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| 1. Overture | |||
| 2. The Grid | |||
| 3. The Son Of Flynn | |||
| 4. Recognizer | |||
| 5. Armory | |||
| 6. Arena | |||
| 7. Rinzler | |||
| 8. The Game Has Changed | |||
| 9. Outlands | |||
| 10. Adagio For Tron | |||
| 11. Nocturne | |||
| 12. End Of Line | |||
| 13. Derezzed | |||
| 14. Fall | |||
| 15. Solar Sailer | |||
| 16. Rectifier | |||
| 17. Disc Wars | |||
| 18. C.L.U. | |||
| 19. Arrival | |||
| 20. Flynn Lives | |||
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Product Description
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The futuristic and mysterious dance masters Daft Punk appear to be the perfect group to compose the soundtrack to Tron: Legacy. The original film is fondly remembered by many despite its failure at the box office. Its musical score was composed by legendary composer Wendy Carlos, responsible for synthesizer classics such as Switched-On Bach and the soundtracks to A Clockwork Orange and The Shining. With Tron: Legacy Daft Punk have updated Carlos' original musical vision by delivering a sophisticated integration of acoustic and electronic instrumentation.
The opening Overture is a majestic orchestral affair that builds to a finale of crashing cymbals and thunderous timpani before fading gradually into silence. The Grid features Jeff Bridges setting the narrative scene in characteristically rich, solemn tones. The music pleasingly matches that quality with saturnine orchestration and a muscular rhythm.
For the first 11 tracks Tron: Legacy is every inch the film soundtrack, musical episodes painting dark and sombre soundscapes. Then the stately-paced End of Line delivers a catchy synth-riff that repeatedly punches like a silicon fist in a latex glove. Derezzed ups the ante in rousing fashion before Solar Sailer glides gracefully in on sighing strings and gently arpeggiating synths. These tracks form the apex of the album, and the music that follows restates and consolidates themes.
The sonic might of the 100-member symphony orchestra assembled by Daft Punk is wielded to powerful effect. The penultimate track Tron Legacy (End Titles) thrillingly expounds the main theme with a tidal wave of a string section accompanied by tweaked synths. Finale recalls the majesty of Philip Glass' main theme for the film Koyaanisqatsi. It's a shame that the film's audience will most likely miss this music, having left the theatre during the credits, as it's a lovely final composition. Although not musically revolutionary, Tron: Legacy suggests the adrenaline rush of a black panther roaming nearby in the darkness, heard but not yet seen.
--Colin Buttimer
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With over 1 million album sales in the U.K., Daft Punk are still considered to be one of the most innovative electronic/dance acts of their generation. This is the band’s first film score for a major studio.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, it clearly harks back to the 1970's in places, but in an understated and intelligent way. Am I the only person who gets hints of Kraft & Alexander, Isao Tomita and the French guy (Jarre) in here?.
I have to strongly recommend this album for people of all ages. This is art at its zenith. As film sound tracks go, this is easily up there with Akira, but it's much more accessible to our little Western ears. I want to go and see the film.
A short review but an enthusiastic one. Having heard this on a free streaming site (spot***), I'm buying this cd today.
I have to strongly recommend this album for people of all ages. This is art at its zenith. As film sound tracks go, this is easily up there with Akira, but it's much more accessible to our little Western ears. I want to go and see the film.
A short review but an enthusiastic one. Having heard this on a free streaming site (spot***), I'm buying this cd today.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Went to see the movie on Wednesday and loved it but must admit that I'm not a Daft Punk fan and seeing that they had worked on the entire score for the film put me off a little.
I should have had more faith. It's certainly not the usual Daft Punk style by any means and I mean this in a very, very positive way. The film is fantastic and the soundtrack really shines through. It's full of pounding, harsh synth tones and soft yet very powerful orchestral notes which fit perfectly with the film's unique and graphically stunning art direction.
It really shows Daft Punk in a new light and proves to me that they are capable of much more than the usual house music they're known for. They have created some exceptional pieces of music that are capable of provoking some pretty strong emotion. In short I love the film, and love this soundtrack equally as much. The only criticism I have is that I wish some of the tracks were longer.
I should have had more faith. It's certainly not the usual Daft Punk style by any means and I mean this in a very, very positive way. The film is fantastic and the soundtrack really shines through. It's full of pounding, harsh synth tones and soft yet very powerful orchestral notes which fit perfectly with the film's unique and graphically stunning art direction.
