The Matrix
(Sacd) - The Complete Edition

The Matrix demanded a score that was as unique, sophisticated and imaginative as its concept and action—and got one from composer Don Davis. Davis, who scored the Wachowskis’ Bound (1996), reinvented the symphonic language of the action blockbuster by drawing on cutting-edge concert-hall minimalism and his own background as an avant-garde composer, while maintaining the energy, pace and density required of a studio action film.

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The Matrix demanded a score that was as unique, sophisticated and imaginative as its concept and action—and got one from composer Don Davis. Davis, who scored the Wachowskis’ Bound (1996), reinvented the symphonic language of the action blockbuster by drawing on cutting-edge concert-hall minimalism and his own background as an avant-garde composer, while maintaining the energy, pace and density required of a studio action film. By popular request, this new Complete Edition on 2CD’s or 2 SACD’s presents the entire 44 track score for the very first time. Liner notes feature a new interview with Don Davis.

By 2003, John Powell had already scored The Bourne Identity and had his finger on the pulse of the modern action-thriller score. Paycheck blends synth and pop-rhythms with orchestral scope and, most importantly, Powell’s impeccable sense of taste. Despite almost non-stop action and suspense, he focuses on emotion and utilizes melody to elevate the proceedings. This 2CD set Deluxe Edition greatly expands the playing time to over 95 minutes, and features new liner notes incorporating new interview comments from Powell.

Record Store Day

Grab your copy of the Shrek original score on Neon Green vinyl, The Goonies 35th anniversary “One-Eyed Willie” Picture Disc or John Carpenter and Dave Davies’ 2 LP set for Village of the Damned on Orange Haze vinyl as part of the first Record Store Day Drop of 2021, happening today.

The Matrix Complete Edition on 3 Green “Glitter-infused” LP’s and the 35th anniversary edition of Aliens on “Acid Blood” vinyl will both be available on July 17th as part of Record Store Day Drop #2.

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Varèse Sarabande Records presents a new soundtrack LP, CD and a deluxe 3-LP set for the 1999 sci-fi classic The Matrix directed by the Wachowskis with Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano.

Varèse Sarabande Records presents a new soundtrack LP, CD and a deluxe 3-LP set for the 1999 sci-fi classic The Matrix directed by the Wachowskis with Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano.

Few blockbusters can claim to be as influential as The Matrix (1999), written and directed by the Wachowskis. From its super high-concept that has wormed its way into the public’s imagination (what if we’re all just living in a computer simulation?), to Keanu Reeves’ iconic hero Neo, to the brilliant, jaw-dropping and story-based visual effects, The Matrix delivered on all fronts. Its three films grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, and a fourth is on the way.

The Matrix demanded a score that was as unique, sophisticated and imaginative as its concept and action—and got one from composer Don Davis. Davis, who scored the Wachowskis’ Bound (1996), reinvented the symphonic language of the action blockbuster by drawing on cutting-edge concert-hall minimalism and his own background as an avant-garde composer, while maintaining the energy, pace and density required of a studio action film.

From the clashing-brass “reflections,” to the racing strings, pounding percussion and flittering, repeating musical “cells,” the Matrix score fits hand-in-glove with the film’s concept of a computer-controlled reality—and offers a unique musical thumbprint that is recognizable sometimes only from a single note or chord. It is the rare commercial triumph that is also an artistic landmark.

The Matrix was released by Varèse Sarabande at the time of the film, and then in a Deluxe Edition that fit as much of the score as possible on one CD. By popular demand, these new 2-SACD set, 2 -CD (also available for Record Store Day as a 3LP set), present the complete score. Liner notes feature a new interview with Don Davis conducted by Kaya Savas.

2500 copies The Matrix: The Complete Score Record Store Day 2021 Glitter-Infused Green vinyl
1000 copies The Matrix: The Complete Score (2-SACD) Cd Club Collection
2000 copies The Matrix: The Complete Score (2-CD) Cd Club Collection


The Matrix (1999) is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis brothers.

Have you ever had a dream that you were so sure was real? What if you couldn't awaken? How would you know the difference between dream and reality? When a beautiful stranger (Carrie Ann Moss) leads computer hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves) to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.
Neo joins legendary and dangerous rebel warrior Morpheus (Lawrence Fishburne) in the battle to destroy the illusion enslaving humanity.

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