Marco Beltrami's outstanding original score for 'Logan' equals the film's emotional, visceral content. The subtle, yet emotional music enhances the film viewing and evokes this comprehensive character narrative very well.
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘The Lego Batman Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’
This soundtrack/score has great variety thanks to a rich history in the Caped Crusader's film and TV history.
Read More »Interview: Cellist Tina Guo on Getting Her ‘Game On!’
'In a game, the focus is of course on game play, but the music seeps into the unconscious also – and is instantly recognizable if later heard.'
Read More »Music Review: Alan Silvestri – ‘Allied: Music from the Motion Picture’
Sony Classical’s Allied (Music from the Motion Picture) comes recommended for strong transitions while almost every track stands out among this 16th Silvestri/Zemeckis collaboration, with hopefully more to come.
Read More »Music Review: Rupert Gregson-Williams – ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Gregson-Williams has a great score for an emotional WWII film with memorable horns, guitars, woodwinds, and even Japanese-themed music pieces.
Read More »Music Review: Steven Price – ‘Suicide Squad’ (Original Motion Picture Score)
This decent score comes recommended with reservations - it offers plenty of content but falls a bit short on making memorable music. This WaterTower Music release is a great deal on digital formats and is also available on CD.
Read More »Music Review: Chris Hajian – ‘The Infiltrator’ (Original Motion Picture Score)
Composer Chris Hajian meets the challenge of creating an original, non-orchestral film score, though the short running time might leave some listeners yearning for more.
Read More »Music Review: Brian Tyler – ‘Now You See Me 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’
Magic captures the imagination like nothing else. Brian Tyler and the accompanying musicians also capture us with another memorable musical score for the Now You See Me film series with the musical score for the magic-filled mystery/thriller/comedy Now You See Me 2 (also internationally known with the improved title Now …
Read More »Music Review: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell – ‘Bright Star’ Original Cast Recording
'Bright Star,' as the cast recording makes clear, is Carmen Cusack’s show and she makes the most of it.
Read More »Blu-ray & Music Review: ‘Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck’ and ‘Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings’ [Deluxe Edition Soundtrack]
Brett Morgen succeeds where others before him have failed in giving the world a Kurt Cobain life story that is as profoundly intimate, non-judgmental and powerful as you could ever ask for.
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