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Daredevil (Original Motion Picture Score)

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"Daredevil," the original motion picture score by Graeme Revell, is an interesting addition to one of my favorite musical genres: the superhero film score. Overall, this is a dark and somber score. There is good use of a choir and also some interesting multilayered percussion. Although much of the score struck me as subdued, the track entitled "The Kingpin" is noteworthy for its frenzied energy. The tender "Elektra" is an interesting counterpoint to other parts of the score. Although not my favorite superhero score, "Daredevil" is definitely worth listening to.

I wasn't familiar at all with Revell's previous work before I saw "Daredevil". But I was familiar with the other superhero themes that came before: Elfman's "Batman" and "Spider-Man", Williams' "Superman", Kamen's "X-Men" et al. When I first heard the theme for DD, I got a similar feeling I had listening to Elfman's "Batman", except I noticed it was a little darker in terms of mood. The two tracks I like are "Matt becomes Daredevil" and "Elektra". "Matt becomes Daredevil" is basically, DD's theme only played on electric guitar, which I did not expect and thoroughly enjoyed. "Elektra" is what I would consider the "love theme" of the score. I thought it was a touching, yet heartbreaking theme. Overall, I would put "Daredevil" maybe about 7 on the Top 10 hero themes I like. Enjoy.

This is a score that gets better each time I listen to it. Initially, I was bummed out that yet another Marvel superhero had gotten a movie that had a theme-free score. That's not precisely true. Graeme Revell has written several themes, and the main Daredevil theme is actually rather good. Still, it's hard not to be a little disappointed that old Hornhead doesn't have a great theme a la Superman or Batman. So if that's what you're looking for in this album, you'd best save your money. If, on the other hand, you are willing to accept Revell's textures and moodiness, this is worth checking out.

I admit I'm not a big fan of Graeme Revell. I have perhaps 4 of his scores in my collection of 350. I collect super-hero scores and Daredevil was no different except that it was pretty good. It captured the essence of Daredevil in a dark score that ultimately triumphs. Revell's main theme is enjoyable, but actually, the Murdock theme that plays in the quiet moments is what really gets to the heart of a super hero. I rate Daredevil higher than many other scores because it is interesting and different from many other score.

I enjoyed the Daredevil movie, particularly the director's cut which clarifies some elements of the film. Graeme Revell did an excellent job of providing an exciting score for this movie. His music sequences are very recognizable when listened to without the benefit of the film. Since I have seen both cuts of the movie, I can easily pick out the music cues and their significance in the film. I feel Mr. Revell's music is quite successful in adding to the excitement of the fight sequences and the tragedy and sadness of both Matt's dad's and Elektra's deaths in the movie. If you enjoyed the film this score is a winner. If you didn't, you won't even consider it.

Quite frankly, I enjoy superhero scores when they sound like opera, like "Superman-The Movie", or when they sound urban, like the Spider-Man scores. Unfortunately, "Daredevil" is like "Batman Begins": interesting moments, but with electronic noise that sometimes bother.
On the plus side, Graeme Revell presents a very interesting main theme for the Marvel hero; since we're talking about a vigilante that looks for justice at night like Batman, it's quite fitting that the theme sounds dark with a little nobility in the mix. 'Young Matt's Father' actually presents the theme for Matt Murdock's interrupted innocence as he is left blind by a batch of radioactive waste; the theme is simple and the use of the piano adds a little delicacy. Matt's dark side is best represented on the track 'The Darkest Hour', where Daredevil's theme is played in a way that we start feeling his loneliness and questioning whether his motives are worth it or not. Then we have the loveliest part of this score: 'Elektra' begins with guitar, combined with strings, a female voice, and a little of synthesizers; it's definitely touching without being cheesy.
On the minus side, I really hate the techno sound of 'The Kingpin' -it's completely annoying. And like the score for "Batman Begins", there is the electronic noise that I dislike when listening to an album, especially in the tracks 'Bullseye', 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Nachio's Assassination'.
Graeme Revell's "Daredevil" has some interesting moments and has some moments that make me long for the classical epic scores of the past. Now in an age when film music is filled with electronics, eastern styles, and wailing women, I can't help but wonder where the music I'm so fond of is going to in the 21st century.

I am a big fan of some of Revell's other work, and I usually enjoy the comic/superhero scores, so I paid close attention to the music while watching the movie. Alongside the film, I thought the score provided a pretty good complement for several key scenes, but unfortunately, I didn't find this score very entertaining after listening to it by itself. Most of the tracks seem uninspired and a little slow, and the overall score seems to be so overwhelmed with dark, brooding, mysterious qualities that it never really identifies the essence of the Daredevil character or a good movie theme. I was disappointed.

I haven't even bought this cd yet but am a fan of Graeme Revell's music and I saw the movie and it has to be said that this is probally as good as the first two Batman scores which were done by Danny Elfman who if your ganna do a super hero movie you have to get him or now Revell who cathes somewhat of what made the two Batman scores great. With dark music that tells the story and keeps you in the movie. Revell adds his own blend in two this with his more traditional work like Con Air with the occational guitar riffs. His music is in some ways like Hans Zimmers and sticks to that as well. After dissapointing super hero scores like X-Men and Batman 3 & 4's scores this brings hope that director like Bryan Singer will see what music is out there in terms of scores and get with the program and get people like Revell, Zimmer and Elfman to do more of this kindda work. I have to say I was some what dissapointed with the remix of the Daredevil theme and didn't expect much of the score when I saw the movie but from the opening credits it proved me wrong. This is a must have to you comic book score collection.

Being a pioneer in the world of movie score, I listen to several, and take notes (not literally) on what is good, and what isn't. A score is good when one is able to visualize in his/her head what is happening on screen at the time of the music. This is one thing that I noted when I listen to this score. It was like I was watching Daredevil again on my ride home from work. Although I am an advocate of putting movie dialogue in the score, and the DD score didn't provide us with any of the wonderful quotes we could have gotten, I still liked this score, and would place it at the top of my list, and reccommend it to any Daredevil fan.