Reply To: James Horner
I agree with you, Thor… Previously (these were the first years of my fascination with scores), I wasn’t particularly interested in these two scores. But then I decided to watch the films themselves, and unexpectedly, the music seemed appealing.
And now I still enjoy listening to them from time to time. Unlawful Entry has a great minor-key main theme, based on lively piano and dark synths. My favorite track is Pete’s Passion – Horner builds tension masterfully and skillfully in it. I especially like the section from 4:04 to 4:26. The synth strings create a wild tension. For some reason, I find it very cool and effective! Its electronic, quite minimalist. I like that.
Essentially, the same can be said about Jade score. It’s restrained, minimalist, but effective. It has many familiar sound techniques that Horner used in his other works. My favorite track is “Matt Gets Turned On.” Great string chords!
I’m pretty sure many Horner fans avoid these two scores because they lack the lush, loud orchestra with complex themes. Plus, they might be allergic to electronics;)
