Divergent (Score) - Junkie XL

Haven't seen the movie yet, but I do like what Junkie XL composed for the movie. I haven't heard of him before, but he's done a lot of collaborating with Hans Zimmer.  There is a movie soundtrack also available.

Favorite: Track #10 - A Friend

Thor: The Dark World - Brian Tyler

While I really liked Patrick Doyle's score for the first Thor movie, Brian Tyler did a good job the sequel... Thor: The Dark World. It seems like he has been doing a lot of scores lately and I'm beginning to like more and more of his scores.

Favorite:  Track #07 - Into Eternity

Gravity 2013 - **POSSIBLE SPOILERS**

I went to see Gravity in 3D, unfortunately not in Imax.  It was definitely Hollywood and there wasn't that much plot but I enjoyed the movie.  It seemed like a shorter version of Castaway, but just in space.  I think there were only 5 actors that you see in the movie... well that is if you count the 3 dead astronauts.  Ed Harris being the mission controller voice brought me back to seeing Apollo 13.  The visuals and cinematography were stunning.  All I can say is I would be freaking out spinning out of control away from the Earth.

Gravity - Steven Price

I don't think I'll catch this movie in the theater.  After seeing the previews, it seems a little too unrealistic.  Yeah I know... it's a movie.  But seriously though, I don't think space suits can withstand that type of abuse, especially in space.  I think this is the first time I've heard a score from composer Steven Price. The tracks sound like they fit very well with a movie about space.  It has an "air-y-ness" feel to it.

Favorite:  Track #11 - Aurora Borealis

Movie Score Recommendations?

I haven't bought any new scores lately.  Just wondering if there are any that I should check out.  Most of the new scores I end up listening to is through Cinemix.  Thankfully there's free movie music stations out on the internetz.

Man of Steel - Hans Zimmer

I really enjoyed the reboot of Superman. More the reminiscing scenes than the action scenes.  The cues Hans Zimmer used for those scenes of reflection played out well.

Favorite:  Track #3 - Sent Here For A Reason

Star Trek Into Darkness - Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino carries forward some of his themes from the first Star Trek movie into Star Trek Into Darkness.  His score to me seems to keep the new franchise fresh.  It has both good action and dramatic feel.  I enjoyed the movie and look forward to the next one.  You kind of wonder how long they can keep the current cast together before they all start asking for more money.

Favorite:  Track #10 - Warp Core Values
                 Track #11 - Buying the Space Farm

Iron Man 3 - Brian Tyler

Ahh the 2013 season of summer blockbuster or so called blockbuster movies begins. The highly anticipated Iron Man 3 is no exception. The score is composed by Brian Tyler who scored movies such as Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Battle LA and the Expendables.  There isn't much hints of the previous Iron Man scores.  The first one was composed by Ramin Djawadi and the second one was composed by John Debney.  The first track Iron Man 3 gets you into the superhero feel.  It sounds like the movie will be action filled and fun.

Favorite: Track #06 - New Beginnings

Oblivion - M83, Anthony Gonzalez & Joseph Trapanese

Not really a big Tom Cruise fan once he started going wacko with the cult of Scientology. I'm planning on seeing Oblivion anyways more for the special effects but then again now that I've heard the score I might enjoy it more. If you've been following my blog, most of the scores that I lean more towards dramatic scores rather than action scores. Tracks like StarWaves, Raven Rock and I'm Sending You Away are more to my liking.

The album is made up of 17 tracks, with the 17th tracking being a vocal song track.  There is also deluxe version of the score with 30 tracks on eyetunes.

Favorite: Track #04 - StarWaves

Les Miserables

At The Hanover Theater to see Les Miserables with my honey.