plunkett & macleane: Original Motion Picture Score

Electronica artists are increasingly in demand as film scorers. Overall this is good news, and this heavily instrumental music fits especially well with action or sci-fi movies (cf. Pi). Since Plunkett & Macleane is set in the 18th century, choosing Massive Attack associate Craig Armstrong was a bit of an odd choice-one that's mostly paid off. Here Armstrong mixes up Carl Orff-style pomp, string-laden trip-hop, and a somber ambience reminiscent of late 1980s Goth. And despite Lewis Parker's inept (and incongruous) rapping, a cover of Talking Heads' "Houses in Motion" provides a soulful break from the heavy-duty atmospherics that make up most of this CD. We're not talking Miklós Rósza here, but this definitely is an encouraging piece of work. --Elisabeth Vincentelli Amazon.com

Nice

This CD is the epitome of good soundtrack music. You'll get a variety of good music in this album. Definitely recommended. January 4, 2007

Hot, brilliant and fantastic.

I bought this cd after listening to 30 seconds of track #17 on internet radio that plays movie scores. I literally make me turn my head and look up what it was exactly that I was listening to.
As a soundtrack collector this is something you must have, especially if you like costume dramas, because this music screams "period piece" at you.
The rich sounds of Gregorian choruses, classical music and occasional electronica and techno jolts make me feel like I'm flying when I listen to this. The music is rich, deep, haunting and at times sounds like a crazy horse galloping though an 18th Century haunted forest. I think this cd is so intricate, crafty and complex that it should be mandatory listening to anyone with ears.

The best part of the score is how each track sounds better than the next. Track #7 The Ball for example is a very modern trance with violins giving it that classical edge, but be careful if you're driving and listening to it, or you might break the speed limits. This piece also sounds like some sexy dark Vampire dance scene, something you might watch in a totally far fetched movie story line- it's that exotic and cool. Track #9 sounds like an outdoor dinner in some rich king's court, with light violins and background modern rhythm, a really nice combo.
My favorite part was #16 &17, a true work of musical art. It's live, strong, colossal, fiery and full of adrenaline piece of score. It's crazy but those two tracks are so grand, they can make tears come out of my eyes. I have always loved music and scores but these two pieces always touch my heart when I hear them. If I haven't seen the movie I would guess they were from Amadeus or Immortal Beloved.

Overall this score is simply gorgeous. I urge everyone to listen to the clips although they are teasers and they might not develop into the full flavor potential of each track, yet they are indicators whether this soundtrack is for you. If this cd doesn't submerge you in another world, then I don't know what will. March 13, 2006

Missing My Favorite Song!

The "You're goin' to Hell" song Is Not On This CD..........

That was the only reason I bought it, Very Dissapointed! March 6, 2006

missing tracks

ok I gave this 5 stars because of those fabulous tracks such as "the ball" and the hanging one and the escape. They really are a fabulours mix of classical and contemporary music, but where did the other tracks go? The rest of the soundtrack is just loads of dark dingy music that really isnt worth listening too, and yet when you watch the film again there's a handful of songs that arent on there! why not? December 15, 2005

simply great

I am still wondering why this guy is not a little bit more famous
His mix of very well orchestrated synthetic sounds with Gregorian like choirs are simply so relaxing.
If you are scared of flying, buy it and listen to it on your next trip, it is better than Prozac :-) February 23, 2004

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