Album Reviews
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Clash of the Titans"
(Sony Music)
Composer Ramin Djawadi _ who also composed the music for ``Iron Man'' (2008) ― brings together the orchestral and the bold in this soundtrack for a classic fantasy film remake.
As the film finds its origins in Greek mythology, Djawadi finds his inspiration in pieces that combine otherworldly, siren-like choirs with strong, grounded tones from instruments such as the tuba. Fast-paced numbers such as ``Scorpiox'' delineate scenes of cragged cliffs concealed by shadows, while more haunting melodies are speckled with the twang of stringed instruments.
The Iranian composer's skills lie in his ability to send chills up your spine with his imagery ― whether you see the film or not.
-Ines Min
New York Fish
``Forest of Truth"
(Mnet)
Artist Kim Yong-jun brings his ballads to the people with a new acoustic album that mixes both instrumental lullabies with sweet serenades (with accordion sounds and all in ``Fly Fish'').
The 37-year-old retraces his youth in an album that lingers on a sense of nostalgia. Though a one-man act, Kim reaches a wide range that goes from quirky pieces that use the sound of bubbles popping in the background of ``Charlie Chaplin Irony'' to somber guitar solos in ``Tasha Tudor's Garden.''
With an honest clarity recognized by baring his heart through his lyrics, Kim is sure to capture the hearts of his listeners.