Men in Black: The Score

Artist: Danny Elfman
Label: Sony
Category: Music

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Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 074646885925
EAN: 0074646885925
ASIN: B000002C4H

Release Date: 1997-12-09

Men in Black: The Score

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Tracks:

M. I. B. Main Theme
D's Memories/Chase
Edgar's Truck/A New Man
Imports/Quiet Moment
J Contemplates
Headquaters
The Suit
Morgue Time
Petit Mort
K Reminisces
Orion's Belt/Cat Stinger
Noisy Cricket/Impending Trouble
Sexy Morgue Babe/Icon
Take Off/Crash
Finale
M. I. B. Closeing Theme

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Customer Reviews:

A Very Good Score.......2005-03-19

This is a very good score by famous film composer Danny Elfman. The main theme is pretty neat. It begins with the swirling, almost "cartoon" sound, that we all come to match with the flying bug scene. "You have to see the movie" :)

All in all, a very cool, beaty main theme.

PUM-PUM-pum-pum..Oh, I was just humming the theme..........2003-06-17

Sorry, I was a little bit distracted by the main theme of M.I.B. Its rather catchy if you think about it. It starts out with those four deep cello notes then leads into something that is continuously amazing for one of the most innovative opening sequences I've seen in a long time (not counting "Catch Me if You Can", of course). "D's Memories/Chase" starts out mellow, with K's old partner reminiscing about being an agent of M.I.B., then the track speeds up and goes into full on action music, complete with synths, driving strings, and plenty of percussion.

"J Contemplates" is kind of a somber cue, it seems like very deep "I'm thinking about something very important" music, it ends with a rather strange look at Edgar. "The Suit" brings us to the registration process in the film, where K is deleting everything that everyone knows about James Edwards and now he becomes J. Big (not yet huge...) choral bursts accentuate the track and bring it to an abrupt stop. "Petit Mort" is the most somber track on the album. Taking up only a mere 1:42, this track evokes a sense of "Aww, poor baby". "K Reminisces" is a great track, perhaps my third favorite from the album (the first being the main theme and the second being the finale). Light guitar signifying K's melancholy while being separated from his wife give the already action packed score to a more emotional place.

But, that was only a little bit of action. "Orion's Belt/Cat Stinger" is an amazing track. The opening 30 seconds are the second of Elfman's best full orchestra/full chorus writing in his career. The action just picks up from there. Employing full orchestra with extra emphasis on percussion, the next few tracks pound mercilessly through the speakers. "Noisy Cricket/Impending Trouble", "Sexy Morgue Babe/Icon" and "Take Off/Crash" are the included tracks. All the tracks, no matter what order you shuffle them in, will ultimately lead to one of, if not the best of Elfman's finales. The emotional portions of K's yearning are finally over as he is reunited with his wife in the end, now with J taking his place as the head honcho agent. It all comes together in a HUGE (this is it!) choral burst, along with crashing cymbals, full throttle orchestra, and a slight bit of synth, this has to be one of the best endings to a score that I've ever heard.

Action, sorrow, yearning, comedy, and a few bits of slight scare here and there, this ranks high among Elfman's best. Now, just look into this red eye and you won't remember a thing, except to go buy this score.

Smith, Jones, and Elfman - The Men in Black.......2002-12-04

Danny Elfman received an Oscar nomination for this comedy score to MIB. It is trademark Elfman sound that includes all of the music that he wrote from the film, which is about 43 minutes worth. The main theme is a good one, with repeating eighth note rhythms for strings. It represents the film perfectly and is found in "M.I.B. Main Theme" (duh!), "Take Off/Crash", "Finale", and "M.I.B. Closing Theme" with bits and pieces of it occurring in other tracks. The rest of the music consists of orchestra, electronic bass, and percussion. The electronic bass gives the music a comedy feel to it, so you know instantly that it is coming from a comedy film. Another theme is present that is a more restrained theme, which is a nine note phrase that can be found in several tracks throughout, most notably in "D's Memories" and the beginning of "Finale". "Chase" is a cool action cue that Elfman does great at writing, with running strings and driving percussion. "Headquarters" is another track worth mentioning, as well as "Take Off/Crash". "Finale" is a knock out cue that closes the film perfectly when the camera pulls back and reveals the earth from space. Here, Elfman uses a choir to give rise to the orchestral might that is being employed, with the brass section dominating. Danny Elfman is a great composer and this soundtrack is a perfect example of his creative capabilities as one.

MiB - Men In Black.......2001-07-12

Men In Black: (Danny Elfman) I sat down on my couch, a DVD of MiB in my player. As soon as it starts, those four cello notes hauntingly fade in... and out. I knew I was in for a good film, but I hadn't realized Mr. Elfman was doing the score. Wow! is all I can say. The score is powerful and driving, yet comedic and funny with the film. Perfect for a comedy about aliens living in New York. However, readers be warned, if you want to get the full drive of the score, get the film. With the CD you can hear something happened - say, a cue, but you don't know what. It's like telling a joke and being denied the punchline. However, this is a fantastic score, and it's great if you buy the CD. I give it a four, because it has more impact with the film. In Film: ***** On CD: **** All in all: *****

elfman earns an Oscar nod with this one.......2000-11-06

danny elfman merges electronic sounds with orchestral arrangments to make this unique and quirky score. besides the REALLY cool main theme, there are moments that are reflective, moments that are creepy, and moments that are action-packed, pulsing with energy.

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