Age of Heroes


MovieScore Media (0700261324562)
Movie | Release date: 05/17/2011 | Film release: 2011 | Format: CD, Download
 

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# Track   Duration
1.Age of Heroes 1:20
2.A New Hope 1:17
3.A Heroes Elegy 1:01
4.Battle of Dunkirk 2:23
5.March Across the Snow 0:49
6.The Last Request 1:02
7.Attack on the Ship 0:41
8.Heroes 2:00
9.Dark Heart 2:27
10.Dunkirk Mist 5:09
11.The Farm House 1:32
12.The Team 1:16
13.A Battle of the Fallen 4:37
14.Line Them Up to Die 1:06
15.Escape, Escape Now 3:18
16.Mission and Tower Fight 4:11
17.Heroes Last Stand 1:09
18.Age of Heroes Suite 4:05
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Age of Heroes - 07/10 - Review of John Mansell, submitted at (English)

Its seems to have been a long while since we have heard what I call a war movie score written in a style that has patriotism, action and also melancholy. Well composer Michael Richard Plowman has certainly delivered this with his music to AGE OF HEROES, It is a work that is literally crammed with rousing and anthem like passages and also one that has more than its fair share of dynamic and invigorating action cues. The score for me steps back in time to a period when composers such as Ron Goodwin, Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein and their like were in demand and were scoring projects such as BATTLE OF BRITAIN, WHERE EAGLES DARE, PATTON-LUST FOR GLORY, VON YANS EXPRESS, THE GREAT ESCAPE and BRIDGE AT REGMAGEN. Plowman evokes that style of scoring when themes were in fashion and rich symphonic sounds dominated the silver screen. The music for AGE OF HEROES is as I have already hinted is thrilling and bracing, but although it is action dominated the composer still lace’s the work with some fine melodic sounding motifs and themes, the inclusion of which lift the score and also boost the action scenes taking place on screen, creating some great moments where music and image work so well together. The style which is employed is not dissimilar to that of the late Roy Budd, it has a freshness and simplicity to it that makes it a rewarding and enjoyable listen. I also think that Plowman displays a sound and style that can be likened to that of vintage British composer Frank Cordell, which manifested itself in Cordell’s scores for HELL BOATS, MOSQUITO SQUADRON and to a degree the action cues in CROMWELL. AGE OF HEROES is a score that will entertain as a collection of music being played at home on an afternoon or evening, and also it works well within the film. Either way Plowman has created a soundtrack that is enjoyable and also he has fashioned a score that evokes memories from bygone days, whilst at the same time containing modern styles. Recommended.
“A dynamic listen which boasts some powerful themes and memorable melodies amongst its abler qualities, while simultaneously displaying a clear and present influences from such soundtrack giants as John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith and Michael Kamen.” (Soundtrack Examiner)

Based on the true story of the formation of the British 30 Commando, one of the most respected, secretive and exclusive special forces regiments formed during WW2, Age of Heroes is an action-packed film that boosts a truly exciting and heroic orchestral score by the talented Michael Richard Plowman.

Recorded in Budapest, the score combines an old-fashioned melodic approach (grandiose themes for strings, brass and percussion) with adrenaline-driven action scoring. “The team was looking for a big heroic thematic score,” the composer said. “We wanted a modern war movie. The melodic strength of the great old war movies, but the aggressive, percussive and thick orchestration of today’s film scoring sound.” That is exactly what Plowman delivered, and this is an impressive debut soundtrack CD that will appeal to all fans of great action music!

MMS11011 • AGE OF HEROES (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Music Composed by MICHAEL RICHARD PLOWMAN
Release date (CD/download): May 17, 2011
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