The Chronicles of Riddick [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Explicit Lyrics]

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All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
Graeme Revell's score for The Chronicles of Riddick expands the moody string and choral cues from its predecessor, Pitch Black, resulting in a lush cacophony of forgettable orchestral swells and pounding action motifs. This time around, the composer flirts with the serpentine melodies of the Middle East, infusing his ominous landscapes with a much-needed sense of place. The main, two-chord theme that would appear occasionally in the series' first installment is given a larger role in Riddick, and to great effect. Gone are the overwrought keyboards, replaced here by the tireless Hollywood Studio Symphony, whose work reflects this film's larger bankroll. Atonal ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
Graeme Revell's score for The Chronicles of Riddick expands the moody string and choral cues from its predecessor, Pitch Black, resulting in a lush cacophony of forgettable orchestral swells and pounding action motifs. This time around, the composer flirts with the serpentine melodies of the Middle East, infusing his ominous landscapes with a much-needed sense of place. The main, two-chord theme that would appear occasionally in the series' first installment is given a larger role in Riddick, and to great effect. Gone are the overwrought keyboards, replaced here by the tireless Hollywood Studio Symphony, whose work reflects this film's larger bankroll. Atonal bursts of brass give way to excessive timpani abuse, and new character themes are introduced in name only. As expected, bigger means louder, and for fans of epic sci-fi scores Riddick doesn't disappoint, but for those hoping for a visionary summer blockbuster anomaly, time marches on.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/8/2004
  • Label: Varese Sarabande
  • UPC: 030206658026
  • Catalog Number: 066580

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 The Chronicles of Riddick - Hollywood Studio Symphony (2:44)
  2. 2 The Hunt for Riddick - Hollywood Studio Symphony (4:44)
  3. 3 The Vaako Conspiracy - Hollywood Studio Symphony (3:19)
  4. 4 The One Speed - Hollywood Studio Symphony (3:08)
  5. 5 The Sweet Spot - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:29)
  6. 6 The Animal Side - Hollywood Studio Symphony (0:54)
  7. 7 The Arrival at Helion - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:11)
  8. 8 The Save My Family - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:19)
  9. 9 The Kyra's Theme - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:22)
  10. 10 The Helion Attack, Pt. 2 - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:13)
  11. 11 The Imam's Death - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:46)
  12. 12 The Necromongers - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:24)
  13. 13 The Show You the Way - Hollywood Studio Symphony (2:00)
  14. 14 The Hellhounds - Hollywood Studio Symphony (2:18)
  15. 15 The Pops a Cork - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:35)
  16. 16 The Slam - Hollywood Studio Symphony (2:43)
  17. 17 The Furyan Energy - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:00)
  18. 18 The Purifiers End - Hollywood Studio Symphony (3:21)
  19. 19 The Aereon Fortells - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:51)
  20. 20 The Final Betrayals - Hollywood Studio Symphony (1:55)
  21. 21 The Keep What You Kill - Hollywood Studio Symphony (2:33)
  22. 22 The End Credit - Final Chronicle - Hollywood Studio Symphony (4:01)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Graeme Revell Primary Artist
Richard Todd Horn
Rick Baptist Trumpet
Timothy Barr Bass
Charlie Bisharat Violin
Robert Brosseau Violin
Denyse Buffum Viola
Ronald Clark Violin
Mathew Cooker Cello
Larry Corbett Cello
Steve Durnin Horn
Alan Estes Percussion
Charles Everett Violin
Stefanie Fife Cello
Juliann French Violin
Armen Garabedian Violin
Berj Garabedian Violin
Pamela Goldsmith Viola
Harris Goldman Violin
Clayton Haslop Violin, Concert Master
Norman Hughes Violin
Alexander Iles Trombone
Gina Kronstadt Violin
Ken Kugler Trombone
Victor Lawrence Cello
Don Markese Flute
Joe Meyer Horn
John Mitchell J. Clarinet
Jorge Moraga Viola
Yvonne S. Moriarty Horn
Dick Nash Trombone
Richard Nash Trombone
Maria Newman Viola
Vladimir Polimatidi Violin
Karie Prescott Viola
Debra Price Violin
Mark Robertson Violin
Paul Salvo Trumpet
Robert Shulgold Flute
Tim Simonec Conductor
Jim Sitterly Violin
Kurt Snyder Horn
David Stenske Viola
Kevan Torfeh Cello
Ti Olvia Tusi Violin
John VanHouten Tuba
John Wittenberg Violin
Ken Yerke Violin
John Yoakum Oboe
Tibor Zelig Violin
Robert Zimmitti Percussion
Shari Zippert Violin
Ezra Kliger Violin
Rick Naill Cello
Daniel Smith Cello
Diane Muller Horn
Suzie Katayama Cello
Peter Doubrovsky Bass
Norman Ludwin Bass
Andrew Picken Viola
Rafael Rishik Violin
Joseph Stone Oboe
Miriam Mayer Violin
Nico Abondolo Bass
Darrin McCann Viola
Mimi Granat Viola
Julian Hallmark Violin
Keith Greene Viola
David R. Stone Bass
Rebecca Bunnell Violin
Olivia Tsui Violin
Alexander Zhyroff Cello
Marvins B. Gordy III Percussion
Cameron Patrick Violin
Galina Golovin Violin
Karl Vincent Wickliff Bass
Charles Nenneker Bass
Dan Smith Cello
Jean Sudbury Violin
Hollywood Studio Symphony Performing Ensemble
Larry Hall Trumpet
Peter Mandell Bassoon
Robert Matsuda Violin
Songa Lee Violin
Terence Glenny Violin
Andrew Radford Bassoon
Marda Todd Viola
Michael Vacarro Clarinet
Songa Lee Kitto Violin
Richard Naill Cello
Steve Richards Cello
Mark Adams Horn
David Duke Horn
Raymond Tischer Viola
Donald Ferrone Bass
Technical Credits
Richard Todd Principal
Graeme Revell Composer, Producer
Rick Baptist Principal
Larry Corbett Principal
Alexander Iles Principal
Robert Shulgold Principal
Tim Simonec Orchestration
Robert Townson Executive Producer
John Yoakum Principal
Robert Zimmitti Principal
David Russo Programming
Erick Labson Mastering
Darrin McCann Principal
David R. Stone Principal
Peter Mandell Principal
Philip M. Cohen Music Business Affairs
Michael Vacarro Principal
Philip Cohen Music Business Affairs
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