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Lakeshore Records – 2011 | |
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"Gramophone Lullaby" is a classic theme for a fairy tale. It had moments that almost sound like THE GODFATHER, but where done in a way for a child. "Sally Arrives at Blackwood Manor" is the first cue when danger drifts into the soundtrack. It's done with a soft touch that which in some way sis even more powerful than if it was done with more force. Things really start to get dark towards the end of "Lamb Lamp Lambency." The threat of something that can do harm is tangible and palpable. The main theme in "Sally's Lullaby" reminds me so much of THE GODFATHER, I can't help but mention it again. The other music surrounding it is just exquisite. Beneath violins play over the lower orchestral underbelly. It's just beautifully done. The tonal shifts in "Garden Music" are done with gradual ease that it comes across naturally as wel are taken into darkness. The composition of "Into the Basement" creates the sensation of something lurking nearby that you cannot see that is waiting to get you. The voice that comes into "Gardener Gets Snipped" adds anther level of creepiness. The brass that bites at the end of this cue is one of the most aggressive composition of this score. The flute brings warm wonder to the delicate innocence presented in "Treesome." The little bells and soft strings are magical with life. It's amazing how threatening the little voice and soft notes are at the beginning of "Bed Bugs." Less is infinitely more. Beltrami & Sanders put us into Sally's shoes as "Sally Leaves." you can hear the urgency with the music while the little monstrosities are out to get her. It sounds like a xylophone was used at times in "The Library." If so, this instrument gives it a child-like quality. The strings are used to crank-up tension and I like how the brass is used subtly to wind down the last part of this track. "Goblins in the Garage" strings are plucked to represent the little creatures with great effect. The music is able to help conjure up the tiny demons. "Goblin Trouble" is the longest track on this soundtrack running seven and a half minutes. It bubbles with evil & wickedness as strings, drums and brass race, scream and strike fear into the cue. Over the course of listening to it, you are chased, grabbed at and attacked. Loads of audio fun for anyone who appreciates an adrenaline pumping ride. All the while Beltrami & Sanders keep the important themes going to return the all important concern for the main character (s). "Return To Blackwood" kind of doubles back generating themes and motifs estimated earlier in the score. "Voices From The Pit" takes us out of DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK with subtle mastery used throughout this score.
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