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Truly beautiful music. With Michael Giacchino's score from Lost he has made it onto my list of favorite composers. I have never heard a television score that is so thematic in nature. It rivals most of the garbage that passes as scores in movies today. The music has a heart and encourages real emotion while not being manipulative in nature.

With that said, the reason the soundtrack gets 4 stars instead of 5 is not because the score itself is bad, but rather because there are some great tracks missing from Season 1 that we will never get to hear assuming this is the only Season 1 soundtrack that ever comes out. There are also some pointless filler tracks that were unnecessary in their addition.

Examples of tracks missing? In Pilot Part 1 there is a beautiful track that plays while Jack, Kate, and Charlie go exploring through the jungle looking for the cockpit and it starts raining; this is frequently referred to as the "island exploration music". It is one of the more signature themes of the show and I can't believe it was not included. Another curious track missing is the "Sayid and Nadia" theme from Solitary. Also missing is Charlie's "Moth" theme. The absence of these tracks are inexcusable especially when we are given pointless action ques lacking in beauty and direction.

Also, while the "Life and Death" theme is one of the most beautiful themes of the series, there are too many similar renditions of it on the CD. "Win One For the Reaper" is a just a slightly more upbeat rendition of "Life and Death". This is especially annoying considering they could have used the ominous and spiritual rendition as played when Jack finds the caves in the episode White Rabbit (or better yet, utilize some of the missing themes not included on the CD).

All complaints aside, I am glad I made the purchase. I have been waiting for a soundtrack of Lost since November of 2004. What we are given is better than nothing and for the most part the CD is everything I hoped for.

My favorite track is probably "Locke'd Out Again". Its pathos and tragedy is so beautifully poignant, it always manages to bring tears to my eyes.

Other highlights include "Credit Where Credit Is Due", "We're Friends", "Life and Death", "Parting Words", and "Oceanic 815".

I look forward to the Season 2 soundtrack. =)

Ok, since Amazon doesn't let u listen to the tracks on the CD, here's where you can go to preview ALL of them. Go to walmart.com and search for "lost score" or "lost soundtrack" and you'll be able to preview all 27 tracks.

I love the show, "Lost," so I was excited when I saw that a soundtrack of the breathtaking, motion-picture quality score was released on CD. I just bought it today from Amazon.com affiliate Borders, and now that I'm listening to it, it's not that amazing. Somehow taking the score out of the drama and images of the show, the score doesn't quite stand on its own. In the show, it seems inventive and brilliant; on the CD, many of the tracks seem to run together with the same theme and from a technical standpoint the music isn't particularly breakthrough -- just like the standard background scoring you'd expect in a drama narrative. A lot of the CD seems too quiet, and then jolts to loud, pounding moments.

The soundtrack, though, does have its better, unique moments with intense tribal-like drums as in #17, "Getting Ethan." How awesome that they've included "I've Got a Plane to Catch," a riotous musical romp; u can just imagine Hurley sweating and running. And because listening to the music brings u back to some of the best moments in season one, it's worth buying for fans. And with 27 tracks, fans of the show will no doubt find ones they like (and don't like). "The Eyeland," "Departing Sun," "Parting Words," the beautiful suite that goes along with the departure of the raft, are already favorites. Reviewers are right when they say the soundtrack should've included Driveshaft's "You All Everybody." ABC could probably make good bucks by releasing an entire CD devoted to the fake band.

The CD is approximately 65 minutes long and comes with a lovely 12-page booklet with montages of the individual portraits of the actors. It also has a list that tells u in which episodes each musical track is taken from.

Michael Giacchino started out composing video game scores, and recently did The Incredibles with Brad Bird, and now comes the brilliant score to LOST. LOST is my favorite show on TV right now, and the music is a huge role in the show's success. While I love Giaccchino's work, I am all about Hans Zimmer. Zimmer is my favorite composer and will always be that way. I was thrilled to read in the album notes that Hans Zimmer's music was originally used in the Pilot to pitch the show to ABC, but later Giacchino came in to compose an original score. With LOST Giacchino was able to really let his creative mind flow, and in return has brought an incredibly brilliant show a life of its own. The music is not overpowering, it let's the show do its job. It does have a presence though, and it can make you curl up in tension or even let the tears roll down your face. It's a beautiful piece of score.

The tension is built with flowing string instruments and the tempo picks up as the tension does. When the tension goes full throttle he'll bring in "out of this world" percussion and usually end with a peaking trumpet (cue commercial). Track 22 is a great example of the peaking trumpet, and track 3 is a good example of percussion. It really creates the perfect mood for the stories.

The emotional pieces are usually led by string instruments complimented with a gentle piano, the most noteworthy of the album being track 26. This is the piece used at the end of season 1, when the survivors part ways and send the raft out to sea. A truly breathtaking moment that will fill you with emotion. He compliments the emotion of the characters completely, and this is why the show works to such a great effect. It looks like creator J.J. Abrams has found a new companion in the business since he brought on Giacchino to compose Mission Impossible 3, which Abrams is directing.

