Hide & Seek (Score)

John Ottman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 22, 2005)
• Original Release Date: January 28, 2005
• Label: Kirtland Records
• ASIN: B0007M22X4
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #827,414 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Composer John Ottman's ( X2 ) lush orchestral score also adds to the chills. For the main title theme, which runs throughout the film, Ottman incorporated vocals from Dakota Fanning. 'Dakota's singing can be heard throughout the soundtrack,' says Ottman. "She added wonderful, eerie touches. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Horrific!, May 1, 2005

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Tate - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hide & Seek (Score) (Audio CD)

Although I didn't get a chance to see the movie (I heard it sucked, so maybe that's a good thing) as a horror film score collector I decided to risk this soundtrack. John Ottman is usually a sign of quality first hand, he did an excellent job with Gothika, but I think an even better job with Hide and Seek.

Part of what makes this score so good is that it's actually quite mellow, the music is relaxingly scary, and provides fantastic atmosphere. Haunting little girl vocals provide an excellent touch that you won't see in many other soundtracks. The "Main Theme" and two versions of "Emily's Theme" one mellow, the other slightly upbeat are the spotlight tracks, but every one can give you chills, while still providing excellent Halloween or fall ambience.

Whether you hated the movie or not, it's impossible not to adore this soundtrack. I plan on playing it all October long, as a way to get into the mood of the season.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars amazing, July 20, 2006

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Andrew Olson "otaku" (Macon, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hide and Seek [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

Personally, I loved the movie Hide and Seek. Both Dakota Fanning and Robert DeNiro are excellent actors and really deliver a smashing performance. Now, you all know the rule for really good movies: if there's a kickass movie, there's bound to be a kickass soundtrack. Now, there are exceptions to the rule (Titanic... eeww...) but thankfully, the Hide and Seek instrumental soundtrack isn't one of them. Composed beautifully by famed composer John Ottman, this collection of instrumental bits has an added bonus: the thrill of hearing Dakota Fanning singing to some of the songs... and her voice is one to be reckoned with. So why only four stars? Cause it isn't really the greatest instrumental soundtrack in the world (my pick for that: the Appleseed instrumental soundtrack [it's an anime movie,if you've never heard of Appleseed])- but then again, what is? All around, it's an awesome CD and completely fulfills what the movie presented to us on the big screen. Don't be surprised if you find yourself looking around warily as you listen to the final notes of Playing with Charlie.. then you'll be just like me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting and Stunning music!, April 20, 2011

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Patricia Wilkening "Firevixxen7" (Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hide and Seek Soundtrack (MP3 Download)

I found the music to be fitting for the entire movie. It had a childish and playful touch to it but it was also spooky. Emily's Theme at the credits was what hooked me, the instruments were stunning as well as the voice haunting. The movie itself was alright, and great choice in actors.