The Matrix: Music From The Motion Picture
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Free Music Notes for The Matrix: Music From The Motion Picture
Free Music Review: Almost perfect
Hit: 5 Stars
I dont hate ANY song on this album. In fact I love just about every single song, most of my favorite bands from the electronica/metal scene are on this album. From Ministry's "Bad Blood" (which will wake you up, I can assure you) to Rob Dougan's modern masterpiece "Clubbed to Death" this soundtrack will give you engery!1. Rock Is Dead, Marilyn Manson- (metal) Not his best song by far, still not bad, we know what he sounds like... 8/10
2. Spybreak, Propellerheads- (electronica) the music from the goverment lobby scene, very upbeat with a bit of spy thrown in... 9/10
3. Bad Blood - Ministry (metal) takes some getting used to, but once you get used to the noise its good... 8/10
4. Clubbed to Death [Kurayamino Mix], Rob Dougan- (classical, electronica) Beautiful, a masterpiece, i have never tired of this song, one of my favorite songs of all time, Rob Dougan is a god, check out his CD and you can hear him sing! also known as 'The woman in the read dress song'... 11/10
5. Prime Audio Soup, Meat Beat Manifesto- (elcetronica) just the name of the band rocks, good example of early 90's dance scene... 10/10
6. Leave You Far Behind, Lunatic Calm- (electronica/ techno) this song is used in many soundtracks, energizing and fast... 10/10
7. Mindfields, The Prodigy- (electronica) awesome song, awesome band to be sure to check out there CD, The Fat of the Land, perfect example of late 90's British dance music... 10/10
8. Dragula [Hot Rod Herman Remix], Rob Zombie- (metal/ industrial electronica) PURE ENERGY, this song packs quite a punch, insanly good... 10/10
9. My Own Summer (Shove It), Deftones- (electronica i guess) I never really liked Deftones, the song sorta drags, with no real structure, not my favorite... 7/10
10. Ultrasonic Sound, Hive- (industrial electronica) another song with bite, can really lose yourself in this song... 9/10
11. Look to Your Orb for the Warning, Monster Magnet- (electronica (?)) strange song, very dark, grundgy, me like! 8.5/10
12. Du Hast, Rammstein- (Metal/Elecetronica) wow, another one of my all time favorite songs, its in German of course, first time i heard it the voice made me jump, this will really get the heart pumping!... 10/10
13. Wake Up, Rage Against the Machine- (metal) not a big fan of rage, but I do like this song, the guitar of this band is amazing, but i dont like the singer very much, its a great ending to the movie and soundtrack! ... 8/10
all in all it gets alot of my favorite artists, but it's a shame bands like Crystal Method (who really deseveres to be on this album (if u like this album be sure to check out Vegas)) and Chemical Brothers arent on here...and of course a dozen metal bands...
its worth the money, almost every song is worth the price of the album!
Free Music Review: Great introduction to techno/metal.
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of those CD's you can play a million times and not get tired of. Along with the self-titled Korn album and Electro-Shock Blues by the Eels, this CD was one of the first "rock" albums that I enjoyed thoroughly. The Deftones are one of my favorite bands of all time and this is where I first heard them. "Bad Blood," "Rock is Dead," and "Wake Up" are not only great songs for metalheads, but the perfect introduction to the genre for newcomers. Not only are all the metal songs awesome, but there's some really good techno on here. "Clubbed to Death" was my favorite song while I was experiencing depression attacks on an overseas trip. I would set my CD player on repeat and listen to it until I had memorized every note and chord of it. "Spybreak!," "Minefields" and "Dragula" are surprisingly good for those moments when you feel like killing all life forms on the planet (although Slipknot's first CD is still the best for times like that). Even "Du Hast," which is easily dwarfed by almost every song on Mutter, is a refreshing listen in this context. The song choices and sequencing have clearly been well thought out, resulting in the best film soundtrack I have ever heard. There is not a single bad song on this album. If you're just getting into metal and/or techno, this is an essential CD. If you already own half the songs on here, then I must sadly say, "Don't bother." You don't know what you missed out on.
Free Music Review: Deconstructing 'The Matrix'
Hit: 5 Stars
I almost enjoyed this soundtrack more than the film, which was also entertaining despite the fact that I was expecting the typical Hollywood-violence. The soundtrack defies the current "grab-bag" mentality labels seem to be using to assemble soundtracks. I think the selection of songs and artists was a logical and brilliant one.I believe that the "rock-meets-electronica" combination is effective here where it has failed so many other times. The remix of Rob Zombie's "Dragula" is a hyper-kinetic anthem washed in a blood bath of synthesizer effects that is both intoxicating and danceable. While "Du Hast" by Rammstein propels itself along with its razor-edged guitar riffs and computerized blips (in case anyone does not speak German, the song is about renouncing wedding vows). But the most pleasant surprise to me was the instrumental "Clubbed to Death" with its nimble piano, dark strings, and propulsive bass beats. This song is the "diamond in the rough."
Other highlights include older tunes from the Deftones (who I may now have to purchase - their song "My Own Summer" kicks hard) and the Prodigy's "Mindfields" from their TECHNOlogical breakthrough THE FAT OF THE LAND.
I recommend this soundtrack HIGHLY.
Kinetic. Aggressive. Dark.
Free Music Review: a model soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
I already reviewed this, but my first review said very little, so here goes again.The Matrix, with its hi-tech themes and dismal view of the future, needed a soundtrack that had this dark yet technical feel to it. The organizers of this soundtrack did a pretty good job. Combining the related styles of metal and techno, they paint a musical canvas that truly reflects the darkness of The Matrix and the deep questions it raises (if you haven't seen the movie, shame on you! It will change your life). The techno, electronica and breakbeat of the Propellerheads, Rob D, Lunatic Calm, The Prodigy, Meat Beat Manifesto, and Hive reflects the futuristic aspect of the Matrix, both human and technological. The tracks by Manson, Zombie, Deftones, RATM, Rammstein, Monster Magnet and Ministry reflect the struggle between good and evil that is represented. I'm not a huge fan of nu-metal, but Manson, the Deftones and Monster Magnet were well chosen, and the industrial contributions by Zombie, Rammstein and Ministry are even better (and of course, Rage is a band you cannot go wrong with, except that stupid Evil Empire album). Well, that is all that is to be said about the Matrix soundtrack, a part of the less than ten-percent of movie soundtracks worth listening to.
Free Music Review: BUY IT! A must for music lovers
Hit: 5 Stars
Words don't easily describe how I feel about this soundtrack. The awsome and pounding rhythms which pulsate from Lunatic Calm create that energy inside which seems to gather in emmensity as the music thumps on. Every track on the album does that, gets under your skin, makes every part of you jump to life, every hair stand on end. With every track, images from the film fill your head, pumping even more adreneline into the energy of the music. Ramstein, despite hearing that one track by them at your local alternative club every week for years, continues the great atmosphere set up by Rob D in "Clubbed to Deeath" and Rob Zombie in "Dragula", reminding every clubber, whether into hard core techno beats or soild industrial, what it means to enjoy music.
From Deftones to Prodigy, this album doesn't let the pace drop to let you catch your breath. I might even go as far as to call it a masterpiece. But then, my opinion of the soundtrack is most likely shaped by that of the film.
OK, so enough of that hammy, mushiness. It's a fantastic soundtrack album, a must have for fans of industrial/dance music, or the film. A classic that would leave my CD collection sorely incomplete, if I didn't own it.