One of the criticisms of Elfman's Spidey2 score is that it is rehashes too much material from the original. But one of the most interesting parts of the sequel score is that, while nearly identical in tone, it varies just enough to excite the fans who were waiting so long for the score's release. The hero theme and swinging theme and responsibility theme are abundant in the film. However, the first film established the themes well enough for Elfman to experiment with variations more often in the second.

In "The Bank / Saving Aunt May", Elfman fools around with chord structures. Especially during the last 30 seconds of that track, the spidey theme is more major sounding... hammering home the fact that Spiderman has saved Aunt May, and won her admiration and unspoken permission to be Spiderman. "Aunt May Packs" contains very beautiful interpretations of the responsibility and hero themes. It is too bad it was rejected. In "Armageddon / A Really Big Web", Elfman finds new ways to use the themes and motifs.

Throughout the score, you pretty much need to hear only two notes before you can anticipate what motif is going to be played. By varying the chord structure and rhythm, your ear recognizes that there is something different going on. It is through this method that Elfman is able to draw in the listener, and engage them on a profound emotional level. This score was great because of the subtle differences. Most of you will agree; Danny Elfman is one of the most talented composers when it comes to drawing out an emotional reaction from the listener.

Orchestra and Choir... the best combination since Hydrogen and Oxygen... seriously. Tell me you don't listen to "At Long Last, Love" and wish you could write that well.