Alias - Season Two [SOUNDTRACK]

Michael Giacchino

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 16, 2004)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00065JTBK
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,517 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Main Title (:27)

2. On the Train (2:59)

3. Mother of a Mother (1:38)

4. Rabat (2:22)

5. Over the Edge (3:03)

6. Emily’s Eulogy (3:06)

7. Fond Memories (2:16)

8. Post A-Mortem (1:32)

9. Syd’s Best Alias Yet (3:44)

10. Going Down? (:51)

11. Sydney Implores Dixon (2:40)

12. Aftermath Class (4:14)

13. Sarkavator (:33)

14. I’m So Promoted (2:28)

15. I’m So Screwed (2:47)

16. I’m So Demoted (1:39)

17. Inferno (2:33)

18. Do I Have To Do Another Eulogy? (6:16)

19. Something Fishy (2:37)

20. Sloane’s Revelation (2:48)

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Fueled largely by the endlessly inventive original music chronicled in the first anthology from the hit TV series Alias, young composer Michael Giacchino's rising star quickly led to big screen success via his first major feature, Pixar's computer animated superhero spoof The Incredibles. The composer's rich eclecticism -- one that spans a thumping, contemporary techno club-savvy and brassy winks at the 60's spy-jazz canon in just its opening few cuts -- is still one of the major delights on this collection of cues from Alias' second season. But its second half largely becomes a more dramatically focused, if no less creatively restless showcase for Giacchino's orchestral writing, the scale of which impressively belies its small-screen origins. Its rare to hear TV music that evokes everything from the brooding classicism of Samuel Barber and Bernard Herrmann to more contemporary scoring masters like Goldsmith and Barry -- with a forceful nod to mixmeister Paul Oakenfold in the bargain -- but it's all here on this compelling showcase for one of film music's most promising new stars. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description

Featuring more of composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling music — sort of a techno/club take on the classic James Bond sound. Giacchino’s scores for the episodes of Season 2 received even greater acclaim than his first 22 episodes. Also included is the heart-stopping main title theme composed by series creator J.J. Abrams.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Excellent Follow-up to Alias' Season 1 Soundtrack, March 13, 2005

By	No1Crush (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

This is more wonderful music from soundtrack composer Michael Giacchino. There is a greater number of slower-paced, melancholy tracks than on the first season soundtrack, but it's a great progression nevertheless. The high-speed action techno tracks remain exciting as usual, while the slower ones are quite emotive. Unfortunately, like with the previous soundtrack, the music from the show's closing credits is not included (though the same melody is peppered throughout both CDs). Here's hoping for future soundtrack releases for Seasons 3 and 4!

30 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars i want the album!..., April 19, 2005

By	M. Raudier (fontenay-sous-bois France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

yes the score is very good but i think an album with a couple of songs heard on the show would be great to.trough the 4 seasons of the show,they featured a lots of great tunes from really talented artists (sarah maclachlan,u2,cat stevens,jet,etc...).SOi think the show deserves to have it own album like the rest of the TV shows of our time.The only thing i hope is that if they make one,they won't use those which totally not suit the spirit of the show like sex and the city and summerland soundtracks!...
the ideal soundtrack would be:
jet:last chance
kate bush:this woman's work
stars:going,going,gone
matt beckler:from the summer
hathaway:there's something better
daniel lenz:spy
josh canova:almost ran
the crystal method:starting over
U2:bad
jude:you all...everybody
debbie wesberg:home
michelle featherstone:stay
sarah maclachlan:worlds on fire (alias mix)
so what are you waiting for?!...

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not very exciting, I must say. , March 12, 2005

By	Kiki (Santa Barbara, California) - See all my reviews

As a huge Alias fan, I was ecstatic when I got this soundtrack. Sadly, the majority of it consisted of slow, sad songs that were honestly pretty boring. I was looking forward to more loud and exciting songs, but there's probably only about 4 or 5 of those on here. If you like all the musics on Alias though, I'd say go for it!