Super Tracks

Orchestrated by Tim Simonec

Produced by John J. Alcantar III, Graeme Revell, and Ford A. Thaxton

Release Date: 2001

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     Though Graeme Revell has proven himself to be a capable and popular composer, CD releases of his scores have been rather scarce. Thankfully, fans of Revell have been treated to an ever expanding line of his scores on CD, and now Super Tracks has released this double album featuring music from Pitch Black and The Bride of Chucky.

     The first section of the CD contains the score to Pitch Black. The style is heavily atmospheric with a lot of electronics mixed in with the typical orchestra, a style that Revell is renowned for. Though electronics tend to get really heavy here, the orchestra is never far behind. If you dislike primarily electronic music, you will find plenty to gripe about here. On the other hand, for those who have come to appreciate the style with which Revell composes his electronic pieces, they will find plenty to enjoy. Even with most of the score embracing atmospheric cues, Revell keeps it surprisingly thematic with plenty of references to the main theme. The theme itself isn't grand or even really that interesting, but it is more than capable for the score and it works well for what it is.

     The portion of music from The Bride of Chucky begins with track sixteen. The score takes a decidedly different twist from the very beginning with a guitar that gives the track an almost Western feel to it at times. The lone female "ahhs" that Revell punctuates the music with are quite interesting and it gives the cue a quirky feel. The following tracks continue down with essentially the same style although there are plenty of traditional (or clichéd depending on your point of view) horror compositions, including string work that is highly reminiscent of Psycho (especially in track seventeen).

     Revell's trademark has always been the infusion of electronic elements with orchestral elements. The balance is mostly heavier on the electronic side, but Revell is one of the best synth composers working today and thusly his synth work is far more enjoyable that most of the drivel that is out there. Still, there are those for whom the heavy electronic sound is just not their thing. If that is you, be sure to steer away from this one. ***1/2

Pitch Black

1 - Was it a Dream? (3:06)

2 - Crash (2:25)

3 - Elegy (2:09)

4 - Three Suns (3:39)

5 - Settlement (1:28)

6 - Desert Journey (1:20)

7 - Pitch Black (3:20)

8 - Race Against the Sun (6:19)

9 - Total Eclipse (0:53)

10 - "Here" (2:12)

11 - Clash of the Titans (3:00)

12 - Move! (6:30)

 

 

13 - Saving Grace (2:29)

14 - The Rapture (2:34)

15 - Goodnight (2:54)

The Bride of Chucky

16 - Tiffany and Chucky (1:01)

17 - Break In / That's Our Chucky (3:40)

18 - Voodoo for Dummies / Master at Work (3:54)

19 - Plastic Love (2:23)

20 - Domestic Bliss (1:01)

21 - The Amulet (4:14)

22 - Tiffany Kills Chucky (1:49)

23 - Child's Play 5 - The Seed of Chucky? (1:41)

24 - Reunited (1:58)