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Title |
| Godzilla X Megaguirus:
G Extermination Strategy - Original Soundtrack |
| International Title |
| Godzilla
vs. Megaguirus |
| Music By: Michiru
Oshima |
| Record Label:
Victor |
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| Running Time: 50:20 |
Discs: 1 |
| Release: December 2000 |
CD Number: VICL-60613 |
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| Comments |
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Anthony
Romero |
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This soundtrack
introduces composer Michiru
Oshima to the Godzilla series, and while this is arguably
the least spectacular of her three Godzilla scores, one
can't help be impressed by her work for the film. The
first thing to notice with the soundtrack is Oshima's
new Godzilla theme, introduced here in the first track
"Fateful Confrontation", as this drum heavy
cue perfectly conveys the towering aspect of the title
creature while its easily the most memorable theme to
be attached to the creature itself outside of maestro
Akira
Ifukube's legendary theme. Of course, it's not as
powerful as it would be in Godzilla
Against Mechagodzilla (2002), which is due primarily
to the larger orchestra that production was allotted;
however, it still holds up very well in contrast, even
withstanding the amount of repetition present in this
score. Thankfully, it's not a "lone gem" in
this soundtrack either, as there are a number of outstanding
cues on this score, including the excellent "Main
Title" and the very riveting theme for the Griffon.
This also doesn't even begin to touch her amazing work
for the climax of this film, which is probably some of
my favorite battle music of all time as its an incredibly
energetic theme that is reused a number of times during
the final confrontation, each with outstanding results.
To be honest, the CD doesn't really have a bad cue either,
as even the repetitive Meganula theme isn't bad.
The disc ends with the two Ifukube Godzilla themes that
were utilized in the film, along with a collection of
sound effects related to the production. As far as this
release compared to others, well there really isn't much
of a reason to own it over the much cheaper, and identical
in terms of track selection and order, release by GNP
for the score in the US. Well, unless one is particularly
swoon by the much more attractive package presentation
here. In regards to the "Plus" soundtrack release
(NCS-261),
its clear from the cue numbers that this score is missing
a lot of themes, which that disc corrects; however, none
of those are particularly make or break, although regardless
more obsessive collectors (guilty as charged myself) will
still unavoidably search it out. It is a shame, though,
that they just couldn't have included the entire score
here, as it would have easily fit. Regardless, still a
fine score here and a solid release.
Rating:  |
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| Tracks |
- Fateful Confrontation (M3)
- Main Title (M4)
- To the G Countermeasures Headquarters (M5)
- Operations Area (M6)
- The G Extermination Strategy Begins (M9)
- The Strange Giant Egg (M12)
- Tragedy (M14)
- The Resurrected Insect of Ancient Times (M16)
- Kiriko and the Boy (M18)
- The Griffon Mobilizes (M20)
- G Approaches (M21)
- The Submerged City (M24)
- Godzilla vs. Griffon (M25)
- Meganula · Swarm Outbreak (M26)
- The Dimension Tide Maneuver (M27)
- The Relentless Creatures (M28)
- A Painful Life's Work (M31)
- The Birth of the Super-Aerial Dragon (M32)
- The Ultimate Battle Advent (M36)
- Godzilla X Megaguirus (M40)
- A Desperate Counterattack (M42)
- Earth's Greatest Struggle to the Death (M43)
- The Dimension Tide's Limit (M44)
- Kiriko's Decision (M45)
- Black Hole Gun, Explosion (M46)
- The Perfect Conclusion (M47)
- Ending Theme (M48)
- The Menace of Godzilla
Composer: Akira Ifukube
- Godzilla's Decision
Composer: Akira Ifukube
- SE: Godzilla's Roar (2 Variations)
- SE: Godzilla's Footsteps
- SE: Godzilla's Ray
- SE: Megaguirus' Roar (2 Variations)
- SE: Megaguirus' Wings Flapping
- SE: Megaguirus High Frequency
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