Lost in Space
Bruce Broughton
" 2 weeks for writing it, a century to keep enjoying it "Written by Thomas Glorieux - Review of the regular release
Once again Intrada saved the day. Lost in Space was originally a song album with but a small portion dedicated to the score by Bruce Broughton. But considering Intrada is one of Broughton's closest followers, they stepped in and saved the day. Because Broughton's adventure wasn't an easy one. Actually it was written in two and a half weeks. Sort of anyway. It was written, re-written and then re-written until a few days before the end of dubbing. So talk about pressure. But the problem isn't it failed, the problem is that's it already this good and a couple of weeks more could have made it perhaps even better.
The album opens not with the piece many will have heard during the opening of the film. But with a nice presentation of both the main theme and villain theme in "Preparing for Space". The villain theme might be in the vein of John Williams' Lex Luthor theme, but at least there's a theme so be glad for that. However, when needed the power is all over the place. The sinister villain theme aka Dr. Smith's theme aside, "The Launch" is a powerhouse moment with building excitement and finally the main theme explosion the way it needs to be heard. Excellent!
That the score isn't without its faults is true. Even with multiple viewings of the movie (and actually having liked it), the score is an example that works (on occasions) better in the movie than on disc. Or it has to be about the somewhat overlong running time of the disc. But it doesn't take away that Broughton needed to spoil us with his action music.
Because if you receive music this well written and exciting in its adventure / action material, then be glad such a talented composer like Bruce Broughton was there to have composed it. "Robot Attack" is an assault of rhythm and brass that restates its ideas in such tracks like the explosive delightful "Through the Planet".
Other noteworthy tracks are the propulsive "Into the Sun", the sinister first part and action packed second part of "Spiders" (a lot of John Williams influences can be found here too), the ethereal "A New World", the lovely parts of "The Time Bubbles" and "Guiding Stars", the sinister creepiness of "Spider Smith" and the exciting robust answer in the end of "Facing the Monster".
But when it comes down to real orchestral brevity, expect the best samples in the end. The absolutely wonderful main theme made me cry in the movie and in the specific scene "The Time Portal" while it shivers your room in "Attempted Escape". The resolute "Back to Hyperspace" and the concert performance of the main theme in "Lost in Space" is all you need to be a happy camper once again. My god these final 6 tracks simply rocked the house.
If you want your science fiction music to mimic the force of some other known science fiction spectacles, Lost in Space comes really close during some moments. But Lost in Space can't deny there is too much music (or perhaps too much going on) to really get excited about everything. This doesn't take away however that this score is a sheer wondrous example of hugely enjoyable music that did take just mere weeks to be written and performed. Bruce Broughton connaisseurs already know they will be happy campers after listening to Lost in Space. Unexpected listeners will pick up the 2 themes, the propulsive no nonsense music and the Williams' influences. And then you can honestly say "Here we go Again".
Tracklisting
1. Prologue (0.57)
2. Preparing For Space (2.31)
3. The Launch (6.22) Excellent track
4. Robot Attack (3.21)
5. Into The Sun (6.21)
6. Spiders (10.23)
7. A New World (1.25)
8. Guiding Stars (1.37)
9. The Time Bubbles (2.21)
10. Smith's Plan (1.21)
11. Will & Smith Explore (2.00)
12. Will's Time Machine (4.25)
13. Spider Smith (2.40)
14. Facing the Monster (8.46)
15. Attempted Escape (1.26) Excellent track
16. The Time Portal (2.42) Excellent track
17. Trough the Planet (2.32) Excellent track
18. Back to Hyperspace (1.38)
19. Fanfare for Will (0.27)
20. Lost in Space (3.24) Excellent track
Total Length: 67.05
The album opens not with the piece many will have heard during the opening of the film. But with a nice presentation of both the main theme and villain theme in "Preparing for Space". The villain theme might be in the vein of John Williams' Lex Luthor theme, but at least there's a theme so be glad for that. However, when needed the power is all over the place. The sinister villain theme aka Dr. Smith's theme aside, "The Launch" is a powerhouse moment with building excitement and finally the main theme explosion the way it needs to be heard. Excellent!
That the score isn't without its faults is true. Even with multiple viewings of the movie (and actually having liked it), the score is an example that works (on occasions) better in the movie than on disc. Or it has to be about the somewhat overlong running time of the disc. But it doesn't take away that Broughton needed to spoil us with his action music.
Because if you receive music this well written and exciting in its adventure / action material, then be glad such a talented composer like Bruce Broughton was there to have composed it. "Robot Attack" is an assault of rhythm and brass that restates its ideas in such tracks like the explosive delightful "Through the Planet".
Other noteworthy tracks are the propulsive "Into the Sun", the sinister first part and action packed second part of "Spiders" (a lot of John Williams influences can be found here too), the ethereal "A New World", the lovely parts of "The Time Bubbles" and "Guiding Stars", the sinister creepiness of "Spider Smith" and the exciting robust answer in the end of "Facing the Monster".
But when it comes down to real orchestral brevity, expect the best samples in the end. The absolutely wonderful main theme made me cry in the movie and in the specific scene "The Time Portal" while it shivers your room in "Attempted Escape". The resolute "Back to Hyperspace" and the concert performance of the main theme in "Lost in Space" is all you need to be a happy camper once again. My god these final 6 tracks simply rocked the house.
If you want your science fiction music to mimic the force of some other known science fiction spectacles, Lost in Space comes really close during some moments. But Lost in Space can't deny there is too much music (or perhaps too much going on) to really get excited about everything. This doesn't take away however that this score is a sheer wondrous example of hugely enjoyable music that did take just mere weeks to be written and performed. Bruce Broughton connaisseurs already know they will be happy campers after listening to Lost in Space. Unexpected listeners will pick up the 2 themes, the propulsive no nonsense music and the Williams' influences. And then you can honestly say "Here we go Again".
Tracklisting
1. Prologue (0.57)
2. Preparing For Space (2.31)
3. The Launch (6.22) Excellent track
4. Robot Attack (3.21)
5. Into The Sun (6.21)
6. Spiders (10.23)
7. A New World (1.25)
8. Guiding Stars (1.37)
9. The Time Bubbles (2.21)
10. Smith's Plan (1.21)
11. Will & Smith Explore (2.00)
12. Will's Time Machine (4.25)
13. Spider Smith (2.40)
14. Facing the Monster (8.46)
15. Attempted Escape (1.26) Excellent track
16. The Time Portal (2.42) Excellent track
17. Trough the Planet (2.32) Excellent track
18. Back to Hyperspace (1.38)
19. Fanfare for Will (0.27)
20. Lost in Space (3.24) Excellent track
Total Length: 67.05