Steamboy Original Soundtrack

Steve Jablonsky | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: March 8, 2005
• Label: Domo Records
• Copyright: 2005 Domo Records, Inc
• Total Length: 1:00:49
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• ASIN: B000QQRY0M
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,944 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful surprise!, May 9, 2005

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Nathan (Wilmington, DE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steamboy (Original Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

As a rule, I don't expect much from composers coming out of Media Ventures. Occasionally they surprise me, as was the case with Harry Gregson-Williams, but for the most part, they never really develop their own musical voices -- one need only listen to almost any score by Nick Glennie-Smith, Klaus Badelt or Trevor Rabin to realize how interchangeable most of their work is. After hearing his fantastic contribution to Hans Zimmer's score for TEARS OF THE SUN (the best cue on the album) and his profoundly disappointing score for THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from STEAMBOY. But whatever I did or didn't expect, I was in for a delightful surprise. This hidden gem is a terrific piece of music. Not the most sophisticated composition in the world, but its nonstop energy and fun have made it one of my most frequently listened-to CDs over the weeks since I bought it. Stylistically, think early James Horner or Michael Kamen. The score's backbone is the beautiful "Ray's Theme," which pops up time and again and gets an absolutely gorgeous arrangement at the end of the CD, but in addition to this fantastic theme, there's a huge amount of fun action music. Surprisingly for a composer coming from MV, there's not a whole lot of brass, and the synths are minimal -- what there is is a lot of fun exciting stringwork, quick ostinatos, that sort of stuff, with enough variation and enough quiet material interspersed to keep it interesting. The second half of the CD is almost nonstop action; I'd point out highlights, except almost every single track is a highlight. From beginning to end, this CD is a wonderful listen. If you enjoy James Horner's THE ROCKETEER, Harry Gregson-Williams' SINBAD: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS, or any fun, fast film music -- don't overlook this one. Take a chance on it. I guarantee it'll be worth it.

Runtime: 60:56

5.0 out of 5 stars Steve Jablonsky's greatest film score yet!, April 5, 2007

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Colby "Colbster901" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steamboy (Original Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

The film itself left a little to be desired, but the music is oh so good. In fact, I'd place it in my list of the greatest film scores of all time - a large claim, but swiftly deserved.

There is an undeniable emotional backbone to the entire score, which is surprising since Steve Jablonsky rarely brings this to the table. The peaceful themes are gorgeous, the action songs are exhilarating, and the climax rounds it all off triumphantly.

To call this Jablonsky's best would be fair praise. He hasn't created anything this good, save for his work on 'Dragon Wars' and 2011's 'Your Highness'. The themes are memorable, each track is worthwhile and I haven't grown tired of listening to it.

Check it out, you might just fall in love with this lovely film score.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jablonsky at his best, February 4, 2009

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Musicman.exe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steamboy (Original Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

As another reviewer said, I don't usually have great hopes for anything that comes out of Media Venture (now Remote Control). But, with Steamboy, Jablonsky managed to rise above his training and write an extremely fun, action packed, and distinct score. He doesn't take refuge in layered, dramatic chords, but has nice, simple themes. He keeps the soundtrack exciting, while tempering the action with some quieter tracks. Overall, a very solid score.