| View Larger Image | Evolution | Audio CDJohn Powell (Composer), Gavin Greenaway (Composer), George Doering (Composer), Hollywood Studio Symphony (Composer), Michael Fischer (Composer)
| List Price: | $17.98 | |
| | Binding: | Audio CD | | Format: | Soundtrack | | Studio: | Varese Sarabande | | Release Date: | June 12, 2001 | | Sales Rank: | 102,752nd |
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TRACK LISTING |
Disc: 1
- Track 1: The Meteor
- Track 2: Cells Divide
- Track 3: In the Hall By The Pool
- Track 4: The Army Arrives
- Track 5: The Ira Kane?
- Track 6: Fruit Basket For Russell Woodman
- Track 7: The Water Hazard
- Track 8: Burgled
- Track 9: The Forest
- Track 10: The Cave Waltz
- Track 11: Blue Fly
- Track 12: Cutie Pie
- Track 13: Animal Attack
- Track 14: Dino Valley
- Track 15: The Mall Chase
- Track 16: Monitors Out
- Track 17: Room For One More
- Track 18: Fire
- Track 19: Selenium
- Track 20: The Fire Truck
- Track 21: The Amoeba Emerges
- Track 22: To Go Where No Man Has Gone Before
- Track 23: Our Heroes
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 50 reviews)
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once again...this is music composed for the film...not songs by Brad Byers (Las Vegas, Nv. United States)  5 Stars
June 14, 2005
Get a clue kids...don't give the cd a one star review because your favorite pop songs are not here. Review based on the quality of the compositions written for the film..."Morons, I've got morons on my team"
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Deliciously over-the-top fun music by M. Zembrowski (Milwaukee, WI) 5 Stars
April 25, 2003
Is it just me or does it seem like Hans Zimmer has some connection to just about every movie composer working today? John Powell certainly falls under that catagory, having worked directly with Mr. Zimmer on a number of projects. The score to Evolution is heavily influenced by classical music but has an upbeat pop sensibility (a distinctive Hans Zimmer trademark), and as a result is just wonderful to listen to, no matter how liberal or conservative your movie music tastes are. The fun and pulse-pounding "Firetruck" theme struck me when I first heard it in the movie, and is used sparingly enough in the soundtrack so as to not make it boringly redundant. You'd be hard pressed to find a score that is more fun and enjoyable to listen to. Be advised: the songs included in the movie are not on this CD, but I often find that when listening to soundtracks exclusively for the movie score, the songs often get in the way and I skip past them anyway.
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Hero Complex by A. Maroukian (Elmhurst, NY) 5 Stars
March 18, 2003
As you can probably notice, this is just the composed music from the movie. In that respect something is missing, but when I first heard the composed part of this movie I knew I had to have it.This soundtrack is not like other soundtracks, such as Jurassic Park, or Independence day, though they are just as good in what they try to convey. However, in most composed soundtracks there is an element of repetition that sticks throughout and there is always the risk of it getting rather dull and boring after a while (Take A Beautiful Mind, for example).Not with this soundtrack. The first time I listened to it I immediately knew I was going to replay the entire CD. Now, there is a common theme in these tracks, though it is not at all repetitive, and when it does repeat, it's just a stunning combination of instruments playing together. True, the tracks are rather short, but tracks like 14 and 15 makes you realize how amazing it all comes together. The next-to-last track is one of the most interesting ones. It's very jumpy and powerful and at the same time not repetitive. You'd have to listen to it to appreciate how the composer mingled so many melodies that transition perfectly from one to the next. There's just the right element of heroic, suspenceful, and calming music put on this CD without making every other element obsolete.Now when I listen to it, every time I feel like I'm the hero in the movie. I honestly believe this is perhaps one of the few composed soundtracks that fits perfectly with the movie. In fact, if you saw the movie twice, this soundtrack IS the movie all packaged up neatly and ready to go in your CD player. The music is dynamic and each track is perfect for the scene it represents. The trumpets evoke a strong sense of heroism and the other instruments compliment each other very well. I don't think there's been a time when I haven't smiled listening to this CD. It could be considered somewhat like an anti-depressant. Granted, it's probably not for everybody, but if you like composed, jumpy, and heroic music then you should pick this up and listen to it.
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Don't buy it!  1 Stars
November 27, 2002
Beware! This CD is only the background music from the movie, none of the good songs or even vocal overlays. It is a supreme disapointment.
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An evolutionary score by Brandon Cutro (Tyler, Texas United States) 5 Stars
November 26, 2002
John Powell, along with Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer are the three best composers to come from the Media Ventures lot. The score for Evolution is one of Powell's best and is an adventurous treat to listen to. The music is largely orchestral with some synths and guitars, along with lots of percussion. The best tracks include "The Army Arrives", "Fruit Basket For Russell Woodman", "The Mall Chase", "Monitors Out", "The Fire Truck", "To Go Where No Man Has Gone Before", and "Our Heroes". The theme itself is very heroic with lots of brass stating it, especially trumpets. The chase music present throughout contains thematic motifs for the orchestra along with bouncing rhythms. When the theme is not being played or the chase sequences are not happening, the music is still a delight to listen to. But when the theme is in full force, it will blow you out of your seat because it is that good. A truly enjoyable score that always leaves you begging for more.
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