The Matrix [Score] [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Don Davis

Overview

There was so much happening visually in the Wachowski Brothers' instant sci-fi classic The Matrix that it was easy to overlook Don Davis' score. It is true that Davis' music is the most conventional element of the film, often following familiar action film patterns, but that's not to say that it's predictable. There are long quiet stretches that are quite eerie, even without the film to support the music, and he employs dissonance and quick, powerful staccatos quite effectively. And when he turns to grand, sweeping themes, such as on the closing "Anything Is Possible," it's hard not get caught up in the momentum of the piece. It still works better with the film, but The Matrix is the rare score that is nearly as effective as a stand-alone work as it is in the film. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	12/09/2016
Label:	Var?Se Sarabande
UPC:	0030206602654
Rank:	54571

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Don Davis   Primary Artist,Conductor
Theo Elbow   Vocals
Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra   Ensemble
Theo Lebow   Soprano (Vocal)

Technical Credits

Larry Mah   Recording,Mixing Engineer,Engineer
Eric Larson   Mastering
Robert Townson   Executive Producer
Armin Steiner   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
John Rodd   Engineer,Recording
Chas Ferry   Mastering Engineer
John Fuchs   Balance Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Don Davis   Composer,Producer,Recording Producer
Jordan Corngold   Music Editor
Bob Kretschmer   Composer
Brenda Heins   Music Editor
Haig Boulgourjian   Mastering Engineer
Iva Davies   Composer