Composer Threads The Official Chris Tilton Thread

[Koray Savas 2,256]

O.K. The guy deserves his own. He's the next Giacchino, who is the next John Williams. So basically HE IS John Williams.

I just actually really want to know what's going on with the Mercenaries 2 score. It's not up on iTunes yet.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

So it is not available?

[Koray Savas 2,256]

It should be, the release date on Soundtrack.net says Sept. 9th.

[Indiana_Fett 0]

I love the Mercenaries score. I'm just trying to determine who wrote which themes.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

According to my CD, Giacchino wrote the main theme, while everything else was Tilton.

[Indiana_Fett 0]

But the main theme contains other themes...

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Oh ho. Well it's best to ask Tilton, he posts here from time to time.

[Red 75]

Why didn't he start this thread?

[Nick Parker 3,048]

He is humble. After all, he is John Williams.

[John Crichton 4]

He's the next Giacchino, who is the next John Williams. So basically HE IS John Williams.

Heh, you pretty much stole my planned post.

[Neimoidian 14]

I haven't heard a single note by Mr. Tilton, but in an act of support to fellow MB member I express my enthusiasm about the release of the score.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,949]

What's next a seperate thread discussing the new releases of Clay Duncan?

[Ollie 1,291]

Who?

[Trent B 347]

Who?

[redfoxden 0]

The score to the game Jumper: Griffin's Story is now available on Chris Tilton's website at http://www.christilton.com/mp3/jumper_soundtrack.zip.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

<_<

[Nick Parker 3,048]

This will be good....

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Of course! It's Chris Tilton. I wonder if this being released has anything to do with the e-mail I sent to Brash Entertainment.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

I listened to it a few moments ago. It is a great soundtrack. I really like the cue "I Barely Know Her!". If only Mark Griskey released his music for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed....

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Go this site: <a href="http://www.christilton.com/" target="_blank">http://www.christilton.com/</a>

Learn about this man, because he is awesome. Click on <i>La Lune</i> under Recent Projects, and download it (it's free), and listen to it. It's only 7 minutes long, but it's brilliant.

[fommes 161]

Listening to The Jumper now, so far so good!

And I have fond memories of the first Mercenaries score.

It's the only one I ever won in a contest.

It's not often in my player though, for no reason in particular (perhaps because I don't listen all that often to the few video game scores I have). I should give it another chance.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

I'm still waiting for Mercenaries 2. Maybe it was delayed a week. Come on, Tuesday!

[Chris.Tilton 0]

I'm still waiting for Mercenaries 2. Maybe it was delayed a week. Come on, Tuesday!

There was a snag or something (I don't really know the details) which caused the submission process to start over. It's looking more likely that it'll come out in October now.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

Oh... Dang it....

[Koray Savas 2,256]

No!!

Oh well, another month ain't so bad.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

Yes it is. Mercenaries II: World in Flames is another temptation to steal my money in time for the Indiana Jones Box Set. I think there is a plot here.

[Williamsfan301 12]

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Learn about this man, because he is awesome. Click on <i>La Lune</i> under Recent Projects, and download it (it's free), and listen to it. It's only 7 minutes long, but it's brilliant.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Nice stuff. La Lune reminds me alot of Mannheim Steamroller. Very Chip Davis like in its sound.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

I sent an e-mail to Chris's site asking if they could post up high res artwork for the scores they have available for download. I mean, Shrek Super Party, Muppets: Party Cruise, and Alias: The Game all have high res artwork available for download, why not the other scores?

The ones I particularly want are for The Sunday Man, Jumper: Griffin's Story, and La Lune.

Chris - You have the artwork right there in the tiny box, just make it bigger!

[Chris.Tilton 0]

I sent an e-mail to Chris's site asking if they could post up high res artwork for the scores they have available for download. I mean, Shrek Super Party, Muppets: Party Cruise, and Alias: The Game all have high res artwork available for download, why not the other scores?

The ones I particularly want are for The Sunday Man, Jumper: Griffin's Story, and La Lune.

