Search - Harald Kloser :: Alien Vs. Predator [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

"The End...Or Maybe Not ~ Harald Kloser"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 10/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Varese Records takes us on a ride of escapism with "Alien Vs Predator", featuring the magnificent score of Harald Kloser, who also gave us "Thirteenth Floor" [1999] and "Day After Tomorrow" [2004] ~ just to name a few, there are more if you want to check them out.



The music is a roller coaster experience "HANGING BODIES" ~ listen to "ALIEN VS. PREDATOR MAIN THEME", is almost hymn like in content, as if you're standing in cathedral witnessing a funeral procession passing by, very haunting ~ "ANTARCTICA", blends percussion, heavy brass and pure orchestration abound with lifting strings that echo back and forth ~ "TEMPLE", sends vibes of native American instruments mixed with solo piano and strings, very effective ~ "HISTORY OF THE WORLD", main theme comes through with alternate arrangements, under towing counterparts surface and a chorus quietly brings a new beginning of chanting that will give you chills ~ "ALIEN FIGHT", Kloser pulls out all the stops on this one, hold on tight for a fast and entertaining journey ~ "THE END...OR MAYBE NOT", featuring all cues remixed and setting up a possible sequel.



Composer Harald Kloser brings film music to the maximum ~ been listening to this album over and over again, his depth and orchestral mix of tempo, drama and mood swings is incredible ~ look out James Horner and John Williams, Maestro Kloser is giving all the "film-score-buffs" pure satisfaction through his compositions...just the way we like 'em!



Total Time: 38:03 on 18 Tracks ~ Varese Records 66605 ~ (8/31/2004)"

As forgettable as anyone of the film's characters

Thedus | USA | 09/08/2004

(1 out of 5 stars)

"The score to AVP is made up of what comes to feel like orchestral clichés and lack luster moments of mediocrity. There is nothing original about the music, and it comes across as being more of an instrumental experiment in white noise. The film, itself, was a Saturday morning cartoon version of ALIENS, and I suppose to Mr. Kloser's credit he managed to capture this very well. None of the film's characters are well crafted or conceived, and as such they don't leave a lasting imprint beyond their fleeting moments on screen. ...Unfortunately, the score suffers from the same fate.



There are a few interesting moments that make instrumental allusions to the scores of ALIENS and PREDATOR, but aside from that there is nothing notable or worthwhile about this CD. I am a rabid fan of the ALIEN saga, and each of the previous scores in the series captures the mood and essence of their respective films - especially when looking at the first three films. ...Harlod Kloser's AVP does none of that.



...The photography on the insert is more interesting that the music itself."