Sherlock Holmes: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |  | Creator: Hans Zimmer
Label: WaterTower Music
Category: Music
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Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
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Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 39175
UPC: 794043917523
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Release Date: January 12, 2010
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| Tracks:
| • | Discombobulate | | • | Is It Poison, Nanny | | • | I Never Woke Up In Handcuffs Before | | • | My Mind Rebels At Stagnation | | • | Data, Data, Data | | • | He's Killed The Dog Again | | • | Marital Sabotage | | • | Not In Blood, But In Bond | | • | Ah, Purification | | • | Panic, Sheer Bloody Panic | | • | Psychological Recovery.....6 Months | | • | Catatonic |
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Product Description
The action-adventure mystery "Sherlock Holmes" is helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie. Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life, and Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally. The soundtrack to "Sherlock Holmes" features music by Academy Award, Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer. Enhanced CD includes free digital download of the Soundtrack in 5.1 Surround Sound.
Album Description
Original score to the 2009 motion picture directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams. The score is by Academy Award, Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Pirates Of The Caribbean).
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 Proper Chronological Order of Tracks April 20, 2010
plums (St Louis, MO)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
One of my pet peeves are soundtrack's where the order of songs is not in the chronological order as they appeared in the movie. I usually come to amazon and find that someone has already posted a review and put songs in the proper order, but it looks like no one has done that thus far with this soundtrack.
The format I'll use for this is:
Proper Order # / Soundtrack Track # / Track Title / Appearance Time in Movie (H:MM:SS) / Comment (if any):
1 / 7 / Marital Sabotage / 0:28 / intro of movie as horses appear
2 / 9 / Ah, Putrefaction / ~14:00 / Partial Track used - played during 2nd half of dinner while Holme's tries observe details of Mary and fails miserably
3 / X / The Rocky Road to Dublin (Live) / 15:34 / By the Dubliners: Not part of soundtrack - I bought this track separately and added it to my playlist.
4 / 4 / My Mind Rebels at Stagnation / / Multiple Ques: Ride to Prison to speak to Blackwood, and Most prominent;y is @ 3:00 into the track, which is Blackwood's first (staged) execution
5 / 5 / Data, Data, Data / 28:00 / Irene Adler Theme - Played during multiple sections of the movie (crushing walnuts with her fist, and drugging Holmes at the Grand Hotel)
6 / 2 / Is It Poison, Nanny? / ~31:15 / Multiple Ques: @ 1:30 into track, it's the second half of Irene's Introduction conversation, and as she walks (non flashback) to meet with Moriarty
7 / 3 / I Never Woke Up in Handcuffs Before / 34:19 / Appears in multiple ques - flashback of following Irene, and during first fight with Dredger at Reardon's home.
8 / 10 / Panic, Shear Bloody Panic / ~1:15:00 / Inspection of Body, and sailing on the river to the Wharf
9 / 8 / Not in Blood, But In Bond / 1:24:10 / Wharf Explosions and aftermath
10 / 6 / He's Killed the Dog Again / ~1:30:00 into movie / played during Holme's "enhanced" re-enactment of the order's ceremonies
11 / 11 / Psychological Recovery. .. 6 Months / / Basically the entire action sequence of the final act of the movie, and possibly some of the music of the fight with dredger in the Drydock
12 / 1 / Discombobulate / 0:00 and 2:00:32 / Contains both the introduction notes of movie, followed immediately by ending credits) - I feel its more natural as the final track of the soundtrack
13 / 12 / Catatonic / ~2:05:00 / Played after 2nd playing of Rocky Road to Dublin during end of movie credits
I've left off the 2 tracks from "The Duchess" movie soundtrack that appear during the dinner scene at "The Royal". I didn't particularly enjoy being shaken out of the distinct mood of the soundtrack when I included these two particular tracks in a playlist, but figured I should mention them here in case someone wants them for completeness sake.
