Search - Christopher Young :: The Fly II (1989 Film)

Symphonic horror!!

W. de Jong | The Netherlands | 04/06/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This score by Chris Young was written almost simultaneously with his score to Hellbound: Hellraiser II. This can be heard easily; they are both sweeping symphonic horror scores, performed by a full orchestra. No holds barred on these two!!There are some atonal and nasty sounding tracks as well as some soothing quieter ones. Hellbound had the same characteristics.If you are a Christopher Young fan and you love Hellbound, then this is the perfect companion score.
If you are more into his not-so-dark action scores like Hard Rain (The Flood) or more into his gentle and sentimental scores like Murder in the First, I don't think you'll like this.Mind you, this score is not so creepy and atonal as The Dark Half or A Nightmare on Elmstreet 2, but melodic and beautifully melodramatic, with contemplative tracks as well as a full-blown orchestral finale. Again a parallel with Hellbound.In my humble opinion this lesser known Chris Young score belongs to his top three soundtracks!!!
No thanks to the not so good motion picture it came with."