- Original Release Date: 7 July 2009
- Label: Silva Screen Records
- Copyright: 2009 Silva Screen Records
- Total Length: 1:17:22
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- ASIN: B002COR56O
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,069 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Terrific Soundtrack (If the previews are anything to go by)!!!!
15 Jun 2009
Format:MP3 Download
I listened to the previews this morning and i have to say, this is shaping up to be the best soundtrack i have heard in a long time.
I now cannot wait for Children of Earth...more than ever
However certain tracks worry me for the future of the characters such as
"The Ballad of Ianto Jones"
"He Was a Good Man"
Can't wait for this release,
This Torchwood Series is going to be truly epic!
I now cannot wait for Children of Earth...more than ever
However certain tracks worry me for the future of the characters such as
"The Ballad of Ianto Jones"
"He Was a Good Man"
Can't wait for this release,
This Torchwood Series is going to be truly epic!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you've heard any of Ben Foster's or Murray Gold's other soundtracks for Torchwood or the new Doctor Who, you'll have a good idea what to expect from this- more superb, epic soundtrack music that reflects and compliments the drama in two of TV's best shows in years.
No expense seems to get spared on the music for these shows- this whole album is performed by the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, who give a fantastically rich performance. There are a few touches of additional programming, but less so here than in the previous Torchwood soundtrack album- this one is more straightforwardly orchestral.
The formula is just beginning to get a tiny bit predictable though. Each piece of music could be put into one of a few simple categories: there's chase music, suspense music, horror music (discordant) and emotional-drama music, that's pretty much the four options. Emotional drama inevitably means the introduction of one high-toned vocalist going 'aahhhhhh' throughout the theme, and the chase music does always seem to have the same rhythms. But it's a formula that's not broken, so why fix it?
"Run For Your Lives" is a personal favourite. "The Ballad Of Ianto Jones", despite apparently having a bit of cult status among fans, is actually a weak point on this album.
It's a bold, epic, huge soundtrack that stands up as a music album in its own right. It's great.
No expense seems to get spared on the music for these shows- this whole album is performed by the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, who give a fantastically rich performance. There are a few touches of additional programming, but less so here than in the previous Torchwood soundtrack album- this one is more straightforwardly orchestral.
The formula is just beginning to get a tiny bit predictable though. Each piece of music could be put into one of a few simple categories: there's chase music, suspense music, horror music (discordant) and emotional-drama music, that's pretty much the four options. Emotional drama inevitably means the introduction of one high-toned vocalist going 'aahhhhhh' throughout the theme, and the chase music does always seem to have the same rhythms. But it's a formula that's not broken, so why fix it?
"Run For Your Lives" is a personal favourite. "The Ballad Of Ianto Jones", despite apparently having a bit of cult status among fans, is actually a weak point on this album.
It's a bold, epic, huge soundtrack that stands up as a music album in its own right. It's great.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Regina
Format:Audio CD
Ben Foster did it again! What a brilliant, fantastic soundtrack!! Listening to it, you start to realise how much this wonderful music supports the 5 episodes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A class soundtrack.
The TV Series was great and deserved a fantastic score to go with it. I am happy to report that the music by Ben Foster does the job just brilliantly. Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by Ian Nind
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Brilliant
I was expecting many great things after watching Children of Earth, the backing sounded great with the images, but can stand just as well on its own. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by Laura Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great soundtrack
Really evokes the quality of this series - ben Foster takes over from Murray Golds excellent standard.
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by J. Timperley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome music
I loved this series of Torchwood (though episode 4 broke my heart) but the music is amazing. Absolutely perfect for such a good series. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by L. Beasley
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Perfect Companion to "Children of Earth"
If you're a "Children of Earth" fan, you'll undoubtedly recognize specific visual moments from a scene when you hear the track from it. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Lynnette
5.0 out of 5 stars
One Word: "Fantastic"
This CD truly is excellent. It just makes you feel good when you listen to it. If you have already seen Children of Earth, then you can picture the scenes taking place, while... Read more
Published on 28 July 2009 by Bertie Breeze
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