Jorn Tillnes

The Mechanic Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the motion picture score The Mechanic by Mark Isham. “It lacks punch and style, and I feel the best parts could be made into a 15 minute suite to show what it really can do.” The Mechanic starring Jason Statham is an action movie that follows an elite hit man as he teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims. Simon West, who hasn’t directed a “big” movie since Tomb Raider in 2001 (unless you... Read Full Story

The King’s Speech Soundtrack Review: This is a review of The King’s Speech by Alexandre Desplat. “There is really nothing new here, but there’s a lot for you Desplat fans.” As The Academy Award is coming up I thought I should review the nominees I haven’t gotten around to yet. First up is the Alexandre Desplat score to the movie The King’s Speech. It’s the story of Kinge George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch... Read Full Story

127 Hours Soundtrack Review: This is a review of 127 Hours by A.R. Rahman. “I would love it if he explored more of the melancholic side of things.” The Oscar countdown continues with 127 Hours by A.R. Rahman. 127 Hours is the incredible true story of the mountain climber Aron Ralston who falls literally between a rock and a hard place and his struggles to save his life. Trapped when no one is around, no one to help, he has to save himself and for 127 Hours he tries to do exactly that. A.R... Read Full Story

127 Hours Soundtrack Review: This is a review of 127 Hours by A.R. Rahman. “I would love it if he explored more of the melancholic side of things.” The Oscar countdown continues with 127 Hours by A.R. Rahman. 127 Hours is the incredible true story of the mountain climber Aron Ralston who falls literally between a rock and a hard place and his struggles to save his life. Trapped when no one is around, no one to help, he has to save himself and for 127 Hours he tries to do exactly that. A.R... Read Full Story

Little Fockers Soundtrack Review : This is a review of the motion picture score Little Fockers by Stephen Trask . “It is another comedy score that sounds very much like any comedy score out there.” So another one of those Focker movies eh? Haven’t we had enough? Ok I admit I have had a few laughs in the previous two movies, but I wasn’t expecting a third one. It can only get worse right? The director Jay Roach has been replaced with Paul Weitz and instead of Randy Newman we have Stephen... Read Full Story

Little Fockers Soundtrack Review : This is a review of the motion picture score Little Fockers by Stephen Trask . “It is another comedy score that sounds very much like any comedy score out there.” So another one of those Focker movies eh? Haven’t we had enough? Ok I admit I have had a few laughs in the previous two movies, but I wasn’t expecting a third one. It can only get worse right? The director Jay Roach has been replaced with Paul Weitz and instead of Randy Newman we have Stephen... Read Full Story

A month ago I asked the question: How should I write soundtrack reviews this year? The poll had three alternatives: 1. Write more reviews, but shorter in length 2. Write fewer reviews, but more detailed 3. Write the same amount of reviews, doing what you do now I got 157 answers and here are the results: 86 of you answered: Write more reviews, but shorter in length 64 of you answered: Write the same amount of reviews, doing what you do now 7 of you answered: Write fewer reviews... Read Full Story

A month ago I asked the question: How should I write soundtrack reviews this year? The poll had three alternatives: 1. Write more reviews, but shorter in length 2. Write fewer reviews, but more detailed 3. Write the same amount of reviews, doing what you do now I got 157 answers and here are the results: 86 of you answered: Write more reviews, but shorter in length 64 of you answered: Write the same amount of reviews, doing what you do now 7 of you answered: Write fewer reviews... Read Full Story

‘It’s time again and it doesn’t matter how much we hate the Oscars. You do… right? It is still the king of awards, yes even bigger than The Soundtrack Geek Awards! Here are the 5 nominees for Best Score: * How to Train Your Dragon by John Powell * Inception by Hans Zimmer * The King’s Speech by Alexandre Desplat * 127 Hours by A.R. Rahman * The Social Network by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross I say: Predictable! Any thoughts? Read Full Story

‘It’s time again and it doesn’t matter how much we hate the Oscars. You do… right? It is still the king of awards, yes even bigger than The Soundtrack Geek Awards! Here are the 5 nominees for Best Score: * How to Train Your Dragon by John Powell * Inception by Hans Zimmer * The King’s Speech by Alexandre Desplat * 127 Hours by A.R. Rahman * The Social Network by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross I say: Predictable! Any thoughts? Read Full Story