It really shows Daft Punk in a new light and proves to me that they are capable of much more than the usual house music they're known for. They have created some exceptional pieces of music that are capable of provoking some pretty strong emotion. In short I love the film, and love this soundtrack equally as much. The only criticism I have is that I wish some of the tracks were longer.
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Daft has gone. I'm not sure how else to put it. Defining the music of Daft Punk in the first place is no easy task. But the daft is definitely missing or at least buried deep for this soundtrack and that's the key. This is after all a soundtrack with a defining theme rather than an album of individual tracks pulled together for your entertainment.
So what do you get from Daft Punk when the daft is removed and replaced with the central theme of the digital world of Tron?
Let's see. Well at first I liked the music, it was atmospheric and enjoyable enough. What I missed the most was the daft vocals. But as I listened to the album a few more times I really started to appreciate the complexities of the orchestral pieces and marvel at how the hell two guys more familiar with a mixing deck and keyboards as opposed to a full blown orchestra could come up with anything so complex and majestic. I am currently at the point where I have the volume in the car set to double what it would normally be set to, just so I can fully appreciate all the complexities. I find I'm struggling to keep both my hands on the steering wheel as I can't help directing my own imaginary orchestra in a Daft Punk style (embarrassing I know). I get a lump in my throat and my chest tightens, just imaging the world of Tron as I listen and conduct along with the score.
So, should you buy it?
If it's Daft Punk you're after then be cautious. But if you're open minded and you've ever found yourself enjoying an orchestral soundtrack of the like John Williams or Howard Shore might produce then you're going to enjoy this. If you also happen to be a fan of either Tron or Daft Punk then like me you could well end up loving this album.
I can't wait to get back in the car for my next bout of conducting.
So what do you get from Daft Punk when the daft is removed and replaced with the central theme of the digital world of Tron?
Let's see. Well at first I liked the music, it was atmospheric and enjoyable enough. What I missed the most was the daft vocals. But as I listened to the album a few more times I really started to appreciate the complexities of the orchestral pieces and marvel at how the hell two guys more familiar with a mixing deck and keyboards as opposed to a full blown orchestra could come up with anything so complex and majestic. I am currently at the point where I have the volume in the car set to double what it would normally be set to, just so I can fully appreciate all the complexities. I find I'm struggling to keep both my hands on the steering wheel as I can't help directing my own imaginary orchestra in a Daft Punk style (embarrassing I know). I get a lump in my throat and my chest tightens, just imaging the world of Tron as I listen and conduct along with the score.
So, should you buy it?
If it's Daft Punk you're after then be cautious. But if you're open minded and you've ever found yourself enjoying an orchestral soundtrack of the like John Williams or Howard Shore might produce then you're going to enjoy this. If you also happen to be a fan of either Tron or Daft Punk then like me you could well end up loving this album.
I can't wait to get back in the car for my next bout of conducting.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
TRON LEGACY Sountrack (Vinyl Edition)
This soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal. It was a composed and produced by Daft Punk. It is an incredible orchestral piece with the ingenuity of Daft Punks electronic music giving... Read more
Published 9 days ago by AWD
wow
I saw the film and loved the music, I was surfing amazon one night as you do and went through the music section and found the sound track. Read more
Published 29 days ago by harryboy
Disapointing track length
I would love to have really Loved this album. I mean, as others have stated, the film was otherwise rather poor. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bob turnip
Amazing stuff!
I loved the movie. I was entranced by the special effects and CGI and the music just lifted the whole experience. I couldn't wait to get the soundtrack. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sci-Fi Annie
A masterpiece of a movie soundtrack
It's hard to believe this is Daft Punk's first movie soundtrack, they've been around for years after all, but what a piece of work this is. Read more
Published 3 months ago by brainleek007
Next "Blade Runner" for me
"Blade Runner" was always one of my favorite soundtracks. Orchestral, but with a very sci-fi feeling. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marcin Zukowski
Music-Electro
This is one of the best CD's ive recently bought, within the first day of getting it, i played it about 10 times. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SMTreview
its alright
theres a few great songs.... like really good songs! but its a bit repetitive but its still decent :D i havent seen the movie so that probs doesnt help..
Published 4 months ago by this is me
Excellent!
A brilliant soundtrack. I won't write any more as I there is a lot of reviews on here already. I am just adding my 5 stars.
Published 5 months ago by Mr Ledger
movie music.not what it seems
i bought this as daft punk made it.not because of the film as i haven't seen it yet.
it shows how versatile the outfit is as most of the music is mood / situational sounds . Read more
it shows how versatile the outfit is as most of the music is mood / situational sounds . Read more
Published 5 months ago by brianiron
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