The Bourne Identity (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Soundtrack]

John Powell (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: John Powell
• Audio CD (June 11, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B000068FWA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,323 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Updated as a contemporary thriller/vehicle for Matt Damon, this second take on Robert Ludlum's classic spy thriller (previously a Richard Chamberlain-starring TV miniseries) may be more interested in action set pieces than faithfulness to its literary roots. But composer John Powell's skillful score goes a long way toward steeping the well-orchestrated stunts and car chases with an aura of mystery and unease. With a résumé heavy in animation (Shrek, Chicken Run, Antz) and spoofs (Evolution, Rat Race, Just Visiting), Powell is obviously adept at parodying the tired McAction score. Here he deftly sidesteps such clichés, delivering up a remarkable, subtle score of restlessly shifting moods and color. The plaintive oboe figure of the "Main Title" segues to vaguely East Asian orchestral motifs, then increasingly prominent use of wily, ever-shifting electronic rhythms and effects. The effect is compelling and almost hypnotic, music that perfectly underscores the lead character's identity crisis and the web of intrigue he's caught up in. Powell spares us the typical bombast and shrewdly lets the visual action speak for itself. This wise composer understands that less can be infinitely more. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

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137 of 144 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Alternate Ending Song, May 3, 2003

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Steven D. (New Orleans ,LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bourne Identity (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

In case anyone wants to know the song from the alternate ending is "Joseph Arthur's" album "Come To Where I'm From" titled "In The Sun."

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Car Chase and End Theme Info, April 27, 2003

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Rachel (Newcastle, NSW, AUS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bourne Identity (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

The exact name of the 'car chase theme music' is Ready Steady Go by Paul Oakenfold (correct spelling). The 'end theme song' is Extreme Ways by Moby. Exteme Ways can be found on the follow up single to we are all made of stars, which is helpfully called Extreme Ways- released in August 2002. Ready Steady Go can be found on Oakenfold's album released June 2002 titled Bunkka. By the way, the easiest solution to getting either of these songs is just to download them! Personally i think the single and album are both worth the money though, you decide :o)

77 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bourne End Music!, April 26, 2005

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V. Shayer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bourne Identity (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

The end credit music is "Extreme Ways" by Moby on his album "18"

Awesome tune, awesome film not sure about supremacy its totally different from the book and the book was ace with a great story.

Any one who loves the Bourne story read the Bourn Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and the Bourne Ultimatum.

another cool tunes from The Bourn Identity (mini car chase) and also used in Collateral (night club scene)is "Ready, Steady Go" by "Paul Oakenfold"