iTS NOT THE BEST
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By Ericka L P-C
A few of the songs are good and the music definitly help make the movie but the soundtrack alone is not that great. My favorite songs are Money Run, & the lights are all green
"...You a Yankee's Fan?"
5
By NDakotaX
Haha, I loved the score for this new version of The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3. I liked a bit of music by David Shire for the original film, but Harry Gregson-Williams passed through the barriers. I loved the arrangement of Harry, but don't know what really happened. In 2009, Rupert Gregson-Williams composed for the series "The Prisoner " (Album available on iTunes) and Harry has written for the new version of the film creates by Tony Scott. I realized that the two had "arrangements" in common. I heard the two soundtracks (this and of the series The Prisoner), and figured it out. Surely this should not happen. However, evaluating the two soundtracks, The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 is much better. If you have a reserved time, listen to the score of "The Prisoner " and make an evaluating of the arrangement. Anyway, Harry deserves five stars by the score. Congratulations!!
HGW Took the Pelham 123!
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By ronweasly2.0
Amazing electronic score. I should've bought this sooner. I had my doubts, but was I wrong. This is amazing! Its something different from his other works. Prince of Persia and Kingdom of Heaven sound too much alike but I enjoy having 2 of HGW's scores in my hand. I need to look forward to more of his stuff, because he amazes me everytime. No Joke! I love the album, it gets you pumped and alert at some moments. Then it gives you peace and an amazing emotion piece to ease the tension. I usually don't single out certain songs on an album, because you want the FULL experience of what HGW can do. I am gonna say which of these get your best experience. My favorite song that gets me pumped is The Lights Are All Green, Money Run and An A** Model Named Lavitka. With my favorite calm pieces being in Manhattan Bridge, You a Yankees Fan, Rigged Contracts and It's Me Man. HGW gives a great ease into the album with Something on the Track, and going through a great experience when you hit the end of it. HGW, you have my attention now.
Not his best, but still good
4
By filmscoremaniac
I was a little disappointed with this one. I would have given it 3.5 stars, but since that's not an option and I really like Harry Gregson-Williams overall, I'll be generous. The music fit the film rather well, but I don't find it as satisfying to listen to compared to Gone Baby Gone or some of his others.
Great Score
4
By Music Phanactical
And my favorite is definetly "The lights are green"
Gregson-Williams Does Take It
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By MCSoni
Harry Gregson-Williams and brothers Tony and Ridley Scott are usually a directing/composing team that go well together.
The Scott brothers direct films that have intriguing and mind-pondering plots, while HGW's music is the foundation to create the mood for such films. Check out the films "Kingdom of Heaven," directed by Ridley Scott, or "Deja Vu," directed by Tony Scott, as examples of his diligent compositions.
I love the first two tracks of this album because it sets you in the mood for the film. Also a great listen when you are reading a novel, reading the news, or doing household tasks.
"Money Run" is GW's signature techno/ambient piece that gets the blood running. Even though a soundtrack song, I think it would make most techno DJ's around the world smile.
Again, GW's music has an acquired taste. Its not your typical soundtrack of just instrumentation, but a use of modern synths and beats with the haunting violins/orchestra to bring to life the Scott Brothers' films. Its no wonder why the Scotts choose Gregson-Williams to orchestrate the music pieces on their works.
They are going to be a household name in Hollywood films to come.
hint of MGS
5
By SolidSnake9001
I love Harry's music, espesially his work with the MGS series. There is a hint of it in this soundtrack. You cound almost put these into an MGS game and still sound like your playing MGS. Its a great soundtrack through and through. Good job Harry.
The lad
1
By Young lad
Same old tired stuff Sorry!!
Like it enough to download some
3
By Vamp2390
I like this album especially "Money Run"..gets me pumped
Harry Gregson-Williams...for those who love electronic scores
5
By RatedMMM
I've always been an avid listener of Harry Gregson-Williams work. From Spy Game to Man On Fire to Deja Vu and his other works, he can mix new music with his past music and can always deliver an adrenaline rush. When you team him with director Tony Scott, you are always in for a treat. This soundtrack includes both of the drama that increases the tension of the film. The dramatic elements of the score is beautiful to me. The intense electronic score of the action sequences are what delivers to this soundtrack. "Money Run" is a standout track that fuels the aggressive intensity of the scene where the money transport car has to speed from Brooklyn to downtown Manhattan within minutes. For those who like Harry Gregson-Williams' work, this is another piece of excellent work for your collection.
