The Witch is a 2015 horror film directed by Robert Eggers. The film tells the story of a Puritan family who encounters supernatural forces in the wilderness of New England. One of the standout elements of The Witch is its haunting and atmospheric soundtrack. The soundtrack for The Witch was composed by Mark Korven, a Canadian film and television composer known for his work on various films and television shows. Korven's score for The Witch perfectly captures the eerie and unsettling tone of the film. The soundtrack features a combination of traditional and contemporary instruments, creating a unique and atmospheric sound.
For the Casual Fan: Refrain of Evangelion
I believe the only things you miss with the combination of S2 Works and Evangelion Decade are 1 the shorter, TV length edits of Cruel Angel s Thesis and Claire s version of Fly Me to the Moon, rather than the longer versions on Decade 2 the many, many other vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon besides Claire s You need the show OSTs for these. I believe the only things you miss with the combination of S2 Works and Evangelion Decade are 1 the shorter, TV length edits of Cruel Angel s Thesis and Claire s version of Fly Me to the Moon, rather than the longer versions on Decade 2 the many, many other vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon besides Claire s You need the show OSTs for these.
The soundtrack features a combination of traditional and contemporary instruments, creating a unique and atmospheric sound. Korven used instruments such as the nyckelharpa, a Scandinavian stringed instrument, and the waterphone, a metal instrument that produces haunting and otherworldly sounds. The music in The Witch is minimalistic and often dissonant, adding to the suspense and tension of the film.
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Post by Caliburn » Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:34 pm
It depends what you want. Here's some suggestions to help wade through what's out there.
For the Scholarly Fan: S2 Works + perhaps Evangelion: Decade
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/S%C2%B2_Works]S2 Works[/URL] is meant to be a very comprehensive collection of Shiro Sagisu's score and contains tracks that no other albums have (minor themes, variants, unused material) as well as almost everything on the regular albums. However, it places those tracks in an order meant to highlight the subtle variants, so you will get series of tracks in a row that are basically the same material orchestrated differently.
For example:
39. "A-15 Rhythm Only"
40. "A-15 Drums"
41. "A-15 Slow Tempo"
42. "A-15 Slow Tempo/Rhythm Only"
43. "A-15 Slow Tempo/Drums"
This could become quite tedious depending on your preferences. If you want to assemble your own listening experience, or if you want to have everything Sagisu wrote, S2 is an excellent buy. If you want the album maker to assemble an enjoyable and varied listening experience for you, or if you want only the most interesting or frequently used music, S2 might not be for you.
While generally comprehensive, S2 lacks some notable vocal tracks. The vocal version of Cruel Angel's Thesis is not present (Disc 5, Tracks 3-9 are instrumentals). Neither are the many vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon (Disc 1, Tracks 27-33; Disc 2, Tracks 17-20; Disc 4, Tracks 7-9; and Disc 5, Tracks 10-11 are instrumentals). S2 also lacks Soul's Refrain, the ending theme of Death & Rebirth. And of course S2 -- along with all the other albums I'll discuss -- lacks all music (vocal or instrumental) composed for the new Rebuild movies.
The vocal songs that are included in S2 Works are Komm Susser Todd, Everything You Ever Dreamed (an unused song cut from EoE), and Thanatos.
Which brings us to [URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Evangelion:_Decade]Evangelion: Decade[/URL]. The song Soul's Refrain that I mentioned was released as a single, or you can go to [URL=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li-La]Yoko Takahashi's album Lil-La[/URL], Refrain of Evangelion (discussed below), or Evangelion: Decade for it. The advantage of Decade is that it has [URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Yoko_Takahashi]several Eva-related Yoko Takahashi songs[/URL], even including some which were used in Eva games but not the show. A few of these are on OSTs II and III also. I'd think of Decade as more of a compilation/tribute album than a soundtrack, per se. Still, if you want S2 Works but are concerned about the missing vocal tracks, Decade could be a good companion, as it gets you Cruel Angel's Thesis, Soul's Refrain, Claire's version of Fly Me to Moon, and many bonus songs in one fell swoop.
