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The original music from Doctor Who Series 6. Murray Gold's amazing music for Doctor Who goes from strength to strength. The seventh Doctor Who release of Murray Gold's exhilarating music looks sets to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors which have scored outstanding sales and chart positions including three of the titles featuring in the top 75 UK Album Chart. Murray Gold's musical career spans , cinema, TV, stage and radio and his extensive list of achievements includes Queer As Folk, Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased), Casanova, Alien Autopsy, The Devil's Whore, Shameless and Torchwood. Six years of composing music for Doctor Who has led to his work being performed at a special Proms concert at the Royal Albert Hall, a celebration of the music at the Millennium Centre Cardiff and a place in the Classic FM Hall Of Fame.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Murray Gold continues to provide one of the most interestng and diverse scores for Doctor Who - 5* stuff
21 Dec 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Murray Gold has once again delivered the goods for this highly anticipated soundtrack to Series 6 of Doctor Who. In the same way that Moffat split viewers into those who loved the more complex story arc, and those who thought it was too complicated. I personally liked the more complex story arc because it shows Moffat respects the intelligence of the audience (both adults and kids alike). In the same way, Murray Gold's music also appears to split opinion. Some people think the show is overscored and the music is overpowering at times, whilst people like me (and I am assuming yourself as you are viewing this page) think that the music is phenomenal.
The two CDs comprise of the best music from all the episodes of the Series 6 run. I won't go into a track by track analysis because of the sheer number of tracks present. However, if you are after the best action tracks of the Doctor, and some of the slower themes which represent River Song and her pivotal scenes, these are all present on the album.
I feel I should make special mention for the finale track "The Majestic Tale (Of A Madman In A Box)". This is the finest piece of music in the series in my opinion (this is the music that plays over the Doctor and River's battle with The Silence in Day of the Moon, the second episode of the two part opener of the series in the USA). On album, this track is slightly disappointing - the album builds with the new main theme of the Doctor (carried over from Series 5). Towards the end, the choir really builds and it sounds amazing, but the track is cut too short in my opinion. The epic portion of the track starts to fade out too quickly for my liking and brings the second disk to a close on a slightly disappointing note, although fortunately it does reach epic heights before the track fades out completely. The rest of the tracks are in chronological order, with 2-4 per episode being the most common. This album does have a slightly more sombre feel than Series 5, but this I feel reflects the slightly darker tone of Series 6.
From a production perspective, the mix feels very crisp, and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and choir have done a great job with their performances. Please note that this is a 2CD release, and whilst this is generous in terms of score releases, there will be a lot of music missing given the amount of music composed for each episode. I thought the track selection was generally excellent. Other reviewers have also commented on an over reliance of the Doctor's Theme from the last series. Whilst this is true, I would like to make a couple of counter points. Firstly, not everyone who buys this score may be familiar with the series 5 score (and the main Doctor's Theme) - thus there is a need for this to be present on the album. Secondly, there are a lot of variations of the Doctor's Theme across the two CDs and I didn't find it overly bothersome. A final point is that this release is currently being sold for 8.99 (at the time of 21/12/11). Given that this is 2CDs worth of music, this is great value for money and I think we should embrace the release, rather than pick apart aspects that are not perfect.
Overall, this is a fantastic release. It's important to remember that with a soundtrack that encompasses an entire series, you won't be able to keep everyone happy. I know a previous review commented on a missing track that they would have liked, and there were a couple of tracks that I would have edited differently particularly "The Majestic Tale (Of A Madman in a Box). However, given that 2CD releases are rare (I know the music for the last series also received the 2CD treatment), this is the best we could hope for in terms of an official release. I feel that Silva Screen (the company responsible for producing and distributing the album) should given credit for this, and shows their dedication for fans of the Doctor Who scores. So please enjoy - sure, this won't keep everyone happy. But if you enjoy this for what it is, which is essentially the best orchestral highlights across the series, on a very generous 2CD release, don't hesitate to buy this. Murray Gold continues to compose outstanding music for the Doctor Who series, and I hope he does so in the future. If you liked the music in this current series, you cannot go wrong in buying this score.
The two CDs comprise of the best music from all the episodes of the Series 6 run. I won't go into a track by track analysis because of the sheer number of tracks present. However, if you are after the best action tracks of the Doctor, and some of the slower themes which represent River Song and her pivotal scenes, these are all present on the album.
I feel I should make special mention for the finale track "The Majestic Tale (Of A Madman In A Box)". This is the finest piece of music in the series in my opinion (this is the music that plays over the Doctor and River's battle with The Silence in Day of the Moon, the second episode of the two part opener of the series in the USA). On album, this track is slightly disappointing - the album builds with the new main theme of the Doctor (carried over from Series 5). Towards the end, the choir really builds and it sounds amazing, but the track is cut too short in my opinion. The epic portion of the track starts to fade out too quickly for my liking and brings the second disk to a close on a slightly disappointing note, although fortunately it does reach epic heights before the track fades out completely. The rest of the tracks are in chronological order, with 2-4 per episode being the most common. This album does have a slightly more sombre feel than Series 5, but this I feel reflects the slightly darker tone of Series 6.
