Search - Graeme Revell :: The Chronicles of Riddick [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

An Adequate Evolution

William Smith | Djacarta | 06/09/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Graeme Revell has always been something of a shape shifter, combining a variety of different techniques and themes to create what has now become his eclectic career in film scoring. The Chronicles of Riddick is no different, and stands out as one of his more original scores to date. Having scored the film's precursor, Pitch Black, Revell has already familiarised himself with the universe of Riddick, and now fleshes out his sparse and moody score from the first film into a grand epic of action cues, regal anthems and grim suspense. Surprisingly enough, he uses the main theme from Pitch Black only a few times, even modifying it to carry a more epic scale. A few tracks stand out from the rest, notably the "Hunt for Riddick", "One Speed" and the end credits. The Necromonger theme is also enjoyable. One track, "Imam's Death", surprised me by being just plain interesting, although I think it's unfortunate the label decided to reveal a major plot spoiler in the title.While this isn't the most exciting action score, given the film's half-action, half-dark and creepy motifs, it does provide a few thrills, even if its themes skirt the edges of a "made for TV" movie. In all I would say this is one of the more interesting and engaging Revell scores, and definitely one to pick up if you're a fan of the composer, the series, or just good film music."

Great

I. Power | Sydney, Australia | 01/24/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a score I listen to a lot, mainly because the majority of the tracks are great and the themes are really catchy.

The standout tracks are:

Hunt For Riddick: starts off fast and develops into a really atmospheric piece

One Speed: the best track on the CD, it uses the theme from Pitch Black a lot

Arrival At Helion: the Pitch Black theme shows up again

Helion Attack Pt. 2: a great action theme

Necromongers: the Necromonger theme sounds evil and sinister, a great listen

End Credits: basically a rehash of One Speed

Overall, this is a great score by one of my favourite composers, Graeme Revell. Now we just have to wait the Pitch Black score to be released."