Something to Talk About

Review by Thomas Glorieux:

Fans of all genres will skip it and head for the next score, fans of Hans Zimmer and country enthusiasts will see the possibility to grab it in an instant. No one really cares if Hans Zimmer does comedy or drama, but they do start mumbling when he does "another" action score. Well that's the fact jack, our German is capable of so much more and Something to Talk About proves my point generously. Comedy and drama mixed with a bouncy country style is all to accept it as another different style from the bag of tricks of Media Ventures' largest icon. Action sure, who doesn't love it, drama who can not deny what it does for the movie and style? What this score delivers is pure country based film music, a bit through theme, a whole lot through sound and simply because the main style comes from the guitars and banjo. Graham Preskett, mentioned next to Hans Zimmer is someone like Pete Haycock, Lebo M. or Lisa Gerrard, an additional force to create the best possible mix for the movie's sound. Our friend Pete Haycock of course doesn't disappoint with his various guitar solos and Preskett performs the violin and harmonica.

But they aren't the only ones performing their various instruments and this example is really true in 'Grace', the best track of the disc. Here you will witness a lot of different instruments and together with the clever theme it is a fun and exciting piece of music. Zimmer may not use the world's greatest artists, he knows what's missing and isn't afraid to call in for help. But of course not everyone will accept and like what they will hear. While the various themes are interesting, it is the mere fact that it is country based in one way or another. You have to be for it or as me accept that Hans Zimmer simply adjusts his style in various genres. One of them is found in Something to Talk About. Small hints towards Thelma and Louise (through Pete Haycock of course) and Pacific Heights (the banjo) can be made and if people just see that there is more to Hans Zimmer then the ear picks up, then they will discover why he remains to inspire more people with each new score, his variety and versatility in soundtracks brings more interest towards more fans of all ages. Something to Talk About will amuse the Hans Zimmer fans in one way or another and surely has potential, for a certain group of people.

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Tracks

Single Disc

1. Dysfunctionally, Yours (9.36)

2. Kings Of Carolina (1.21)

3. Dinner For Two (10.02)

4. The Witches (2.10)

5. Grace (5.39)

6. Southern Comfort (3.10)

7. Tall Horses (4.50)

Total Length: 37.00

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=== Link to Composer Site: Hans Zimmer ===

Original Soundtrack by Hans Zimmer & Graham Preskett

Produced by by Hans Zimmer & Jay Rifkin
Executive Producer: Robert Townson

Orchestrations by Bruce Fowler, Ladd McIntosh, Suzette Moriarty & Elizabeth Finch

Recorded at Media Ventures & Oceanway Studio; LA

Also See:

• Pacific Heights

• Thelma and Louise