Vantage Point [Soundtrack]

Atli Örvarsson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B0012X6FYE
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,244 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Main Title

2. Motorcade

3. Enrique And Veronica

4. Run Enrique Run (as used in the film Vantage Point)

5. Lewis And Anna

6. President And Decoy

7. The Chase Begins

8. Serendipity

9. Epilogue

10. Tightening Circle (as used in the film Vantage Point)

11. Clockwork

12. The President Is Safe

13. Explosion Aftermath

14. Suarez' Plan

15. End Title

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The score by Atli Örvarsson for Vantage Point has its moment of brief calm, with the opening main theme. but from there on, the tension is ratcheted up. There are passages of near-exotic intrigue, ("Enrique and Veronica"), hybrid orchestra and electronic pulse quickenings ("Clockwork"), and rhythmic cavalcades (The Chase Begins"). There are a few pieces that offer momentary respite ("Epilogue"), but given the foreboding that surrounds them, they end up feeling like doom and disaster are always lurking in the shadows. The film's dark bearing is powerfully underscored by the use of dozens of cellists and bass players. Örvarsson's work in television (including NYPD Blue and Law & Order: Criminal Intent) has made him adept at the quick cutting and brief scenes associated with contemporary thrillers. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Remote Control Guy to Watch, March 2, 2008

By 

Robert Lavner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vantage Point (Audio CD)

Very good debut album for Atli. The main title (1) and closing cut (15) are excellent. Has a "Man On Fire" sound. Hans Zimmer acted as consultant
and Nick Glennie was the conductor so it has the "famous" Remote Control
sound. If you like that sound you'll love the CD. Music worked well in the Movie and plays well as a stand-alone. Like Jablonsky Atli is a guy
I'll be watching.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful soundtrack, February 28, 2008

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Washington Mutual - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vantage Point (Audio CD)

I have not heard many scores from Mr. Orvarsson since he appears to be a new name in the composer list. I would never expect the soundtrack to this movie to be so beautiful. From the Main Titles to the End Titles--very calming and touching. Some tracks are faster and upbeat to match the tension and action sequences; but even they have a bit of Eastern elements to them. Very surprised with this. Amazing music. I will be listening for more works by Mr. Orvarsson.

4.0 out of 5 stars An original score to a film that we keep you on the edge of your seat, May 1, 2008

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J. Larsen "J. Larsen" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vantage Point (Audio CD)

After seeing the action film, "Vantage Point" for the first time, I have to say that it was definitely an unpredictable roller coaster. A cliff hanger thrill ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Needless to say that since it was so much fun, I had to go get the soundtrack and after listening to it a couple of times the score certainly compliments the tension as well as, the fast paced action that runs throughout the entire core of the film. The film's composer brings to the table a unique and rather original blend of suspense and hair trigger excitement in many of the tracks. Although some of the tracks on the CD are rather short, the minor slip in time allowed is made up for with exciting themes that serve to heighten the drama along with heartpounding edge of your seat thrills. In the long run, both the film and the soudtrack are definitely worth a look. The story and the action promises to deliver a great thrill ride along with an original score that brings its own diverse mix of drama, suspense and action to an intriguing film.