I believe the only things you miss with the combination of S2 Works and Evangelion: Decade are:
1) the shorter, TV length edits of Cruel Angel's Thesis and Claire's version of Fly Me to the Moon, rather than the longer versions on Decade
2) the many, many other vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon besides Claire's
You need the show OSTs for these. So if you're a real completionist, you have to buy the show OSTs as well as S2 Works, but this would get pretty redundant as far as all the other music goes.
For the Average Fan: Show and EoE OSTs
For someone who wants the main music from original, non-Rebuild Evangelion, but doesn't want to go to the completionist lengths of S2 Works, I would probably rank:
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_OST_I]NGE OST I[/URL]
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_OST_II]NGE OST II[/URL]
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/End_of_Evangelion_(Soundtrack)]End of Evangelion OST[/URL]
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_OST_III]NGE OST III[/URL]
. in that order of importance. These have less music than S2 Works, but they hit the most memorable stuff and the track order is designed for an enjoyable listen. These also have the vocal version of Cruel Angel's Thesis and the many Fly Me to the Moon vocals that S2 Works does not. They lack Soul's Refrain just as S2 Works does. Komm Susser Todd and Thanatos are on the EoE soundtrack just as they were on S2 Works, but Everything You Ever Dreamed isn't (because it was unused).
For the Casual Fan: Refrain of Evangelion
For the casual fan (which I'm assuming is not you, since you led off by asking about S2 Works), the "greatest hits" soundtrack [URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Refrain_of_Evangelion]Refrain of Evangelion[/URL] is probably the best way to get several key pieces of music from the show and EoE on a single disc. But this still misses out on a lot of good stuff, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you want a one-disc sampler.
For Fun: Evangelion Symphony and Ever Jazz
This could become quite tedious depending on your preferences. If you want to assemble your own listening experience, or if you want to have everything Sagisu wrote, S2 is an excellent buy. If you want the album maker to assemble an enjoyable and varied listening experience for you, or if you want only the most interesting or frequently used music, S2 might not be for you.
Korven's score emphasizes the isolation and unease felt by the characters, as they are surrounded by an unforgiving and unknown wilderness. In addition to the original score, The Witch also features traditional folk songs that are sung by the characters in the film. These songs add to the historical authenticity of the film and contribute to the overall sense of unease and dread. Overall, the soundtrack for The Witch is a vital component of the film's success. It adds depth and atmosphere to the story, enhancing the viewer's experience and immersing them in the eerie world of the film. Whether it's the haunting melodies or the dissonant sounds, the soundtrack of The Witch is a chilling and captivating accompaniment to the film's narrative..
Reviews for "The Use of Traditional Instruments in the 'The Witch' Soundtrack"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really excited to listen to "The Witch" soundtrack, as I love eerie and atmospheric music. However, I was disappointed with what I heard. The majority of the tracks were overly simplistic, consisting of just a few repetitive notes that didn't captivate me or provoke any emotions. I was also hoping for some more variety in terms of instruments and melodies, but it mostly felt monotonous. Overall, I found the soundtrack to be lacking in depth and creativity.
2. Emma - 1 star - Honestly, "The Witch" soundtrack was a complete letdown for me. I found it to be incredibly dull and unmemorable. The tracks all blended together, and there was no standout piece that left a lasting impression. I expected more chilling and haunting melodies, but instead, it felt like background noise that didn't enhance the viewing experience at all. If you're looking for a riveting and transformative soundtrack, I would suggest looking elsewhere.
3. Michael - 2.5 stars - I had high hopes for "The Witch" soundtrack, given the critical acclaim it received. However, it fell short of my expectations. While it did have a haunting and unsettling atmosphere, I found it to be repetitive and lacking in complexity. The same motifs were repeated throughout the entire album, and I was hoping for more dynamic and diverse compositions. Additionally, the sound production felt uninspired, which further detracted from my enjoyment of the soundtrack.
4. Sarah - 2 stars - As a fan of horror soundtracks, I was eagerly anticipating "The Witch." Unfortunately, it failed to deliver. The tracks lacked any distinguishing features and felt uninspired. The composer seemed to rely on clichéd tropes and predictable melodies that didn't elevate the overall listening experience. I also found the lack of variation in tempo and dynamics to be disappointing. Overall, "The Witch" soundtrack felt lackluster and forgettable, and I wouldn't recommend it to fellow horror enthusiasts.