Spider-Man [Original Motion Picture Score]

by Danny Elfman

Overview

Criticized by some as being merely functional, Danny Elfman's intricate, propulsive music for Spider-Man delivers a richly detailed soundscape that proves even more intricate with repeat listenings. Elfman's brief motifs for Peter Parker and the Green Goblin propel the score, dancing around each other as the album progresses. Punctuated throughout with pulsing, rhythmic undertones, the action sequences bristle with energy, from the driving percussion and electric guitars of "Costume Montage" to the sheer orchestral fireworks of "Final Confrontation." While Elfman's music for the romantic aspects of the story gets short shrift on this CD, a decent balance is maintained, creating an album that's heavier on the action material without being overburdened. Elfman created a score that works perfectly in the film and also gets a strong presentation on disc. Avoid the dreadful "songs from and inspired by" soundtrack CD; Elfman's album of spider-music really scores. ~ Neil Shurley

Product Details

Release Date:	12/16/2022
Label:	Sony Classical
UPC:	0196587148010

Tracks

1. Main Title
2. Transformations
3. Costume Montage
4. Revenge
5. First Web
6. Something's Different
7. City Montage
8. Alone
9. Parade Attack
10. Specter of the Goblin
11. Revelation
12. Getting Through
13. Final Confrontation
14. Farewell
15. End Credits

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Danny Elfman   Primary Artist
Pete Anthony   Conductor

Technical Credits

Dennis Sands   Mixing,Engineer
Mark McKenzie   Orchestration
Ramiro Belgardt   Editing Assistant,Assistant Music Editor
Danny Elfman   Composer,Producer
Steve Bartek   Orchestration,Supervising Orchestrator
Ellen Segal   Editing,Producer
Marc Mann   Preparation,Orchestration,MIDI Production
David Slonaker   Orchestration
Edgardo Simone   Orchestration
Noah Snyder   Technical Support
David Coleman   Design,Art Direction,Package Art Direction
Debbi Datz-Pyle   Orchestra Contractor
Ron Vermillion   Music Preparation
Julian Bratolyubov   Music Preparation