The Gang of Five

The Land Before Time => 1988 Theatrical Release => Topic started by: Mr. Clubtail on December 15, 2024, 09:32:12 AM

Title: If James Horner wasn't available for the 1988 Land Before Time...
Post by: Mr. Clubtail on December 15, 2024, 09:32:12 AM: All of the listed composers were active in the 80s.

Post your replies below if you have any thoughts.
Title: Re: If James Horner wasn't available for the 1988 Land Before Time...
Post by: Sneak on December 15, 2024, 04:14:23 PM: Interesting "what if" scenario.
I wonder how would movie sound.
Title: Re: If James Horner wasn't available for the 1988 Land Before Time...
Post by: ObscuredByClouds on December 16, 2024, 11:29:18 AM: Either Shore or Morricone. With the rest, I'm not sure if they strike the right balance the film needs.
Title: Re: If James Horner wasn't available for the 1988 Land Before Time...
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on December 16, 2024, 03:48:49 PM: Mainstream answer but I really don't think Hans Zimmer can miss. I'm sure he'd do great at an LBT soundtrack
Title: Re: If James Horner wasn't available for the 1988 Land Before Time...
Post by: ObscuredByClouds on December 18, 2024, 01:00:09 PM: I'll just throw my hat into the ring: for whatever reason I associate Peter Gabriel's Passion with TLBT. I personally think that this darker, more mystical vibe could fit TLBT if it was less geared towards children.
Title: Re: If James Horner wasn't available for the 1988 Land Before Time...
Post by: ImpracticalDino on December 19, 2024, 04:46:01 PM: Quote from: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on December 16, 2024, 03:48:49 PM
Quote from: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on December 16, 2024, 03:48:49 PM
Mainstream answer but I really don't think Hans Zimmer can miss. I'm sure he'd do great at an LBT soundtrack

Same! Pretty interesting fact that he was the pianist in the music video of "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles! :olittlefoot
Title: Re: If James Horner wasn't available for the 1988 Land Before Time...
Post by: Mr. Clubtail on January 09, 2025, 03:33:23 PM: (Bumping this thread to see if more people will vote as the board for the 1988 release has died.)