I have like Brian Tyler sense the Expendables and have found him to be a bright young composer who we can expect great things from in the future. His work on multiple action pieces has been exciting and fun even if he kind of bangs us in the head with the theme over and over again, not a bad thing necessarily.
After Kenneth Branagh's and Marvel's separation it would be unlikely that Patrick Doyle would continue also but in Brian Tyler we have found a replacement. While Doyle's score had a more universal theme that had a noble quality, Tyler opted for a bolder theme. With thrilling French Horns and Trumpets and a heavy, god-like percussion section we have end up with a score that compliments large action with an even larger hero. Tyler also punches home a darker sound through out the movie that is culminated in Uprising, Convergence, and the Beginning go the End. Major action pieces that artfully describe the movie very well. But perhaps it is not the new bold theme or great action pieces but one single track that catapults this album and Tyler into greatness, Into Eternity. This one piece has everything a music lover wants in a pieces concerning the death of a mother. Tyler uses the strings to build and release tension like a flowing river of emotions and uses a female vocalist to give us a haunting feeling of death and add gong and symbol swells you have one truly moving piece that just enhances Frigga's funeral. The album ends with Legacy which throws us into the end credits and reprises the new Thor theme in a more moving quality as before turning into bold actions of a god. Brian Tyler has done a marvelous job of weaving using the strengths of instruments to create a god like score for the god of thunder.
P.S. Aslo an added bonus the album includes the wonderful Marvel Studios fanfare.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 2.83 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Intrada Records
- Date First Available : October 31, 2013
- Label : Intrada Records
- ASIN : B00F8PPB3I
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 18, 2016
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 16, 2013
I am a HUGE Thor fan, I have seen the first movie and Avengers more then I can count, so naturally when I heard about this movie I had to see it, and as I have done with the first Thor movie and Avengers, had to have this soundtrack! I wish I could have had it before the movie came out given the release date for the cd was just three days before the movie, but that is so trivial it doesn't matter.
I have seen Thor The Dark World, over three times now (no judging) and every time since I have had this album I have listened to it on the way to see the film and on the way home. The music, like the film, is better on so many levels then the first, which will still hold a place in my heart. I can see the scenes in the movie each track is played in, and on the saddest songs, I see those parts and get all misty eyed.
This is a must have CD for any marvel cinematic universe fan, or hell even the comic universe fan (I am both) I am so glad I was able to have it two days after I ordered it. It hasn't left my car stereo, and is the most played album on my iTunes.
I have seen Thor The Dark World, over three times now (no judging) and every time since I have had this album I have listened to it on the way to see the film and on the way home. The music, like the film, is better on so many levels then the first, which will still hold a place in my heart. I can see the scenes in the movie each track is played in, and on the saddest songs, I see those parts and get all misty eyed.
This is a must have CD for any marvel cinematic universe fan, or hell even the comic universe fan (I am both) I am so glad I was able to have it two days after I ordered it. It hasn't left my car stereo, and is the most played album on my iTunes.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 25, 2014
This soundtrack is very different from the one from the first Thor movie, which I own and thoroughly enjoy. After listening to both for some time, I found that the difference between the two soundtracks is significant in many ways, but both are very enjoyable in their own ways.
Thor (by Doyle)
- Feels deeper in terms of emotional engagement, which includes more feel of melancholy. This is key to building the back story and the relationships between Thor/his parents, Thor/Jane, and Thor/Loki.
- There are several high-tempo tracks that are perfect for action/battle scenes.
Thor: Dark World (by Tyler)
- Feels much darker overall, and much more powerful in terms of rhythm and faster in tempo. Again, fits the story and theme of the movie perfectly. There is a higher sense of urgency in most of the tracks, likely because there are more action sequences in this film.
- There are not as many slower tracks as the first one; not good or bad, just different. This makes sense as the the foundation was already established in the first film, and that this film is faster-paced by far.
All in all, this track definitely fits the intensity, tone, pace, and feel of the movie. I highly recommend for fans of the movie or motion picture soundtracks in general!
Thor (by Doyle)
- Feels deeper in terms of emotional engagement, which includes more feel of melancholy. This is key to building the back story and the relationships between Thor/his parents, Thor/Jane, and Thor/Loki.
- There are several high-tempo tracks that are perfect for action/battle scenes.
Thor: Dark World (by Tyler)
- Feels much darker overall, and much more powerful in terms of rhythm and faster in tempo. Again, fits the story and theme of the movie perfectly. There is a higher sense of urgency in most of the tracks, likely because there are more action sequences in this film.
- There are not as many slower tracks as the first one; not good or bad, just different. This makes sense as the the foundation was already established in the first film, and that this film is faster-paced by far.
