Alias [SOUNDTRACK]

Michael Giacchino (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B0000TAZ88
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,796 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Main Title

2. Dissolved

3. Red Hair Is Better

4. Spanish Heist

5. Double Life

6. Tunisia

7. In the Garden

8. Looking for a Man

9. Anna Shows Up

10. Home Movies

11. On to Paris

12. Page 47

13. The Prophecy

14. Badenweiler

15. Arvin at the Poles

16. Sleeping Beauty

17. Blow'd Up

18. It's Not the C.I.A.

19. Oh My God!!!!

20. The Tooth Doctor

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Its muscular aura of international intrigue informed by smart characters, sharp writing, and a sleek cinematic sense, the episodes of the hit Alias often seem more like a chapters of a successful movie spy franchise than mere network television series. Key to achieving that masterful illusion is young composer Michael Giacchino, whose soundtracks range across a dizzying range of musical styles and dramatic undercurrents. This anthology of cues from the show's first season incorporates shrewd, techno-savvy club beats, sweeping orchestral sequences of pounding action, brooding suspense worthy of Bond, and inventive indigenous music of indeterminate nationality. Firmly grounded in rich Hollywood traditions, yet hip enough to keep an ear cocked to pulsing, contemporary styles, Giacchino's TV scores often outshine those of the pricier, big budget Hollywood boilerplate he's competing with. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here's the scoop on this great soundtrack!!!, November 19, 2003

By	"twekie" (USA) - See all my reviews

The music on this CD is the original music produced by Michael Giacchino that can be heard on the ALIAS TV show. It is not the other songs featured on the show that are by other artists. So, in essence, it's the score for the show, not the soundtrack (which is a good thing).
The show itself being a cross of science fiction and a 007 style movie, the music follows suit. It's an excellent cross of Don Davis's (Matrix) techno style and David Arnold's (The World is Not Enough, Tomorrown Never Dies, Die Anohter Day) spy music styling. If you want samples, watch the show (ABC at 9), or go to Michael Giacchino's web site at www.michaelgiacchino.com
Some of the samples featured on that site appear in long form on the CD, which has 25 tracks on it, all from the first season.
The track list is:
1. Main Title (Alias Theme, TV cut)
2. Dissolved
3. Red Hair Is Better
4. Spanish Heist
5. Double Life
6. Tunisia
7. In the Garden
8. Looking For A Man
9. Anna Shows Up
10. Home Movies
11. On To Paris
12. Page 47
13. The Prophecy
14. Badenweiler
15. Arvin At The Poles
16. Sleeping Beauty
17. Bow'd Up
18. It's Not The CIA
19. Oh My God!!!!
20. The Tooth Doctor
21. It Was Anna
22. Wet Suits
23. Ball Buster
24. The End?
25. Bristow & Bristow
26. SD-6 Dance Party
Lenth: 1 hour, 5 minutes, 8 seconds
This CD has been much awaited by Alias fans. Definately a must buy for fans of Alias or for movie score collectors!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic music!, April 25, 2004

By	S. Stinson "book lover" (Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The "Alias" soundtrack is as hot as the show itself! Sleek tracks filled with rumbling bass, techno sound effects, and a driving beat make this one of the best albums around. While it doesn't contain any of the popular music Alias is known for, the score alone is worth the price. Energetic, exciting music just as great as the show!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect soundtrack to a nearly perfect TV show, March 16, 2005

By	Danno (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

If Henry Mancini and Ferry Corsten collaborated on a TV soundtrack for a spy drama set in the 21st Century, the results couldn't be any better than Michael Giacchino's work on this CD. Giacchino can compose for an orchestra like the best of them, but he's also savvy enough to add a contemporary edge with multiple nods to electronica. Synth pads and drum loops are phased through various low-pass and comb filters on several selections here, resulting in a delicious, chewy-sounding percussive effect. Other reviewers have commented on this being a great exercise CD; I agree and would also add that this is a great CD for driving or browsing through glossy photo magazines.

My favorite pieces on the CD are "SD-6 Dance Party," "Red Hair is Better," and "Spanish Heist." I've no idea who the guitarist is on the latter two cuts, but he's quite good!

I recommend this first and foremost to anyone who fears that soundtracks are a dead medium; Giacchino's a challenging composer and takes some real risks. Alias fans will snatch this up (although it doesn't include any soundbites from the TV series), as will anyone willing to play both techno and retro lounge on their CD players. Completists may not be happy with this CD as none of the popular music heard in the show is reproduced here, nor is the torch song Jennifer Garner sang in one episode. But that's what future installments of Alias soundtrack CDs are for!