Lost : Season 2 (Original Television Soundtrack) [SOUNDTRACK]

Michael Giacchino

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
• Original Release Date: October 3, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B000I2IQ9M
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,529 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Themes to Add to the Selection, October 12, 2006

By	W. J. Phillips "Sagacious Penguin" (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What I constantly hear from people is "Should I buy it if I have the first?" For me, the answer was "Absolutely," but if you're wondering more specifically what themes are on here that the first was missing, here is a break down:

1. Main Title - Same as Always
2. Peace Through Superior Firepower - Desmond rushing to the ready upon hearing the explosion at the hatch. Action Track.
3. Final Countdown - The end of "Orientation," begins with Locke taking his 'leap of faith' with Helen (a subtle rendition of the classic Locke theme) and proceeds to Locke convincing Jack to press the button for the first time. Suspense Track.
4. World's Worst Landscaping - Hurley and his buddy messing with lawn gnomes from "Everybody Hates Hugo" - playful action reminiscent of the "Numbers" score not included on the S1 album. Playful Action Track.
5. Mess It All Up - Hurley's emotional climax in "Everybody Hates Hugo" where we see the reporters swarm his car in flashback. Emotion Track.
6. Hurley's Handouts - Food Distribution, a new S2 uplifting theme for Hurley. Emotion Track.
7. Just Another Day on the Beach - The crash as experienced by the Tallies at the start of "The Other 48 Days" - hints of the original Lost action theme and Lost aftermath theme. Action Track.
8. Ana Cries - Anna's moment with Eko. Lost aftermath theme. Emotion Track.
9. Tribes Merge - The conclusion of "The Other 48 Days" where the past and present meet. Heavy Tribal-style drums. Action Track.
10. Gathering - The Raft Launch theme from S1, but subtler, as Sun and Jin are reunited. Emotion Track.
11. Shannon's Funeral - Lost Aftermath theme. Emotion Track.
12. All's Forgiven... Except Charlie - Eko and Charlie pray at the conclusion of "The 23rd Psalm." Wonderful new theme for Eko, also used in "Fire + Water" for Aaron's baptism (not on album). Emotion Track.
13. Charlie's Dream - Trippy Piano-filled sequence. Suspense Track.
14. Charlie's Temptation - Way-too-brief rendition of Charlie's addiction theme from S1, but at least we finally have it (wasn't included on S1 album). Brooding Track.
15. New Trade - Sayid's theme from "One of Them" - Another S1 theme that was missing from the S1 album. I loved the more `ethnic' renditions in "Solitary," but, again, at least we finally have it! Emotion Track.
16. Mapquest - mislabeled in the CD insert, this is actually from "Lockedown" and is a brief dharma-style mystery piece. Brooding Track.
17. Claire's Escape - also mislabeled in the CD insert, THIS is the track from "Maternity Leave." Kinda hectic and cluttered, but classic Lost frenzy. Action Track.
18. Last to Know - New S2 Theme for Sun and Jin, this version from "The Whole Truth" when Jin and Sun are in the garden. Emotion Track.
19. Rose and Bernard - New S2 Theme for Rose and Bernard, I believe it's the conclusion of the episode. Beautiful, beautiful theme. Emotion Track.
20. Toxic Avenger - The rest are all from the S2 finale, "Live Together, Die Alone." This is when Kelvin drags Desmond off the beach. Trippy. Suspense Track.
21. I Crashed Your Plane, Brotha - Desmond's revelation. Suspense Track.
22. Eko Blaster - Kaboom. Action Track.
23. The Hunt - Our heroes on the run. Action Track.
24. McGale's Navy - New S2 Theme for the Others, Henry appears on the dock. Suspense Track.
25. Bon Voyage, Traitor - The end of the finale from Charlie's reappearance at the beach to the sacks being put over Jack, Kate, and Sawyers heads. A very nice theme unique the conclusion of this episode appears twice here. It is also used in the episode when Desmond turns the key, remembering Penny's letter. Emotion/Suspense Track.
26. End Title - From all episodes, this was missing from the S1 album. Action Track.

So in the end, you decide, but there are PLENTY great new S2 themes and a couple classic S1 themes that were missing from the first album. Cheers!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real improvement over Season 1. Giacchino is this generations score - master., October 6, 2006

By	W. Morgan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been a big fan of Giacchino's music since his great scores for the "Medal of Honor" series. I am always impressed by his incomparable grasp of theme, his ingenuity in creating unique sounds, and his ability to combine the feel of classic - even nostalgic scoring - with contemporary and daring new ideas. And no one does action music like Giacchino. Too often, what passes for action music seems to be just a collection of dissonant sounds and crashes with no rhyme or reason. But Giacchino's heart - quickening action scoring never fails to have meaning and purpose; not to mention racing strings, blaring horns, and relentless percussion. I love it. I really do.
The score for Season 2 is much more varied than for Season 1, and a whole lot richer in sound, theme, texture, and action. There's a dark and more dangerous feel to it which perfectly fits the mood of the rising tension of the show. There's definitely more action, and there seem to be more themes represented on the album. Giacchino's themes are so full and unique, they seem like people with lives and personalities all their own. The "creepy theme" (Tracks 2 and 21), the "hatch theme" (3), "the Flight 815 theme" (7), the "Henry Gale theme" (24), and the "Others/ Betrayal theme" (23, 25), are all here and presented in great power. These are, of course, my own theme titles - I have no idea what the composer would call them.
And the more sentimental side of Lost shows up in the beautiful pieces, "Hurley's Handouts", "The Gathering", and "Rose and Bernard". "Rose and Bernard", in particular, is so good it reminds me of classic love themes from films like Superman and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The real stand out section of the album is the last six tracks. This covers the music for the last two episodes of second season and is full of tension and drama. Giacchino somehow manages to mix a John Barry-esque classic feel with tribal rhythms and his own brand of frantic action.
So, if you have even a passing interest in film and television scores, or if you are a fan of this great show, give it a try. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you don't watch the show....., January 9, 2007

By	E. M. Williams - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

....this is beautiful music. The first thing that I noticed when I first watched Lost was that the music, and the sound in general, is one of the key things that makes this show! I couldn't wait to buy the first CD, and now I am so glad I have the second one, too. This new one for season 2 is quite different from the Season 1 CD. The music is richer, more complex, and there is a greater range of styles and tempos. If you enjoyed the first Lost music CD, you will love this one!