When a director and a composer click the results are always absolutely stunning. J.J. Abrams and Michael Giacchino are a prime example of what an amazing director/composer collaboration can bring. This summer is truly the summer of Giacchino with the composer helming 3 summer movies (5 total features in 2011). Super 8 was the first to hit theaters, but due to setbacks the CD release has been delayed three times. Finally though Varese will be releasing the score on August 2nd. What Giacchino offers in Super 8 is something of spectacular and intimate grandeur.

The score for Super 8 ties extremely close with our main character, Joe Lamb. I'm not giving anything away when I tell you that both Joe and his father live alone after Joe's mother passes away in a tragic accident at the very beginning of the film. That loss of maternal protection and love is the basis of Giacchino's central motif. While we never see Joe's mother it's in that beautiful theme that her presence is felt, and we can tell Joe is thinking of her when that theme plays. It works in a very similar way that Ellie's theme worked in Up. What follows is a very beautiful, touching, and at times intense score. As our monster makes its entrance the score dips into that classic Giacchino mystery. The nurturing theme disappears as Joe is now on his own. That central theme really only returns during intimate moments with Alice; the girl who Joe falls in love with and eventually must rescue. He inserts a little motif that I label the "conspiracy" motif since it plays over the army and the whole coverup of the monster. From there the music branches into just pure Giacchino tension. At times the score will pay homage to John Williams in the slightest fashion. The score is never a direct homage and there are only 1 or 2 little moments where I went "that kind of sounded like Williams." Don't think this is dedicated to E.T. in any way. As the score closes out we have a full incarnation of that beautiful central theme and we realize the music has been working its way to this point the whole time. "Letting Go" symbolizes everything that the score was trying to accomplish and in the most beautiful way imaginable Joe is able to move on yet still keep is mother alive within him. I won't spoil the ending, but the whole ending sequence is 100% music. The fact that the score can carry absolutely everything with no other sound or dialogue needed speaks immense volumes on its own. It's the very same way the end of LOST allowed Giacchino to carry the ending only with his music. It's a tremendous example of the power of score and Giacchino's emotional sensibilities. The album also includes a bonus track which is the original music from the kids' super 8 film shown in the end credits, which is a great touch. As I walked out of the theatre I definitely said "I hope they put that music on the CD."

Super 8 is a wonderful journey and among Giacchino's best. It touches the listener on so many levels and leaves you with a warm and comforting feeling as if you were being tucked into bed all curled up under the covers. When all is said and done the music makes you feel safe. I absolutely loved the film and everything the music was able to do. Super 8 will go down as one of the best of the year.

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L. Hubbard

Giacchino's best score of his career to date

2011年8月20日に英国でレビュー済み

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Michael Giacchino is JJ Abram's main choice of composer, and once again returns to the fold in Super 8. I have to confess I am a fan of Giacchino, and this score is an orchestral delight from start to finish. One thing that really stood out for me was that Giacchino went for a style of orchestration that emulated the fantastic John Williams in some of the more action based tracks. That's not to say this sounds like a John Williams soundtrack - Giacchino has stamped his mark on it, but it does sound like a hybrid of their two styles in the latter half. It sounds fantastic!

The first section of the score does sound a little disjointed, but this is only because of the exceptionally short running time of some of the tracks. Of the first 12 tracks, 8 of them are below a minute in length and some tracks are over before they have even got going. Many of these tracks feature some great piano and string writing though, and they do make for a great listen individually, even if collectively the first half of the album doesn't flow amazingly well. In the second half of the score, Giacchino doesn't hold back in the action cues (with a lot of brass present), and this certainly provides a good contrast to the quieter first half.

I won't go into every track, but one that deserves special mention is "Letting Go", which contains the best statement of the main Super 8 theme and contains some really exquisite writing for brass and strings. The track builds up slowly and by the end it is spine tingling stuff - it is tracks like this that are the reason I love film scores!

Running in at around 80 minutes, you get a lot of music for your money and this can only be a good thing.

Overall, I think this is Giacchino's finest score to date. I loved his previous work on Lost, and on Star Trek, and his effort for Super 8 has definitely reinforced my opinion that he is one of the finest composers out there currently. His non-reliance on electronics and synths and instead focusing 100% on the orchestra is something to be commended. He is a composer that continues to improve with each passing score, and I can't wait for his follow up score to the Star Trek reboot. Until that comes, Super 8 is definitely a score I shall revisit often.

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Paul R.

Super, Super 8

2020年2月22日に英国でレビュー済み

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Brilliant music for a super film.

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Alfie

Super 8 Soundtrack

2011年12月22日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済み

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There isn't much I can add to the detailed comments already written about this remarkable score except to say this is one CD to buy.
I was unaware of the music of Michael Giachinno. After hearing a portion of a theme in a commercial advertising the release of the film I immediately purchased the CD.
The score stands alone. The music is ominous, haunting and at times touchingly beautiful. Several themes remind me more of the great Jerry Goldsmith or James Horner ("Cocoon" especially) than John Williams.
In my opinion Mr. Giachinno is destined to follow in the footsteps of Waxman, Newman, Goldsmith and John Williams if this score is any indication of what he is capable of producing. I am definately a fan.
I can't think of one track that doesn't have someting unique to offer and there is a lot of music on the CD. I can't wait to see the film and add the visual context to the story Mr. Giachinno tells with his music.
A must have for those who love film music at its best.

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