Tron Legacy Score Thread

[Charlie Brigden 7]

Daft Punk's Tron: Legacy will be released November 22nd.

[Jay 37,322]

And Amazon UK has the track listing:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tron-Legacy-Daft-Punk-Ost/dp/tracks/B00467EKK4

Disc: 1

1. Overture

2. The Grid

3. The Son Of Flynn

4. Recognizer

5. Armory

6. Arena

7. Rinzler

8. The Game Has Changed

9. Outlands

10. Adagio For Tron

11. Nocturne

12. End Of Line

13. Derezzed

14. Fall

15. Solar Sailer

16. Rectifier

17. Disc Wars

18. C.L.U.

19. Arrival

20. Flynn Lives

21. Tron Legacy (End Titles)

22. Finale

Disc: 2

1. Encom Part I

2. Encom Part II

3. Round One

4. Castor

5. Reflections

[Ollie 1,059]

After seeing the latest preview, I need to re-watch Tron again.

I could have sworn

Jeff Bridges made it out of the computer in the original.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,507]

Daft Punk's Tron: Legacy will be released November 22nd.

Champing at the bit (no pun intended!) for this one!

After seeing the latest preview, I need to re-watch Tron again.

I could have sworn

Jeff Bridges made it out of the computer in the original.

Of course he did, but a (rather nasty) version of Clu remains inside.

[Ollie 1,059]

After seeing the latest preview, I need to re-watch Tron again.

I could have sworn

Jeff Bridges made it out of the computer in the original.

Of course he did, but a (rather nasty) version of Clu remains inside.

The new trailer appears to contradict that.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

After seeing the latest preview, I need to re-watch Tron again.

I could have sworn

Jeff Bridges made it out of the computer in the original.

Of course he did, but a (rather nasty) version of Clu remains inside.

The new trailer appears to contradict that.

I think the idea is that he went back inside between the last one and this one. Wikipedia says "He disappeared in 1989 while in the midst of developing a "a digital frontier that will reshape the human condition."

Unfortunately the soundtrack has been put back to December 7th

[Wojo 2,453]

There is a BIG difference between album release music, like Daft Punk's normal projects, and scores for film. You can't have a crap ton of things going on in the music or the viewer will be distracted from the movie itself. That's why the depth is so toned down (though I think they got a really good balance to just how much depth they could give it for the film application)

[Naïve Old Fart 9,507]

After seeing the latest preview, I need to re-watch Tron again.

I could have sworn

Jeff Bridges made it out of the computer in the original.

Of course he did, but a (rather nasty) version of Clu remains inside.

The new trailer appears to contradict that.

Perhaps stuff happened in the computer game (there's an irony!) TRON 2.0 that says what happened to Clu/Jeff Bridges?

[Wojo 2,453]

Perhaps stuff happened in the computer game (there's an irony!) TRON 2.0 that says what happened to Clu/Jeff Bridges?

From http://tron.wikia.com/wiki/Tron_2.0:

According to Tron Legacy director Joseph Kosinski and Tron director Steven Lisberger, Tron 2.0 is not canon with Tron and Tron Legacy. However, some elements from Tron 2.0 do pop up in canon, such as Flynn's mysterious disappearance.

Bruce Boxleitner reprises his role from the original movie as Alan Bradley. Cindy Morgan, who also starred in the original movie, voices a new character Ma3a...Rebecca Romijn-Stamos provides the voice of Mercury. A new Light Cycle design was contributed to the game by Syd Mead. The game explained the Tron arcade game, which appears in-game, and film as based on Kevin Flynn's experiences inside ENCOM in the original film.

I don't know what it says about Flynn, but it shouldn't mention Clu since he was de-rezzed in the first film.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

Tron: Legacy samples

[crocodile 7,990]

No matter what I will think about the music as such, it looks like it will fit its film like a glove.

Karol

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

Tron: Legacy samples

I'm very impressed by this.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

Tron: Legacy samples

I'm very impressed by this.

It's my favourite score of the year. Just beautiful.

