- Audio CD (5 Mar 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Varese Sarabande
- ASIN: B000VAH9F8
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 165,694 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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I am a massive fan of James Newton Howard's work, but unfortunately this score completely failed to impress me. The majority of the tracks contain a light and rather drab rhythm with a lot of unobtrusive but highly uninteresting electronics that fails to turn into anything thematic or memorable. This album contains none of Howard's usual vibrant themes and orchestrations, with the orchestra only kicking in properly in the two of the final three tracks ("I'm not the guy you kill", and "25 Dollars Worth"). This was enough to push the rating up to 2*, but all the other tracks are 1* and totally forgettable. It was shocking that this score was oscar nominated when many of his previous works have gone unnoticed. Although it pains me to say it, there is nothing here of any interest for the casual listener or the fans of JNH's work. It might have worked well in the film (I haven't seen it), but it certainly doesn't on CD.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Metallic Meditations
26 April 2008
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
James Newton Howard's soundtrack to Michael Clayton is a haunting sweep of chiming percussion, a dark soundscape of melancholy melody. One minute you are encompassed by hollow echoes and brittle chimes; the next you are set on edge by thundering timpani and sinister piano hooks. This dark abstract weather-system is a moody meditative atmosphere shot through with tense rhythmic interludes. It is somewhat reminiscent of the soundtrack to Solaris, another Clooney film. Both pieces wash over one in sad silvery waves.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Michael Clayton CD
26 Mar 2008
Format:Audio CD
Michael Clayton CD is low and dark. That makes it perfect for the
plot of Michael Clayton movie. The CD is great.
plot of Michael Clayton movie. The CD is great.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A great soundtrack for a great film.
16 Feb 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Micheal Clayton is a story far away from the standard "Clooney". It's a very hard look into the multinational word ! If You love Klein, Pollan, Glenny and Loretta Napoleoni this movie it's for You. The soundtrack meets the core of the story in the same deep mood, Don't expect strong rythms or disarmonic notes. This soundtrack is very smooth, lovable and very embrassing your mind in the story. The "25 Dollars Worth" will accompain You all over Your life. Unforgetable track ! Unforgetable Clooney ! Five minutes in a NY taxi without any word, without any action. Clooney's face and Newton Howard's music.
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