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Super Tracks
Music Group
Music Composed and Conducted by Richard Marvin
Orchestrated by Richard Marvin, Ken Thorne, Brad
Dechter, Peter Anthony, and Bruce Babcock
Produced by John J. Alcantar III, Richard Marvin, and
Ford A. Thaxton
Release Date: 2000
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So far, the only film that has come out this
year that really made me glad to be at the movies was this gem. Sure, it
wasn't historically accurate, and the characters were flat, but still if any
film could be described as a roller coaster ride, this was it. I was so
thrilled by this one I wanted to stand up and cheer at certain parts. It is
an action/thriller film pure and simple and on that level it works
tremendously. And part of the reason it works so well is Richard Marvin's
excellent score.
This was one of those scores that I knew
was very special as soon as I heard it used in the film. I was disappointed
at first when I heard there were no plans for a commercial release, but
thankfully this promo version has surfaced, and it is very welcome indeed.
Basically, the score sounds like an interesting
blend of Horner and Goldsmith. The main title is even quite similar to Air
Force One. This style, comprised with the full military air of the
score, is what really makes it fun. Especially in some of the more frantic
action cues (such as Sub Battle and Chase). The heavy use of
brass and percussion is especially enjoyable, much in the style of the old
black & white World War II films. The quieter moments work well too, due
in part to the usual inclusion of the main theme. While some of the tense
sections get a little old after a while, it isn't enough to be a problem.
The track listings are completely out of order chronologically, but the
arrangement keeps the CD well balanced.
This is a terrific score from Richard Marvin,
and if you are a fan of the film, or if you like military-based action
scores in general, this will be a CD you won't be disappointed with. ****
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Track Listing
1 - End Credits #1 (2:16)
2 - Sub Battle (5:46)
3 - Material Office (1:14)
4 - Chase (2:54)
5 - Finale and Dedication (4:41)
6 - Picking Up Survivors (2:41)
7 - S-33 Leaves Port (1:43)
8 - Big Leaks (1:46)
9 - Restarting the U-571 (1:07)
10 - Going to 200 Meters (1:05)
11 - Destroyer Battle (8:36)
12 - Enigma Photo / Swastika (2:09)
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13 - Pier Intro (0:55)
14 - Lock and Load (2:17)
15 - Taking the U-571 (1:44)
16 - Tyler Picks Trigger (1:15)
17 - U-571 Rises / Trigger Struggles (2:34)
18 - S-33 Sinks (2:22)
19 - Searching Below (2:14)
20 - Opening / U-571 Attacks (2:30)
21 - U-571 Surfaces (1:24)
22 - Tyler's Torpedo Plan (5:10)
23 - Quiet Theme (End Credits #2) (3:38)
Total Running Time: 62:07
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