[Morlock 11]

THOR!

I call 'em as I see 'em.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

But it's not just about you, Mornlock!

[Charlie Brigden 7]

It's a shame it went so quickly, but I knew it would.

Tron: Legacy will have a limited edition 2-CD set with five extra tracks as seen here, as well as extra videos and multimedia content.

[Ollie 1,059]

And at a reasonable price too.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

I thought we had a Tron Legacy thread but I couldn't find it. So I'll post this here:

"Daft Punk would like to thank: Brian Loucks, Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams and Cristophe Beck for their generosity."

The score was also mixed at RCP. You will never escape the Hans!!!

[Ollie 1,059]

I guess i can skip this one.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

I thought we had a Tron Legacy thread but I couldn't find it. So I'll post this here:

"Daft Punk would like to thank: Brian Loucks, Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams and Cristophe Beck for their generosity."

The score was also mixed at RCP. You will never escape the Hans!!!

I think Zimmer and Co should be thanking them, this is the best thing to have their names on in decades.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,507]

I thought we had a Tron Legacy thread but I couldn't find it. So I'll post this here:

"Daft Punk would like to thank: Brian Loucks, Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams and Cristophe Beck for their generosity."

The score was also mixed at RCP. You will never escape the Hans!!!

Screw Zimmer, they should be thanking Wendy Carlos!

[Wojo 2,453]

You will never escape the Hans!!!

[Ollie 1,059]

After listening to some of the samples I can see why they might thank Hans and co. There are some similarities to Zimmer's Batman and RC style.

[crocodile 7,990]

There are indeed. I listened to some of it, but got bored after 5 tracks.

Karol

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Some of it sounds like Inception. I ordered the special edition from Amazon UK for the hell of it.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

It's a bit of a slow burn, but it's worth it, especially once you get to 'Adagio For TRON'.

[BLUMENKOHL 1,068]

Tron: Legacy.

Strange is perhaps what best describes this score. It's weird. It shouldn't be good. There are parts that sound Zimmeresque...but it's also very different, and beyond anything Zimmer could concoct. (But no, none of the Marks, Fiery Angels, Crichtons, Joeys, Hornists or that exacting crowd will find anything worthwhile in this soundtrack). But it's actually dare I say...good.

It's definitely a score I can recommend in that it is an intriguing journey from beginning to end. There is a feeling of familiarity buried in the score somewhere, and yet there is something genuinely fresh and vital about it. It's strange, but I never thought I would describe such a electronicy score as something that fills me with the invigorating fresh feeling of a cool summer's eve or exciting spring day.

Almost like butterflies in your stomach.

Anyways, let the controversy ensue.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

The samples sound promising. I ordered the Limited Edition CD from Amazon UK and got all the exclusive bonus tracks digitally. Complete score all together? I don't know, but it's a lot of music.

[BLUMENKOHL 1,068]

Loving the track "Outlands"

[Charlie Brigden 7]

It's the best score I've heard this year. And probably the best marriage of electronics and orchestra since, well, a certain young man named Jerrald.

[BLUMENKOHL 1,068]

I can give you that. Jerrald would definitely be proud of this.

But there's some great almost purely orchestral music as well. Tron: Legacy has some of the best string writing I've heard in a while.

[Hlao-roo 389]

And probably the best marriage of electronics and orchestra since, well, a certain young man named Jerrald.

A bold statement. I think Don Davis did a superb job with the 'Matrix' scores.

[Datameister 2,037]

Based on what little I've heard, it sounds...interesting. I rather doubt I'll be buying the soundtrack, but that decision will wait till I've seen the film.

[Quintus 5,399]

I'll check it out.

If this disappoints Blume, me and you are done.

[Thor 7,478]

Well, Zimmer and the INCEPTION sound is all over TRON, so I'm not surprised he worked as "consultant" (if that is indeed his title). But it's still fresh, original and adorably retro at the same time. This is easily one of the best scores of the year.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Well, Zimmer and the INCEPTION sound is all over TRON,

This is easily one of the best scores of the year.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

Unfortunately, I think it may very well be.

