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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0030206652222
Format: Soundtrack
Label: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Manufacturer: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Release Date: November 25, 2003
Sales Rank: 228854
Studio: Sci-Fi Channel, The
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Steven Spielberg's ambitious 20-hour miniseries chronicles the (mythical?) 50-year interaction of extraterrestrials with America's citizens, military and government. Given its subject matter and executive producer, some John Williams musical parallels aren't unexpected, and indeed the brassy ebullience of composer Laura Karpan's main theme recalls some of the unabashed romanticism of earlier Williams/Spielberg collaborations. But as writer/producer Leslie Bohem notes, there's a metaphorical quality to the project as well, and that's where Karpan's ever-bright orchestral score comes forcefully into its own. Seamlessly intertwining heartland Americana with evocative alien strains is no easy trick; doing it without slavishly recalling genre touchstones like CE3K and ET tougher still. But that's what Karpman has done here, weaving a disparate tapestry of hopes and fears, wonder and dread, all of it rooted firmly in Hollywood scoring traditions -- and a crucial understanding of the European and Russian concert music from when they came. The result is unashamedly epic in its overall scope, yet sensitive enough to be distinctly melancholy, wistful and downright magic in its constituent pieces. Traditions die hard, and this sprawling, adventurous sci-fi score is ample testimony why. --Jerry McCulley
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I was completely taken by surprise at just how blown away I was by the Soundtrack to Taken (a pretty impressive feat when the visuals and story line are so attention grabbing already). I wanted to experience more of the soundtrack and was disapointed to find that there was no mention of the composer in the programme credits and no soundtrack audio included on the Extras DVD of the Taken box set. But my disappointment turned to joy when I searched Amazon and found that there was a dedicated audio ... Read More
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Taken was a television masterpiece. A finely crafted story, magnificent acting, and spectacular special effects created one of the greatest TV moments since the technology was created. Perhaps the finest aspect of Taken, however, was it's soundtrack. A sweeping score that perfectly complemented the emotion portrayed by Leslie Bohem's screenplay and would tug at the core of anyone capable of being moved by music. It is one of the finest scores I've ever heard.
That said, this soundtrack ... Read More
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Laura Karpman has managed to create beautiful music here- this music just happens to be a score to "Taken." I would urge anyone who is a fan of American classical music (Copland, Berstein, Williams, etc.) to buy this soundtrack. It is very Americana and simply gorgeous, mysterious, longing and joyous all at the same time. I'll admit I'm partially biased because I really liked the mini-series "Taken," but my roommate just walked into the room and listened for a while and said, "What is that? I really ... Read More
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The score sounded like a fine symphony to me. The variety of rhythms and moods were very appealing. I liked the recurrence of a main theme, yet that melodic theme did not overwhelm. Sophisticated and very appealing.
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Those of us who loved the TV movie can be carried right back there by listening to the soundtrack. Several of the other reviewers say it's wonderful if you haven't seen the film.
Here's some information about Ms Karpman, taken from the website at CD Baby, which is the only place I could find her CD from the PBS "Living Edens" series: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/karpman
"Fluent in everything "from Bird to Bach," Laura Karpman draws from jazz, classical & world music to create her scores ... Read More
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