Oscar Worthy January 22, 2010
N. Campbell (dallas)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Incredible score - modern and period at the same time. Hats off to Zimmer for exquisite integration of violin and string section - of course one would think it would be an obvious thing to do with a Holmes score, but I was pleasantly surprised by the way he stretched the abilities of the string section - scraping the bow, synth high pitch 'rips', etc... the Holmes motif is a great addition to the score literature, passing the theme from glockenspiel to sythensizer / harmonium to banjo for the win. Instead of just a sitting on a simple tune for the opening or closing credits Zimmer and Ritchie utilize the score and motifs as a musical experession of Holmes' mental processes - brilliant in the film and still effective on the album.
The 'love' #be it for Adler or Watson# theme is effective and also holds potential to be carried over into sequels.
Agree with previous posts that the High Kings are sorely missed. Do yourself a favor a purchase the tune "Rocky Road to Dublin" and add it to your library as part of this soundtrack. While you are there, go ahead and get 'Maries Wedding' - another great High Kings track.
A Summer Score In The Winter. Zimmer Strikes Gold With Unique Instrumentation For A Jolly Good Time January 13, 2010
Kaya Savas (North Hollywood, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Hans Zimmer explodes into adventure with his highly entertaining and very unique score to Sherlock Holmes. When I first read that Hans would be doing a Guy Ritchie film I became a little curious. Ritchie is known for using mostly songs and little to no score in his films. So, why would he hire a composer who is known for making music stand up and take charge in the narrative? I don't know why, but I'm glad it happened. The score is incredibly fun and is a concoction that only Zimmer and his featured soloists could have come up with.
Hans says the score took inspiration from Irish and gypsy music. So the tunes are off key in places and utilize uncommon instruments such as the banjo or the custom hybrid "Experibass". It has the swashbuckling waltzy feel of his theme for Jack Sparrow yet all the instrumentation and attitude of an Ennio Morricone western score. In other words, it brings what you see on the screen to vivid life. The track "Not In Blood, But In Bond" showcases one of the many amazing soloists in a hauntingly beautiful track. This track plays over the slow motion sequence of the wharf bombing and will honestly give you chills. Yet you will have a ridiculously goofy track like " I Never Woke Up In Handcuff's Before", which has a Middle Eastern flair accented by an accordion that eventually weaves the main theme in.
The film itself is hugely entertaining and there is not a dull moment in the entire score (or the film). The highlight is of course the 18-minute track titled "Psychological Recovery . . . 6 Months". It's practically all the music from the final act of the film and it's one helluva ride. The structures and sounds bleed Zimmer and will keep you riveted and smiling all at once. Hans is still the only composer I know who knows best how to create these grand emotional ascending arcs that continually build and build and then erupt, which is exactly what the final act of the score does.
Sherlock Holmes was a great way to end the year. It was like getting a summer action score in the winter when usually all we have is the "serious" stuff. Hans Zimmer continues to go out of his way to try and not tread over old ground. He continually creates emotionally driven music that lifts the films he scores to new heights. I still love the fact that he can do all this crazy and innovative instrumentation and the sound is still unmistakably Zimmer. I also love the "Black Hawk Down" strings that come in at 10:35 into "Psychological Recovery . . . 6 Months". If there are any Modern Warfare 2 players out there they might recognize it. I don't know if Hans or Lorne is responsible for that one, but it made me smile.
Fantastic January 13, 2010
K. Blankenship
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As of Jan 2010, I have seen this movie three times and I absolutely love the music in it. It just fits so well into the scenes and I immediately bought this CD, after I left the theater the first time.
Zimmer just does it again, with music that remains with you, long after you leave the theater.
I realize that this was a very short review, but...I don't have much else to say other than I can't get enough of this CD! :-)
Excellent Soundtrack January 14, 2010
Claude R. Geeroms (Columbus, OH United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think I enjoy the soundtrack even more than the movie! Energizing, engaging, mysterious, powerful. very interesting combination of instruments, styles, yet it all comes together in a powerful swirl of action and intreique. I listen to this album when I feel I want to get something accomplished during the day.
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