Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – The Score
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – The Score is a soundtrack that features the musical score by composer Steve Jablonsky
for the 2009 live-action film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
. It was released on June 23, 2009. The score was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom
on June 12, 2009.
Total Album Time: 49:87
Steve Jablonsky
Steven Jablonsky is an American music composer for film, television and video games. He has been the music director for all the Michael Bay movies produced and directed since The Island...
for the 2009 live-action film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series...
. It was released on June 23, 2009. The score was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on June 12, 2009.
Track listing
The tracks were announced on June 10, 2009. The following tracks are listed in order:| # | Track Name | Scene and Musical Description | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prime | Prime is the primary theme for the character Optimus Prime, as well as the Autobot Autobot Autobot, a faction of sentient robots from the planet Cybertron, are usually the main protagonists in the fictional universe of the Transformers, a collection of various toys, graphic novels, paperback books, cartoons and movies first introduced in 1984. In all but one Transformer story, the... s as a whole. Borrowing from Optimus' theme from the 2007 Transformers film, it begins with low arpeggio strings building into a rising melody, with the choir joining the orchestra towards the end. Though not used completely in the film, it is used in various scenes including, when dead Optimus Prime arrives at NEST base. |
2:14 |
| 2. | Einstein's Wrong | Einstein’s Wrong serves as the theme to Sam Witwicky in this film, played with various mallet and percussion instruments, backed up by a set of cellos. This cue takes motifs from Sam at the Lake (from the previous score), however is much darker in tone than its predecessor. It begins with simmering mallets, with slow, dark strings providing a moving bassline. Halfway through the cue, it builds with the choir chanting the Decepticon theme (dominant in the first film) and fades back slowly into the same simmering mallet/slow string melody. It ends with the cellos slowly fading out. It is primarily used when Sam has his mental breakdown in class and the used when searching for Jetfire. | 3:35 |
| 3. | NEST | NEST (Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty/Networked Elements: Supporters and Transformers) contains instrumental excerpts from the Linkin Park Linkin Park Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries... hit single, New Divide New Divide "New Divide" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song is released as a single and was recorded specifically for Michael Bay's film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The song serves as the film's theme, and was released as a single on May 18, 2009... , featured on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The Album. The cue begins with low electric guitar motifs and hi-hat stabs and quickly follows into the main theme from New Divide. It builds, with drums in full force, and choir joins in subtly. A few more guitar motifs are mentioned, and then the full orchestra joins in on the New Divide theme. The cue ends with a pulsating guitar theme and a gong stab. Used only when NEST team are searching for Decepticons. |
2:08 |
| 4. | The Shard | The Shard contains a mixture of two themes: the new Prime theme as well as a reworked theme from the track The All Spark, found in the previous score. It begins with the string arpeggio found in the cue of The All Spark. It generally builds into the All Spark theme being played backwards as it represents the evil found in the last piece found on Earth. It then builds further into a four-note string and synthesizer pulse, followed quickly by a militaristic brass and drum melody. It ends with the strings increasing, followed by a low synthesizer. Used when Sam drops his shard and it in his house created kitchen bots,also used when Alice is trying to kill Sam in the library. | 2:42 |
| 5. | The Fallen | The Fallen cue serves as the main theme for the main antagonist, "The Fallen Fallen (Transformers) The Fallen is a fictional character in the Transformers universes. According to Hasbro, he was formerly known as Megatronus Prime, and is a multiversal singularity, meaning that while he exists across the multiverse, he has no alternate-universe counterpart.-Character history:Although the Fallen's... " as well as the Decepticon Decepticon The Decepticons are usually depicted as the antagonists in the fictional universes of the Transformers stoyline and related comics and cartoons, and the enemies of the Autobots and the University of California Davis Aggies... s in this film. The track begins with a low synthesizer beat, slowly building. It quickly goes into a surrealistic version of the Fallen's theme, a four-note harmonic melody, using a mixture of human voice and synthesizer. It builds, and is followed by hard electronic pulses, found in the Decepticon cue from the first film, ending with a bass roll. Used when the government is talking to Optimus Prime about leaving Earth. |
