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I almost had to stop watching Near Dark...

posted 12 years ago by WingsOfWax
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...Because of Tangerine Dream. Does this film have an alternate version (like Legend) with an orchestral score? How the hell could such a good director allow her movie to be butchered by its soundtrack...

It is such a shame, because the movie is good; it has its flaws (pacing, etc), but a lot of high points (Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen).

[–] Minus_The_Beer 12 years ago

Really? I thought the score was brilliant and even went so far as to carry the film in certain spots.

[–] jgater1981 12 years ago

Not that I know of. The soundtrack just got re-mastered and re-released with your buddies from Tangerine Dream. As Tangerine Dream did the score for Legend as well, I'm guessing you're not a fan. Sorry.

[–] IAmAMessage 12 years ago

I love the score. It really fits the dynamic and mood of the film.

[–] Timberwolf0530 11 years ago

It's an iconic 80s Horror film, and to take out Tangerine Dream is to suck the '80s right out of it.

[–] captgage-1 9 years ago

Right on. I like Tangerine Dream.

[–] FlyingSaucersAreReal 9 years ago

I hate it when they try to update an old movie by making any changes like that. Tangerine Dream is an essential part of the movie!

[–] brucedgo 11 years ago

Tangerine Dream also did the great sound track for the awesome "Sorcerer."

... and the rocks it pummels. - James Berardinelli

[–] RabbitMayhem 11 years ago

I like Tangerine Dream too, guys.

LOL,
kids today.
LOL

[–] Klein_Returns 11 years ago

LOL!!!

[–] Dali-Fan 11 years ago

Also "The Keep," "Firestarter," and "Thief." And yeah, I'm a big TD fan as well.

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[–] Manhunter-Will-Graham 10 years ago

Tangerine Dream is one of the best things about this film, i love all their soundtracks.

"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubblegum."

[–] bill_ferencz 9 years ago

TD has one of the best movie soundtrack moments of all time with their "Fight at Dawn" piece, near the end of the movie. An absolute gem.
But I understand watching/listening (to) this or almost any older movies with fresh eyes/ears. They almost all fall flat.

[–] donnieandsarah 9 years ago

The TD score is the only reasoned I watched it.