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The title cards in Blade Runner are amazing

402 points · 196 comments · ExMachina73

  1. ilamont · · focus · HN ↗
    Well, besides the language and the typeface, the other element of this sequence at the beginning of Blade Runner that makes it so special is the accompanying score by Vangelis, and the sound effects that start with twinkling computer notes and gradually build in volume to explosions and the whoosh of futuristic vehicles. It effectively immerses viewers into this incredible world and story.
    1. ColdStream · · focus · HN ↗
      It was only a few months back that I found out that Vangelis couldn't read or write music notation. He would just improv play and record on a tape, recording additional parts and mixing as needed. If he needed to have other musicians involved, then he would hire someone to listen back and write down the notation.

      Considering he recorded something like 35 albums, he was doing something right.

      1. emmelaich · · focus · HN ↗
        Vangelis is a bit funny and odd! Have a listen of Jon Anderson's (formerly of Yes) account of meeting and collaborating with Vangelis.

        <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=ItV5h3Arl5M" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=ItV5h3Arl5M

        1. jacquesm · · focus · HN ↗
          Priceless video, thank you so much.
        2. clan · · focus · HN ↗
          &quot;Don&#x27;t worry. I&#x27;m greek&quot;.

          What an absolute gem. Thank you for sharing this.

        3. kdazzle · · focus · HN ↗
          Man, Jon and Vangelis is a surprisingly good album
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