CD REVIEW - THE BRAVE ONE + NEWS FROM SCREEN ARCHIVES ENTERTAINMENT
The Brave One
Music by Dario Marianelli
Varese Sarabande VSD-6841 (EU)
18 Tracks 44:55 mins
After his excellent score for Atonement, Dario Marianelli's effort for the latest take on Death Wish, which sees Jodie Foster turn vigilante after her man is slayed, was probably always going to be a disappointment, but then the subject matter always dictates the style of score and therefore this was bound to be a gloomy affair.
Dominated by "Erica," the Foster character's theme, which is mostly voiced by piano, though also receives a guitar treatment in the opening track, plus a strings resolution in "The Aftermath," the music is largely sad and brooding, though there is some action later. The secondary theme however is a somewhat disturbing effort for anguished strings over the now cliched electronic pulse. Indeed, it seems Marianelli's hands may have been tied by the temp track once more, as his action writing is very Bourne-like, but skilfully incorporates the "Erica" theme.
Whilst no doubt effective on film, the album unfortunately makes for a very dull listening experience.
The Brave One
Music by Dario Marianelli
Varese Sarabande VSD-6841 (EU)
18 Tracks 44:55 mins
After his excellent score for Atonement, Dario Marianelli's effort for the latest take on Death Wish, which sees Jodie Foster turn vigilante after her man is slayed, was probably always going to be a disappointment, but then the subject matter always dictates the style of score and therefore this was bound to be a gloomy affair.
Dominated by "Erica," the Foster character's theme, which is mostly voiced by piano, though also receives a guitar treatment in the opening track, plus a strings resolution in "The Aftermath," the music is largely sad and brooding, though there is some action later. The secondary theme however is a somewhat disturbing effort for anguished strings over the now cliched electronic pulse. Indeed, it seems Marianelli's hands may have been tied by the temp track once more, as his action writing is very Bourne-like, but skilfully incorporates the "Erica" theme.
Whilst no doubt effective on film, the album unfortunately makes for a very dull listening experience.
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