Terminator Salvation Soundtrack CD
Terminator Salvation.
2009, Warner Bros.
Danny Elfman.
Reprise/Warner, CD, 2009, 9362-49757-0
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Danny Elfman’s first attempt at tackling the Terminator is a far more cohesive and entertaining effort than that of Brad Fidel who scored the first two movies. Whereas Fidel’s work was effective within the confines of the story, it failed, apart from the arresting main theme, to sustain as a stand-alone score. There are no such problems this time around. As is the case with the majority of Elfman’s work to date, robust themes and strong melodies take TS beyond the parameters of its, rather limited, dumb action movie status and into more interesting territory. ‘Opener’ manages to combine the rhythmic thudding of the approach of the machines with the heroism of Connor and crew as they battle to save mankind. ‘The Harvester Returns’ is one of the most infectious all-out action cues heard in a long time, shot through with horn and electronica; ‘Final Confrontation’, another actioner, barely leaves you time to draw breath as it pounds its way towards a sudden climax. Meanwhile, ‘Broadcast’, begins with a simple yet effective acoustic element that adds a gentler dimension to the proceedings and takes precedence in ‘Fireside’. On the down side, Rooster’s ‘Alice In Chains’ hints at just how dull the album could have been if left to Warner’s marketing men. While director McG’s film may have failed to wow die-hard Terminator fans, Elfman’s score could just be the salvation they were looking for.
Terminator Salvation Movie Review. Review: Tim Mowbray.
Track Listing:
1. Opening.
2. All Is Lost.
3. Broadcast.
4. The Harvester Returns.
5. Fireside.
6. No Plan.
7. Reveal/The Escape.
8. Hydrobot Attack.
9. Farewell.
10. Marcus Enters Skynet.
11. A Solution.
12. Serena.
13. Final Confrontation.
14. Salvation.
15. Rooster (Alice In Chains).
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