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I've been a soundtrack buff for years, and enjoy a variety of scores from various composers working in various styles: John Williams, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, Hans Zimmer, Steve Jablonsky, Brian Tyler, and Michael Giacchino -- every one of them has a slightly different style, and as long as their work is top-quality, I enjoy it.
I have always loved Hans Zimmer's music; I very much enjoyed most of the soundtrack for "Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice", but in that soundtrack, the theme that caught my attention and had my jaw slack in "wonder" (yes, I used that pun) and delight was Wonder Woman's. It was so original, so energetic, so catchy!
Then I heard that Zimmer was not going to be scoring "Wonder Woman". I was disappointed; but I was heartened to discovered that Rupert Gregson-Williams -- a longtime Zimmer collaborator -- was going to work in his place. I loved his work on "The Legend of Tarzan" last year. The only thing that I said was: "He had *better* use the new theme."
He did. This CD is one that I listened to twice in a row for the first time (and I never do that), and it's currently playing for a third time through as I type! I am stunned at its depth. The action music is thrilling, but smooth (it doesn't sound like an circus exploding in slow motion, which really irks me); you can tap your foot to it and it puts a smile on your face -- or at least it put one on mine. As an added bonus, there is a lot of slow, emotional, music that is full of heart, as well.
Interestingly, there are a few moments when the soundscape reminds me of "Tarzan", or Jablonsky's work on "Transformers", or of Patrick Doyle's work on the original "Thor" soundtrack (and, coincidentally, there are some moments that reminds of Brian Tyler's work on the sequel film, too). But it's never derivative. This is fresh, original, and fun.
And I haven't even seen the movie yet ...
Don't hesitate, not for a second. Click. Buy. Listen. Repeat.
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Killer soundtrack on ok vinyl
I can't get enough of this gorgeous soundtrack. It's superb - but this review is specifically about this vinyl release.It's pretty solid. Packaging is gorgeous, and they put it on two LPs rather than trimming the soundtrack to fit on one which is great. Mine was free of fingerprints and mostly flat. It's still pretty poppy and came out of the sleeve with a good amount of particles all over it, but plays nicely once cleaned. Plus the crackling is kinda part of the fun with vinyl for me!
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I can't get enough of this gorgeous soundtrack. It's superb - but this review is specifically about this vinyl release.
It's pretty solid. Packaging is gorgeous, and they put it on two LPs rather than trimming the soundtrack to fit on one which is great. Mine was free of fingerprints and mostly flat. It's still pretty poppy and came out of the sleeve with a good amount of particles all over it, but plays nicely once cleaned. Plus the crackling is kinda part of the fun with vinyl for me!
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- azmaduReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2018
Rousing score for Diana's first major big screen outing.
