Just finished watching Big Fish on the Sci-Fi channel, then decided to keep the TV on to see the preview for this new retelling of the Wizard of Oz.
Two pieces of music they've played have sounded very familiar. Guild Wars music, more specifically from Nightfall and Eye of the North. One that plays in some Tyrian areas, the other in Vabbi (and also during Rollerbeetle racing events).
Can anyone confirm this? Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe Jeremy Soule composed for them and the pieces are indeed similar. It's still on as I write this, so tune in and have a listen.
Addition: It is from Guild Wars, I'm in Oola's Lab at the moment and the music is almost exactly in sync with the Tin Man preview. It's creepy!
Tin Man Preview is using Guild Wars Music!
RSGashapon
Gaile Gray
How interesting! I'll ask about this, for sure.
lakatz
Tim Burton's "Big Fish"? With Ewan MacGregor, Billy Crudup, etc etc etc?
If so, good film. Worth seeing again... and again... and again.
On topic, I can't wait to find out what Gaile discovers. I'm going on an IMDb quest now to see what I can see.
EDIT: I'm back from my exploration... Original music by Simon Boswell http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910812/fullcredits#cast
And here's a trailer w/ a taste of the soundtrack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sjnie-aqYw
If so, good film. Worth seeing again... and again... and again.
On topic, I can't wait to find out what Gaile discovers. I'm going on an IMDb quest now to see what I can see.
EDIT: I'm back from my exploration... Original music by Simon Boswell http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910812/fullcredits#cast
And here's a trailer w/ a taste of the soundtrack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sjnie-aqYw
Bryant Again
Any youtube links or likewise?
pamelf
Yeah, I'd love to see this preview! I'm going to do a quick search now...
Edit: Searched and didn't find anything GW-like. If anyone else has any more luck, please post.
Edit: Searched and didn't find anything GW-like. If anyone else has any more luck, please post.
lutz
Sounded more like Requiem for a Dream rather than Guild Wars.
RSGashapon
The preview was actually a 30-minute "behind the scenes" show, couple cast interviews, bits on special effects, etc. It wasn't just a 15-second commercial spot, sorry if my initial post seemed to suggest that.
Also, once it finished, they squished down the credits to fit in a Battlestar Galactica Razor commercial, so I couldn't see who made the preview. I think I saw "©2007 <something>smash Inc." but couldn't make out the rest.
Also, once it finished, they squished down the credits to fit in a Battlestar Galactica Razor commercial, so I couldn't see who made the preview. I think I saw "©2007 <something>smash Inc." but couldn't make out the rest.
pamelf
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Sounded more like Requiem for a Dream rather than Guild Wars.
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In that case, was this the show you were watching? http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sxsr5VaK33I
or this? http://youtube.com/watch?v=UrvLciXUvpA&feature=related
BoondockSaint
the OP said that my link was not what he was talking about so, I'm going to remove it to avoid confussion.
arcanemacabre
Check this out: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1141749/fullcredits
Well there you go! Good ear!
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RSGashapon
Although, how can it be "original" if it's been already used in another production? The music from Vabbi (and Rollerbeetle racing) is unmistakable.
bebe
Thats rather interesting! xD
lakatz
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Shadowfox1125
Was Jeremy allowed to use this same music in another project? 
lakatz
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Was Jeremy allowed to use this same music in another project?
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Peter Acid Eater
"Original Music" usually just refers to that it is the musicians own music instead of, say, a fair-use classical piece.
Antheus
Oh noes, someone's been moonlighting.
Peter Acid Eater
Personally, I say "congrats" to Jeremy. I imagine that gig paid fairly well. And unless ANet has some exclusivity deal it's his music and he can do whatever the hell he wants with it, as ANet simply licensed the rights to his work.
People that do theme songs (like Danny Elfman) make pretty good money. It sometimes sure beats being a struggling band touring, playing dive bars, trying to find houses to crash at or sleeping in a cramp van full of smelly bandmates. And of course getting riped off by shoddy promoters.
People that do theme songs (like Danny Elfman) make pretty good money. It sometimes sure beats being a struggling band touring, playing dive bars, trying to find houses to crash at or sleeping in a cramp van full of smelly bandmates. And of course getting riped off by shoddy promoters.
Peter Acid Eater
Congrats to Jeremy for getting his brilliant works published and showcased outside of the Guild Wars universe, and hopefully to a whole new audience.
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Operative 14
Very interesting. I thought I recognized a snippit of music while watching Atlantis the other night, and sure enough it was true! 
Rhedd
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Congrats to Jeremy for getting his brilliant works published and showcased outside of the Guild Wars universe, and hopefully to a whole new audience.
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Peter Acid Eater
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You know, GW is far, far, far from the only thing Jeremy Soule has ever done.
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pumpkin pie
LOL
http://www.jeremysoule.com/index2.html
see the credit page.
OUCH he's responsible for icewinddale, one of the reason i got hooked to icewinddale was the music.
http://www.jeremysoule.com/index2.html
see the credit page.
OUCH he's responsible for icewinddale, one of the reason i got hooked to icewinddale was the music.
Esan
Jeremy Soule's music has a signature style. One of the reasons I got hooked on GW initially is because how much the music reminded me of Morrowind, possibly the only other game I have played for over 1000 hours. He is a talented guy, no doubt, but I think the field of orchestral scores for RPGs can afford to widen a bit. Especially for RPGs based on English/Euro archetypes, I like the upbeat format Howard Shore used for LotR more.
Viruzzz
I prefer Jesper Kyd to Jeremy Soule. I don't think anything is going to beat the music from the hitman games for me. i loved the music so much in those games.
free_fall
Ya, while playing EotN I was struck by how some of the music (Norn areas, I recall) sounded like a retread of Neverwinter Nights.
Longasc
I would make Jeremy Soule pay ANet back some money for his laziness... :>
Mork from Ork
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I would make Jeremy Soule pay ANet back some money for his laziness... :>
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In any case, the music is one part of Guild War i really enjoy and I am that Jeremy is getting exposure if various venues.
Painbringer
It all depends on the deal that was struck when the composer signed the contract. It may have a strict policy for a gaming plateform, but yet be open for future distribution on other media areas. Gails interest strikes me as odd though. I watched big fish and saw all the commercials as well but did not catch it. Anyone got Tivo?
lakatz
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It all depends on the deal that was struck when the composer signed the contract. It may have a strict policy for a gaming plateform, but yet be open for future distribution on other media areas. Gails interest strikes me as odd though. I watched big fish and saw all the commercials as well but did not catch it. Anyone got Tivo?
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xshadowwolfx
Hmm, I should check it out. I saw the tin man preview a billion times on TiVo, but I always fast forwarded through it so there's no sound =).
bilateralrope
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Gails interest strikes me as odd though.
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Gaile Gray
Sorry, I totally forgot this thread. Yes, the use of the Guild Wars music for the preview was A-Ok, totally approved, and foretold in advance.
Emik
Can someone post a snippet of that music then?
Guilty of playing without music I'm afraid
Guilty of playing without music I'm afraid