Blade Runner...would it be the same without Vangelis music?? - Page 3 - Videokarma.org TV - Video

soundmotor · #31 01-17-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Lord

In the book, her name is Luba Luft. I have read the book more recently than seeing the film.

I haven't read the book in so long I'd forgotten that. The book is so different from the movie that they are pretty much separate entities to me. If you are a fan of PKD, try "Man In A High Castle" sometime.

SoCal Sam · #32 01-17-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Duffinator

I've never thought of BR as a genre bender. When I think of genre benders or paradigm shifts in what is capable I think of Star Wars, T2, and then The Matrix. From my perspective those three movies made huge leaps forward in what was possible in a Sci-Fi flick. For me BR was a more thought provoking movie, that looked really really cool, but not one that created a paradigm shift for what would follow.

The three movies you mention are notable for visual effects but with the possible exception of The Matrix, do not cover new ground. Epic space movies had been done before, Space Odyssey 2001 comes to mind. Lucas drew from a number of popular genres including western cowbow and Seven Samurai" storylines so no new ground here. What he did do was successfully mesh the old with Sci-Fi. The only notable shift in T2 is the visual effects that created the liquid metal Terminator. If this flick had a harder edge, i.e., an Arnold Terminator that could kill, I might think differently. The first Matrix comes closest to a paradigm shift. The mind blowing effects are well known and spectular. It is the thought provoking storyline that enthralls. Sadly, the sequels of your three choices strayed from the orginal concepts. For example, in the Matrix, what ever happened to the human batteries?

soundmotor · #33 01-17-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Sam

Sadly, the sequels of your three choices strayed from the orginal concepts.

T3 was appalling.

Duffinator · #34 01-17-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soundmotor

T3 was appalling.

That's an understatement. It really showed Arnold was past his prime. But I don't want to say anything bad about my boss.

As for what happened to the human batteries in the Matrix? They were discarded like all old batteries of course.

soundmotor · #35 01-17-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffinator

That's an understatement. It really showed Arnold was past his prime.

It's on AMC now.

SoCal Sam · #36 01-17-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffinator

That's an understatement. It really showed Arnold was past his prime. But I don't want to say anything bad about my boss.

The crackling on your phone is Arnold checking on you.

#37 01-18-2007, 06:54 AM

I still think it would be a transcendent film, and this is coming from a huge Vangelis fan (he's in my top 10 favourite artists of all time). It just wouldn't be as perfect. The non-traditional "futuristic" music was perfect for such a forward-thinking movie.

Robie · #38 01-19-2007, 09:14 AM

Funny about the timing of this thread.

2 weekends ago I was searching Yahoo music for available music from one of my favorite late 60s obscure horn featuring rock bands, If. I actually saw If play once at a nearby high school in south suburban Chicago.

If was led by a British jazz saxophonist of some repute named Dick Morrissey who died several years ago. Reading his biography I was surprised to learn that Dick Morrissey played the slow smoldering sax solo on the Vangelis Blade Runner soundtrack in the "Love Theme (Love Song?)" cut.

Not a big Vangelis fan either but I bought the Blade Runner sound track and enjoy it from time to time particularly the above cut. This was probably mentioned previously, but BR was named top SF movie of all time by some group within the last several years. Can't remember which group but seem to recall it involved scientists.

Watched it recently and IMO it has weathered well.

wajobu · #39 06-03-2009, 07:33 PM

This just does it, for me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_saUN4j7Gw

Renzor213 · #40 06-03-2009, 10:47 PM

I picked up the Blu-Ray 5 pack and watched the final cut over a Christmas holiday visit to my brother's. We both agreed the music was a big part of the movie. We hadn't seen this movie in years, but noticed some memorable stuff in final cut missing, such as Rudger Hauer's "F" words and flying off into the sunset with Sean Young ending. Think I prefer the original release. Still a cool movie and agree Rudger Huaer's role was a big part of that.

analogguyinadig · #41 06-03-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Sam

"You see a turtle and it is on its back. What do you do? You do know what a turtle is?"

The music makes the movie and the movie makes the music. I have the Director's cut and it didn't have the same impact the original had. I'd like to get the theatrical version to compare them. Still, one of my all time favorites.

This is one of my all-time favorite sci-fi's, I have seen both theater and directors cut versions. For me at least, they both pack a wallop.

ducati_EL34 · #42 06-04-2009, 06:31 AM

Yes! The music is very good, however, it is the story that makes for an excellent movie.

Robie · #43 06-04-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wajobu

This just does it, for me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_saUN4j7Gw

Me too, wajobu! Unlike lots of older SF films, this one has held up well, music and all.

slow_jazz · #44 06-04-2009, 08:08 AM

I love the movie and feel the music is perfect for it.... I don't think it would be as good without it.