GWX menu music question

Hartmann · 11-09-07, 07:17 PM

What is the music that sound with the game menu while playing the movie ??.
could be possible know from where it was taken ??

thanks

Pablo · 11-09-07, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hartmann

What is the music that sound with the game menu while playing the movie ??.
could be possible know from where it was taken ??

thanks

Hi!

The music is "Hanging" from the movie Plunkett and MacLeane, composed by Craig Armstrong.

Pablo

Myxale · 11-10-07, 05:57 AM

I thought it was "Escape" by Mr. Armstrong!:hmm:

mrbeast · 11-10-07, 12:15 PM

Actually it is the Hanging from Plunkett and Macleane. Escape sounds similar but is a more upbeat track, both execellent pieces of music. I liked them so much I managed to dig out a copy of the sound track from my local HMV store, it only cost me £5 too! For what is an ok, slightly crumby 90's 'Lad' film the soundtrack is surprisingly mature and well done, much more gravitas than the film would suggest.

I think it was an very good choice the GWX team made to use it, perfectly suits the mood of SH3. Sets the atmosphere up well, something which many games fail to with their intros (or lack of) and menu screens.

The SH4 intro is a masterpeice if you ask me, one of the best I've ever seen.

Capa · 11-10-07, 01:36 PM

I have Plunkett & Macleane and never would have thought that track was on it. The film is more or less black comedy. I like the song but prefer the original SH3 music, Hanging is really overly intense and powerful which doesn't particularly fit in with U-boat atmosphere IMO. If SH3 was an epic, then maybe.

Kpt. Lehmann · 11-10-07, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Capa

I have Plunkett & Macleane and never would have thought that track was on it. The film is more or less black comedy. I like the song but prefer the original SH3 music, Hanging is really overly intense and powerful which doesn't particularly fit in with U-boat atmosphere IMO. If SH3 was an epic, then maybe.

With respect Capa, I disagree completely.

Enigma broken... resulting in long patrols seeing nothing but the water as shipping was routed well around you....

Mounting losses with lessening returns...

Loss of U-boat bases in the Med and then in France...

Three out of four U-boatmen didn't come back... (An un-sustainable casualty ratio.)

Many boats disappearing on their first patrol...

Query after query by BdU trying to contact lost boats...

Constant discovery and attacks by an opponent whose skills and technology increased more rapidly than countermeasures could be employed... instead of depth charging you to force you down... they would stay as long as it took to run you out of air.

Younger and younger crews...

Constant bombing raids on hometowns...

By the end, they stopped wishing their crews "good-luck" and would say instead... "Just come back alive."

No more bands and nurses... no parties... just survival and thinning hope...

I think "Hanging" fits perfectly.

The U-boat war was a doomed venture... and the crews certainly figured that out as time went on.

The happy times were short lived. Even in the first months of the war... 12 percent of the U-boat combat force were lost.

I think "Hanging" fits perfectly.

No offense intended.

Jimbuna · 11-10-07, 06:08 PM

An excellent choice if I may say so

Capa · 11-10-07, 07:26 PM

I completely agree on all your points, Lehmann. It's more a matter of specific style rather than whether or not the music should be emotional. I found the original music had an emotional pang to it while being moody and subdued. When I hear things like the GWX music and, say, "Requiem for a Tower" which is used a lot on fan made trailers, I think of a crescendo of all out war and devastation. It'd fit perfectly on a GWX trailer with boats sinking, deck guns firing and sailors dying. I'm just nitpicky because songs like that when they imply devastation and horror but nothing is actually happning on screen. It's like someone screaming and crying for what looks like no reason.

Don't get me wrong it sounds awesome and no disrespect to the GWX team for choosing it. I sat here and listened to the whole song staring at the screen the first time I fired GWX up. I've just found myself thinking the mellow sadness of the original theme fits better for me.

Packerton · 11-10-07, 11:44 PM

I always thought it also fitted perfectly.

Jimbuna · 11-11-07, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Capa

I completely agree on all your points, Lehmann. It's more a matter of specific style rather than whether or not the music should be emotional. I found the original music had an emotional pang to it while being moody and subdued. When I hear things like the GWX music and, say, "Requiem for a Tower" which is used a lot on fan made trailers, I think of a crescendo of all out war and devastation. It'd fit perfectly on a GWX trailer with boats sinking, deck guns firing and sailors dying. I'm just nitpicky because songs like that when they imply devastation and horror but nothing is actually happning on screen. It's like someone screaming and crying for what looks like no reason.

