Search - Graeme Revell :: Daredevil (Original Motion Picture Score)

A dark, moody score

Michael J. Mazza | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 05/27/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Daredevil," the original motion picture score by Graeme Revell, is an interesting addition to one of my favorite musical genres: the superhero film score. Overall, this is a dark and somber score. There is good use of a choir and also some interesting multilayered percussion. Although much of the score struck me as subdued, the track entitled "The Kingpin" is noteworthy for its frenzied energy. The tender "Elektra" is an interesting counterpoint to other parts of the score. Although not my favorite superhero score, "Daredevil" is definitely worth listening to."

"Daredevil" is different and darker, but good.

Kevin | 05/20/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I wasn't familiar at all with Revell's previous work before I saw "Daredevil". But I was familiar with the other superhero themes that came before: Elfman's "Batman" and "Spider-Man", Williams' "Superman", Kamen's "X-Men" et al. When I first heard the theme for DD, I got a similar feeling I had listening to Elfman's "Batman", except I noticed it was a little darker in terms of mood. The two tracks I like are "Matt becomes Daredevil" and "Elektra". "Matt becomes Daredevil" is basically, DD's theme only played on electric guitar, which I did not expect and thoroughly enjoyed. "Elektra" is what I would consider the "love theme" of the score. I thought it was a touching, yet heartbreaking theme. Overall, I would put "Daredevil" maybe about 7 on the Top 10 hero themes I like. Enjoy."

Not bad

Bryant Burnette | Tuscaloosa, AL | 08/14/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This is a score that gets better each time I listen to it. Initially, I was bummed out that yet another Marvel superhero had gotten a movie that had a theme-free score. That's not precisely true. Graeme Revell has written several themes, and the main Daredevil theme is actually rather good. Still, it's hard not to be a little disappointed that old Hornhead doesn't have a great theme a la Superman or Batman. So if that's what you're looking for in this album, you'd best save your money. If, on the other hand, you are willing to accept Revell's textures and moodiness, this is worth checking out."