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Old 8th November 2011   #57
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Originally Posted by ggegan View Post
I find that one of the main causes of excessive level in feature films is the music, especially when it is poorly written so that it lacks interactive dynamics and leaves no spaces for other elements to play. This happens a lot with action sequences where the composer accents every action with a huge orchestral spike that hogs every frequency, obliterating all other sounds. When the orchestral hits are held back they tend to feel unnatural so the director will often ask for the fx or dialog to be pushed through.
I hate those type scores, they do my head in.
Some directors, producers and composers should watch old school Bond films.. Action films with a minimalist approach to music..not in your face, not loud and not overly dramatic.

Warning rant... Current box office action films are becoming comedy cause everything is tooo loud and over the top.

Overbearing loud score makes me want to exit the cinema.
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