4:03 |
| 6. | Infinite White | Infinite White is a suite taking cue from the Optimus theme found on the first track. It begins with a human voice (provided by artist Lisbeth Scott Lisbeth Scott Lisbeth Scott is a vocalist who was featured on the soundtracks for the films The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and Munich. For the first film, she co-wrote and performed the song "Where." She also co-wrote and performed "Good... ) singing and/or chanting Prime’s melody. It builds with slow sweeping percussion and drums. The percussion soon ends, and a full string suite begins taking form from the All Spark theme. It ends with Middle Eastern-esque technological tones. This song is only a mix of all the songs in the album. |
3:58 |
| 7. | Heed Our Warning | Heed Our Warning This song was used when The Fallen was sending the message out to the world to capture Sam, and it was also used in Dark of the Moon when the decepticons begin destroying Chicago. It starts off with low synth inspired beats, and rises with the choir and percussion joining in. The All Spark, Sam, Decepticon, and Fallen themes are all interwoven throughout the cue. | 4:26 |
| 8. | The Fallen's Arrival | The Fallen’s Arrival cue is used during the scene when the Fallen himself travels to Earth to complete his plans to destroy life on Earth. The track uses motifs and instrumentation found in The Fallen, but is noticeably changed. | 3:47 |
| 9. | Tomb of the Primes | Tomb of the Primes uses the Prime theme in conjunction with brass, drums, and sweeping strings. Lisbeth Scott's voice is also heard throughout the track, especially towards the beginning. Hints of the New Divide and What I've Done theme are also interwoven throughout the cue. Used in the scene where the humans discover the Tomb of the Primes, and hence find the Matrix. | 2:47 |
| 10. | Forest Battle | Forest Battle begins as mixture of three themes, Sector 7 and Autobots from the first film, and the Fallen from this film. Moving into a choral chant that is stylistically reflective of the Decepticons theme, it culminates in a brass fanfare at the end of the track. Used in the scene in which Optimus fights Megatron, Starscream and Grindor. | 2:04 |
| 11. | Precious Cargo | Precious Cargo uses both the new Prime theme and the Autobots' theme from the first film. It is used in the scene in which Sam and Mikaela are trying to reach the soldiers and Optimus. | 1:38 |
| 12. | Matrix of Leadership | Matrix of Leadership begins with low synth and strings and Lisbeth Scott's voice chants Prime's melody. The strings soon move into a reworked version of the Bumblebee theme found from the first film, and eventually the theme is woven within the Prime theme. The track ends with a reflection of Arrival to Earth, on the first film's score album. Used in the scene in which Sam "dies" whilst trying to get to Optimus. | 3:50 |
| 13. | I Claim Your Sun | I Claim Your Sun is used during the climatic scene when the Fallen uses the Matrix to activate the Sun Harvester and fight Optimus Prime. The track begins with guitars, electronics, and strings before briefly using a motif from New Divide. The track then fades into a quick version of the Fallen's theme, short followed by the Autobots theme. Sounds from the track, You're a Soldier Now (on the previous score) and The Fallen ends the track. | 3:06 |
| 14. | I Rise, You Fall | I Rise, You Fall begins with the Fallen's theme played using an ancient instrument, called the duduk Duduk The duduk , traditionally known since antiquity as a Ծիրանափող is a traditional woodwind instrument indigenous to Armenia. Variations of it are popular in the Middle East and Central Asia... . The choir joins in on the theme, and then the theme slowly fades away leaving quiet cellos. Acoustic guitar joins in, and Prime’s theme begins to play. Much of the track includes direct recomposition from the cue, No Sacrifice, No Victory, from the first score. Used in the scene were Optimus Prime defeats the Fallen and the humans are getting together to enjoy the aftermath |
3:35 |
Total Album Time: 49:87
Album credits
- Music Composed by: Steve JablonskySteve JablonskySteven Jablonsky is an American music composer for film, television and video games. He has been the music director for all the Michael Bay movies produced and directed since The Island...
- Score Produced by: Hans ZimmerHans ZimmerHans Florian Zimmer is a German film composer and music producer. He has composed music for over 100 films, including critically acclaimed film scores for The Lion King , Crimson Tide , The Thin Red Line , Gladiator , The Dark Knight and Inception .Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the...
, Bob Badami, and Ramiro Belgardt - Executive Soundtrack Album Producers: Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergSteven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an...
