Thunderbirds [SOUNDTRACK]

Hans Zimmer

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 3, 2007)
• Original Release Date: July 30, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B0002JU1G2
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #217,650 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
From the 60's onward, UK producer Gerry Anderson built a unique sci-fi TV mini-empire based on "Supermarionation," his unique blend of futuristic production design and marionette "actors" that have since inspired successful ad campaigns, a loving spoof from the creators of South Park and this big-screen, CGI 'n' live actor adaptation. Contemporary film score workhorse Hans Zimmer pays loving tribute to original Anderson musical collaborator Barry Gray, anchoring his update with a faithful cover of the late British composer's original series theme, then concocting a whole slate of new cues that build on the original show's brightly energetic, future-industrial soundtrack ethos. Indeed, the electro-orchestral fusion that Zimmer helped pioneer smartly reinforces that sensibility on muscular new cues like "International Rescue," "TB-3 Takeoff" and "F.A.B." Busted's marketing-oriented modern rock work-up of "Thunderbirds Are GO!" maintains the score's energy, even if it has precious little to do with the original's music -- or charm. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
1998 Release from the Original Line Up of the Aussie Early Sixties Rock and Roll Band. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, August 1, 2004

By	Terry Watkins (Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews

Although this film seems to be bombing more than Catwoman , the music is not bad.
Hans Zimmer did some good work here and the Busted Theme is kinda catchy.It takes awhile to understand what they are saying though.The music kinda muffles out the vocals.
The soundtrack is worth getting.
Too bad no one will care.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hans Zimmer is go !, September 27, 2004

By	Hilok "Eric P." (Quebec , Canada) - See all my reviews

I really believe that this soundtrack deserves a better film !
The "up to date" rework on the original t-birds theme & the new themes being introduced for various situation during the movie are really great.
Look out for tracks #2 (Internationnal rescue) & #16 (F.A.B.), as you'll keep listening to those for quite a while, the techno orchestral arrangements are just too cool !
The title performed by "BUSTED" would be as good, if only I could catch the words they're singing ???

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent soundtrack; no matter about the movie., August 28, 2004

By	Shirley A. Burton "Oddball Extreme" (Montgomery, AL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was brave enough to see Thunderbirds twice, and I honestly enjoyed it. The soundtrack is excellent, too, as it sounds beautiful. My favorite two tracks are the Busted song, and track #5--"You Need to Grow Up." Now, some people criticize the music, saying this isn't Barry Gray's style. So what? No one on this planet could ever match the style of Gray's original series music. Hans Zimmer does a nice job of giving the movie its own style of music, particularly in track #2, when International Rescue gets introduced. In two tracks, the opening theme and #17, there is the sense of the original series' music, which means Zimmer has obviously given some homage to Gray. I definitely recommend this for anyone who loves an orchestra.