Audio CD review:
Danny Elfman - Red Dragon

Danny Elfman - Red Dragon

Band: Danny Elfman Title: Red Dragon Rating: Release Date: 20 August, 2007 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Logos 2: Revelation 3: Main Titles 4: The Cell 5: The Book 6: The Address 7: We're Different 8: The Note 9: Enter the Dragon 10: Threats 11: Tiger Balls 12: Love on a Couch 13: Devouring the Dragon 14: The Fire 15: Book 16: He's Back! 17: End Credits Suite

Editoral Review Hannibal Lecter is actually the first, essentially a remake of Manhunter, Michael Mann's adaptation of the Thomas Harris novel in which Dr. This vaunted "new" chapter in the exploits of serial killer/cannibal Dr. L. is but a supporting player. But where Mann used a nervous, often ironic rock and postpunk pop score, Danny Elfman's largely orchestral soundtrack here punctuates the film's creep factor with tense arpeggios and crashing rhythms. Nothing wrong with that, per se--the old school masters succeeded following a similar tack for decades. But Elfman is no Bernard Herrmann here. In fact, there's often precious little to remind us that this is the same composer who served up such goth-modern standouts as Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Darkman. It's a score that's masterfully atmospheric, yet strangely sterile--and one that occasionally dithers uncomfortably close to McGoth. The Enhanced CD features here include interviews with Elfman, director Brett Ratner, and star Anthony Hopkins. --Jerry McCulley .. You can see a complete list of all Danny Elfman discography, or go back to the Danny Elfman tabs