Music cues, and stuff that would work if they're ever looking for more.

2Billion · July 22nd, 2008, 06:56 PM

Recently, I was playing a Metal Gear Solid - 3, I think - and I was thinking, the soundtrack for it would be a pretty great source of music for TG. It's mostly by series favorite Harry Gregson-Williams, so it'd fit right in with all the other stuff used. The MGS series as a whole has a fantastic set of soundtracks, and a lot of it could be used by TG pretty well.

Anyway, this got me to thinking what other sources could fit right in, and I gravitated towards games mostly because that - in spite of a Halo track once - seems to be the source least likely to be used right now, and yet one of the ones which could probably have the most interesting choices. Also, I am a complete nerd.

I know the Prince of Persia soundtracks are perfect for the style. Silent Hill is another series which has some good tracks for the purpose, though it also has a greater number that wouldn't work at all. There are others too, though truth be told I can't think of them offhand. Usually modern stuff though, older things seem to sound too obviously 'game-y', instead of appropriately cinematic.

So I figured I'd toss it out there, what's some stuff that you think would make a great musical cue? Either entire albums or single tracks, anything at all.

GraemeH · July 22nd, 2008, 08:10 PM

I'd have thought that something off the Dune soundtrack by Toto would have been obvious for the African special, but they didn't go for it, even though Prologue; Main Title would have been perfect for the high/wide shots of the desert.

They did use a few tracks from the excellent score from Tokyo Drift in a previous series, but could have used more, particularly for the GT-R ascending the mountain in 11x04, where it couldn't fit better.

From the Deus Ex:Invisible War score, Seattle - City Hub & Emerald Suites would suit a moody flashy car intro pretty shot in half darkness.

Mineworksfine · July 22nd, 2008, 11:05 PM

Some of John Barry's less well known compositions might work. He did write quite a few of the Bond soundtracks after all. For really surreal and quite cool Steve Reich and Philip Glass offer some interesting alternatives. I'll scroll through my collection at the weekend and see if I can come up with any other decent ideas.

warren · July 23rd, 2008, 04:32 AM

Anything off of South's first album would work really well.

Or how about the beginning of "How Soon Is Now" by The Smiths?
The last couple minutes of "Thela Hun Ginject" by King Crimson?
"The Cross of Changes" or "I Love You, I'll Kill You" by Enigma?
"Starlings" by Elbow?
"Race for the Prize" by The Flaming Lips?
"Apricot Morning" by Quantic?

BlaRo · July 23rd, 2008, 05:35 AM

I was genuinely surprised to hear The Stooges during the GTR bullet train race. Not many people have heard of Iggy Pop's first band (and my favorite images/smilies/biggrin.gif

) but that song in particular is one of a handful that's pretty popular (it was part of the only scene in Smokin' Aces that didn't suck, for example).

+ YouTube Video

July 22nd, 2008, 06:56 PM	#1
2Billion Joined: Dec 7th, 2005 Last Online: 06:29 AM Posts: 166 Car: '98 Ford Escort ZX2 Rep Power: 22	Music cues, and stuff that would work if they're ever looking for more. Recently, I was playing a Metal Gear Solid - 3, I think - and I was thinking, the soundtrack for it would be a pretty great source of music for TG. It's mostly by series favorite Harry Gregson-Williams, so it'd fit right in with all the other stuff used. The MGS series as a whole has a fantastic set of soundtracks, and a lot of it could be used by TG pretty well. Anyway, this got me to thinking what other sources could fit right in, and I gravitated towards games mostly because that - in spite of a Halo track once - seems to be the source least likely to be used right now, and yet one of the ones which could probably have the most interesting choices. Also, I am a complete nerd. I know the Prince of Persia soundtracks are perfect for the style. Silent Hill is another series which has some good tracks for the purpose, though it also has a greater number that wouldn't work at all. There are others too, though truth be told I can't think of them offhand. Usually modern stuff though, older things seem to sound too obviously 'game-y', instead of appropriately cinematic. So I figured I'd toss it out there, what's some stuff that you think would make a great musical cue? Either entire albums or single tracks, anything at all.

July 22nd, 2008, 08:10 PM	#2
GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 1,898 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	I'd have thought that something off the Dune soundtrack by Toto would have been obvious for the African special, but they didn't go for it, even though Prologue; Main Title would have been perfect for the high/wide shots of the desert. They did use a few tracks from the excellent score from Tokyo Drift in a previous series, but could have used more, particularly for the GT-R ascending the mountain in 11x04, where it couldn't fit better. From the Deus Ex:Invisible War score, Seattle - City Hub & Emerald Suites would suit a moody flashy car intro pretty shot in half darkness. __________________

July 22nd, 2008, 11:05 PM	#3
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hove, East Sussex, UK Age: 39 Posts: 1,112 Car: Seat Ibiza FR, Fiat Multipla Rep Power: 46	Some of John Barry's less well known compositions might work. He did write quite a few of the Bond soundtracks after all. For really surreal and quite cool Steve Reich and Philip Glass offer some interesting alternatives. I'll scroll through my collection at the weekend and see if I can come up with any other decent ideas. __________________ If you want to prove your masculinity, don't buy a sports car, just get a people carrier and fill it with children. That way when the guy in the Porsche pulls up next to you at the lights you can point in the back and say "Hey, mine works fine!"

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Taking cues from old Top Gear and Ian Callums one track mind	airmenair	Top Gear	6	July 2nd, 2008 08:17 PM
UK Nanny-State now taking cues from China.	Blind_Io	Political Discussion	16	July 13th, 2007 03:47 PM
Need music suggestions, car music video	Ottobon	Entertainment	4	March 1st, 2007 01:50 PM
Different music in clips and episodes...how does that work?	epp_b	Top Gear	3	September 10th, 2006 06:37 PM

July 23rd, 2008, 04:32 AM	#4
warren Joined: Jul 7th, 2008 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 49 Rep Power: 5	Anything off of South's first album would work really well. Or how about the beginning of "How Soon Is Now" by The Smiths? The last couple minutes of "Thela Hun Ginject" by King Crimson? "The Cross of Changes" or "I Love You, I'll Kill You" by Enigma? "Starlings" by Elbow? "Race for the Prize" by The Flaming Lips? "Apricot Morning" by Quantic?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)