26-05-2010, 09:39
dominic_john Wrote:djdave - For me, the films I'm drawn to are half the good soundtrack, and secondly, the story itself. As of yet, I haven't come across a film where I disliked the film, but loved the soundtrack. Maybe one day.
Interesting point. I bought Mackenna's Gold at the then Virgin Megastore in Piccadilly Circus on the strength of Quincy Jones' name. I vaguely remembered the film being on at some point in the past, but couldn't recall anything about it (except that it was about a search for gold). Loved the soundtrack, though....then when the film was next on I watched it and didn't like it.
Likewise, I love Morricone's The Mission, but if I ever see the film I might not like it. Perhaps it depends whether or not you first hear the music in the context of watching the film. If the acting, directing, story etc are dire that night tarnish the score for you unless you hear the music first.
Interestingly, the producers of Mackenna's Gold thought they had a turkey on their hands and drafted Jones in to try to salvage it. He was asked to do a pop-esque score to appeal to younger people.