, Michael BayMichael BayMichael Benjamin Bay is an American film director and producer. He is known for directing high-budget action films characterized by their fast edits, stylistic visuals and substantial practical special effects...
and Hans ZimmerHans ZimmerHans Florian Zimmer is a German film composer and music producer. He has composed music for over 100 films, including critically acclaimed film scores for The Lion King , Crimson Tide , The Thin Red Line , Gladiator , The Dark Knight and Inception .Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the... - Executive in Charge of Music for Paramount Pictures: Randy Spendlove
- Music Supervisor: Bob Badami
- Album Compiled by: Katia Lewin Palomo
- Music Recorded & Mixed by: Alan Meyerson
- Orchestra Conducted by: Nick Glennie-SmithNick Glennie-SmithNick Glennie-Smith is a film composer whose most prominent work is a collaboration with Hans Zimmer on the score to the 1996 action film The Rock as well as work on the 1993 drama Point of No Return...
- Orchestrators: Bruce Fowler, Suzette Moriarty, Walter Fowler, Rick Giovinazzo, Penka Kouneva, Elizabeth Finch, and Kevin Kaska
- Music Production Services: Steven Kofsky
- Supervising Music Editor: Peter Snell
- Additional Music by: Hans ZimmerHans ZimmerHans Florian Zimmer is a German film composer and music producer. He has composed music for over 100 films, including critically acclaimed film scores for The Lion King , Crimson Tide , The Thin Red Line , Gladiator , The Dark Knight and Inception .Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the...
, Lorne Balfe, Atli ÖrvarssonAtli ÖrvarssonAtli Örvarsson is an Icelandic film score composer. He is a member of Hans Zimmer's production company Remote Control Productions.- Filmography :-External links:*...
, and Linkin ParkLinkin ParkLinkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries... - Ambient Music Design by: Clay Duncan, Howard Scarr, and Andrew Kawczynski
- Music Programming: Ryeland Allison
- Featured Vocalist: Lisbeth ScottLisbeth ScottLisbeth Scott is a vocalist who was featured on the soundtracks for the films The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and Munich. For the first film, she co-wrote and performed the song "Where." She also co-wrote and performed "Good...
- Featured Guitarists: George Doering, Heitor PereiraHeitor PereiraHeitor Teixeira Pereira , or Heitor TP, is a Brazilian musician, who played with Simply Red and several famous musicians, like Elton John, Rod Stewart, k.d...
- Ethnic Winds: Pedro EustachePedro EustachePedro Eustache , is a creative solo flautist - "World Music" woodwinds-reeds-wind synthesizers and composer with extensive academic studies and more than 35 years of professional experience...
- Featured Cellist: Martin TillmanMartin TillmanMartin Tillman is a Swiss composer and world renowned cellistHe has established himself in the motion picture and recording world as one of the most sought after talents of experimental acoustic and electric cello.-Biography:...
- Bass: Nico Abondolo
- Choir Conducted by: Gavin GreenawayGavin GreenawayGavin Greenaway is a music composer and conductor. He is the son of Roger Greenaway.Educated at Strode's College and Trinity College of Music. He started working with his father before leaving school...
- Choir Coordinator: Andrew Zack
- Music Preparation by: Booker White
- Music Contractors: Peter Rotter, Sandy DeCrescent
- Additional Recordings by: Jeff Biggers and Albert Clay
- Engineering Assistant: Katia Lewin Palomo
- Technical Score Engineers: Doug Clow and Pieter Schlosser
- Synth Programming by: Hans ZimmerHans ZimmerHans Florian Zimmer is a German film composer and music producer. He has composed music for over 100 films, including critically acclaimed film scores for The Lion King , Crimson Tide , The Thin Red Line , Gladiator , The Dark Knight and Inception .Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the...
and Jacob Shea - Music Technical Assistant: Noah Sorota
- Score Mixed at: Remote Control ProductionsRemote Control ProductionsRemote Control Productions is a film score company run by veteran composer Hans Zimmer. Originally known as "Media Ventures," which was conceived and founded by Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer, the company changed its name after the partners both filed lawsuits against each other.Remote Control...
- Score Recorded at: Sony Scoring Stage
- Album Mastered by: Louie Teran at Marcussen Mastering
- Music published by: Paramount Bella Music (BMI)/Songs of SKG (BMI)
- Album Art Direction by: BLT