Few blockbusters can claim to be as influential as The Matrix (1999), written and directed by the Wachowskis. From its super high-concept that has wormed its way into the public’s imagination (what if we’re all just living in a computer simulation?), to Keanu Reeves’ iconic hero Neo, to the brilliant, jaw-dropping and story-based visual effects, The Matrix delivered on all fronts. Its three films grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, and a fourth is on the way.
The Matrix demanded a score that was as unique, sophisticated and imaginative as its concept and action?and got one from composer Don Davis. Davis, who scored the Wachowskis’ Bound (1996), reinvented the symphonic language of the action blockbuster by drawing on cutting-edge concert-hall minimalism and his own background as an avant-garde composer, while maintaining the energy, pace and density required of a studio action film.
From the clashing-brass “reflections,” to the racing strings, pounding percussion and flittering, repeating musical “cells,” the Matrix score fits hand-in-glove with the film’s concept of a computer-controlled reality?and offers a unique musical thumbprint that is recognizable sometimes only from a single note or chord. It is the rare commercial triumph that is also an artistic landmark.
The Matrix was released by Varese Sarabande at the time of the film, and then in a Deluxe Edition that fit as much of the score as possible on one CD. By popular demand, this new 2CD set, (also available for Record Store Day as a 3LP set), presents the complete score. Liner notes feature a new interview with Don Davis conducted by Kaya Savas.
Limited to 2000 copies. *レーベルより抜粋
トラックリスト
Side A 1. Main Title (from The Matrix) / Trinity Infinity 2. Unable To Speak 3. Switched For Life 4. Switched At Birth 5. Switches Brew 6. Nascent Nauseous Neo 7. A Morpheus Movement 8. Domo Showdown 9. Bring Me Dinner 10. The System
Side B 1. The Hotel Ambush 2. Ignorance Is Bliss / Cyber Cyphernetic 3. Exit Mr. Hat 4. The Cure 5. The Lobby 6. Dodge This 7. Ontological Shock 8. He’s The One Alright
誰もが現実に疑問を抱くきっかけとなった伝説の映画の25周年を記念して、ウォシャウスキー兄弟の伝説的なSFアクションの名作『マトリックス』のドン・デイヴィスのスコアをエクスパンデッド盤でリリース。このサイバー・スワール・グリーンの限定版LPには、日本のイラストレーター清水裕子によるアニメにインスパイアされた新しいアートワークと、作曲家が選曲したエクスパンデッド・トラックリストでリリース。限定1000枚
トラックリストコンピュータプログラマーとしてニューヨークの企業で働くネオ。凄腕ハッカーという別の顔を持つ彼は、最近“起きてもまだ夢を見ているような感覚"に悩まされていた。そんなある日、自宅のコンピュータ画面に、不思議なメッセージが届く…「起きろ、ネオ」「マトリックスが見ている」「白うさぎの後をついていけ」。正体不明の美女トリニティーに導かれて、ネオはモーフィアスという男と出会う。そこで見せられた世界の真実とは。やがて、人類の命運をかけた壮絶な戦いが始まる。
監督：アンディ・ウォシャウスキー、ラリー・ウォシャウスキー、出演：キアヌ・リーブス、ローレンス・フィッシュバーン、キャリー=アン・モス。1999年米。
Few blockbusters can claim to be as influential as The Matrix (1999), written and directed by the Wachowskis. From its super high-concept that has wormed its way into the public’s imagination (what if we’re all just living in a computer simulation?), to Keanu Reeves’ iconic hero Neo, to the brilliant, jaw-dropping and story-based visual effects, The Matrix delivered on all fronts. Its three films grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, and a fourth is on the way.
The Matrix demanded a score that was as unique, sophisticated and imaginative as its concept and action?and got one from composer Don Davis. Davis, who scored the Wachowskis’ Bound (1996), reinvented the symphonic language of the action blockbuster by drawing on cutting-edge concert-hall minimalism and his own background as an avant-garde composer, while maintaining the energy, pace and density required of a studio action film.
From the clashing-brass “reflections,” to the racing strings, pounding percussion and flittering, repeating musical “cells,” the Matrix score fits hand-in-glove with the film’s concept of a computer-controlled reality?and offers a unique musical thumbprint that is recognizable sometimes only from a single note or chord. It is the rare commercial triumph that is also an artistic landmark.
The Matrix was released by Varese Sarabande at the time of the film, and then in a Deluxe Edition that fit as much of the score as possible on one CD. By popular demand, this new 2CD set, (also available for Record Store Day as a 3LP set), presents the complete score. Liner notes feature a new interview with Don Davis conducted by Kaya Savas.
Limited to 2000 copies. *レーベルより抜粋
Side A
1. Main Title (from The Matrix) / Trinity Infinity
2. Unable To Speak
3. Switched For Life
4. Switched At Birth
5. Switches Brew
6. Nascent Nauseous Neo
7. A Morpheus Movement
8. Domo Showdown
9. Bring Me Dinner
10. The System
Side B
1. The Hotel Ambush
2. Ignorance Is Bliss / Cyber Cyphernetic
3. Exit Mr. Hat
4. The Cure
5. The Lobby
6. Dodge This
7. Ontological Shock
8. He’s The One Alright