Archive for July, 2009

Soundtrack Review: Heroes the Score (2009)

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This is a review of the television score to Heroes by Lisa Coleman [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Video Game (2005)

This is a review of the video game score Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Jeremy Soule.
“No better or worse than Soule’s Chamber of Secrets or Prisoner of Azkaban”
As noted in previous reviews of Potter VG scores, Jeremy Soule’s work, while mostly likeable, has to be considered a disappointment.  With four Potter VG [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Video Game (2004)

This is a review of the video game score Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by Jeremy Soule.
“More stylistically cohesive, but lacking thematic development it’s only a slight improvement on Chamber of Secrets”
Even the most ardent Potter fan should notice numerous issues with the initial scores for the series’ video games.  Jeremy Soule’s resistance [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (2003)

This is a review of the video game score Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup by Jeremy Soule.
“If only Soule’s other Potter scores had such ambition and extended energy.”
Even though all of Jeremy Soule’s scores for the Potter film companion video games have had their respective moments of glory and excitement, none of the themes expanded [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Video Game (2002)

This is a review of the video game score Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by Jeremy Soule.
“With a larger orchestral presence and more charm it should make an acceptable listen”
I did not expect to like this score.  After having to survive the Sorcerer’s Stone VG score, I was all set to abandon Soule’s [...]

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