Don't get me wrong it sounds awesome and no disrespect to the GWX team for choosing it. I sat here and listened to the whole song staring at the screen the first time I fired GWX up. I've just found myself thinking the mellow sadness of the original theme fits better for me.

To each there own Capa

I have a music library in my gramaohone folder of in excess of 1,000 tracks covering periodic to classical and film scores/themes.

PM me after the GWX release if you like and I'll respond in a positive manner

I'm sure there'll be some to suit your taste and maybe some not so suitable.

Kpt. Lehmann · 11-11-07, 11:18 AM

No worries at all Capa. Different strokes for different folks.

Packerton · 11-11-07, 09:33 PM

The Default ubisoft Stock SH 3 menu music could put me to sleep.

its so...quiet and uneventful.

Capa · 11-11-07, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Packerton

The Default ubisoft Stock SH 3 menu music could put me to sleep.

its so...quiet and uneventful.

So is SH3 95% of the (uncompressed) time.

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Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

I have a music library in my gramaohone folder of in excess of 1,000 tracks covering periodic to classical and film scores/themes.

PM me after the GWX release if you like and I'll respond in a positive manner

I'm sure there'll be some to suit your taste and maybe some not so suitable.

always interested in ear candy. Random question, does the gramophone add a needle crackle or was that just added to the music pack I'm playing with?

Jimbuna · 11-12-07, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

To each there own Capa

I have a music library in my gramaohone folder of in excess of 1,000 tracks covering periodic to classical and film scores/themes.

PM me after the GWX release if you like and I'll respond in a positive manner

I'm sure there'll be some to suit your taste and maybe some not so suitable.

The needle crackle is entirely dependant on the quality of the music file....some of my more modern era music tracks are mp3 quality.

11-09-07, 07:17 PM	#1
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	GWX menu music question What is the music that sound with the game menu while playing the movie ??. could be possible know from where it was taken ?? thanks __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

11-10-07, 05:57 AM	#3
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	I thought it was "Escape" by Mr. Armstrong!:hmm: __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep

11-10-07, 12:15 PM	#4
mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Actually it is the Hanging from Plunkett and Macleane. Escape sounds similar but is a more upbeat track, both execellent pieces of music. I liked them so much I managed to dig out a copy of the sound track from my local HMV store, it only cost me £5 too! For what is an ok, slightly crumby 90's 'Lad' film the soundtrack is surprisingly mature and well done, much more gravitas than the film would suggest. I think it was an very good choice the GWX team made to use it, perfectly suits the mood of SH3. Sets the atmosphere up well, something which many games fail to with their intros (or lack of) and menu screens. The SH4 intro is a masterpeice if you ask me, one of the best I've ever seen. __________________

11-10-07, 06:08 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	An excellent choice if I may say so __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-10-07, 11:44 PM	#9
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I always thought it also fitted perfectly. __________________ GWX crew member. Come Hell or High water, we get it done!

11-10-07, 01:36 PM	#5
Capa A-ganger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 76 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have Plunkett & Macleane and never would have thought that track was on it. The film is more or less black comedy. I like the song but prefer the original SH3 music, Hanging is really overly intense and powerful which doesn't particularly fit in with U-boat atmosphere IMO. If SH3 was an epic, then maybe.

11-10-07, 07:26 PM	#8
Capa A-ganger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 76 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I completely agree on all your points, Lehmann. It's more a matter of specific style rather than whether or not the music should be emotional. I found the original music had an emotional pang to it while being moody and subdued. When I hear things like the GWX music and, say, "Requiem for a Tower" which is used a lot on fan made trailers, I think of a crescendo of all out war and devastation. It'd fit perfectly on a GWX trailer with boats sinking, deck guns firing and sailors dying. I'm just nitpicky because songs like that when they imply devastation and horror but nothing is actually happning on screen. It's like someone screaming and crying for what looks like no reason. Don't get me wrong it sounds awesome and no disrespect to the GWX team for choosing it. I sat here and listened to the whole song staring at the screen the first time I fired GWX up. I've just found myself thinking the mellow sadness of the original theme fits better for me.

11-11-07, 11:18 AM	#11
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,995 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	No worries at all Capa. Different strokes for different folks. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

11-11-07, 09:33 PM	#12
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	The Default ubisoft Stock SH 3 menu music could put me to sleep. its so...quiet and uneventful. __________________ GWX crew member. Come Hell or High water, we get it done!