All in all, this track definitely fits the intensity, tone, pace, and feel of the movie. I highly recommend for fans of the movie or motion picture soundtracks in general!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2022
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2014
...movie scenes, even action movie scenes are not what they used to be. They are meant to be short blurbs or blips to be picked up by the short attention span of the audience. So the music reflects that, so that many of the pieces are only 1 minute or 2 minutes long and not the traditional 4 to 5 minutes. So they end up sounding like sound bites instead of orchestration/movement of the piece/scene/emotions.
Granted, Thor is based on the comic book and comic books were meant to be quick, action-packed drama within an alternate universe. But many movies that were based on such were still made in a far more thoughtful process. So, the music reflects that. For example: The Batman series (1990s into early 2000s), Superman (1970s into 1980s), Transformers, etc.
There also doesn't seem to be a flow. It starts and stops too sudden (just like the movie) and after listening to it, after a while, the music is beginning to sound the same: monotonous, boring and dull. That's not to say that it is not good movie music JUST NOT GREAT. If they really wanted good, non-stereotypical movie music, they should have gone to people like ancientmusic.co.uk where they produce authentic historical music on ancient instruments with true to form lyrics, tones, and rhythms. NOT a plug, just a genuine comment from an appreciative listener.
Granted, Thor is based on the comic book and comic books were meant to be quick, action-packed drama within an alternate universe. But many movies that were based on such were still made in a far more thoughtful process. So, the music reflects that. For example: The Batman series (1990s into early 2000s), Superman (1970s into 1980s), Transformers, etc.
There also doesn't seem to be a flow. It starts and stops too sudden (just like the movie) and after listening to it, after a while, the music is beginning to sound the same: monotonous, boring and dull. That's not to say that it is not good movie music JUST NOT GREAT. If they really wanted good, non-stereotypical movie music, they should have gone to people like ancientmusic.co.uk where they produce authentic historical music on ancient instruments with true to form lyrics, tones, and rhythms. NOT a plug, just a genuine comment from an appreciative listener.
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Jamie Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning, powerful and emotional
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 14, 2013
Having seen Thor The Dark World in the cinema 3 times I had to buy the soundtrack.
A perfect score for a wonderful film, Brian Tyler delivers again after his previous score on the equally fantastic Iron Man 3.
The tender "Into Eternity" and poundingly powerful "Escaping the Realm" and the cheeky "An Unlikely Alliance" are three stand-out tracks on a great album.
Buying the CD from Amazon is perfect as they also kindly rip the tracks to the cloud player storage in your account so you can listen whilst you are online and maybe don't have the ability to play a CD on the move.
I highly recommend this album.
Fingers crossed Captain America The Winter Soldier continues the trend of powerful Marvel Movie Music!
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A perfect score for a wonderful film, Brian Tyler delivers again after his previous score on the equally fantastic Iron Man 3.
The tender "Into Eternity" and poundingly powerful "Escaping the Realm" and the cheeky "An Unlikely Alliance" are three stand-out tracks on a great album.
Buying the CD from Amazon is perfect as they also kindly rip the tracks to the cloud player storage in your account so you can listen whilst you are online and maybe don't have the ability to play a CD on the move.
I highly recommend this album.
Fingers crossed Captain America The Winter Soldier continues the trend of powerful Marvel Movie Music!
Happy listening
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Mind blowing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 13, 2014
If you loved Thor 2 you will love this soundtrack! The music captures the epic nature of the film extremely well and even includes the Marvel Fanfare and a snippet of the Captain America March in 'An Unlikely Alliance'. It is very difficult to put into words how much I love this so perhaps settle for the fact that it captures the film's atmosphere incredibly well. It arrived in pristine condition and the booklet contains a few key images from the film, however the digital booklet differs to the actual booklet.
D. Woods
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its Hammer-Time!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 25, 2014
Great new score by Brian Tyler for the Thor universe. The pounding main character theme is wonderful - very heroic and uplifting. A shame that none of Patrick Doyles score for the original film is not referenced, but I guess Marvel are going for new sounds for each movie. All in all, a treat. Impressive action cues and some nice melodic moments from the more emotional moments in the film.
StevenT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Epic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 8, 2014
I've always loved Thor, as the Norse god and as the Marvel hero. The first movie I saw it at the cinema and I loved very much, also because supported by a truly wonderful soundtrack. So when I heard that they made a second film about Thor, I hoped that the soundtrack was equally wonderful. Brian Tyler never disappoints! This soundtrack is wonderful, I recommend it to everyone, especially Thor lovers **
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Inver-Nessie!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heroic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 5, 2014
Loved the film - nice hammer! - and the OST captures the heroic quest of fighting the rat-bags. Quite repetitive with the main theme throughout but still great fun blasting this out while doing the housework! Thank you :)
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