Chris - You have the artwork right there in the tiny box, just make it bigger!

The art for La Lune and Sunday Man are now embedded in the mp3s, you'll have to redownload the the soundtrack and replace the ones you currently have. Jumper, not yet, but soon.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Ah ok. No problem there.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Chris, any news on Mercenaries 2?

[Chris.Tilton 0]

Chris, any news on Mercenaries 2?

AmazonMP3 - Oct. 28

Nettwerk - Oct. 28

iTunes - Nov 4th

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Amazon mp3 for me, I'm not waiting for iTunes.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

I listened to both Mercenaries: Playground Of Destruction and Mercenaries 2: World In Flames. Chris, you've done a great job on these. I really liked World In Flames, more so than the first. The guitar was a nice touch and it felt more epic and action-filled to me.

The Main Theme, Solano's Villa, Streets Of Venezuela, Taking Out The Rig, Jungle Brawl, Grotto Del Guerilla, and the End Credits are the highlights for me. Man, those End Credits kick ass.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

You just reminded me: I need to buy that score soon. And what on earth is "Nettwerk"?

[Koray Savas 2,256]

A quick google search leads me to believe it's a representation group. They manage artists and handle publishing and records. Here is a link to their store where you can buy Mercenaries 2. I like that you can get it in mp3 or FLAC. I personally prefer mp3, but it's nice to know they give options to those who really care. I bought mine from Amazon for a nice $8.99

[Nick Parker 3,048]

Very tempting. Hm, "Mercenaries II: World In Flames", or my school lunch for the week? Ah, my stomach will adjust. I am getting the former.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Okay, so I tried contacting LucasArts to get them to release the Fracture score, but they don't have an e-mail address! What's up with that? I need this score! It's obviously out there for people to review, and to give samples. Why not just release the damn thing?!

EDIT: Woops, never mind. I found this little bit from an interview with Jesse Harlin:

CC: Will there be an official soundtrack release?

Jesse Harlin: It’s in the works. We’re working right now on establishing a means of digital distribution for the soundtrack, but nothing has been finalized yet. I’m trying to do everything I can to ensure that it gets out there, though. Michael, Chad, and Chris have written a great score and I want the fans to be able to hear it and enjoy it.

Bring it on!

[Nick Parker 3,048]

Well, I just played "Mercenaries II: World in Flames", thusly hearing the score. I did not get far at all, as the game froze up on me (every time I tried playing it), so I am not sure if I can really comment on the score, but ah well. I really like the Spanish flair to some of the pieces, Chris, though there were a few odds and ends, so to speak, that I cannot say that I really enjoyed. That opinion may or may not change if I can manage to get anywhere farther in the game. Blockbuster and I do not seem to get along well....

[Koray Savas 2,256]

I'd say it's his best score, up there with Black and La Lune.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

Does Blockbuster allow you to trade a defective Disk for a better one, if they have another copy? (Oh, and I never listened to those scores yet, honestly. I suppose I should.)

[Koray Savas 2,256]

I haven't rented a game or movie for like 10 years, but I'm sure you could. Although I'm pretty sure the game doesn't freeze, the system does.

Go to his site, christilton.com, you can download a lot of his work for free.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

Nice.... And the Disk is clearly scratched beyond repair.

[Nick Parker 3,048]

I just listened to "La Lune". It was short, but sweet. Nice job, Chris!

[Koray Savas 2,256]

La Lune is one of my favorite pieces of music of '08.

[bondo 33]

Any word on a score release (commercial or digital) for FRACTURE? I've been listening to the clips from Tracksounds' review nonstop, and I want that promo disc! It's got that great 'old' movie feel to it.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

No word that I've heard of. Apparently a digital release is in the works. I hope it eventually sees the light of day.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Well I e-mailed Heavy Iron Studios expressing wishes for a release of Tilton's music for their Incredibles games.

[Luke Skywalker 2,204]

i saw some good quality Fractured footwarmer today, but when i entered the shopstore they were already sold out...

Anybody managed to get a spare pair that can lend me?

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Interview with Chris Tilton!