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30 Days Of Night - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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I suspect that this underrated movie will eventually be reconsidered and regarded as a minor classic.
And one large reason is Brian Reitzell's "score".
A soundtrack as uncompromising as this one has been a long time coming.
And, ironically, I also suspect that one of the reasons 30 Days did not succeed at appealing to a larger audience (aside from its story problems - more on that when the DVD is released) is due to the unnerving quality of this soundtrack

Yeah, I know there are loads of antecedents, from Forbidden Planet up to Dead Birds.
But this perfect soundscape blend of score/effects strikes me as unique: horror ambient; On Land under ice.

Perfectly unnerving and beautifully ugly. Glacial layers of electronic dissonance; harsh metallic grindings that seem oddly organic; menacing creaks, sharp spiky howlings and shrieks; ominous silences; percussive assaults; strange strange stuff.

It's all very bleak and foreboding.
Something like what you might hear at 3:30 in the morning, suddenly awake with an echo of a disturbing dream, and something over there in the corner...

Reitzell has rearranged the chronology on the CD, fashioning a suite that flows through its brief, sole moment of transcendence (just a shade of Alien3's final planctus) and on through its never quite resolved Underture.

I think this marvelous soundtrack may very well be a horror landmark.
At the very least, it sets a new standard.

Brian Reitzell - watch for him.

the film itself was highly anticipated and unfortunately came as something of a let down. the concept is very inspired, and the musical soundscape is very complimentary to the dark paranoia and violence. the soundtrack is a generous offering that will not dissappoint those with eclectic taste, and those who enjoy relxaing background music which is great for cold nights spent alone reading or simply resting. i have fallen asleep listening to this album many times, and i eagerly await potential sequels with continuing musical themes.

This is an awesome instrumental soundtrack. Not only do I highly recommend seeing this movie, based on a graphic novel and is actually a dark/violent vampire flick, but the soundtrack perfectly reflects the intensity, adrenaline and horror of this film.
Filled with sporadic drums, chaotic beats, and some mellow, dark ambiance- this soundtrack is ideal for any fan of horror movies, or for something to put on your video game consoles to game to (say for zombie shooters and horror/sci-fi games).

Probably the scariest tracks that i have ever listened to. Totally true to the spirit of the movie. Haunting and memorable. I love it! Brian Reitzell is demented in the most creative way.

This CD contains some amazing music. This is one of the best purchases I've made in a long time. Reitzell takes sounds and processes them until we have this brilliant and disturbing soundscape. I can't even describe it... the music just needs to speak for itself.

Buy this, put on headphones, and close your eyes. It will take you away.

I look forward to hearing more music from Brian Reitzell and all the fun toys he has in his studio.

A terrifying soundscape of the greatest vampire movie ever made.It's got all the really cool musical arrangements that are in the movie.The erriest and certainly the coolest is the opening track.