegiac guitar-led score for modern West character studies since the 80s - and while pleasant enough nothing about it was unique or distinctive enough to be memorable. While big budget studio scoring is more big beats and stings oriented there have been much more distinctive themes since if you look beyond the biggest hits. Last edited by Aclea; 03-20-2021 at 08:04 PM.

03-20-2021, 09:14 PM	#13
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	I don't much care for the Brokeback Mountain score, and wouldn't use The Wings as a prime example of a memorable theme, let alone the most recent one. This is subjective, anyway. To me, the Prometheus theme Life fits the bill nicely, though there are plenty of other instantly recognizable tracks post-BBM, like the themes from Pan's Labyrinth, First Man, The Shape of Water, Inception etc. So, the short answer is a resounding NO. Last edited by Cremildo; 03-20-2021 at 10:32 PM.

03-20-2021, 07:38 PM	#2
CyberpunkCentral Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:6	**** Crash.

03-20-2021, 07:56 PM	#7
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	The Revenant’s theme stands out IMO

03-20-2021, 08:12 PM	#9
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	Brokeback Mountain is definitely one of my favorite scores of all time. The original and repurposed songs in the film are great too. I just skimmed the list of Best Original Score nominees since Brokeback Mountain won in 2005 and the only three that are memorable to me are: - How To Train Your Dragon - Carol - La La Land

03-20-2021, 08:17 PM	#10
Gieferg Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:165 Blu-ray reviews:7	Avengers, TASM, Transformers, Jurassic World, Wonder Woman, Man of Steel, Star Trek 2009, first Thor and many more.

03-20-2021, 08:21 PM	#11
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:455 Blu-ray collection:5465 DVD collection:3246 Digital collection:1329 Trading Score:261	Pacific Rim

03-20-2021, 08:53 PM	#12
stardragon9 Special Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:2039 DVD collection:967	How to Train Your Dragon trilogy Kung Fu Panda trilogy Both had incredible music.

03-20-2021, 11:54 PM	#14
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I'm still pissed off that Brokeback Mountain beat out John Williams' Memoirs Of A Geisha for Best Score in 2005.

03-21-2021, 12:06 AM	#15
Mephariel Expert Member Member since:Feb 2019	Nope. The Avengers theme Wonder Woman Theme

03-21-2021, 12:21 AM	#17
MD_Prometh Member Member since:Feb 2021	Promare by Hiroyuki Sawano enters the chat. Scores for indie and world cinema can be quite nice and there's a few that take a melodic approach.

03-21-2021, 01:08 AM	#19
J999 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Canada 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:350 DVD collection:400 Digital collection:110 iTunes collection:63	Not exactly something you can hum easily, but Wonder Woman's theme has been instantly recognizable since Batman V Superman.

03-21-2021, 01:22 AM	#20
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	Regardless of what people might think of the movie, The Adventures of Tintin (2011) had a really good John Williams score.

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