Red Dragon [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]

red dragon [enhanced] [soundtrack]

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    Red Dragon, film score
    Composed by Danny Elfman
    Performed by Debbi Datz-Pyle
    Conducted by Pete Anthony

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This vaunted "new" chapter in the exploits of serial killer/cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter is actually the first, essentially a remake of Manhunter, Michael Mann's adaptation of the Thomas Harris novel in which Dr. L. is but a supporting player. But where Mann used a nervous, often ironic rock and postpunk pop score, Danny Elfman's largely orchestral soundtrack here punctuates the film's creep factor with tense arpeggios and crashing rhythms. Nothing wrong with that, per se--the old school masters succeeded following a similar tack for decades. But Elfman is no Bernard Herrmann here. In fact, there's often precious little to remind us that this is the same composer who served up such goth-modern standouts as Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Darkman. It's a score that's masterfully atmospheric, yet strangely sterile--and one that occasionally dithers uncomfortably close to McGoth. The Enhanced CD features here include interviews with Elfman, director Brett Ratner, and star Anthony Hopkins. --Jerry McCulley

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Red Dragon [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]
The Best of Hannibal: Music from Hannibal, Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs
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    1. Avarice [From Hannibal]
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    3. Main Titles [From Red Dragon]
    4. Virtue [From Hannibal]
    5. Finale [From the Silence of the Lambs]
    6. To Every Captive Soul [From Hannibal]
    7. Abduction [From the Silence of the Lambs]
    8. Threats [From Red Dragon]
    9. Return to the Asylum [From the Silence of the Lambs]
    10. Main Title [From the Silence of the Lambs]
    11. Burning Heart [From Hannibal]
    12. Cell [From Red Dragon]
    13. Quid Pro Quo [From the Silence of the Lambs]
    Red Dragon
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • MOST!
    • Delicious!
    • Perfect for the film!
    • very agressive
    • A Wonderful Score - reminiscient of Bernard Herrmann
    		 Red Dragon
    Danny Elfman
    Manufacturer: Decca
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    Release Date: 2002-09-24

    Tracks:

    1. Logos
    2. Revelation
    3. Main Titles
    4. The Cell
    5. The Book
    6. The Address
    7. We're Different
    8. The Note
    9. Enter the Dragon
    10. Threats
    11. Tiger Balls
    12. Love on a Couch
    13. Devouring the Dragon
    14. The Fire
    15. Book
    16. He's Back!
    17. End Credits Suite

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    This vaunted "new" chapter in the exploits of serial killer/cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter is actually the first, essentially a remake of Manhunter, Michael Mann's adaptation of the Thomas Harris novel in which Dr. L. is but a supporting player. But where Mann used a nervous, often ironic rock and postpunk pop score, Danny Elfman's largely orchestral soundtrack here punctuates the film's creep factor with tense arpeggios and crashing rhythms. Nothing wrong with that, per se--the old school masters succeeded following a similar tack for decades. But Elfman is no Bernard Herrmann here. In fact, there's often precious little to remind us that this is the same composer who served up such goth-modern standouts as Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Darkman. It's a score that's masterfully atmospheric, yet strangely sterile--and one that occasionally dithers uncomfortably close to McGoth. The Enhanced CD features here include interviews with Elfman, director Brett Ratner, and star Anthony Hopkins. --Jerry McCulley

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars MOST!.......2004-12-28

    This is one of the hardest soundtrack for me to under stand because every thing is so well connected. Elfman gives smooth transtions, with feeling melody and sound. You must get my tied for my 2nd favorite Elfman soundtrack with Nightmare before Cristmas. GET BOTH!

    5 out of 5 stars Delicious!.......2003-07-08

    I'm a fan of danny Elfman's compositions for movies. His score was also good in Spider-Man, but this was just awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars Perfect for the film!.......2002-09-28

    Now before you scream at me for liking this score, let me tell you I am an AVID fan of Manhunter. I love every part of it, and I really don't mind this remake since it will be more about madman Francis Dolarhyde and his love interest Reba McClane than FBI Agent Will Graham (Dolarhyde and Reba being my favorite characters who did NOT get enough screen time in Manhunter, although they put on the best performances in the movie).
    The score is one of Danny Elfman's voice, and I proudly say it's superior to Silence of the Lambs' score. The violins make sooth little sounds and then out of nowhere come violently shrieking up and down, creating intense imagination. The piano whispers like a softly spoken lullaby; listen to the first track, Logos - it is perfect for this gothic cinematic pleasure.
    I won't deny at all that Manhunter had one of the best soundtracks ever - I own the soundtrack and listen to it a lot. You cannot compare Red Dragon's score to Manhunter, though. Manhunter's score is very atmospheric and features a lot of Enya-type tunes and good rock songs fit to every scene (This Big Hush was brilliantly picked for Francis and Reba's love scene), but Red Dragon's score is pure orchestral beauty. The music does have a huge "I KNEW Danny Elfman scored this" mark to it, but it is very different from his other works. This, Batman Returns and The Nightmare Before Christmas are his best works. I can barely wait to go see Red Dragon in theatres now considering how grand of a score this is.

    5 out of 5 stars very agressive.......2002-09-26

    This music fits well with the Harris novels about Hannibal Lector. This time around it's Danny Elfman's turn to give it a shot. Howard Shore's was simple yet hauntingly beautiful, Hans Zimmer's boardered on some classical work, but again beautiful, Elfman really gives us some great music here and I would recommend it to anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Score - reminiscient of Bernard Herrmann.......2002-09-25

    Danny Elfman is an excellent composer. From his frequent collaborations with director Tim Burton (Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas) to his more dramatic genre of composing (he wrote for Good Will Hunting as well) to the "everyone knows it" genre (The Simpsons), it is almost certain that every full-blooded American has at least HEARD an Elfman original. This (RED DRAGON) is one of his best! It is strangely haunting, remarkably nuanced (listen for the sound effects and the flavors from Hans Zimmer's HANNIBAL score and Howard Shore's THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS score), and down-right chilling. Bernard Herrmann, who frequently composed for Hitchcock, is a self-professed favorite of Elfman. And why shouldn't he be? Hitchcock told Herrmann to do whatever he wanted for PSYCHO, except write anything for the shower scene. Thank God he didn't listen! Herrmann's violin shrieks are now well-known to nearly everyone. While Elfman's score may not last through the generations or be quite as "off the beaten path", it is none-the-less a wonderful performance from one of the greatest composers we have today. I think Herrmann would be proud. . .I know I am glad to own this, even before having seen the movie.
    Lovely to Look At
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      		Lovely to Look At

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      Release Date: 2003-01-01

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      1. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Medley: Main Title (Smoke Gets in ...)
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      3. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: I'll Be Hard to Handle (Instrumental)
      4. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Lafayette (Clementine)
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      7. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: You're Devastating
      8. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Lovely to Look At
      9. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Lovely to Look At (Instrumental)
      10. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: I Won't Dance (Instrumental)
      11. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Marge & ...)
      12. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: The Most Exciting Night (Armful of ...)
      13. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
      14. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Fashion Show, Pt. 1 (Lovely to Look At
      15. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Fashion Show, Pt. 2: Yesterdays ...
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      18. Lovely to Look at, Film Music: Medley: Main Title (Lovely to Look At
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      23. Texas Carnival, Film Music: Texas Routine (Deep in the Heart of Texas)
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