Archive for March, 2009

Soundtrack Review: Frost/Nixon (2008)

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This is a review of the motion picture score Frost/Nixon by Hans Zimmer.
“It’s [...]

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Maurice Jarre RIP: 1924 – 2009

“One could say my life itself has been one long soundtrack. Music was my life, music brought me to life, and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz playing in my head and that only I can hear.” – Shane [...]

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Star Trek Beams Down On May 5th

The big day is soon here. On May 5th, Varese Sarabande will release the soundtrack to Star Trek by Michael Giacchino. Jon Blough will do a massive Star Trek review spree soon starting from the first movie while we wait for the new score to arrive. Here’s the original announcement from Varese Sarabande:
STAR TREK
Original Motion [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Dragonball Evolution (2009)

This is a review of the motion picture score for Dragonball Evolution by Brian Tyler.
“It’s another big notch on Brian Tyler’s belt of great scores. It’s not Harry Potter, but it’s something everyone should listen to and enjoy.”

Was I the only one who almost fell out of the chair when Brian Tyler said that this [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault (2004)

 
This is a review of the video game score Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault by Christopher Lennertz.
This score is probably only for those looking to complete their Medal of Honor collection.  There are a few worthwhile cues.  The opening main theme is superbly patriotic with its solo trumpet work in the opening track, similar to [...]

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