A reviewer asked about the "songs" that feature on the show(season 1 and season 2), well I'll make a list

1. Joe Purdy - Washed Away
2. The Kinks - He's Evil
3. Dave Matthews Band - Stay
4. Seeds - Pushing Too Hard
5. Bob Marley - Redemption Song
6. Drifters - Up On The Roof
7. Billy Joel - Easy Money
8. Patsy Cline - Leaving On Your Mind
9. Willy Nelson - Are You Sure
10. Glenn Miller - Moonlight Serenade
11. Otis Redding - These Arms Of Mine
12. James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
13. Sketer Davis - The End Of The World
14. Staind - Outside
15. The Uniques - My Conversation
16. Blind Boys of Alabama - I Should Not Walk Alone
17. Patsy Cline - Walking After Midnight
18. Mama Cass Elliot - Make Your Own Kind Of Music (haha)
19. Perry Como - Catch A Falling Star
20. Daminen Rice - Delicate

P.S - I give the available cd three stars

I am a huge fan of the television show lost (you could even say that I watch the show religously). The score was one of the things that I instantly loved from the show and wished and wished for a soundtrack to be released. Now the day has finally come and I cannot be happier. The soundtrack is amazing and has every emotion as the scene that the track appears in. A definete must have for any Lost fan!

From when I first got interested in LOST one of the key elements of the show has been it's enigmatic score. Without stealing the scene or overpowering the scene Giacchino manages to weave this unique sound into the fabric of LOST. I cannot imagine another composer's music flowing as fluidly within the show.

Playing on the emotions of the viewer and providing just enough pace to keep a scene intense this soundtrack was on my MUST-HAVE list long before it was even announced.

As a part time creative writer and fan of the show this collection of diverse and moving tracks will be a constant companion. Well deserving of ten stars but five will suffice.

Being a huge fan of "Lost", I was always hoping for the music to be released. I can't say how many times I've played certain scenes over and over just to melt away in the music. I just got my cd today and was praying my favorite song was on there..it was!!! It is from the episode where Locke donates a kidney and awakens in the hospital to learn he had been used and then dumped...that song is so great and it really touches me...I think,"poor Locke", knowing it's only a tv show! I'm a big fan of string and piano music..more of my favorites are "Life and Death", "Booneral", and "Shannonigans", which those are passionate songs for me as well as "Oceanic 815". I would highly recommend it if you enjoy the soothing music.

I am something of a film-score buff, and I can say, without hesitation, that some of the most beautiful original score music being composed today is, in fact, not being composed for the big screen: it's Michael Giacchino's weekly output for "Lost." This mysterious and beautiful music elevates what would otherwise be an entertaining (if a bit silly) adventure series into a fascinating and dramatic character drama.

The 27 tracks on this album are culled from 17 episodes of the first season of the show (a very handy guide in the liner notes lists which tracks corespond to which episodes), and are primarily cues which fall into two categories: dramatic character underscoring, and jarring, nervous action music. A few pieces of quirky composition aside -- such as the amusing "Hurley" music of "I've Got a Plane to Catch" -- the album largely focuses on the two primary uses of music in the series: to ratchet up the drama of a scene by a couple of notches, or to crank up the suspense in a "Monster" or "Others" encounter.

Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of the "Lost" scores week-to-week is the way every cue is linked to past musical passages. Simple melodies are varied upon to underpin the various bittersweet stories of the survivors of 815. The album highlights this interconnectivity without ever becoming repetative.

Sadly missing from the album are some of the first season's brighter, more playful musical moments, such as the cue playing under [MINOR SPOILERS] Charlie's climactic escape in "The Moth," and the similar cue when Kate makes off with the case Sawyer drops from the cliff in "Whatever the Case May Be." Regardless, the album represents an excellent sampling of some of the more significant musical moments from the show.

Label Varese Sarabande described a "Lost" soundtrack album as "the most requested title we have ever encountered." For this requester, the final product didn't dissapoint. Here's hoping that this is the first of a series of albums, filling in the few signifiacant ommissions here, and highlighting Giacchino's ongoing work for the show.

Well, it only took them - what - nearly two years?

If you're a fan of the show, then it is somewhat difficult not to be fan of the musical compilations that adorn it. The writers of this show clearly recognize when words are no longer adequate, and thus it is left up to Michael Giacchino to convey the emotions of the moment. And, what a terrific job he does. Rarely are Giacchino's compositions used as ambient melodies, but more often they become the focus of a scene. Indeed, there are moments when I think the show was written for music (can you tell I'm a fan).

Naturally, there are the usual action melodies, but only a few: "Run Like, Um... Hell?", "Monsters Are Such Interesting Things", and "Run Away! Run Away!." Even so, there sound is remains unique. My favorites - and I am certain most would agree - are "Credit Where Credit Is Due", "Win One For The Reaper", "Locke'd Out Again", and "Life And Death." For me, theses songs characterize LOST, and without them there would be no LOST. As for the remaining tracks, they are equally enjoyable.

As great as this soundtrack is, it is missing some key music from the show. Specifically, none of the songs that Hurley listens to are on this soundtrack, which are sometimes just as moving as Giacchino's music. Yes, I realize that you can probably download them individually from ITunes or buy the original albums, but I feel they were needed on this CD. Perhaps, ABC will release a Hurley Collection.

Where can I find that? Not a score - but actual songs. I've been looking for them, or at least the credits so I can buy them. Any help??