TREE OF LIFE
Audiomachine, 2013, Audiomachine
26 tracks, 61:29
A slick little album, “Tree of Life” is big, it’s bold and it’s epic without ever becoming overbearing. Strong emotional writing and a respectable level of restraint make this one of the most enjoyable trailer music albums available today.
IRON MAN 3 (SCORE)
Brian Tyler, 2013, Hollywood Records
20 tracks, 75.53
Following in the footsteps of Ramin Djawadi and John Debney respectively, Brian Tyler delivers a score for “Iron Man 3” that frankly wipes the floor with its predecessors. It’s a bit loud and a bit bombastic, but lush orchestral performances and a glorious main theme make this ‘the’ blockbuster score of the year to date.
NOW YOU SEE ME
Brian Tyler, 2013, Glassnote Entertainment Group
12 tracks, 51.29
“Now You See Me” brings an interesting twist to the ‘heist’ genre as the crimes are being committed by a group of magicians. Adding his own touch of magic to this film (see what I did there?) is composer Brian Tyler.
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