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Track Listings

1	Main Title
2	Naberious Wants It Alive
3	It's Alive!
4	Sacramentals
5	Meaningless Existence
6	Chasing Halek
7	Where Does Life Begin?
8	Prince Naberious
9	All I See Is Darkness
10	Bring Me Frankenstein's Monster
11	Vault
12	Journal
13	No Choice
14	Sons of Our Fathers
15	Visions of a Madman
16	Showdown
17	I'm a Monster
18	Love & Hate
19	You Shouldn't Have Done That
20	Destroy Him
21	Ride of the Gargoyles
22	He Led Us Here, Pt. 1
23	He Led Us Here, Pt. 2
24	You Cannot Destroy Me
25	This Body Is Mine
26	Higher Purpose

Product details

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.58 x 4.89 x 0.26 inches; 2.08 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Lakeshore Records
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2014
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2013
Label ‏ : ‎ Lakeshore Records
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GLT2SAY
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Danny

Soundtrack fits movie very well.

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014

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Being a collector of soundtracks, I took a chance with this one because I am unfamiliar with the composers. I mainly got it because I am a fan of sci-fi/adventure/horror soundtracks and this movie looked like it would fit that bill. I never even saw the movie trailer until today and the only reason I did that is because the soundtrack is so awesome...I just had to see what the trailer looked like. The movie does look pretty cool too. Well, the soundtrack arrived in the mail today and I've been listening to it and I was surprised to see that Lisa Gerrard is involved with the music as well. You can hear her haunting voice in the opening track and there are other choir pieces scattered throughout the music as well. The choir sections are my favorites because they really add to the score and provide a "gothic" feel to the music. These are the pieces that give the score the emotional backdrop for the movie and the composers have put these together nicely. When you watch the movie trailer, you can see that this movie is probably full of action scenes and there is plenty of that music in this score as well. I didn't find it boring, like some action music can be, it was actually fun to listen to. There are plenty of slower pieces as well such as "All I see is Darkness" which is really cool. One thing I noticed while listening to the CD is that the composers use a variety of music techniques to bring this score to life. You have your big orchestra sound with strings/brass, you have your choir/vocals, and you also have some electronic music added into the mix. You can sometimes hear something like a John Carpenter "Escape from New York" electric bass thing going on in the background too. It is a great soundtrack and I am glad I got it. I noticed that my CD had a sticker on it that said only 1000 of these were made...so if you like to collect physical CDs...you better get this quick. Looks to be a fun movie and I recommend the soundtrack highly.

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Korra Nomad

An Intensely Dark, Brooding and Epic Score

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2014

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I, Frankenstein is a new fantasy/action film based on the graphic novel of the same name, where the Creature created by Victor Frankenstein lives through the centuries, trying to fit into a world he's unwelcome in, when he is suddenly thrown head-first into a war between gargoyles and demons that could extinguish the human race.

The film itself was fun and entertaining, but very disappointing due to a poor script. But, one great thing that came from the film is the musical score from Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil, who also had worked on the acclaimed musical score for the epic, Cloud Atlas. With "I, Frankenstein," Klimek and Heil build darker, more haunting themes mixed with intense action cues to build the atmosphere of the film. In the second track, the action builds with intense violas and haunting vocals. My favorite track on the disc, though, is "Ride of the Gargoyles," with vocals from Lisa Gerrard (Gladiator), in a track that starts off somber but transitions into a beautifully epic action track. Honestly, it's one of the best battle-sounding tracks i have ever listened to.

If you liked Cloud Atlas, Gladiator or other big blockbuster scores, get this. I highly recommend the CD version; an excellent collector's item as it is limited to 1000 units.

4.5/5 Stars

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Einsatz

"It's alive!"

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2014

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Since one of the things I especially liked about the film was its soundtrack, I just had to buy it. I'm glad I did. I'm a sucker for grandiose scores, soaring in nature, with a fine chorale treatment throughout. It conjures up great visual imagery. In this case, there's something magnificently relentless about its pounding beat, fraught with anxious portent, propelling the score along to its inevitable conclusion. I love listening to music like this when I'm writing or painting. It's very inspiring, very evocative.

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Kaya Savas

The Score Has Really Great Moments And Is A Fun Ride

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014

Gothic action flicks have become a very tired genre. I, Frankenstein falls right in line with forgettable stylized movies like Underworld and Legion. While the movies may be complete wastes of time, the scores aren't always so. The formidable duo behind scores like Run Lola Run and Cloud Atlas take a crack at this stylized genre. The result is a score that actually packs a lot of great things and delivers one fantastic adventure. The music pushes hard and in some cases too much, but it's still a journey worth taking. This is a case where the music deserved a better movie to score.

