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Release Date:
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March 28th, 2000
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Availability:
Regular U.S. release.
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Filmtracks Editorial Review:
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The Skulls: (Randy Edelman) Coming the heels of the disappointing
Whole Nine Yards, Edelman's second score of 2000 presents a much more
interesting listening experience. In this tale of trials and trust, Edelman
explores a greater depth of emotional and thematic development. Once again an
entirely electronic effort, Edelman's score for The Skulls is among the
better of his most recent entries. Often, in the absense of the orchestral
ambience that most score fans are accustomed to, Edelman's scores hinge on the
rhythms and themes he inserts into them. And The Skulls is a great
example of that.
The 35+ minutes of score is both suspenseful and heartbreaking at once.
Edelman's title theme is a solemn and yet noble electronic piano piece which
repeats at key intervals throughout the album. With its innocence dampened by
deep, metallic rumblings and rolling (synth) timpani, there always exists a
disturbing undercurrent in The Skulls. The secondary theme in the score,
representing the "Race" scenes, features a phenomenally powerful rhythm at
speeds consistent with the opening titles of Daylight. Edelman's array of
synthesized effects lay a constant backdrop for the electronic piano cues,
keeping just enough energy in the score to hold the listener's interest on
album. Also to be expected are a few guitar peformances from Edelman's usual
repertoire. The bulk of the middle score section of the album is unremarkable on
the whole, toiling in the dark mists of suspense.
The great attractions of the album for many listeners will be the four songs at
its end. All four stem from the alternative rock genre, and although they are
decent songs, I wouldn't go so far as to say that they'll bust the charts. The
Lorna Vallings song "Taste" is the key accompaniment heard during the love scene
and the film's end credits. With the songs nicely wrapped at the end of the
album, Edelman's score is a more attractive package. With five very strong
tracks at the start and a likewise impressive finish, there's a dozen or so
minutes of finely tuned and enjoyable music. If you've enjoyed Edelman's
electronic themes of the past --though nothing here certainly contains the same
majesty as Dragonheart or Gettysburg-- and like a chilling,
suspenseful atmosphere, then I'd suggest giving this one a chance. ***
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Viewer Ratings and Comments:
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• 1. The Skulls (1:17)
• 2. Will's Funeral (1:52)
• 3. The Race (4:19)
• 4. The Duel (3:43)
• 5. "Watch Me" (1:30)
• 6. Ready to be Reborn (1:45)
• 7. Thorazine Hell (1:07)
• 8. Snake & Skeleton (2:21)
• 9. Trust (2:06)
• 10. Skull Island (1:06)
• 11. For a Friend (2:20)
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• 12. Secret & Elite (1:24)
• 13. A Closed Membership (2:02)
• 14. No One is Safe (1:38)
• 15. Revisiting the Race (2:46)
• 16. Pictures (0:59)
• 17. Luke and Chloe (1:56)
• 18. Reprise (2:05)
• 19. Something About a Ceiling - 3 Day Wheely (3:30)
• 20. Falling - Eman (3:22)
• 21. Rigamarole - BTK (3:46)
• 22. Taste - Lorna Vallings (4:01)
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