From a production perspective, the mix feels very crisp, and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and choir have done a great job with their performances. Please note that this is a 2CD release, and whilst this is generous in terms of score releases, there will be a lot of music missing given the amount of music composed for each episode. I thought the track selection was generally excellent. Other reviewers have also commented on an over reliance of the Doctor's Theme from the last series. Whilst this is true, I would like to make a couple of counter points. Firstly, not everyone who buys this score may be familiar with the series 5 score (and the main Doctor's Theme) - thus there is a need for this to be present on the album. Secondly, there are a lot of variations of the Doctor's Theme across the two CDs and I didn't find it overly bothersome. A final point is that this release is currently being sold for 8.99 (at the time of 21/12/11). Given that this is 2CDs worth of music, this is great value for money and I think we should embrace the release, rather than pick apart aspects that are not perfect.
Overall, this is a fantastic release. It's important to remember that with a soundtrack that encompasses an entire series, you won't be able to keep everyone happy. I know a previous review commented on a missing track that they would have liked, and there were a couple of tracks that I would have edited differently particularly "The Majestic Tale (Of A Madman in a Box). However, given that 2CD releases are rare (I know the music for the last series also received the 2CD treatment), this is the best we could hope for in terms of an official release. I feel that Silva Screen (the company responsible for producing and distributing the album) should given credit for this, and shows their dedication for fans of the Doctor Who scores. So please enjoy - sure, this won't keep everyone happy. But if you enjoy this for what it is, which is essentially the best orchestral highlights across the series, on a very generous 2CD release, don't hesitate to buy this. Murray Gold continues to compose outstanding music for the Doctor Who series, and I hope he does so in the future. If you liked the music in this current series, you cannot go wrong in buying this score.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With every series, a new height of achievement is reached by Mister Murray Gold and his melodies of gold. Every single track is aptly selected and positioned to create a soundtrack fit for an equally enthralling series. From the genesis of The Doctor's death story arc in 'The Impossible Astronaut', to the bombastic climax of 'The Wedding of River Song', Gold's line up never fails to disappoint and sets this soundtrack up as not only the best he has yet to produce for Doctor Who, but perhaps some of the most memorable compositions in his career. 100% brilliant.
Format:Audio CD
I really enjoyed this album. Murray Gold just gets better and better each time and his music is perfect for this series of timey wimey proportions.
If I had to pick ten of the best tracks here, it would probably be:
1.) The Majestic Tale (Of a Madman in a Box)
2.) 5:02PM
3.) Melody Pond
4.) The Impossible Astronaut
5.) I Am The Doctor in Utah
6.) The Wedding of River Song
7.) Tell Me Who You Are
8.) All for One
9.) Locked On
10.) Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All
Buy if you love Doctor Who and definitely buy if you love Doctor Who and Murray Gold's music!
If I had to pick ten of the best tracks here, it would probably be:
1.) The Majestic Tale (Of a Madman in a Box)
2.) 5:02PM
3.) Melody Pond
4.) The Impossible Astronaut
5.) I Am The Doctor in Utah
6.) The Wedding of River Song
7.) Tell Me Who You Are
8.) All for One
9.) Locked On
10.) Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All
Buy if you love Doctor Who and definitely buy if you love Doctor Who and Murray Gold's music!
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Still the best soundtrack on TV- but not as good as series 5
A little bit like the TV series itself, Murray Gold's score for series 6 continues in much the same vain as the excellent series 5- all the same ingredients, many of the same... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Stuart Bruce
Silence Won't Fall because this music is EPIC!
Yet again, another brilliant Doctor who soundtracks, with essential listening such as I am the Doctor, Melody Pond, A Very Unusual Melody, 5:02PM and The Majestic Tale (Although, I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Benlroberts
Not quite as crazy as it sounds (a non-fan's view!)
I bought this soundtrack as a present for a die-hard Dr Who fan. I thought it was niche enough that he wouldn't have it yet. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C Allen
Murray Gold continues to provide one of the most interestng and...
Murray Gold has once again delivered the goods for this highly anticipated soundtrack to Series 6 of Doctor Who. Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. Hubbard
It practically breaks my heart to give this a low rating
I have all the Doctor Who soundtracks apart from the Christmas special one, and this is easily the most underwhelming of them all. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chantal Lyons
Best Doctor Who music yet!
Doctor Who music has always been amazing, and I thought Series 5 was so amazing it would be impossible to top it. But this did. This is a must buy for anyone who likes Doctor Who. Read more
Published 5 months ago by doctorwhofan98
Very Very Poor
This has to be the worst Murray Gold Doctor Who OST yet - now that is a shame as the music from this series was very good. However his best music didn't make the cut.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. Robertson
Fantastic Soundtrack For Doctor Who...Again!
Murray's work is normally very impressive, however this somehow better. This soundtrack contains 66 songs(!) which is impressive also. But each song is, in some way very special. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tim Elton
It's the Doctor.
It is classic Dr Who fest! I love Murray Gold and he loves the Doctor and keeps on producing this awesome stuff! I think the time lords must be helping him! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tigermoth36
Not his best (in my opinion)
I love Murray Gold. I always enjoy his CDs. But this time, I didn't like it. A few good tracks (including "Growing Up Fast" and "Stormaggedden, Dark Lord of All"), but overall the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Falshaw
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