Godzilla 2000: Millenium (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]

godzilla 2000: millenium (2000 film) [soundtrack]

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The theme to the latest Godzilla adventure sounds halfway between a classic monster motif and heroic fanfare, which appropriately reflects the constantly shifting role of Japan's favorite giant lizard. After all, one minute he's threatening to crush Tokyo under his giant frame; the next, he's saving the populace from alien intruders. (Of course, Godzilla inevitably crushes Tokyo while saving it--there's irony for you.) For this film, composer Takayuki Hattori (who also scored 1994's Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla) refreshingly opts not to overdo the action scenes. Despite the occasional, clichéd use of string and brass crescendos for dramatic effect, pieces like "The Self Defense Force Swings into Action" are unusually understated. Considering the bombastic onscreen carnage, this makes for a striking contrast. Most memorable on the Godzilla 2000 soundtrack is the unconventional music--the tribal drumming insinuated into the anxious orchestrations of "Giant UFO Approaching" and "Before the Explosion"; the soothing, hypnotic tones of "Wonder of G Revealed"; and the wonderful, modern rendition of Akira Ifukube's classic, "Godzilla's Theme." Tohophiles will also appreciate the inclusion of Godzilla and Orga sound effects from the film. --Bryan Reesman

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Godzilla 2000: Millenium (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]
Godzilla 2000: Millenium (2000 Film)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A lush score suitable for The King.
  • A Great Soundtrack.
  • A Great Soundtrack.
  • A well-done Godzilla score
  • GREAT CD!!!!!!!!!!
 Godzilla 2000: Millenium (2000 Film)
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Gnp Crescendo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004UEHH
Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

  1. Godzilla Roars/Godzilla's Theme: 2000 Millennium
  2. Godzilla 2000: Millennium Main Title
  3. The Giant Tail
  4. Face To Face With Terror
  5. Inches From Disaster
  6. Godzilla Appears In Nemuro
  7. Deep At Sea
  8. Sixty Million Year Slumber
  9. The Object From Outer Space - Bizarre Happening #1
  10. The Self-Defense Force Swings Into Action
  11. Launching The Full Metal Missile
  12. The Object From Outer Space - Flight
  13. Godzilla Sound Effects
  14. Godzilla Comes Ashore
  15. The Encounter With The Mysterious Object
  16. Eerie Silence
  17. The Wonder Of G Revealed
  18. The Object From Outer Space: Bizarre Happening #2
  19. UFO Effects
  20. Giant UFO Approaching
  21. Off To Shinjuku
  22. Earth Invasion
  23. Before The Explosion
  24. Millennium
  25. Thinking Of My Dad
  26. 21:10
  27. The Millennium Kingdom
  28. Miraculous Survival
  29. Extraterrestrial Life: The Birth
  30. Tensions On The Rise/The Metamorphosis
  31. Astonishing Resurrection
  32. G's Decision
  33. Orga: Irony Of Fate
  34. End Title: Godzilla - Dreaded God
  35. Godzilla And Orga Sound Effects
  36. Godzilla's Theme - Akira Ifukube

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The theme to the latest Godzilla adventure sounds halfway between a classic monster motif and heroic fanfare, which appropriately reflects the constantly shifting role of Japan's favorite giant lizard. After all, one minute he's threatening to crush Tokyo under his giant frame; the next, he's saving the populace from alien intruders. (Of course, Godzilla inevitably crushes Tokyo while saving it--there's irony for you.) For this film, composer Takayuki Hattori (who also scored 1994's Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla) refreshingly opts not to overdo the action scenes. Despite the occasional, clichéd use of string and brass crescendos for dramatic effect, pieces like "The Self Defense Force Swings into Action" are unusually understated. Considering the bombastic onscreen carnage, this makes for a striking contrast. Most memorable on the Godzilla 2000 soundtrack is the unconventional music--the tribal drumming insinuated into the anxious orchestrations of "Giant UFO Approaching" and "Before the Explosion"; the soothing, hypnotic tones of "Wonder of G Revealed"; and the wonderful, modern rendition of Akira Ifukube's classic, "Godzilla's Theme." Tohophiles will also appreciate the inclusion of Godzilla and Orga sound effects from the film. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A lush score suitable for The King........2001-10-13

If Akira Ifukube (whose driving Godzilla theme was added for the American release) can be considered the Japanese equal to John Williams, then Takayuki Hattori is its John Barry. Hattori made his Big G debut with a lush and beautiful sounding score for Godzilla versus SpaceGodzilla. His work on Godzilla 2000 Millenium is equally lush and beautiful, calling to memory some of Alan Silvestri's work on The Abyss (which this score is superior to). Sound effects (mainly the roars and snarls of the monsters as they duke it out) are an added treat. Recommended.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Soundtrack........2001-07-30

The music to the movie Godzilla 2000 is spectacular. However, this is not Akira Ifukube's music ( besides the original Godzilla theme ). This CD also has the sound effects of Godzilla and his enemy, Orga. This music is much different from other Godzilla music because it uses an orchestra for the music. A joy to listen to. Buy now.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Soundtrack........2001-07-30

The music to the movie Godzilla 2000 is spectacular. However, this is not Akira Ifukube's music ( besides the original Godzilla theme ). This CD also has the sound effects of Godzilla and his enemy, Orga. This music is much different from other Godzilla music because it uses an orchestra for the music. A joy to listen to. Buy now.

4 out of 5 stars A well-done Godzilla score.......2001-04-09

One of the essential elements to a Godzilla movie is a rousing score, and Takayuki Hattori delivers a solid set of musical cues for "Godzilla 2000: Millennium." While I don't think "G2K" surpasses the best of the classic 'Zilla scores, this is still a very good CD.

In the film, legendary giant monster Godzilla does battle against a mysterious UFO, and then against a vicious monster. Hatori's score captures the excitement of the big battle scenes, as well as the human drama that takes place in the shadows of these titanic clashes.

Some of the best tracks on the CD include the opening track, which includes Godzilla's roar; the militaristic "The Self-Defense Force Swings into Action"; the gentle "The Wonder of G Revealed"; the exciting "Before the Explosion"; and the thrilling fanfare of "Millennium."

Hattori sometimes uses choral voices and other elements for an ethereal effect; this is a good counterpoint to the frenzied brass and pounding percussion which accentuates the excitement level elsewhere. These two musical strategies are particularly well-combined in "The Encounter with the Mysterious Object." Overall, Hattori has done an admirable job of contributing to Godzilla's decades-old musical legacy.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT CD!!!!!!!!!!.......2000-08-28

This was a great CD, but I think I could live without the songs on the CD with those people wailing. I love the Wonder of G revealed and Godzilla:Dreaded God. Orga;Irony of Fate is really good too. This CD is really good, even though most of the music isn't in the US released movie. This Cd is a must have, and has some really good songs

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