Life quickly gave me a new challenge: review of a picture score
(another wild research, I get it a lot). I thought that writing about
it would be interesting simply because this type of music usually
does not come as easy as ‘regular’ records. As I never heard
about this movie, I decided to quickly watch it before I even touch
what James Horner prepared for me. I was intrigued and confused by
this film but quick research on Wikipedia answered all the questions
I had (what questions? I leave that one for myself; you need to
experience that movie on your own!). The album itself is only 30
minutes long but it is full of tremendous quality! I always believed
that it’s better to write less and have an interesting piece of
music. Mr Horner did exactly that. Four songs are very short but full
of dramaturgy and emotions going back and forth. You can lie down,
close your eyes and let your brain drift with all notes coming from
speakers/headphones. Longer tracks bring even more. There are moments
when you can feel love, moments of happiness, just to be surprised
with completely different vibe, like anger. I strongly recommend
watching the movie first. A couple of days later I’m still thinking
about it and James Horner’s music keep this thought alive.
Phenomenal The London Symphony Orchestra alongside with Boys From The
Choir Of New College from Oxford created memorable half hour of epic
music. If you plan to do some board games session with Sci-Fi,
thriller theme, you should consider adding some of Brainstorm’s
song into a playlist. You won’t be disappointed. Conclusion: I will
definitely come back to this album. The more I listen to it, the more
I sink into these notes and try to relive the moments from the film
(and ask more questions). If you want to hear one of the best
original scores from 80’s, here is your chance!
PS: James Horner won a Saturn award for this score! He even beat John
William’s Return of the Jedi! How cool is that?
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