The Core
Christopher Young
" Young delivers an earthquake of immense proportion "Written by Thomas Glorieux - Review of the promotional release
I don't know why disaster movies fail, furthermore I don't know why even the good ones fail. Jon Amiel's spectacular movie of 2003 wasn't the most believable, but at least it built on strong developed characters, a great arsenal of visual disasters and an emotional level that could teach many movies a lesson or 2. You've guessed it, I loved it! And then I wasn't even commenting on the score of Christopher Young.
For several months we witnessed another strange event, namely that good albums sometimes remained unreleased. For Christopher Young fans and fans of strong orchestral music in general, this was incomprehensible. And then suddenly Young's The Tower was released by Intrada. And completely unexpectedly for those who purchased that score, they received a free 2 CD promo of The Core with it. What a wonderful gesture of the people of Intrada, and of course Young who released it! And like that, The Core received its place on the market, the place it belonged in the first place.
Young's enthusiasts will especially adore the surprising tone of the score, because it is different than one might expect at first. It's large, gothic and wonderfully melodic. Starting with CD 1 we discover "The Core", and this is the begin of the main theme with the apocalyptic choral touch. Along with the subtle electronics, growing suspense, flutes, choir and a heroic send off, we are treated to the tone of the entire album.
The next score cue is a doozy all right, namely "Resurrection in Descent". This is suspense on orchestral levels, with added vocals but above all 2 main important things: the use of an apocalyptic choir over a rising atonal play and the main theme with large choir. Take it from me, both sound amazingly cool. And then we are treated to the real apocalyptic examples. You know, stuff like "Origami Lava" (with its use of choral wonder and atonal choir) and "A Terror Tocata", which is the atonal pride of the score.
Young's inventive mind gives us "In Drucke ick Moet Sterven", not only the name but also the fascinating score is catchy. Light, magical Cocoon strings, beats and a growing heroic feeling give you music that is inventive and catchy. Electronics guide the descent in "Tactile Shifts" while "Project Destiny" explodes with choir and trumpets on the big screen. "Mantle Passage" is the excellent rhythmic action track, with theme variations, pounding drums and Poltergeist like horns.
CD 2 starts wonderfully as well, namely with "Liberté". This is the wonderful music once the production of the ship is underway, and Young underscores this with an uplifting heroic and growing choral theme. We are back soon to the darker rhythm and "Diamonds are Forever" is a relative of Aliens. Within the rush of the track we add electronics, whirling brass and bells to it, and by that we witness a James Horner rebirth.
The softer underscore in "Moved to the Core" leads to the choral laden "Interred Servants". The wonderful aspect of this cue is the rhythmic choir. "Saknusemm" has other surprises, including a suspenseful Beltrami move. The end of "Unobtainium" is frantic and fast, "Stellar Phrenology" has numerous main theme statements and "The Terranaut March" finishes on choral strength.
The Core is what I call a perfect release, because it doesn't miss a thing. The score is large, over the top and sums up nicely the apocalyptic style of the movie and the heroism of the characters. Perhaps a bit in the style of Aliens, The Core is a wonderful powerhouse and a nice over the top soundtrack that does just about everything right. Now get Young's depth charger and save your soul with this winning core. You'll just have to pay …. dollars to get it.
Tracklisting
CD 1: 46.23
1. The Core (4.37)
2. Resurrection in Descent (6.03) Excellent track
3. Origami Lava (7.06)
4. A Terror Toccata (3.21)
5. In Drucke Ick Moet Sterven (4.29) Excellent track
6. Tactile Shifts (5.52)
7. Project Destiny (5.50)
8. Mantle Passage (4.31) Excellent track
9. Cor Cordium (4.49)
CD 2: 40.14
1. Liberte (3.32)
2. Diamonds are Forever (3.14) Excellent track
3. Moved to the Core (3.12)
4. Intered Servants (4.23)
5. Saknusemm (7.12)
6. Mundus Subterraneous (2.45)
7. Unobtainium (3.50)
8. Stellar Phrenology (3.50) Excellent track
9. The Terranaut March (5.41) Excellent track
For several months we witnessed another strange event, namely that good albums sometimes remained unreleased. For Christopher Young fans and fans of strong orchestral music in general, this was incomprehensible. And then suddenly Young's The Tower was released by Intrada. And completely unexpectedly for those who purchased that score, they received a free 2 CD promo of The Core with it. What a wonderful gesture of the people of Intrada, and of course Young who released it! And like that, The Core received its place on the market, the place it belonged in the first place.
Young's enthusiasts will especially adore the surprising tone of the score, because it is different than one might expect at first. It's large, gothic and wonderfully melodic. Starting with CD 1 we discover "The Core", and this is the begin of the main theme with the apocalyptic choral touch. Along with the subtle electronics, growing suspense, flutes, choir and a heroic send off, we are treated to the tone of the entire album.
The next score cue is a doozy all right, namely "Resurrection in Descent". This is suspense on orchestral levels, with added vocals but above all 2 main important things: the use of an apocalyptic choir over a rising atonal play and the main theme with large choir. Take it from me, both sound amazingly cool. And then we are treated to the real apocalyptic examples. You know, stuff like "Origami Lava" (with its use of choral wonder and atonal choir) and "A Terror Tocata", which is the atonal pride of the score.
Young's inventive mind gives us "In Drucke ick Moet Sterven", not only the name but also the fascinating score is catchy. Light, magical Cocoon strings, beats and a growing heroic feeling give you music that is inventive and catchy. Electronics guide the descent in "Tactile Shifts" while "Project Destiny" explodes with choir and trumpets on the big screen. "Mantle Passage" is the excellent rhythmic action track, with theme variations, pounding drums and Poltergeist like horns.
CD 2 starts wonderfully as well, namely with "Liberté". This is the wonderful music once the production of the ship is underway, and Young underscores this with an uplifting heroic and growing choral theme. We are back soon to the darker rhythm and "Diamonds are Forever" is a relative of Aliens. Within the rush of the track we add electronics, whirling brass and bells to it, and by that we witness a James Horner rebirth.
The softer underscore in "Moved to the Core" leads to the choral laden "Interred Servants". The wonderful aspect of this cue is the rhythmic choir. "Saknusemm" has other surprises, including a suspenseful Beltrami move. The end of "Unobtainium" is frantic and fast, "Stellar Phrenology" has numerous main theme statements and "The Terranaut March" finishes on choral strength.
The Core is what I call a perfect release, because it doesn't miss a thing. The score is large, over the top and sums up nicely the apocalyptic style of the movie and the heroism of the characters. Perhaps a bit in the style of Aliens, The Core is a wonderful powerhouse and a nice over the top soundtrack that does just about everything right. Now get Young's depth charger and save your soul with this winning core. You'll just have to pay …. dollars to get it.
Tracklisting
CD 1: 46.23
1. The Core (4.37)
2. Resurrection in Descent (6.03) Excellent track
3. Origami Lava (7.06)
4. A Terror Toccata (3.21)
5. In Drucke Ick Moet Sterven (4.29) Excellent track
6. Tactile Shifts (5.52)
7. Project Destiny (5.50)
8. Mantle Passage (4.31) Excellent track
9. Cor Cordium (4.49)
CD 2: 40.14
1. Liberte (3.32)
2. Diamonds are Forever (3.14) Excellent track
3. Moved to the Core (3.12)
4. Intered Servants (4.23)
5. Saknusemm (7.12)
6. Mundus Subterraneous (2.45)
7. Unobtainium (3.50)
8. Stellar Phrenology (3.50) Excellent track
9. The Terranaut March (5.41) Excellent track