John Ottman | VALKYRIE

John Ottman | VALKYRIE

# Composer: John Ottman
# Audio CD (December 16, 2008)
# Number of Discs: 1
# Format: Soundtrack
# Label: Varese Sarabande
# ASIN: B001JKYGYQ

Whether intended or not there are clearly suggestions of Beethoven's "Eroica" (at least the first two movements) in John Ottman's dramatic and very effective score for Bryan Singer's film, "Valkyrie." This is particularly evident with the incorporation of bass strings and percussion in the soundtrack's second cut, "Operation Valkyrie." And this would be totally appropriate. Ottman's music proves to be a good fit for one of the surprise films of 2008. Often the greatest heroes are those that have failed against insurmountable odds and their stories become a form of heroic tragedy. This was certainly part of Beethoven's inspiration, and is clearly the story in "Valkyrie." Ottman captures this mood in his own score that is powerful and stunning in places, but in the end yields to a somber conclusion. There might be a question about the order of the cuts on the album. "They'll Remember You" belongs at the end, as it is in the film, but that is a small complaint. Nicely produced and packaged by Varese Sarabande.


Tracklist

1. They'll Remember You
2. Operation Valkyrie
3. What's This Really All About?
4. Bunker Bust
5. March 13 Attempt
6. Midnight Waltz
7. Place to Change
8. Seconds Lost
9. Getting the Signature
10. Officer's Club (Song: Für eine Nacht Voller Seligkeit)
11. Way It Should Go
12. If I Were That Man/To the Berghof
13. I'm Sorry
14. Important Call
15. No More Indecision
16. Olbricht Gives the Order
17. Operation Terminated
18. Long Live Sacred Germany


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