[Quintus 5,399]

The "Inception sound"?

That's one way to put me off.

[publicist 4,643]

The "Inception sound"?

That one way to put me off.

It's more RCP than Daft Punk - you can easily pick out the 'pure' DP cues (Derezzed, Son of Flynn), the rest often has those fat bass ostinati of DARK KNIGHT and INCEPTION wobbling underneath, but better synths on top. It's a good album, but it sure ain't original or groundbreaking.

[Quintus 5,399]

Well, Daft Punk have always been awesome, so I'd love to hear their distinct sound in there. I need to get hold of this.

[Andy 4,090]

What's the deal with the limited CD. Only available from the UK?

[BLUMENKOHL 1,068]

It's more RCP than Daft Punk - you can easily pick out the 'pure' DP cues (Derezzed, Son of Flynn), the rest often has those fat bass ostinati of DARK KNIGHT and INCEPTION wobbling underneath, but better synths on top. It's a good album, but it sure ain't original or groundbreaking.

You know, following your logic, any score with big bold trumpeted fanfares is not original or groundbreaking. Which means because Star Wars is filled with bold fanfares played on trumpets it's a rip off of every Golden Age score that came before it. And I can't wrap my head around that thinking.

No I don't think you can pass judgement on originality or freshness out of individual elements, because thats renders everything unoriginal. There's something more to it than that, namely the way it comes together. This score doesn't come together like anything in Inception, outside of little individual bits and pieces here and there that recall its Hans Zimmer consultant.

It is the synthesis of various trains of thought, and therefore it's in the original category for me.

I'll check it out.

If this disappoints Blume, me and you are done.

Bah! Don't bother. You probably won't like it.

Like I said, most people won't like this, and will quickly dismiss it as electronic Zimmer....because it has electronics that extend into 20Hz.

[BurgaFlippinMan 7]

its not TRON with Daft Punk, its Daft Punk with TRON. Nuff said.

[BLUMENKOHL 1,068]

The more artist's character the better I say!

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

I think it's okay. It's exactly what I'd expect to hear in a film with zippy, neon light shows.

[Quintus 5,399]

I'll check it out.

If this disappoints Blume, me and you are done.

Bah! Don't bother. You probably won't like it.

Like I said, most people won't like this, and will quickly dismiss it as electronic Zimmer....because it has electronics that extend into 20Hz.

I may surprise you. You're forgetting that I'm not as musically rigid as some of the other posters here.

[publicist 4,643]

No I don't think you can pass judgement on originality or freshness out of individual elements, because thats renders everything unoriginal.

Good. Then i don't judge it out of individual elements. Ohh, it's still full of TRANSFORMERS, INCEPTION and MASS EFFECT and as pleasing as the album is, i had hoped for less current blockbuster style and more Daft Punk.

[Ollie 1,059]

The "Inception sound"?

That one way to put me off.

It's more RCP than Daft Punk - you can easily pick out the 'pure' DP cues (Derezzed, Son of Flynn), the rest often has those fat bass ostinati of DARK KNIGHT and INCEPTION wobbling underneath, but better synths on top. It's a good album, but it sure ain't original or groundbreaking.

I would agree the most with this statement, although it's nothing I'd want to listen to away from the film. Plus given the ADD styled previews, I'm sure the music fits the film.

[John Crichton 4]

(But no, none of the Marks, Fiery Angels, Crichtons, Joeys, Hornists or that exacting crowd will find anything worthwhile in this soundtrack).

I'll let you know when I see the movie.

[Henry B 50]

This sounds really good. I may pick it up.

No I don't think you can pass judgement on originality or freshness out of individual elements, because thats renders everything unoriginal.

Good. Then i don't judge it out of individual elements. Ohh, it's still full of TRANSFORMERS, INCEPTION and MASS EFFECT and as pleasing as the album is, i had hoped for less current blockbuster style and more Daft Punk.

Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 have grown on me a lot. There's definitely more going on than the usual blockbuster shlock.