Music for and inspired by the film featured at the Sundance Film Festival (2001). The film is being released this spring nationwide. This release features tracks Roni Size, Groove Armada, Radiohead, Bjork, Tricky, Peace ... more »Orchestra, Paul Oakenfold and Delerium. The original film score is by David Julyan. 20 tracks. 2001 release.« less
Music for and inspired by the film featured at the Sundance Film Festival (2001). The film is being released this spring nationwide. This release features tracks Roni Size, Groove Armada, Radiohead, Bjork, Tricky, Peace Orchestra, Paul Oakenfold and Delerium. The original film score is by David Julyan. 20 tracks. 2001 release.
Frank D. (deeceeko) from DRUMS, PA Reviewed on 9/20/2009...
Lot's of talking the reminds you of the frightening storyline that was Memento.
CD Reviews
Great music for writers.
Joel Munyon | Joliet, Illinois - the poohole of America. | 08/09/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I was intrigued by this soundtrack from the get-go. Not because of the tracks by Bjork, Radiohead, or Moby, but mainly from the score written by David Julyan. It was one of those scores that almost seduces the listener and it fit the film perfectly. Now, should you buy this cd? Sure. Especially if you enjoy writing stories and have to have some music to write by. This cd is perfect for any author who writes about gloomy subjects. Also, the other artists do a fine job, although Bjork's song in kind of freaky."
"Now... where was I? "
Emily Todd | USA | 03/23/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Christopher Nolan's "Memento" is a groundbreaking film that shocked audiences when it was featured at the Sundance film festival in 2001 and has since gone on to stun audiences worldwide. For such an intriguing film, a good score was integral to create overall appeal and success.David Julyan has created a haunting and moody score for "Memento". Being a film score buff, I noticed the amazing music during the opening credits and before I was even five minutes into the movie, I had already decided to purchase the soundtrack ASAP. I was not disappointed.The soundtrack is very diverse; it features snippets of dialogue, songs written "for and inspired by the film", and the score. The music helps to create the dream-like, uneasy atmosphere so essential to "Memento"."
Great movie
Emily Todd | 05/24/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I thoroughly enjoyed 'Memento' enough to see it in the theaters twice, but I would have preferred if the soundtrack was just kept to songs that were in the film. Rather, it also includes tracks that were inspired by the movie...great songs certainly, but I do feel that this took away from the authenticity of the soundtrack. Regardless, it is a great effort which supports a great film."
One of the Best Soundtracks I Have Ever Heard
Michael Crane | Orland Park, IL USA | 11/29/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've grown addicted to the movie "Memento." It is now one of my favorite movies of all time. The movie also had great music, and I usually don't pay too much attention to the music score of movies. The only other movie I have noticed where I really liked the music was in "Unbreakable." "Memento" has the best opening and ending music to it, (I mean where he's in the car at the end, not the David Bowie song). I was lucky enough to get a hold of this soundtrack.I love this CD. It's got all of the good music from the movie. I haven't listened to the songs by some of the bands, because I was only interested in the music score of the album. When you listen to each track, that certain moment of the movie plays back in your mind right that second. Track 1 and 19 are the best ones, or at least I think so. There are other good ones as well.If you loved the music in "Memento," get this soundtrack while you still can. It's got great music. What a great soundtrack!"
Wonderful and moving
H. F. Gibbard | Dark City, USA | 03/15/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This CD contains both music from the Memento soundtrack, and music "inspired by" the film. As one who enjoyed David Julyan's stylish, atmospheric score for Memento, I was a little wary of the "inspired by" selections. (Remember "Batman" and the Prince "inspired by" music?) I shouldn't have worried, though. The extra selections are every bit as moody, atmospheric,and meditative as the Memento score, and they fit in perfectly on the album. Radiohead's "Treefingers" is particularly awesome. This is "space music" at its finest, electronic tonalities with a deep, dream-like quality. The soundtrack album brings out nuances of the score that were easy to miss when viewing the film. I find myself amazed at how deeply moving this music is. While a few cues from the film are missing (like the urgent, driven music that plays when Lenny confronts Natalie at her apartment about Dodd--one of my favorites), overall, the selection is very good. Highly recommended."
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
Frank D. (deeceeko) from DRUMS, PA