Synchrotones’ Microtones Review… all of the opinion, less of the words.
PACIFIC RIM
Ramin Dwajadi, 2013, WaterTower Music
25 tracks, 57.23
What is it? An epic ‘monster’ battle movie written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. One of the greatest sci-fi successes of the year. To some surprise, Del Toro turned to Ramin Djawadi for the music.
Synchrotones’ Microtones Review… all of the opinion, less of the words.
THE GREAT GATSBY
Craig Armstrong, 2013, Polydor
17 tracks, 61:56
What is it? Baz Luhrman’s film set in the roaring 20s in which a Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. The release of Craig Armstrong’s original score followed several months after the film’s own release.
THE SNOW QUEEN
Tuomas Kantelinen, 2013, Ondine
25 tracks, 69.41
“Where words fail, music speaks.” – Hans Christian Andersen. And it speaks beautifully and powerfully in Tuomas Kantelinen’s epic ballet suite.

