The Incredibles 2 - Michael Giacchino |
6/17/18 |
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What You Will Hear: The established soundscape you are expecting: big jazz orchestra (trumpet shakes!) with some tender moments thrown in. New this time: character theme songs with acapella versions.
Standout Tracks: Consider Yourselves Undermined!, Diggin’ The New Digs, Train of Taut, Hero Worship, Super Legal Again, World’s Worst Babysitters, Hydrofoiled Again, Looks Like I Picked The Wrong Week To Quit Oxygen, Out And a Bout, Incredits 2 Will You Be Humming Along? The main theme is all over the place and I believe there is new material for Elastigirl, the villain, maybe Jack Jack, and more. 
Elastigirl
The Villain? (See: Ambassador Ambush)
The album this makes me want to dust off: Tomorrow Never Dies – David Arnold
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As I’m Listening, I’m Thinking:
Will I Come Back To It? Yes, but not as enthusiastically as I expected. I enjoyed the funk/rock feel, and the overall style is as pleasing as ever. It is a fantastic follow up, and I’ll come back to it as part of a playlist combining both scores.
- The first score was an immediate favorite. I had to work a little harder as a listener to call this one a great album. The first one was so unique, and unabashedly jazzy. This time around, it isn’t so unique – sequels are harder, right?
- So much action! I don’t here as much thematic material holding it all together.
- I miss the “buildup to battle” motif (see: A Bridge Too Parr – 3:11). Maybe I’m remembering it being used more often in the first movie more than it was? But, I’ve come to recognize it as a statement saying: “Something awesome is about to happen.” Sorry not to hear it more on this one.
- The writing for drum set feels a little more like funk this time around. There is a ton of swinging going on, but a lot of the action feels more driven than comical. It gives that Incredibles sound a new voice (see: Train of Taut). Giacchino said “Brad [Bird] and I knew we were going to use the main theme of course, but I still wanted it to have a different vibe while it stayed in the same vein and character.” Mission accomplished.
- Along those same lines, he did a pretty good job of following the original’s blueprint, even if he wasn’t trying to. Like the first movie, the sequel offers up a success montage (see: Diggin’ The New Digs), a few character driven moments (see: Hero Worship), the main theme used in a variety of keys and styles, and TRUMPET SHAKES (see every track)!!
- What's with all the acapella?
Will I Come Back To It? Yes, but not as enthusiastically as I expected. I enjoyed the funk/rock feel, and the overall style is as pleasing as ever. It is a fantastic follow up, and I’ll come back to it as part of a playlist combining both scores.
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