Klimek and Heil do an astounding job crafting an action score with a lot more going on than just brute force. There is a certain elegance to the approach, but there's also a dark brooding intensity laying underneath it all. The use of a chorus for some tracks gives it that supernatural feel, while utilizing the great Lisa Gerrard adds an element of beauty. The action is also fantastically scored and structured. The tracks are fully immersive and engaging. You’re roped right into them, and they are actually some impressively done pieces. The score can be a little too much at times, especially in the final act when some things just feel a little too over the top. However, when you look at the film the music is accompanying you can understand why the music needed to hit certain levels. The lack of any emotional pull does hold back the lasting value, but it delivers in other areas to make it worth your while.

I, Frankenstein’s score is nowhere near as awful as the film is. Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil are tremendous talents and you can’t deny that this score has some really great moments. Sure it can get melodramatic and over the top, but it’s nothing you should be taking seriously. The structure and approach of it all make for a very engrossing experience that truly feels original with its own unique soundscape.

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Rob Gentry

Don't judge the music by the movie

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2014

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Exceptional music...don't base the music on the movie. The movie was sub-par imo, but the music rocks!

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Jaded

Good movie, great music

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2015

Good movie, great music. Love being able to listen right away while I wait for the CD to arrive.

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San San

Jouissif et frustrant à la fois...

Reviewed in France on October 22, 2014

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26 titres dont 6 ne dépassent pas les 2 minutes, bien trop courts pour certains que l'on aimerait entendre bien plus longtemps, comme une mise en bouche bien trop subtile dont on voudrait qu'elle soit le plat principal... En poussant plus loin dans les termes, "He led us here" m'a fait l'effet d'une jouissance prête à exploser et qui se fait la malle me laissant totalement surprise, frustrée, et assez énervée tant l'assouvissement semblait proche, d'autant que la remise immédiate du couvert n'a fait qu'amplifier la même sensation pour finir en pire!!! (Il y a une part 2 à peine plus longue!)

Un maelström d'instruments à cordes pour la poésie, à vent pour le côté dramatique et flippant aussi, l'ensemble relevé par 3 morceaux chantés par Lisa Gerard, voix pure et aérienne, reconnaissable entre toutes que j'ai autant appréciée ici que sur ses nombreuses collaborations avec Hans Zimmer. Son énergie et sa passion se distillent dans chaque note du "main title", son "ride of the Gargoyles" évoquant des rythmes celtes tout autant qu'arabes qui n'auraient pas dénoté sur la Bo de "Kingdom of Heaven" entre autres. Ce morceau marque à mon sens l'apogée de ces sensations intenses qui lors de la vision du film m'avaient émerveillée, me donnant l'envie de qualifier la BO d'orgasmique! "The Higher purpose" se doit d'être écouté à la suite telle la prolongation de ce plaisir et l'apaisement des sens avec ses secousses ultimes!

Quant aux compositeurs, Johnny Klimek et Reinhold Heidt, j'avais apprécié leur talent sur la BO de "Le parfum" non démenti ici tant j'y retrouve cette forme de lyrisme, d'esthétisme qui m'avait touchée et qui explose sur "I, Frankenstein", avec en plus une orchestration magistrale, bien que ressentie moins puissamment sans les images. Comme quoi bien souvent l'osmose des sens combinés transcende les perceptions! C'est en tout cas un album que je ne regrette nullement d'avoir acheté, et qu'il vaut mieux écouter toutes baffles crachant en toute liberté plutôt qu'avec un casque en MP3, avec un plaisir toujours renouvelé...

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Filmfetterhobbit

Zu pompös

Reviewed in Germany on August 10, 2017

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Schade, nach dem Kinobesuch dachte ich, die Musik zu diesem für mich unterhaltsamen Film muss ich haben; sie ist so episch und abwechslungsreich. Leider finde ich sie dann doch zu aufdringlich und ganz ohne Bilder funktioniert dieser Bombast nicht. Es handelt sich nicht um einen Score, den ich unbedingt in meiner Freizeit zum Entspannen hören würde.

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Vincent Cowdrey

Enjoyable soundtrack.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2015

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I enjoyed this soundtrack.

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Roberto Cavallaro

Fantasie Soundtrack