The Bourne Ultimatum
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Free Music Review: Disappointing, to say the least
Hit: 2 Stars
If you really must get a score CD to one of the Bourne movies then go with Bourne Supremacy. I was expecting good things of this one but after giving it a couple of spins I can see why Varese Sarabande opted out of releasing this one (Decca picks this score up); it's mainly just recycled stuff from the previous films. But don't expect anything as frantic as 'Bim Bam Smash' from second movie here.
My main problem with this score is that is just so generic and random. Yes, the Bourne theme is in there, but it's hardly a masterwork. I feel like anyone who wanted to convey the hectic, unpredictable nature of the movie through music could have come up with this score. Some tracks (the CD is a mere 50 minutes) work alright as an adrenaline burst but don't expect anything even remotely articulate or emotive.
It reminded me a lot of Hans Zimmer's score to Black Hawk Down, but that at least had some haunting sounds to it. Unless you are really desperate to have a new, upbeat version of Moby's Extreme Ways on CD then just give this a miss and pick the CD for The Bourne Supremacy.
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Hit: 5 Stars
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Free Music Review: It's a great soundtrack, but missing a lot of music from the movie
Hit: 4 Stars
First of all, before any of you say to yourself, "I don't believe you" I swear to you I'm telling you the truth. PLEASE read this review. I like Bourne movies. Not a Bourne-hater. But there's a reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5.
I liked the movie and also liked the music within the movie, but like most of John Powell's soundtracks, a lot of the music that was actually in the movie isn't on the soundtrack. If you watch the Waterloo sequence again in theaters, you'll notice that a HUGE portion of that music isn't on the soundtrack. Don't believe me? Watch the movie again. When the assassin runs away after shooting the journalist, none of that music [which is GOOD music] appears on the soundtrack.
Another example: The music for the entire Morocco chase scene between Daniels, Desh, Bourne, and Nikki Parsons does not appear on the soundtrack.
Yes, I'm aware that this is a "soundtrack" and not a "score", but I feel like I wasted my money. I thought that there would at least be music from the scenes I actually enjoyed most in the movie.
Free Music Review: Bourne Ultimatum, a worthy finale.
Hit: 5 Stars
The newest John Powell score for the Bourne Ultimatum is a real finale of the Bourne OST trilogy. While the score is different compared to the previous ones, a recognizable link with the previous Bourne scores is clearly audible, because of the previously used themes and instruments. Still the soundtrack is composed without leaning too much on the two existing Bourne scores; in repeating and re-using existing melodies and tracks.
The renewing part of the OST is in the use of more orchestral instruments (more brass: horns, trumpets & strings) and bigger arrangements giving the score a bigger and more intense sound. This 'orchestral sound' is kept during the whole score and is mixed very well with the electronic, and percussion sounds from the previous Bourne scores.
The length of the 9 John Powells tracks around 50 minutes is somewhat on the short side, but on the other hand never bores. The OST contains very good tracks, and the balance between the action and calm parts is good. Track 2: [Tangiers] stands out because of the action and its Morocco feeling. Where track 3 and 5 are beautiful calm tracks. The OST ends with the dramatic tracks 7 and 8 (Coming home & Man versus Man). The fitting conclusion of the last track is the same in melody and instrument as the Bourne Identity OST started (while at both moments, Bourne lies in the water). A beautiful arranged detail! The fans of Bourne scores should feel comfortable. People looking for a revolutionary score however, could get a bit disappointed. I would recommend this soundtrack to anyone who is a John Powell fan, or liked the previous Bourne scores.
Free Music Review: Dynamic score
Hit: 5 Stars
As I watched Bourne Ultimatum I was struck by how similar this soundtrack sounded to the first two, particularly Supremacy. I was hesitant to order the disc, but upon listening to it, while some themes are retained from the first two films, they have been re-arranged brilliantly. This is a top-notch soundtrack, evoking all of the energy and emotion of the film, and is a worgty addition to the other two Bourne soundtracks.