Movies with Stewart Copeland soundtracks

[TheEqualizer]

Do you actually watch the movies that Copeland does the soundtracks for or do you simply listen to the soundtracks?

Do you think the visuals help the music or do you prefer to listen to the soundtrack and create your own in your mind?

I suspect that Stewart would think his music should be heard in the context of the movie, but I actually have watched few of the movies he has scored.

By the way, sockii, have you actually seen Rumblefish yet or are you still a holdout?

[coreclak]

Well i decided to watch rumblefish only because i knew he did the soundtrack for it. I didnt even read a synopsis beforehand. After watching it i loved the soundtrack and actually decided it was a really good movie, despite poor reviews. I also watched the pallbearer on a movie channel but i found it to be nothing special. I dont really listen to movie soundtracks unless there are distinct themes that work as standalone pieces, as there were in rumblefish. Generally before buying a soundtrack i watch the movie first, even if it is Stews work.

[conroy]

[quote="TheEqualizer"]Do you actually watch the movies that Copeland does the soundtracks for or do you simply listen to the soundtracks?

Do you think the visuals help the music or do you prefer to listen to the soundtrack and create your own in your mind?

I suspect that Stewart would think his music should be heard in the context of the movie, but I actually have watched few of the movies he has scored.

By the way, sockii, have you actually seen Rumblefish yet or are you still a holdout?[/quote]

Yep, I've sat through some stinkers just because Stew scored them, especially the ones he did early in his career. On the upside, I discovered the brilliant Ken Loach thanks to Stew's scores to his films like Hidden Agenda and Raining Stones. I like listening to them in the the context and then listening to them outside of the movie as they are often mixed differently.

[jedsoon]

I remember the time i discovered Stew scored The First Power. My brother was watching it on video in the early 90s while i was engaged in conversation. I caught just a few seconds of score and said "Hey! That's Stewart Copeland." I wanted to make a bet with him, but he was leery. We fastforwarded to the credits and confirmed my suspicion.

My favorite scores are the ones that stand out as being uniquely his style, which generally for me includes mostly 80s stuff and Spyro. His scores have definitely drawn me into watching movies i never would have otherwise. Wall Street became one of my favorite films. To say nothing of the Rhthmatist!

[TheEqualizer]

I find that Copeland's soundtacks work best with better directors. For instance, I found Copeland's work in Wall Street, Talk Radio, and Rumblefish to be very effective. However, sometimes even Stewart can't save the film he is in so the soundtrack is best heard alone.

[coreclak]

i would have to agree with equalizer. I felt rumblefish was very moving, it really draws you in. I mean i almost want to cry after the motorcycle boy is shot, just seeing his father's and brother's shock. I'm sure if i was a composer, i would want to compose pieces that meant something, that were composed straight from my emotions. Whereas the Pallbearer doesnt have that effect, its just full of giggles and mildly moving scenes. I don't want to offend anyone who likes the Pallbearer, it's just that the only movies that copeland scored that i've seen are Wallstreet, Rumblefish and the Pallbearer.

[dontboxmein]

I have tried to watch everything he has ever scored, and even if the movie stinks the music is always the keeper lol

[Kalypso]

Rumble Fish is one of my favorite movies of all time (Stewart's music and Matt Dillon combo...WOW!), I have not seen the others but Simpatico, that was kind of a stinker for me.

[TheEqualizer]

Revising the question of the post, have you ever seen a movie just because SC does the soundtrack?

For me, all the time.

[Kalypso]

I have seen Rapa Nui again now, I saw it at the time but I was Not Aware...

I know none of the movies (except ES and Rusty) will compare, but is there one that you would advise actually watching, not just with your earplugs on?

[TheEqualizer]

Wall Street and Talk Radio. I HATE HATE HATE Oliver Stone's overrated ass and his films except those two. Coincidence? There is no such thing.

[Kalypso]

You're right, I don't like Oliver Stone. He made a mess of The Doors, and of course I don't give a rat's ass about several of his movies, but as a Bobby Downey devotee, I am adding Natural Born Killers (of course Quentin would have made a much better job as for the rest, but it's worth seeing only for Bobby's performance).

I have to overcome my natural hatred of Michael Douglas and see Wall Street. Must.

[shyvixen]

[quote="TheEqualizer"]Revising the question of the post, have you ever seen a movie just because SC does the soundtrack?

For me, all the time.[/quote]

I have. But after 'Highlander II', I decided that I wouldn't see a film just because Stewart did the soundtrack anymore.

[georgygirl]

Does anyone saw 'Little Boy Blue

The score is from Stewart and to me sounds very spiritual, but haven´t seen the movie yet.