Reply To: FSM # 19: Underrated composer/director relationships
Zemeckis/Silvestri hasn’t been mentioned yet. But I personally might find that partnership overrated. But probably just because I find most of Zemeckis’ movies overrated. Has little to do with the scores.
As I mentioned earlier, I consider this underrated (in fact, it was one of the 15 pairs I selected in the article). Not because of fame, but because the quality doesn’t get enough credit outside our niche. My favourite remains CAST AWAY, followed by CONTACT and FORREST GUMP. Yes, that’s right. No BACK TO THE FUTURE!
– Fellini/Rota
Super famous pair, of course. Even outside our niche, and especially in cineaste circles. Was never a big fan of either director or the Rota scores for his movies. There are other Rota collaborations and works I prefer more. But I do like LA DOLCE VITA.
– Sautet/Sarde
– Lautner/Sarde
Sarde had some good relationships. I’m not familiar with the Sautet work, really, but I love the Lautner. I have the special Sarde/Lautner CD that was released on Universal France.
– Polanski/Komeda
Another rather “hip” relationship, especially ROSEMARY’S BABY. But that’s almost an evergreen. There’s more interesting stuff going on in CUL-DE-SAC, KNIFE IN THE WATER and THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS. My favourite Polanski collaboration, however, is easily BITTER MOON and Vangelis. Shame there was only that one collaboration.
– Truffaut/Delerue
Another iconic relationship, really, but perhaps somewhat underrated still in the cineaste community? I thought so, and decided to include that among the 15 pairs as well.
– Leone/Morricone (only 6 if you don’t count Leone produced ones)
Massively popular pair, one of the most popular in the world, and certainly not underrated. Usually mentioned in the same breath as Williams/Spielberg and Herrmann/Hitchcock. ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST will always remain one of my top, top favourite Morricone scores. But there are plenty other Morricone collaborations that are worth highlighting. Tall Guy mentioned some up there; my pick would maybe be Sergio Corbucci.
– Besson/Serra
Always been one of my favourite pairs. I love the “big” titles THE BIG BLUE, NIKITA, LEON and THE FIFTH ELEMENT, but perhaps even more some lesser talked-about titles: SUBWAY and especially ATLANTIS, my favourite Serra ever.