The Terminator: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

Brad Fiedel, The Terminator (Related Recordings)

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Original Release Date: October 26, 1984
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Dcc Compact Classics
• ASIN: B00000019G
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #152,307 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "I'm at a bar called Tech Noir.", July 6, 2003

By	N. P. Stathoulopoulos "nick9155" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

More incomplete soundtrack antics for fans.

This is the original Terminator soundtrack disc containing part of Brad Fiedel's score plus all of the songs featured in the film. So yes, the songs from Tech Noir are here (You've Got Me Burning, Photoplay) as well as the songs Gingers blasts through her boxy Walkman before Arnold interrupts the party.

The score is low budget, synth-based, workmanlike, and very appropriate for the film. The electronics fit the film perfectly even if it doesn't date well. The main theme is the highlight, running over 4 minutes and is preferable to the opening theme from T2 (which is a shorter rehash). It's got a slow build up, then starts pounding. You'll also notice that the Terminator Arrival music is the same basic cue that plays whenever Arnold is on the screen (care theft, gun store, shooting the first Sarah, etc.)

In the mid-1990s the Definitive Edition of the soundtrack was released, meaning just about all of Fiedel's score saw the light of day, including the intense music from the police station invasion, etc. However, that 'definitive' edition didn't have any of the songs.

The songs are kind of cheesy, very 80s, but fans of the film will appreciate them. I'm sure James Cameron wanted to get higher profile artists, but they took what they could get and we're the better for it.

Both discs are out of print now, but not difficult to come across. For the Terminator fan, and the soundtrack fan, they're both recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well ..., May 25, 1999

By A Customer

The definite edition is better. The original soundtrack contains a lot of junk (tracks 7 and up). On the other hand, 'love scene' is a very good piano piece. If you have enough money, buy both. AS

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this !, June 24, 2001

By	Michael "majkel2001" (Poland) - See all my reviews

I love this soundtrack! Specialy songs, they're great! My favourite are 8-11. This is the best movie soundtrack ever! "you've got me burnin'....you've got me burnin'...in the third degree" - Tahnee Cain & Tryanglz

If you love 80's you must have it !!!!