BALLISTIC: ECKS vs. SEVER
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Selections include:

BT — “Smartbomb”
Bedrock (aka DJs John Digweed and Nick Muir) — “Heaven Scent”
Crystal Method — “Name of the Game”
Curve — “Hell Above Water”
Darude — “The Flow”
Sasha — “Bloodlock”
and more!

Plus selections from the Original Score by Don Davis

In the deadly game of international espionage, elite anonymous operatives wage secret wars for power, information and national security. Agendas are rarely what they seem. Word has recently been circulating in these exclusive ranks of an ingenious new assassination device. Microscopic and injectable, it lies dormant inside its victim until activated and then kills in an instant, leaving no trace.

In the frantic race to obtain this device, two agents, sworn enemies, are forced to work together if they are to have any chance of succeeding. One is an agent known only by the code name Sever (LUCY LIU). Lethally trained to be the perfect weapon, Sever is precise and relentless in her pursuit of a goal. The other is the brilliant and determined former FBI man-hunter Jeremiah Ecks (ANTONIO BANDERAS).

Once preeminent in his field, Ecks resigned from the agency when his wife was killed in an explosion that left him a guilt-ridden emotional shell of himself. Now, forced back into service by his former mentor for the most challenging assignment of his career, Ecks prepares to face off against agent Sever, his most formidable foe.

In the fierce competition for this deadly prize there can only be one winner. But when the rules change, these two dedicated adversaries find that the one they’re trying to defeat might be the only one they can trust.

With combined Soundscan sales of over 2.4 million units, these artists can truly be considered the superstars of Electronica music.

This Warner Bros. picture opens September 20.

Release Date: 10/01/02

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THE TUXEDO
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music Composed by John Debney and Christophe Beck

Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong (Chan) learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin (Jason Isaacs): Never touch Devlin’s prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive “accident,” Jimmy can’t resist trying on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Suddenly thrust into a dangerous world of espionage, paired with a rookie partner (Jennifer Love Hewitt) even less experienced than he, Jimmy becomes an unwitting — if impeccably dressed — secret agent.

Two of Hollywood’s hottest young composers (John Debney and Christophe Beck) join forces to create a heroic and action-packed score.

Jackie Chan becomes a virtual James Bond in this action blockbuster from DreamWorks that opens on September 20.

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Originally posted by Steve Hughes:
Plus selections from the Original Score by Don Davis

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Shouldn't it be "Selections from the Original Score by Don Davis plus extra crap?"

Np -- The Greatest Story Ever Told, Newman; Disc 2

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Originally posted by Al:
As for the other release, The Tuxedo sounds like fun.

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I agree. John Debney and Chris Beck? Sounds interesting. Note: I haven't heard a note of Beck's work on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", but I loved his (unreleased) score from last winter's "Big Fat Liar". It's good to see him get a CD release. The film looks like great fun, as well.

Though this begs two questions:

a) I heard that Beck (by himself) was scoring this film. Is this a sort-of redux of the "Mystery Men" scoring situation?

b) Have Debney and Beck ever worked together, let alone met, before this project?

Speaking of Debney and an up-and-comer, Louis Febre (working with Debney's themes) is scoring next month's "Swimfan". Shockingly, not a note shows up on the TVT soundtrack. Just thought I'd mention that.

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Originally posted by SBD:

"Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever", despite what you might think, is not the worst title for a film. I seem to remember a little film a few years back entitled "Return to Paradise" (if you've heard about the film, I needn't elaborate).

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What other title do you thingk would be better? I thought it was appropriate. Return to the Paradise of your past to face the consequence of your misdeed.....It's not like people would understand what "Force Majure"(sp?) means....

Still, the trailer is decent and the script had some of the most fluid and kinetic action pieces I've ever read, so... Who knows.

This Warner Bros. picture opens September 20.

Catalog #: 302 066 413 2
Release Date: 10/01/02

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Originally posted by OHMSS76:
Hey lookit!
A commercial/song/Warner Bros-ish disc masquerading as a Varese album! 'Zah!

This Warner Bros. picture opens September 20.

Catalog #: 302 066 413 2
Release Date: 10/01/02

1. Main Title (2:28) Performed by Don Davis
2. The Name Of The Game (4:15) Performed by The Crystal Method
3. Smartbomb Plump (DJ’s remix) (4:51) Performed by BT
4. Heaven Scent (Original mix) (3:02)
Written, Produced and Performed by Bedrock / John Digweed & Nick Muir
5. Time (3:44) Performed by Parrot
6. The Flow (3:49) Performed by Darude
7. I Think of You (Screamer Remix) (2:01) Performed by Parrot
8. Hell Above Water (4:04) Performed by Curve
9. Go (6:37) Performed by Andy Hunter
10. Bloodlock (7:55) Performed by Sasha
11. I Need Love (5:35) Performed by Barry Taylor
12. The Aquarium (3:57) Performed by Don Davis

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Originally posted by TimT:
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Since the majority of customers of Varese are film music fans, can't we just all e-mail them right now saying we don't want it?
Perhaps we'd be saving them a buck or two.

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This release will probably do more business for Varese than the majority of their other albums (which do better then you think!). It will fund their other projects, like re-recordings, Deluxe Editions, Club Releases and more.

I'm a little disappointed that there are only 2 Davis cues on the entire album (was this recorded in Los Angeles with a 500 person choir and orchestra?) but we haven't heard a note of the score yet.

Besides, Varese isn't going to drop this release if you throw a tantrum. They're in the business of releasing what we consider "art", but that doesn't mean they can't do what makes good business sense.

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Originally posted by rkeaveney:
I'm a little disappointed that there are only 2 Davis cues on the entire album (was this recorded in Los Angeles with a 500 person choir and orchestra?) but we haven't heard a note of the score yet.

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Well, it does say "Performed by Don Davis", so it's probably all keyboards.

Maybe that's all the "score" there is?

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Originally posted by Bond1965:
Wouldn't it be ironic (don'tcha think?) if a MAJOR label like Warner Bros. released a "score only" CD?

James

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Originally posted by Bond1965:
Wouldn't it be ironic (don'tcha think?) if a MAJOR label like Warner Bros. released a "score only" CD?

James

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Sure would be Alanis....it surrrrre would be
Sean