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Doctor Who: Series 4 - The Specials

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Doctor Who's appeal definitely depends on whether or not you like the show. I honestly don't follow the show but have always enjoyed what Murray Gold has done with the series as its gone along. The show calls heavily for support from the score and luckily Gold has the versatility to keep up with the storylines and be able to make a distinctive mark.

The score can change styles very quickly but never loses the feel of the Doctor Who universe. At times the sore can be very traditional and at times modern approaches are incorporated. The John Barry quality of the style always appealed to me. This album has 2 discs worth of music from the specials that are listed on the front cover. The listening experience may feel a bit jumbled but the score does have a lot of character. The melodies work and the music is incredibly visual. Some may label the score over the top, but within the context of the show it fits perfectly.

Doctor Who fans will love the set, but I can't imagine anyone jumping into the deep end here with this release if they have never listened or watched Doctor Who before. So, if you're interested in Gold's work with the series I suggest you start back at the beginning. Otherwise there is a lot of fun music to be had here. While the score isn't stellar in terms of carrying emotional arcs it does have a distinct voice and character that keeps it afloat.

This is the most comprehensive soundtrack I have heard from the series. It even gives you the final little music after David Tennant regenerates into Matt Smith. They didn't miss out on anything, and the Master's Suite was truly awesome. You want be disappointed with this one.

I must say this set of music blew me away on how good it is. It has a perfect mix of action music with a nice balance of less actiony music. It is definitely my favorite soundtrack for the nw Doctor Who series and I enjoy listening to it alot. Definitely recommended to anyone.

Murray Gold is an amazing composer! Excellent soundtrack from an amazing show. I am a huge Whovian and I love this 2-disc set. Excellent buy!

I must admit I love anything Doctor Who-related. However, my son, Matthew has always been the Whovian afficionado in this household. These are his own words:
"The Dr. Who soundtrack was 'spellbinding, and award-winning with
illuminating tracks that evoked the best of David Tennant's final adventures as the Doctor.'" And he, after all, is the expert.

What can I say? If you like Murray Gold's music in Doctor Who so far, you should like this as well. And as you know if you've seen the specials, there are some stellar pieces, including several variations on "Vale", the mournful theme that plays as the Doctor finally approaches his death. While it's nice that the albums are now two discs, it does also seem a bit overkill for what ammounts to only five episodes, meaning that a number of the tracks will be less than memorable. Still, well worth the purchase if you have enjoyed the music thus far.

Silva Screen Records presents "DOCTOR WHO - SERIES 4 - THE SPECIALS" [ORIGINAL TV SOUNDTRACK]" -- Murray Gold, once again has struck it rich with this latest release from the classic series of "Doctor Who", as they say there is "Gold" in them thar hills --- Much musicality within each cue and track that makes this a wonderful listen, even if you're not into soundtracks or film scores --- The fans and collectors alike will not be disappointed --- Who knows what's in store in the Season 5 soundtrack, it can't get much better than this one.

Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Sound: 5 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Mixing: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars [Arrangements & Song Selection]

Composer Murray Gold, is best known for his powerful score for "Doctor Who" which is widely regarded as a major element in the revival of the classic cult series --- This latest endeavor gives us a glimpse into why this project is so popular and has never faded from the small screen and the fans who clamor for more --- Each theme is arranged so that you're in the series with the characters, which gives you a feeling that you're involved and included with each scene --- This is a new listening experience that should catch on with other composers.

Stand up and take a bow ~ Ben Foster (Orchestrated & Conductor), Murray Gold (Composer/Producer), Reynold D'Silva (Executive Producer), Jake Jackson and Gerry O'Riordan (Engineers) --- must say this collection meets all expectations --- a real winner!

Total Time: 2 Disc Set ~ Silva #1340 ~ (11/09/2010)