The Expendables (soundtrack)
The Expendables: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 2010 film The Expendables directed by Sylvester Stallone. Featuring music composed by Brian Tyler, the soundtrack consisted of 20 tracks which was released by Lionsgate Records on August 10, 2010.
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| Released | August 10, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Length | 71:41 | |||
| Label | Lionsgate | |||
| Producer | Selena Arizanovic | |||
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Background
editComposer Brian Tyler announced on his official website that he had been hired to write original music for the film; he previously worked with Stallone on Rambo (2008).[1] Tyler employed an 80-piece orchestra from the Czech Philharmonic and recorded the score for three months. The score album was announced in mid-July 2010 and eventually distributed through Lionsgate's music label on August 10, three days before the film's release.[2]
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
Glen Chapman of Den of Geek called it as "one of the finest scores for an action movie".[4] Filmtracks.com wrote "Tyler succeeds in his task of bringing a bit more depth to today's average action fare [...] While most composers of his generation would be happy to serve up two-star trash to earn a paycheck for this kind of movie, Tyler continues to strive for better results."[5] William Ruhlmann of AllMusic wrote "For the most part, the redemption here consists of the victory of good guys over bad guys, and the emotion is the feeling of triumph overcoming seemingly long odds."[3] A critic from The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "Brian Tyler’s score too often reaches for bombast."[6] Peter Debruge of Variety wrote "Brian Tyler’s temp-sounding score beats its drums and blows its horns".[7]
Additional music
editGodsmack vocalist Sully Erna was approached by Stallone himself to write a song for the film. Erna showed him a potential unfinished piece of "Sinners Prayer" originally recorded for his debut album Avalon (2010);[8] Stallone liked it and wanted to use it in the film. However, during the film's post-production, the scene that "Sinner's Prayer" was originally meant to be used in was reworked and the song was taken off the film.[9] The American hard rock band Shinedown had recorded the song "Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)", specifically for the film, but was not included. The song was used in the theatrical trailer and the track in its entirety was released on June 15, 2010.[10][11] Both songs were finally used for the Extended Director's Cut.[12] One of the alternate trailers uses the song "Paradise City" by Guns N' Roses. The song "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy (live version featured on Still Dangerous) played in TV spots and is played over the credits.[13]
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Brian Tyler
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Expendables" | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Aerial" | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Ravens and Skulls" | 4:49 |
| 4. | "Lee and Lacy" | 2:15 |
| 5. | "Massive" | 3:24 |
| 6. | "The Gulf of Aden" | 6:56 |
| 7. | "Lifeline" | 4:29 |
| 8. | "Confession" | 2:56 |
| 9. | "Royal Rumble" | 3:41 |
| 10. | "Scanning the Enemy" | 3:47 |
| 11. | "The Contact" | 1:31 |
| 12. | "Surveillance" | 3:27 |
| 13. | "Warriors" | 3:49 |
| 14. | "Trinity" | 4:19 |
| 15. | "Waterboard" | 3:01 |
| 16. | "Losing His Mind" | 2:37 |
| 17. | "Take Your Money" | 2:41 |
| 18. | "Giant with a Shotgun" | 3:57 |
| 19. | "Time to Leave" | 1:55 |
| 20. | "Mayhem and Finale" | 5:47 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.[14]
- Music – Brian Tyler
- Album producer – Selena Arizanovic
- Performer – The Czech Philharmonic
- Orchestration and arrangement – Andrew Kinney, Brad Warnaar, Brian Tyler, Dana Niu, Keith Power, Matt Margeson, Pakk Hui, Robert Elhai, Tony Morales
- Orchestra conductor – Adam Klemens, Brian Tyler
- Orchestra contractor – James Fitzpatrick
- Recording – Jan Holzner
- Mixing – Bobby Fernandez
- Music editor – Kyle Clausen
- Music preparation – Eric Stonerook
- Music co-ordinator – Joe Lisanti
- Music supervisor – Gary L. Krause, Selena Arizanovic
References
edit- ^ Urban, Jonathan. "Interview: Brian Tyler". Movie Hole. Archived from the original on October 28, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Tilnes, Jorn (July 14, 2010). "The Expendables by Brian Tyler". Soundtrack Geek. Archived from the original on July 19, 2010. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b Ruhlmann, William. "The Expendables [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 21, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Chapman, Glen (August 25, 2010). "The Expendables soundtrack review". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Expendables (Brian Tyler)". Filmtracks.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Staff, T. H. R. (October 14, 2010). "The Expendables — Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (August 4, 2010). "The Expendables". Variety. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ DemonDust (September 27, 2009). "Godsmack singer hooks up with Sylvester Stallone for movie soundtrack". Metalrage. Archived from the original on November 26, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Godsmack Frontman: 'Our Sound Is Much More Mature Now'". Rockzilla.tv. BlabberMouth. April 12, 2010. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Diamond Eyes **Boom Lay Boom** SHINEDOWN -LIVE- 7.7.10". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
- ^ "Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)". Atlantic Records. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
- ^ "Shinedown's Unreleased Song Featured In The Expendables Movie Trailer!". Atlantic Records. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
- ^ Heritage, Stuart (July 7, 2010). "The Expendables: acting their age". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Brian Tyler (2010). The Expendables: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Media notes). Lionsgate Records.