In showbiz unknown directors means generally unknown composers. Certainly, this was no exception. For the fifth year at Hogwards, WB had chosen a barely-known-movie composer to continue the magic of music along the saga. We then said hi to Nicholas. We all recall the magnificent score made by John Williams upon the first three Harry Potter’s movies – setting therefore an incredibly high standard for newcomers. As for the fourth movie, we said “farewell” to John and welcome a non neo-romanticist Patrick Doyle. He, however, managed like few to transform the deepest moments and turn points in that film, into charming but frightening spots along another year in the magical World.
Getting to the fifth measure
Nicholas Hooper is David Yates long-time composer. Hooper is a well-respected British composer but only known for his work at TV soundtracks. Furthermore, he won one BAFTA for the OST of “The Young Visiters” in 2004. Hooper was never given such a challenge before and questions among fans began. Would he be good enough? Would this project be too much for him?. The result: a colourful but skeptical palette of notes that has not entirely worked along with the film and moreover has not managed to understand the deepest and darkest movie up to date.
Veritaserum
The full score was just above passing mark. Nicholas composed an incongruous score using non-thematical pieces with only a few stylish passages, all in around 50 minutes. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is just a mere score that has nothing to standout but only few seconds that are worth listening. Professor Umbridge, is a very suitable and easy-going theme played quickly and precise that reflects the characters momentum. Fireworks, on the other hand, is a very joyful and strong theme, excellently executed bringing some blushing-irish excitement to the screen. There are a few more high peaks in the music e.g. Dumbledore’s Army. This is the track I’ve enjoyed the most as is greatly and beautifully orchestrated with a soft and warm oboes and precise and intense strings building up the tempo.
The Dementors Underpass was no exception to the just-fine soundtrack. This track showed no coherence with the images as they were supposes to show life-threatening feeling and all I felt was some fear and uncertainty. “The Ministry of Magic” just two word: Les Miserables. On the other hand, “A Journey to Hogwarts” brought some light and beauty to the movie, as it had a nice instrumentation and soft and gentle chords.
Another Year Ends
Evidently, Harry Potter was to much to take for Nicholas Hooper who had ensemble a decent album but full of unclear passages. Not definition or identity showed this soundtrack which would have done some much great with other composers. With the exception of a couple, only two, track all the rest was boredom and unhappiness as, at least me, would have expected much more delivery.
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No , yo no opino como vos yo opino que Nicholas Hopper hizo una banda sonora de puta madre y que con junto la Banda Sonora del Prisionero de Azkaban es la mejor de las 5.
Aparte te saltaste un monton de piezas espectaculares como “Darkness Takes Over” “Possesion” y otras yo se que a muchos les fue por las pelotas que no usara los temas de John Williams pero Williams no trabaja mas en la saga de potter , hay que afrontarlo, creo que de ves en cuando hace bien romper con el pasado…
Saludos y espero que hayas entendido lo que escribi lo hubiera escrito en ingles pero me dio fiaca =D
Me parece excelente tu opinion! Hay mucha gente como vos que opina que Hooper ha hecho un gran trabajo. Creo que en el fondo coincido con vos en que hay piezas y pasajes extraordinarios. Pero como ya te has dado cuenta seguramente por mi blog encontrarás que soy fanático de JW con lo cual lo he extrañado en esta película.
Muchas Gracias por dejar tu opinion!