Soundtrack Speculation (Composer, Songs, Godzilla Theme)

[zilla103192]

The last thing discussed In the old forums was the possible soundtrack...

Do with that what you will...

EDIT: I'm changing this from an "general official" discussion, as this whole forum is for discussing the film until it comes out. This can be about the soundtrack.
- Arbok

[Gorosaurus Rex]

I'm rather pleased we have a whole subsection for the site now.

Anyways, I do not like the idea of having a rock or rap score for this movie. It feels out of place and would make the film seem disturbingly removed from its original source material. The only film to do this so far was GFW and every time those horrid tracks were played my ears hurt.

I do not mind if a rock song plays during the credits or maybe a snippet of instrumental peice is thrown in here or there, but overall I want a traditional orchestrated or choir score for this film.

[Hellspawn28]

I want to see a score and music soundtrack since I don't mind having rock music played in the movie in a few sceens. But I don't want stuff like Rap, or anything like Slipknot played in a final battle.

[g2kmaster]

I say classical with BOC at the end. Do it in similar fasion to Iron Man.

[Arbok]

Hans Zimmer would be a good choice for the soundtrack. He does well with creating energetic pieces.

David Arnold wouldn't be a bad choice either, as he did a good job with the soundtrack to GODZILLA (1998). However, I bet they will avoid any and all comparison with that film, so its highly unlikely he would be back.

Ramin Djawadi I assume is a possibility, since he did the Clash of the Titans score by Legendary Pictures. I kind of hope its not, as I felt his attempt with Iron Man was simply so-so, but I would wager the score would still be enjoyable under his helm.

[Hellspawn28]

If Burton does direct this movie then the chances are that Danny Elfman will end up doing the soundtrack.

[Arbok]

If Burton does direct this movie then the chances are that Danny Elfman will end up doing the soundtrack.

Pretty much, and Elfman would be a dream choice. Everyone of his soundtracks has at least one theme that's excellent. I will keep my fingers crossed for him.

[JVM]

Somewhat OT, but there's actual rumors of Tim Burton doing it? I'd like to see his take but I'm somewhat shocked.

[GotengoXGodzilla]

Personally, I hope Hans Zimmer (or someone like him) scores the film. After just watching Inception, I realize that his music really amplifies the actions of the film, and make everything seem even more grand and spectacular. I don't get that from most film composers, so here's hoping that Zimmer is the composer of the next Godzilla film.

[Ethan]

John Williams could make a pretty epic and wetdreamish Godzilla score, but he's unlikely to score as much as Spielberg is unlikely to direct. On the realm of possible; Hans Zimmer, Michael Giachinno and Thomas Newman are good choices. Maybe Christopher Young if it's going to be a scary/evil Godzilla.

[HayesAJones]

I said it before and I'll say it again: Hans Zimmer.

But, no matter who scores, I want the music to be big, epic, and awe-inspiring. I want it to bring Godzilla to life.

[tokyostateofmind]

Being an AVID film score listener, reviewer I can talk about this all day. A score that I would like. Something along the lines of Iron Man meets Hans Zimmer. I remember watching an interview with the composer of Iron Man 2 and he was talking about how there was a metal/rock influence on this orchestral score because of the whole Iron Man, metal superhero aspect. I personally love the GFW score. Not for the movie, but because of the cues and the synth music (prog rock/metal \m/) Emerson is one of the greatest (ELP) and i have respect for him as a musician. I agree with the fact that this score is NOT suitable for Godzilla's 50th. But i mean, I definitely want rock influences, little use of synth and decent usage of guitar and drums. More importantly is the use of an epic orchestra. My favorite word is epic. My wishes for this movie is that everything is epic. The score, the film, the creature, the story. I am sure Legendary will deliver. But I am sure there will be a "theme song" from a musical artist or motif. I definitely seeing collaborations on the score, but on the major side. Orchestral Epicness FTW. A Synthesized score no, rock influenced score yes.

On Burton and Elfman, where is the Time for Burton to do this movie when he is directing Monsterocalypse (sp?) with a due date of the same year as Godzilla will be released. I am a huge fan of Elfman for a Godzilla movie. Not my first choice, his music suits the mood of Burtonesque movies, and Godzilla isn't Burtonesque in my view.

and um...
Rap = death. But, Slipknot plus orchestra minus the heavy equals maybe.

[Tyler]

What about Howard Shore? I like him. I'd also be very pleased if the classic Ifukube theme played at the end, like GMK.

[omgitsgodzilla]

Though Come With Me was okay IMO, not another rapper/guitarist collab. Not in a serious, respectful Godzilla movie. I'd say get some Ifukube elements in there, and get David Arnold, maybe. The movie sucked, but G98's score was pretty damn amazing, I'd say. Or perhaps John Williams. (Or, in terms of Japanese composers, Michiru Oshima or Takayuki Hattori.)

[Primevalgodzilla V2]

I don't want any rap or rock or metal in the G film. Pure orchestral scores is what Godzilla needs. We don't need heavy music to populate evry single action film.

[Jamitor27]

I would like a classic orchestral soundtrack. I think John Williams would be awesome but also Michael Giachinno(sp?) could be great. If I'm not mistaken he did the song "roar" for Cloverfield which had that classic Kaiju sound to it. He definitely did Star Trek which was an awesome soundtrack. But I think the classic Godzilla theme is a must. Even if it's just for the credits is fine but it would be awesome for him to rise out of the water for the first time with his theme playing.

[NSZ]

Hans Zimmer for the score. Can't get the guy's pieces out of my head, they're ear worms!

BOC's Godzilla for the ending credits. Preferebly the version that was played every so once in a while during the daikaiju marathons on TNT's Monstervision.

[the H-man cometh]

LP would be wise to go after Hans Zimmer

After seeing inception... ... yeah I'd say he's best choice by far.

[TokyoVigilante]

While I find Hans Zimmers scores to be kinda' on the dullish side, his tendency to use booming bass (IE: Inception trailer) is to appropriate for Godzilla not to use.

Craig Armstrong. He did the Incredible Hulk and I wouldn't mind seeing some of the stuff he used there (IE: an Organ in an old school horror movie fashion).

[xenotactics]

I really hope that work a few of the classic themes in, even if disguised considerably.