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Cohesive Scoring and Vocal Performances!

Dale E. Hopkins, II | Lakewood, OH USA | 10/21/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having been a fan of the John A. Keel book since a child, I had anticipated the release of the film since I heard it was in production. The one thing I really didn't give much thought to (strangely, as I am a musician) was the music for the film. I have to admit that I didn't really notice much of the music upon the first viewing of the film. This is a good thing. The music is so woven into the narrative and visual content of the film that it all becomes one. Subsequent viewings of the film on DVD exposed the truly brilliant work of the musicians/composers of the work contained within this disc.The first track and lead "single", "Half Light" by the indie outfit, Low, and score composers, tomandandy, set the mood for the rest of the disc. The song is hypnotic and etheral... and oddly beautiful. The song is reprised at the end of CD1 in a slightly longer mix.The bulk of the material on CD1 is written and performed by King Black Acid. The name screams "thrashcore death metal" to me but is, instead, a band whose sound is akin to Portishead merged with Pink Floyd. The languid guitars, muted drums and atmospheric vibe of their songs just evokes "dark", "cold" and even "peaceful" to a certain degree. I don't know what the rest of their material sounds like but this is just amazing. Oh, there is one jarring moment during "One and Only" so be ready for it.CD2 is comprised of various montages of tomandandy's score. I'd have to say that they are pretty much in the order in which they appear in the film. The score perfectly matches the vocal performances on CD1 in total mood. tomandandy score with this score! Some of the music reminds me of the music Mark Snow had written during his tenure with "The X-Files."I don't feel that you actually need to see the film in order to appreciate the music on CD1. The performances are solid as are the songs. CD2 may have limited appeal but that is something you need to judge for yourself. Overall, you really can't go wrong with such a low-priced double disc set even if only one of the discs appeals to you. I just picked this up at Borders a couple nights ago and can't stop tuning in."

The Creep who came in from the cold...

Dale E. Hopkins, II | 09/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This disc is awesome. Unlike most soundtracks, it can be listened to without any prior knowledge of the film. The music on disc one is very haunting while having some great rock feel. The second disc features the score by tomandandy. I just recently reviewed the last Midnight Syndicate CD and gave it a rather poor rating. The music on disc two is where they should be headed but they seem stuck inthis perpetual rut. If the guys in that band see my review on this album- PLEASE take note. The music is atmospheric and chilling. It is a little reminiscent of the the music produced for the X-Files but with a little more of an edge. tomandandy are a very underrated composing team. I wish they would get a little more credit as they can really convey mood and emotion very well in their scores."

Emotionally evocative

Mark C. | Seattle, WA United States | 02/08/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am writing of the actual film music here-it is some of the lovliest I have ever heard: it is permeated by a deep sadness, as too late you realize this film is actually a story about loss, a love story, and then a horror story as background.
The loss theme is so deep and full of grief that it brought me near tears-not because it is sappy, or cliched sad, but rather because it makes you feel the pain of tragedy compounded with horror.
The rest of the music fills in nicely by not simply telegraphing to the viewer how to feel, but rather, adding to the emotional poinentcy of each scene, making a story that could be fiction seem real, and therefore giving one a spine chilling sense of awe, while looking into the face of pure dark, unknowable mystery...
The 2 end/start credit pieces tho a bit more bouncy have a strong sense of forboding to them, and both are also appreciated..."