Godzilla 2000: Millennium [SOUNDTRACK]

Takayuki Hattori

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 15, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Gnp Crescendo
• ASIN: B00004UEHH
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #183,643 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The theme to the latest Godzilla adventure sounds halfway between a classic monster motif and heroic fanfare, which appropriately reflects the constantly shifting role of Japan's favorite giant lizard. After all, one minute he's threatening to crush Tokyo under his giant frame; the next, he's saving the populace from alien intruders. (Of course, Godzilla inevitably crushes Tokyo while saving it--there's irony for you.) For this film, composer Takayuki Hattori (who also scored 1994's Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla) refreshingly opts not to overdo the action scenes. Despite the occasional, clichéd use of string and brass crescendos for dramatic effect, pieces like "The Self Defense Force Swings into Action" are unusually understated. Considering the bombastic onscreen carnage, this makes for a striking contrast. Most memorable on the Godzilla 2000 soundtrack is the unconventional music--the tribal drumming insinuated into the anxious orchestrations of "Giant UFO Approaching" and "Before the Explosion"; the soothing, hypnotic tones of "Wonder of G Revealed"; and the wonderful, modern rendition of Akira Ifukube's classic, "Godzilla's Theme." Tohophiles will also appreciate the inclusion of Godzilla and Orga sound effects from the film. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars From viewing the movie, August 18, 2000

By	GJ "movielion" - See all my reviews

I just came from the 2.20p.m (8/18)showing of Godzilla 2000.The kick back to the Classic Godzilla looks & music was great.The Music is a reprised of music from episodes of the orginal series.The sound & visual fx was equaly good.With in the first 15 minutes Godzilla attacks Japan.While the Goverment is tring to destroy him another civil group is tring to find ways to protect& study him .While Godzilla is on the move,a large rock emerges from the ocean.The rock turns out too be an alien craft.In the after math of the first battle scientise retreive a cell from Godzilla.Inadivable the space craft gains possion of this cell.It uses the cell too morph into a gaint Godzilla like monster.Then the one on one you expect from Godzilla movies occur.With dazziling fx & sound track it is a must see for all classic Godzilla fans.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, August 18, 2000

By	Chris (Georgia) - See all my reviews

I have always loved Godzilla. If you love Godzilla this is the cd for you. It's worth the money. The movie was also awesome.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Non-Ifukube Score, August 21, 2000

By	Nick Teng (Plainview, New York USA) - See all my reviews

The score to Godzilla 2000 was masterfully done. It is quite apparent that Maestro Hattori understands the legend that is Godzilla. This is one of the best non-Akira Ifukube G scores ever. It is unfortunate that Hattorui will not be conducting the score for the upcoming G flick "Godzilla vs. Mega-Guiras." Akira Ifukube should be very proud of Mr. Hattori.